Guest guest Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 I really enjoyed being reminded that I'm not the only one struggling. I have plenty of coping skills but there's always days when it's hard to muster the strength to use them. It's in the mind, a way of thinking the right thoughts. I'm kinda thinking though that you need better pain management. Percocet is not a good choice for chronic pain. I know cause that's how my primary care physician treated pain. I needed a pain management doctor but I had to find one myself. I don't get it, so many primary care doctors could help their chronic pain patients if only they would refer to a specialist in pain. Of course, not all chronic pain is severe, but when it gets past needing the occasional short acting medication on a daily basis, it's time to tell the patient that living with pain is harmful and help them. You do a really good job at living with pain, but you have to ask yourself, wouldn't being in less pain make it easier? Jennette > wrote: Dear : (to everyone: this is a bit long winded) You really did ask the million dollar question. How does one get up every morning knowing that nothing but pain awaits? I think that most of us here struggle with that one every day. I've had incredibly dark moments. I had one today. I had an appointment with my neurosurgeon after a battery of tests. The verdict? Once again, 'Sorry, there's nothing that we can do but try to manage your pain' Then the worst news, 'It will continue to get worse' Today also being a very bad pain day. 8+ after my 3rd percocet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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