Hi Kelly, I was referred back in 2004, went to the pain clinic, found out
the plan, the cost, and had to refuse. MY Gastro has referred me to OHSU to
the pain clinic for the Celious Plexis Block, but again no ins. to pay for
it. I did have 2 scans last week, and had to pay 1368.00 out of my pocket
right there on the spot OUCH!! That was including a 300.00 discount but the
discount could only be used on that date. So slowly goes our small savings
again. I see my Gastro this Mon. the 20th for my results from both scans and
pray that he can give me info. I totally agree that my pain should be
assessed but again the cost is a killer! Every time I see my Gastro he
shakes his head at me and always says I am so sorry that there is nothing to
help you yet. He always encourages me to research, and if I find something
that may have a positive result to let him know and he will go over it
with/for me. Thanks for the suggestion, and for your support. That is what I
love about this website, everyone is helpful, caring, listens, and gives
great advice, and suggestions. One day someone will have a surgery,
treatment, be in a clinical trial, or find "THE" Doctor that will find
the CURE, and train other Surgeons how to do the procedure. We will all be
well. We will be writing to say what we CAN DO, where we have been, going to
ballgames, and recitals, choir, and music programs etc. We will sit in the
rocking chair and rock our first Grandchild, and we will be well, and all
will be good! :) Cheryl.
> Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:10:02 -0500
> From: tracy.joslin@adhesions.org
> To: adhesions@mail.obgyn.net
> Subject: Fed up with Doctors
>
> From: adhesions@adhesions.org [mailto:adhesions@adhesions.org] On Behalf
Of
> kelly murray
> Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 9:52 PM
> To: adhesions-request@adhesions.org
> Subject: RE: Fed up with Doctors
>
> Cheryl,
> Have you been referred to a pain management Dr? I feel that you need to
go
> to one and have them address your pain.
>
> Kelly
>
>
> > Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:13:51 -0500
> > From: tracy.joslin@adhesions.org
> > To: adhesions@mail.obgyn.net
> > Subject: Fed up with Doctors
> >
> > Sender: HerbCheryl1@msn.com (Cheryl)
> > Subject: Fed up with Doctors
> >
> > I wrote last week about my Drs. office not returning my call when I
> > called in last Wed. I was fortunate that my Gastro's office did. Now
> > just waiting for results. My family Doc called me back yesterday
> > A.M.(Mon.) Asked what was going on. I am sooo frustrated that he says,
> > "You know we just don't know what's wrong with you" That discourages me
> > so much and makes me feel like he thinks I am making all of this up and
> > I am a liar. I am finally getting off the stick to find another family
> > Doc. I want someone who believes in me, cares about me, my health and
> > well being. With each episode my pain increases more and more, even my
> > nausea his increased. I feel the only people that believe in me are my
> > Husband, sons, friends (some of them) and some family. The only people
> > that really see me go through an full blown episode understand. Then of
> > course all of you on this website that write back and offer advice,
> > kindness and caring we are all in the same boat. I do more and more
> > understand the need to commit suicide, that really scares me. Just
> > relief from pain would be heaven and I know many agree, just not the
> > suicide part. It does cross my mind, but I wouldn't hurt my Husband and
> > boys that way. I know that they need me. I like many of you just don't
> > want to go there anymore. We are sick and tired of pain meds that don't
> > touch our pain, doubling over, sharp stabbing pains, laying with the
> > heating pad 24/7. missing engagements, heck missing life. I am not
> > feeling sorry for myself today, just so frustrated. Thanks for
> > listening to me go off.