Guest guest Posted March 1, 1994 Report Share Posted March 1, 1994 -----Original Message----- From: janissa@... This afternoon, after all the stuff that's gone on this week, my therapist decides to lay a brand-new one on me. It seems she thinks I may have something called " conversion disorder. " I had not heard of that before, and I still don't know much of anything about it. But with the fibromyalgia, and then the neuro stuff, the possible MS, and let's not forget the hospitalization -- have a look at this website. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000954.htm So now it's all in my head. Great. Just great. I don't even have anything else to say. I'm just sitting here, existing. That's it, that's all. Em Dear Em, First let me join with the group in saying how very sorry I am that you are being put through this BS. My heart breaks for you and for all of us that have had our lives turned upside down by this DD. About Conversion Disorder...It was determined by my Neurologist that I have that too. That was the first time I had ever heard the term. I had a pretty good idea of what it meant, but I asked my therapist straight out and she told me. " Emotional problems manifesting themselves with physical symptoms " . I just about blew my top and said " Oh, so ya'll think I'm a Hypocondriac? " She said some people would say that, but she doesn't. She said she believes I'm really physically sick, but that the Depression is causing or worsening alot of it. I told her that I believe the pain and and fatigue are causing the Depression. We left it at " one is probably feeding the other " . I hope to goodness you're able to find another GP and Neuro soon Hon. {{{Hugs}}} Jacqui Jacqui McCallister Age: 39 Dx'd with FMS: 1995, but symptoms since 1984 Additional Illnesses: Papillary Thyroid Cancer spread to lungs, Intra-Occular Migraines, TMJ, Allergies, Periodontitis, Mitral Valve Prolapse, IBS, Osteoarthritis, MPS and CFS, Congenital Hip Dysplasia, Osteopenia, Bunions, Heel Spur, Light/Smell/Sound Sensitivities, Motion Sickness, Sleep Problems, Depression, Anxiety Location: Ridgeview, West Virginia USA Divorced, no kids. One furbaby, Jasmine, my Himalayan cat Hobbies: Internet, Country, Rock and Gospel music, TV, Horror Movies, Days of Our Lives, Trivia games ICQ#: 126676406 Yahoo Messenger ID: jacqui_mccallister Email: persephene@... " Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go. " -T.S. Eliot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 1994 Report Share Posted March 1, 1994 -----Original Message----- From: janissa@... This afternoon, after all the stuff that's gone on this week, my therapist decides to lay a brand-new one on me. It seems she thinks I may have something called " conversion disorder. " I had not heard of that before, and I still don't know much of anything about it. But with the fibromyalgia, and then the neuro stuff, the possible MS, and let's not forget the hospitalization -- have a look at this website. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000954.htm So now it's all in my head. Great. Just great. I don't even have anything else to say. I'm just sitting here, existing. That's it, that's all. Em Dear Em, First let me join with the group in saying how very sorry I am that you are being put through this BS. My heart breaks for you and for all of us that have had our lives turned upside down by this DD. About Conversion Disorder...It was determined by my Neurologist that I have that too. That was the first time I had ever heard the term. I had a pretty good idea of what it meant, but I asked my therapist straight out and she told me. " Emotional problems manifesting themselves with physical symptoms " . I just about blew my top and said " Oh, so ya'll think I'm a Hypocondriac? " She said some people would say that, but she doesn't. She said she believes I'm really physically sick, but that the Depression is causing or worsening alot of it. I told her that I believe the pain and and fatigue are causing the Depression. We left it at " one is probably feeding the other " . I hope to goodness you're able to find another GP and Neuro soon Hon. {{{Hugs}}} Jacqui Jacqui McCallister Age: 39 Dx'd with FMS: 1995, but symptoms since 1984 Additional Illnesses: Papillary Thyroid Cancer spread to lungs, Intra-Occular Migraines, TMJ, Allergies, Periodontitis, Mitral Valve Prolapse, IBS, Osteoarthritis, MPS and CFS, Congenital Hip Dysplasia, Osteopenia, Bunions, Heel Spur, Light/Smell/Sound Sensitivities, Motion Sickness, Sleep Problems, Depression, Anxiety Location: Ridgeview, West Virginia USA Divorced, no kids. One furbaby, Jasmine, my Himalayan cat Hobbies: Internet, Country, Rock and Gospel music, TV, Horror Movies, Days of Our Lives, Trivia games ICQ#: 126676406 Yahoo Messenger ID: jacqui_mccallister Email: persephene@... " Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go. " -T.S. Eliot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 1994 Report Share Posted March 1, 1994 -----Original Message----- From: janissa@... This afternoon, after all the stuff that's gone on this week, my therapist decides to lay a brand-new one on me. It seems she thinks I may have something called " conversion disorder. " I had not heard of that before, and I still don't know much of anything about it. But with the fibromyalgia, and then the neuro stuff, the possible MS, and let's not forget the hospitalization -- have a look at this website. