Helen,
I have had 2 Drs. in the past before I was diagnosed with adhesions bluntly
ask me if I was there to see them because I wanted drugs when I was clearly in
pain. I guess they thought I was a good actress.
I am thankful that I was referred to a pain specialist, even though I am not
yet satisfied with the pain relief . I guess if I wasn't on anything I would
be screaming with pain. I think when I go to my Pain Specialist, I down-play
my pain as not to sound too whiney, so maybe it is my fault that I am not
getting the relief I want. Hopefully I will be on my way to Pa. soon and I
won't have to deal with it. I really feel for people that don't get referred
to a pain specialist or are not believed when they are in pain.
Kel