I'm just curious...when folks with pain issues, esp chronic pain, are put
down or called addicts because they are taking the pain meds, why can't we
do something about this? Can't we somehow report this type of thing to
someone? Better Business Bureau? Bring some type of charges? Something
creative? This isn't right. I honestly feel it is a form of abuse.
Basically the abuser knows they can get away with the taunting and then the
abused ends up suffering alone...usually alone...which is horrible. They
end up feeling so ashamed and guilty when they shouldn't have to. I wish we
could figure out a way to make public any medical professional who chooses
to be abusive in this manner. I don't know if it would help but even if the
person abused could have folks write letters of support and send them off to
the medical bureau requesting that they hold accountable and somehow report
doctors who do this. 3 strikes and we investigate. Maybe some type of
civil charges for abuse. sorry all...i awoke in such excruciating pain at
2a.m. because dufus me forgot to take my before bed pain meds...now it's
four and I still cannot get up and hurt so bad (puter is next to bed). I am
soaking wet which happens when in pain...my hair is dripping as though I
just got out of a shower so I am also freezing. This is ridiculous. Folks
need to take whichever pain med they find that actually works...they don't
all work the same for different folks. Did you bring charges against the
perpetrator who sexually abused you? Medical professions have a lot of
power and it can be difficult to see justice for that type of thing the
process can be just as hurtful as well, there must be a way. I really think
we need advocates for people who have the courage to speak out or bring
charges against medical "professionals". It's difficult to go through
alone. If the victim or survivor could call on a support system it would
surely help. I know how difficult this must be for you and acknowledge your
courage in seeking a new doctor. I pray you find a sensitive and kind
surgeon they really are out there.