Re: pain clinic
From: Judy Kemp (jukemp@utmb.edu)
Sat May 22 19:32:52 2004
Hi Cheryl,
Read your post and just wanted to voice that you are so much more than
your job. It is obvious what a good employee you were, and are. Think
how many full-bodied workers do not care. They can do it, but they
don't because they just don't care. And you do. How many times have
you heard attitude is everything. Perhaps your view of yourself at
work is NOT as bad as you perceive it to be. It is not your optimal,
nor is it what you used to do, but perhaps you are being too hard on
yourself - especially on top of these adhesions!
Alot of pain mgt is finding out what works for you and what doesn't.
So now you know something that doesn't work for you. I hope your doc
thinks of many ways to help you aside of narcotics, Such as
meds/behaviors to help with sleep; bio feedback; anti depression meds;
muscle relaxers; physical therapy; accupuncture; good nutrition; and
whatever else that might benefit you.
I hope you find what works for you, and allows you to be the person you
want to be. But it sounds like you have a wonderful supportive family,
and I trust your work people realize the gem they have as well. Judy
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