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000954.htm So now it's all in my head. Great. Just great. I don't even have anything else to say. I'm just sitting here, existing. That's it, that's all. Em Dear Em, First let me join with the group in saying how very sorry I am that you are being put through this BS. My heart breaks for you and for all of us that have had our lives turned upside down by this DD. About Conversion Disorder...It was determined by my Neurologist that I have that too. That was the first time I had ever heard the term. I had a pretty good idea of what it meant, but I asked my therapist straight out and she told me. " Emotional problems manifesting themselves with physical symptoms " . I just about blew my top and said " Oh, so ya'll think I'm a Hypocondriac? " She said some people would say that, but she doesn't. She said she believes I'm really physically sick, but that the Depression is causing or worsening alot of it. I told her that I believe the pain and and fatigue are causing the Depression. We left it at " one is probably feeding the other " . I hope to goodness you're able to find another GP and Neuro soon Hon. {{{Hugs}}} Jacqui Jacqui McCallister Age: 39 Dx'd with FMS: 1995, but symptoms since 1984 Additional Illnesses: Papillary Thyroid Cancer spread to lungs, Intra-Occular Migraines, TMJ, Allergies, Periodontitis, Mitral Valve Prolapse, IBS, Osteoarthritis, MPS and CFS, Congenital Hip Dysplasia, Osteopenia, Bunions, Heel Spur, Light/Smell/Sound Sensitivities, Motion Sickness, Sleep Problems, Depression, Anxiety Location: Ridgeview, West Virginia USA Divorced, no kids. One furbaby, Jasmine, my Himalayan cat Hobbies: Internet, Country, Rock and Gospel music, TV, Horror Movies, Days of Our Lives, Trivia games ICQ#: 126676406 Yahoo Messenger ID: jacqui_mccallister Email: persephene@... " Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go. " -T.S. Eliot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2002 Report Share Posted February 28, 2002 Good for you Em about reporting that doc to the texas ama board.. NOONE deserves to be treated the way you did by anyone period.. I have had what seems like a million diagnosis I have never heard of from my psychiatrist and rheumy.. I know what you mean about you are just existing.,. Hang in there.. We will all be there for you and everyone else who needs us Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 em dont think your crazy, sometimes they'll send you to a shrink to make sure yourr not. my dad had several herniated discs in his cervical and lumbar region, ended up having to have his neck and spine fused. for years he suffered incredible pain and the doctors would not do surgery. as time went on they were able to help him but his docs had him seeing a shrink as well. your not imagining your pain.your suffering from it, the lack of competent physicians is whats making you crazy!!!!! if any thing its your doctors fault for not taking you seriously. as much as i hate to think about counseling, i may start myself. having a hard time copeing. trying to get ready for my wedding and i am so physicall exhausted and in pain i could scream. takes all the excitement away. have a good evening. peg janissa@... wrote: I did report that doctor to the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. If you're getting tired of this soap opera, don't read this post. This afternoon, after all the stuff that's gone on this week, my therapist decides to lay a brand-new one on me. It seems she thinks I may have something called " conversion disorder. " I had not heard of that before, and I still don't know much of anything about it. But with the fibromyalgia, and then the neuro stuff, the possible MS, and let's not forget the hospitalization -- have a look at this website. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000954.htm So now it's all in my head. Great. Just great. I don't even have anything else to say. I'm just sitting here, existing. That's it, that's all. Em ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. (Gandhi) Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 em dont think your crazy, sometimes they'll send you to a shrink to make sure yourr not. my dad had several herniated discs in his cervical and lumbar region, ended up having to have his neck and spine fused. for years he suffered incredible pain and the doctors would not do surgery. as time went on they were able to help him but his docs had him seeing a shrink as well. your not imagining your pain.your suffering from it, the lack of competent physicians is whats making you crazy!!!!! if any thing its your doctors fault for not taking you seriously. as much as i hate to think