Thanks for the suggestion. I am willing to try ANYTHING that might help. I have an appointment on Tuesday with a new doctor so I am anxious to see what he may suggest as well.
-- Lori, Riverside, RIAt Fri, 20 Oct 2006, Jennifer Bayles wrote: > >Hi Lori. I've had quite a bit of success with this part of the chronic >pain/ illness spectrum by speaking with a pain psychologist. I was >extremely skeptical, but my surgeon and pain docs both asked me to give >it a try. I was very lucky to get a referral to a shrink that is very >down to earth and helps offer common sense suggestions. She really >became a champion for me. Give it a whirl - couldn't hurt, and it might >help. :-) > >At Mon, 16 Oct 2006, Lori wrote: >> >Early on I was coping with the emotional/mental side >>of this, but the past 6 months it has become increasingly more difficult >>to deal with. Does any one have any suggestions/help on how you deal >>with side of it? > >-- >Jen in Houston >