@amandablount2 1)Then there is the if you did this or that “expertise” from people who don’t have it and act like they know how to fix it. (even some dr.s, usually misogynistic). The majority of us have tried EVERYTHING. I’ve tried meditation, OT, trigger point injections, diet, PT, massage...
@amandablount2 2)Chiropratic, exercise, medications (including opioids which I got off by asking to, nothing like withdrawals every 4 hrs, ended up in the ER and told worse than heroin even though under dr. supervision), pain clinics (that treat you as an addict, no matter what you tell them...
@amandablount2 3)and they tried to push an empi implant even though it did not fit my situation because of pain everywhere, pretty sure they got kick backs), you move from a pain clinic with honesty and are treated as an addict even though you have proof of getting off meds. The pain guy...
@amandablount2 4)I transferred to at my clinic was the same. Even though I had brought in a huge bottle of opioids to be destroyed at the hospital. Never felt believed. So depressing. After a year he said I think you can move your care to your regular doctor now. I said “I told you I...
@amandablount2 5)would rather take a 2-3 hr bath than a pain pill. We who are honest aren’t believed. They assume everyone is an addict. Oh, and I had a small bottle of pain pills that lasted 7 months because I’m stubborn. Not being believed is the worst, nothing you say matters. It’s damaging.
@amandablount2 6)Sorry for the rant. Sending a bunch of love for all those who have been through so much. Some things help a bit,cut out caffeine it’s a muscle irritant, drink water, lower sugar, massage helps if you can afford it, movement (whatever you can do), patience, baths, try to stay +.
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