National Pain Care Policy Act
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What a great way to get the word out. Thanks for doing this. I will send out links right away!
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Hi
Do you belong to any support groups on the internet? I know they have helped me and there is a lot of information there and you can meet others who are in pain as we are.
LinLinisme
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I so wish I had a local support group. There was one for a while, but I never joined. Perhaps that's why it was disbanded because somany are as I.. We've got to band together. I feel so all alone as I open my pill bottle 4-5 times daily. I'm sure some of my dear friends would be aghast if they knew how much I needed the pain meds just to have a little semblance of normalcy. I'm ashamed to admit that I can't participate in much static standing on my feet,,,must either keep moving or sit.
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Hi openmyeyes1940
It seems anytime pain is mentioned, all the media or Drs want to do is focus on people who use drugs recreationally.
but the pain patient is undertreated and generally not well acccepted by the Drs.
Doctors need to listen to the patient and treat pain agressively.
linlinisme
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Thanks sodocmd
You are so right, I am still trying to get this Dr to understand that pain doesn't go away just because we age.
One does not "get used" to pain and we do need adjust ments im the dose of pain meds.
Like you, I think this Dr, (and others) don't want to do their jobs.
Listening should be a big part of treating a patient, not just doing as they please
LinLinisme
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I was diagnosed 8 months ago with a painful bladder disease called ( IC ) and yes I can honestly say I am one of the millions that suffer from pain everyday. With the many abusers out there it is getting much harder to be perscribed pain meds by Dr's. So sadley millions of Americans are suffering without any health insuance and can't afford to even see a Dr. We have the right to be treated fairly no matter what the reason is. God Bless and may he be on OUR SIDE with this matter. Thanks.
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I hadn't thought about looking into medicaid, that is something that might definately be an option since I can't work. Thank you so much for the kind words and advice! I'm sorry to hear that you have had to go through something this as well. Would you be willing to send me your personal email? I would like to have someone that has already gone through this to talk to about some things.
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No, getting a new Dr is out of the question., for many reasons. One thing I have found is that one person may get more than enough pain meds and another not enough.
The Drs need to listen to each person and then prescribe according to that particular persons pain issues.
Not to a criteria of age, or anything else he may be thinking.
One Dr said, "OLder patients don't need so muhc pain meds? What????
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When I go to the Dr. I will demonstrate the feel of my pain on him. He doesn't like that. If it is burning in my hands,feet and back I tell him think of holding your hand over a hot stove til you can't take anymore. If it is tight back muscle I make him turn around and I pinch his upper back and say it feels like that do you understand? in a duh sorta way I will say it's like having the flu ALL the time. He let's me so why not. If only I could get family together and do that so they could get it
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icurizz 2 years ago
Dear icurizz,
Make sure to visit our website and view our publication entitled "Treatment Options." To answer your question, each person is different - what works for one person, may not necessarily work the same way for another.
Educating yourself on the treatments available for your pain and advocating on behalf of yourself or your loved one with your medical team are essential in successfully navigating this journey with pain.
PainFoundation 2 years ago
Wow - What an awesome response! This video (at the moment) is ranked #29 Most Viewed (Today) Non-Profit Activism.
The petition has 800 more signatures than it had yesterday!
Way to go! This is how we present a United Voice of Hope and Power Over Pain!
PainFoundation 2 years ago