@lioness

I am 69 and I don't have the same experience of being disrespected by my doctors or their staff. I do think that often what I "see" is what I get. What I'm saying is if I respect myself and others, that's what I get in return. To tell you the truth, if someone in one of my doctor's offices didn't show me respect, I probably wouldn't even notice because I'm not into that. I enjoy life and people more now than when I was younger.

I have a hunch that your level of pain has you down so you see things from a negative point of view right now. Are you taking antidepressants? If you are, you may want to ask your doctor about possibly changing your med. As I said to Oregongirl, genetic testing is available that will show the antidepressant that will work best for you. If you're not taking an antidepressant, you may want to consider talking with your doctor about starting one. I take Citalopram and it changed my life once I adjusted to it. I started about 6 years ago and I have lost many of my fears. I think it also helped with my pain levels.

I'm not a medical professional so I'm not diagnosing your need. I'm just going by the emotions expressed in your posts. You seem down right now. Please correct me if I'm not reading this right. I want you to find relief for your pain.

Warmly,
Gail B
Volunteer Mentor

Thanks for your input I am on a new med Cymbalta it took awhile to adjust to it but it is helping me I think when I was in so much pain I sounded negative about everything but normally I am positive person I found the right Dr,s last year the Dr.I had did,nt help me at all ,he listened but didn't try to help me ,some Dr,s still don't believe in fibromyalgia.I didn't realize how negative I was sounding ,that's not me.

Gail, Thank you for your suggestions. I do not suffer from fear.. I have no fear of anything - really. By my age, what can frighten me. I do not like rude people. I too treat people with respect. My doctors are my lifeline and are great. But, their hands are tied by the laws. I was diagnosed with RA about 15 yrs ago. It was not bad at that time. I was able to keep working (which no way could I do now.) I always had a pain mgt doctor. He used injections and pain meds and I was sailing thru life But, any help was shut down over the last few years by the laws that have been passed by well meaning people. If my children had used drugs, they know it would not please me. The parents who did not disapline their children and guide them in the way they should go have produced many drug addicts.

I was voted to be the most positive person in our office. I did not show the disappointment I felt at times. However, now that I am in full blast RA, of course I get down. But, I am never to far down. What good does it do to be depressed around your loved ones. They will help you as long as your receive their help in good spirits. If you get down, just remember how Jesus Christ suffered much more than we do. That alone keeps me going.

Gale, I am so happy that you never see or experience disrespect. All I did was make a call. She was on me immediately. We can't take you. At that point whatever she said, I could hardly hear. She talked down to me. I never had a chance to talk. I wish I had all the positive people in your life, in my life. I would be lying if I said that RA does not put me in a position of hightened upset. I just want to feel like I did before this horrible disease came on me. At first, the doctors diagnosed me with FM and soon, they went to RA. I have tried for years to deal with the negativity of pain drugs. And, please find that person who wrote the note about printing her own scripts. It as not me. How would anyone be able to do that. That is what I asked her. I wish I would have kept the note. But, I am sure you can find it

@lioness

I'm not criticizing you, so I apologize if that's what came across from my post. I am just concerned about you. I'm happy to hear that you are feeling better. Thanks for responding.

Gail B
Volunteer Mentor

I don't know if you,ve tried CBC oil balm? I use it on my arthritic shoulders @hip ,I'm good for several hours Can you get it in Texas?I'm in Calif

No no Marijuana PERIOD in Texas. They are still arresting people with small amounts of Marijuana. When I lived in Oregon I could get it everywhere.

My doctors and Staff are great. I cannot say enough good about them. They keep me centered. I could not ask for better doctors.

Do you use it? If so, does it help???