about counseling, i may start myself. having a hard time copeing. trying to get ready for my wedding and i am so physicall exhausted and in pain i could scream. takes all the excitement away. have a good evening. peg janissa@... wrote: I did report that doctor to the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. If you're getting tired of this soap opera, don't read this post. This afternoon, after all the stuff that's gone on this week, my therapist decides to lay a brand-new one on me. It seems she thinks I may have something called " conversion disorder. " I had not heard of that before, and I still don't know much of anything about it. But with the fibromyalgia, and then the neuro stuff, the possible MS, and let's not forget the hospitalization -- have a look at this website. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000954.htm So now it's all in my head. Great. Just great. I don't even have anything else to say. I'm just sitting here, existing. That's it, that's all. Em ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. (Gandhi) Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 em dont think your crazy, sometimes they'll send you to a shrink to make sure yourr not. my dad had several herniated discs in his cervical and lumbar region, ended up having to have his neck and spine fused. for years he suffered incredible pain and the doctors would not do surgery. as time went on they were able to help him but his docs had him seeing a shrink as well. your not imagining your pain.your suffering from it, the lack of competent physicians is whats making you crazy!!!!! if any thing its your doctors fault for not taking you seriously. as much as i hate to think about counseling, i may start myself. having a hard time copeing. trying to get ready for my wedding and i am so physicall exhausted and in pain i could scream. takes all the excitement away. have a good evening. peg janissa@... wrote: I did report that doctor to the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. If you're getting tired of this soap opera, don't read this post. This afternoon, after all the stuff that's gone on this week, my therapist decides to lay a brand-new one on me. It seems she thinks I may have something called " conversion disorder. " I had not heard of that before, and I still don't know much of anything about it. But with the fibromyalgia, and then the neuro stuff, the possible MS, and let's not forget the hospitalization -- have a look at this website. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000954.htm So now it's all in my head. Great. Just great. I don't even have anything else to say. I'm just sitting here, existing. That's it, that's all. Em ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. (Gandhi) Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 Em: I am so glad you reported that doctor to the Tx Board. You deserve a huge pat on the back for doing that. As for your " conversion disorder " diagnoses my therapist hit me with that one also after I had reported my x-Rhuemy too. I think they are trying to make us think it is all in our heads in order to protect another doctor. You and I DON'T have " conversion disorder " we were just sticking up for our right to be treated compassionately by the medical profession. Hugs, Tina Westphal / " \ Elkhorn, WI / \ winphal@... /|o o|\ {/ \0/ \} _/ ^ \_ (/ /^\ \)-' owner/moderator: " " ' ' " " WI-IL-Hugs-For-Pain __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2002 Report Share Posted March 2, 2002 So now it's all in my head. Great. Just great. I don't even have anything else to say. I'm just sitting here, existing. That's it, that's all. It is not in your head and don't let them try and convince you otherwise. You are sick and you need to find a good doctor. I know, I know how hard that is but there has to be one out there. Can you call the Medical Society and ask them for a doctor that is a specialist in MS. Maybe that would help. You are seeing a psychiatrists, aren't you. I think and this is only my opinion that you need to call and go in and see him/her and tell them about the " conversion disorder " that I too have never heard of. Take care, Irene Books may well be the only true magic Alice Hoffman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2002 Report Share Posted March 2, 2002 Maybe in heaven? . I would love to have them on the other side of the situation, where they are paying me for no help, and then tell them that they are just nutz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2002 Report Share Posted March 3, 2002 .. I think and this is only my opinion that you need to call and go in and see him/her and tell them about the " conversion disorder " that I too have never heard of. in answer to my own post, I now have heard of " conversion Disorder " from members on this list. I stand corrected. Take care, Irene Books may well be the only true magic Alice Hoffman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2002 Report Share Posted March 3, 2002 janissa@... wrote: > > This > afternoon, after