Guest guest Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 I got my pain meds prescribed from the free pain clinic. All I brought were my MRI reports, empty pill bottles and a list of everything I had been on when I couuld afford my meds. I wish I had started at the free mental health clinic cuz they were able to to enroll me in a free insurance program to get my meds for free or as cheap as $3. They have assigned me a social worker as case manager to help me with getting my utilities paid. Honestly, I am tired of the fighting to get the basic needs med. I had suicidal ideations and was immediately put back on anti-depressants. I am a bit better. My social security disability was declined after the face to face. I was devastated. My lawyer is doing was feels like a thru the motions appeal. Btw, spent much of the day in the storm shelter and am in excruciating pain in my back and hips. But my home was spared and am very thankful. I am no longer able to afford homeowners insurance. Ellen in TN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 dearest stephen: i am appalled at what is happening to you. how can the medical community essentially turn its back on a CANCER patient? if they can do that, what hope is there for the rest of us? i wish you wer in california, i would introduce you to my pain management doctor, who is nothing less than a saint in my book. i have suffered with fibro and degenerative arthritis (sero-negative r.a. is a possibility) and i cannot imagine the pain you are in. how can doctors do this and sleep at night? what ever happened to " first, cause no pain " as part of their oaths? i feel awful that i can offer no help or hope other than suggesting the obvious - do you see an oncologist? a boyfriend of mine died many years ago from complications from chronic lymphocytic lymphoma and he never had any trouble getting adequate pain meds from his oncologist. what in the world is wrong with these doctors? where is christian compassion, if nothing else? i am so so so sorry that you have to endure this and i'm terribly afraid for you. have you been in touch with any university medical centers cancer departments? i am at a loss. all i can say is i pray you get some relief. if you were not here, you would be terribly missed by many on this list, me included. you are a brave man and i am truly humbled by what you are going through. i hope you can find someone to help you soon. --- M. wrote: > > Thanks in advance for everyone who reads this. I know these rants aren't exactly fun to read, but it helps to have someone other than my wife to talk to about this stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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