Re: Re: rheumy and pain meds

[Guest guest]

Hello,

I too am amazed that we have one of the most painful disease known to man and

they act like we have drug seeking behaviors just because we want relief.

I had pain pills left over from a dental visit and took one Sunday afternoon

(Darovet). It allowed me to sit down with my granddaughter and read a book and

not be distracted by pain..

I'm switching doctors. I'm sick of her prancing in the office after I've waited

in the little room for over and hour and dismiss me within 5 minutes.

My advise..don't put up with their attitude. If they don't have the ability for

empathy...just money..find someone who cares.

Judith

[Guest guest]

Hi Judy:  I so agree with you.  What kind of Rheumy will let his/her patients

suffer with unbearable pain.  Not my Rheumy, thank God.  Our Rheumy appts. can

run long with lots of things to discuss.  Shame on yours, and I am happy you are

seeking a more compassionate, understanding one.  We don't need to suffer like

that.

 

Hugs,

 

Barbara

From: Judith Beedie <judithbeedie@...>

Subject: Re: [ ] Re: rheumy and pain meds

Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 1:17 PM

 

Hello,

I too am amazed that we have one of the most painful disease known to man and

they act like we have drug seeking behaviors just because we want relief.

I had pain pills left over from a dental visit and took one Sunday afternoon

(Darovet). It allowed me to sit down with my granddaughter and read a book and

not be distracted by pain..

I'm switching doctors. I'm sick of her prancing in the office after I've waited

in the little room for over and hour and dismiss me within 5 minutes.

My advise..don' t put up with their attitude. If they don't have the ability for

empathy...just money..find someone who cares.

Judith

[Guest guest]

Hi Judith-

I have to agree with you on this. I realize taking something for pain masks the

real issue but there is a fine line between masking the " cause " and a quality of

life issue.  I think if every RA doc out there could experience the pain that we

go thru for just one day, then there would be more empathy. But since that isn't

about to happen, I agree, you have to find a doc that DOES listen and does have

empathy.  A good doctor can and will monitor pain meds (as they should) so that

using them never becomes a problem.

 

in SC

From: Judith Beedie <judithbeedie@...>

Subject: Re: [ ] Re: rheumy and pain meds

Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 1:17 PM

 

Hello,

I too am amazed that we have one of the most painful disease known to man and

they act like we have drug seeking behaviors just because we want relief.

I had pain pills left over from a dental visit and took one Sunday afternoon

(Darovet). It allowed me to sit down with my granddaughter and read a book and

not be distracted by pain..

I'm switching doctors. I'm sick of her prancing in the office after I've waited

in the little room for over and hour and dismiss me within 5 minutes.

My advise..don' t put up with their attitude. If they don't have the ability for

empathy...just money..find someone who cares.

Judith