all the stuff that's gone on this week, my therapist > decides to lay a brand-new one on me. It seems she thinks I may have > something called " conversion disorder. " I had not heard of that before, AFter reading what this is, I've decided, she's the one that is crazy and needs some therapy. Why would your body have come up with symptom that you hate, aren't getting any benefit from, and comes and goes with severity? Did she forget about your MRI?? You have real problems, Em, and if she can't see that, she needs help. Darcy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2002 Report Share Posted March 3, 2002 In a message dated 3/1/2002 2:22:14 AM Mountain Standard Time, persephene@... writes: > -----Original Message----- > From: janissa@... > > This > afternoon, after all the stuff that's gone on this week, my therapist > decides to lay a brand-new one on me. It seems she thinks I may have > something called " conversion disorder. " I had not heard of that before, > and I still don't know much of anything about it. But with the > fibromyalgia, and then the neuro stuff, the possible MS, and let's not > forget the hospitalization -- have a look at this website. > > http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000954.htm > > So now it's all in my head. Great. Just great. > > I don't even have anything else to say. I'm just sitting here, > existing. That's it, that's all. > > > Em > > Dear Em, > > First let me join with the group in saying how very sorry I am that you are > being put through this BS. My heart breaks for you and for all of us that > have had our lives turned upside down by this DD. > > About Conversion Disorder...It was determined by my Neurologist that I have > that too. That was the first time I had ever heard the term. I had a pretty > good idea of what it meant, but I asked my therapist straight out and she > told me. " Emotional problems manifesting themselves with physical > symptoms " . I just about blew my top and said " Oh, so ya'll think I'm a > Hypocondriac? " She said some people would say that, but she doesn't. She > said she believes I'm really physically sick, but that the Depression is > causing or worsening alot of it. I told her that I believe the pain and and > fatigue are causing the Depression. We left it at " one is probably feeding > the other " . > > I hope to goodness you're able to find another GP and Neuro soon Hon. > > {{{Hugs}}} > Jacqui > > Jacqui McCallister > Age: 39 > Dx'd with FMS: 1995, but symptoms since 1984 > Additional Illnesses: Papillary Thyroid Cancer spread to lungs, > Intra-Occular Migraines, TMJ, Allergies, Periodontitis, Mitral Valve > Prolapse, > IBS, Osteoarthritis, MPS and CFS, Congenital Hip Dysplasia, Osteopenia, > Bunions, Heel Spur, Light/Smell/Sound Sensitivities, Motion Sickness, Sleep > Problems, Depression, Anxiety > Location: Ridgeview, West Virginia USA > Divorced, no kids. One furbaby, Jasmine, my Himalayan cat > Hobbies: Internet, Country, Rock and Gospel music, TV, Horror Movies, Days > of Our Lives, Trivia games > ICQ#: 126676406 > Yahoo Messenger ID: jacqui_mccallister > Email: persephene@... Hi Jacqui!! Hi Em!! Em, I am sorry to hear your doctor is so terrible. I hope you are able to change doctors!!! Jacqui, I honestly believe now that there is this " pyramid " of three things, pain, depression and cognative problems and they all feed into each other, and they all need to be addressed for the best possible treatment. It does not mean that if your attitude is better your pain goes away. That is BS. I am catching up on my treatment for depression and cognative problems. Once I benefit then I will persue further physical treatment, like injections or whatever, but my doctor thought that I was not getting the best benefit from the treatment he was giving me, because stress and fatigue make me depressed and cause pain. Em, I hope you can find a good doctor, it makes such a difference!! Take care, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2002 Report Share Posted March 4, 2002 You took the words right out of my mouth,.... I would love to evaluate and diagnose ever single doctor I have been to since 1996, make them feel like crap after having examed them for what seems like hours, have them on the verge of tears when they leave, and prescribe prozak because it seems all mine thought my symptoms were all in my head.. we need to all hang in there.. It is not fair the way doctors treat us but after 18 doctors (God I don't even know how I made it to the last one) I found a great rheumy who understands and takes the time to talk about my fibro/mps complex Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2002 Report Share Posted March 4, 2002 Terri writes, > You took the words right out of my mouth,.... I would love to evaluate and > diagnose ever single doctor I have been to since 1996, make them feel like > crap after having examined them for what seems like hours, have them on the > > verge of tears when they leave, > > There is my first psychiatrists that I would like to diagnose. He spent > more time talking