Re: Hi Another confused Newbie

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Hello ,I'm so sorry your having such a hard time right off

the bat.It's hard enough dealing with having the disease and all

that implys but to have to play these stupid games at the doctors

office are inexcusible.I've wished so many times my doctors could

walk one day in my shoes and then see how tight he'd be with the

pain med's.You've began what I call the roller coaster ride of this

disease.I've had several Rheumy's.Not all were good but there's no

way you deserve to be treated that way.It's really frustrating for

me right now as there are only two rheumatalogists in my area(still

have to go 60 miles) and only one will accept my insurance.Luckily I

like him but it doesn't leave me any options.The feild is very

narrow.And it is such a struggle to get pain med's. It took me

year's to finaly get the one's I have now and I have to get them

through my internal medicine PCP doctor.My rheumy won't even touch

anything that strong.It was a real battle.You really have to stick

to your guns.Good luck in your fight and don't give up.Contact me if

you'd like.And by the way, welcome.Gentleness,Boo.