about his problems than mine. But he did recommend my > current one when I decided that I knew too much about him and he didn't > know enough about me. > > I mean a doctor that went berserk about people smoking and when his on > office had a balcony and members of our support group wanted a smoke break, > it was no. he married a women that smokes nonstop. Now I ask you. When I > left they were having problems after about 3 months of marriage. This was > his third marriage. I guess he will keep going until he gets it right. > Take care, Irene Books may well be the only true magic Alice Hoffman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2002 Report Share Posted March 4, 2002 I know it's a pain in the ass, but you need to shop for some new doctor's! I've done this many times. I go to my insurance company's website, write down several of the doctor's that take my insurance and start with #1. If I don't like the way doctor #1 treats me, I go down the list till I find someone that treats me with respect, actually LISTENS and takes me serious. I went through 4 - 5 pain management doctor's before I found the one I have now. It was a real pain to have to go through all those doctor's, but it was well worth it. The doc I have now actually listens, takes me seriously and treats me with respect. If I need anything all I have to do is contact his nurse and it's taken care of. If I need to talk to him I am usually able to unless he is in surgery. Besides my neurosurgeon, this is the best doctor that I have had. Rhonda Re: Icing on the cake I mean, I HATE these doctors. Why is it so impossible to LISTEN TO ME? To believe me, to show compassion and the tiniest bit of understanding? Love, Em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2002 Report Share Posted March 5, 2002 patidu@... wrote: > > I mean a doctor that went berserk about people smoking and when his on > > office had a balcony and members of our support group wanted a smoke break, > > it was no. he married a women that smokes nonstop. Now I ask you. When I > > left they were having problems after about 3 months of marriage. Maybe he should have some counseling to figure out why he would want to marry someone who had a habit that drove him berserk? Smoking makes my allergies/asthma worse, so there is no way I'd date someone who smoked let alone married him. If smoking mentally bothers you (him) so much, why would you date someone who smoked? I have a few friends who smoke and we mutually find a way for me to be out of range when they do. Darcy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2002 Report Share Posted March 5, 2002 Irene... With all of that information, I hope you were charging him! LOL Missy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2002 Report Share Posted March 5, 2002 Irene... With all of that information, I hope you were charging him! LOL Missy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2002 Report Share Posted March 5, 2002 linsthename@... wrote: > Was reading this thread and am wondering what conversion disorder is. As my > therapist labelled that on me also. > > Could you please reply urgently as i am really worried about it. From what I've read on a couple of web sites, it looks to me as if they are saying conversion disorder is when you have some sort of major stress in your life and your body develops symptoms because of it. They list stuff like tremors and shaking, and other symptoms. They do stress that you need to do a thorough neurological exam to rule out any possible medical reason for your symptoms, and they also stress that you aren't faking or making up your symptoms; it's not all in your head. Basically, you're under so much stress that your body develops actual physical problems because of it. They did stress that you aren't voluntarily doing this. If you do a web search with the term, you can see the stuff for yourself. Good luck with it! hugs Darcy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2002 Report Share Posted March 5, 2002 linsthename@... wrote: > Was reading this thread and am wondering what conversion disorder is. As my > therapist labelled that on me also. > > Could you please reply urgently as i am really worried about it. From what I've read on a couple of web sites, it looks to me as if they are saying conversion disorder is when you have some sort of major stress in your life and your body develops symptoms because of it. They list stuff like tremors and shaking, and other symptoms. They do stress that you need to do a thorough neurological exam to rule out any possible medical reason for your symptoms, and they also stress that you aren't faking or making up your symptoms; it's not all in your head. Basically, you're under so much stress that your body develops actual physical problems because of it. They did stress that you aren't voluntarily doing this. If you do a web search with the term, you can see the stuff for yourself. Good luck with it! hugs Darcy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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