Chronic pain in from osteoarthritis & stenosis

@jcoleary Early on I requested to have my output increased by 20%. Yes, I felt dizzy and a little "out of it" for a day or so. I would gladly trade a little dizziness for better pain relief. I don't have anything else in my pump. The doc tried adding some kind of anesthetic way back, but it did not sit well with me. When I was at around 1 mg, my pain doc said that I was still at a low dose. I hope your doc will loosen up and let you get some increases.

@borwin98 that sounds wonderful, except the pain. I pray you can find comfort. (invest in a good heating pad! 😉 Blessings. I love my dog he is of such comfort to me, like your kitties!

Oh, geez. Please find another doctor. I have all sorts of issues that cause pain. Find an OD. I have a great one in Charlotte, NC. Injections of cortisone may help. Lidocaine patches may help. SalonPas, my favorite so far. Ice will help with the inflammation. I use a heat pad with a regulator to use to increase the heat level. I love my new Lazyboy. I bought a new mattress, also. Both have helped me so much. My best to you.

@borwin98 I personally believe that many doctors today are overbooked, often leading to a loss of empathy. They need some sort of course that would teach them how to develop empathy with their patients.

@charliesophiedaisyro Oh, yes. Me, too. I have a wonderful cocker spaniel, Rosie, to help me through the pain. Animals enrich our lives in so many ways.

@heisenberg34 time is a problem for docs, but the best ones can be empathetic even in a short time…it’s in the attitude, and making sure there’s a bit of time for questions…writing down your questions is a major help.

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@loriesco I loved my rescued dog. An American husky, 9 months old, was thrown out because he bit the three-year-old kid he was given to. No three-year-old kid should be handed a young puppy. He lived with me for sixteen years: I still wake up crying for him. I'm too old for another dog; it wouldn't be fair to the dog. I would not like to leave a dog behind.

@borwin98 yeah, I know that feeling. Maybe get a service dog. And you can leave him to the authorities in your will. I had my best friend for 16 years. Now I have a "new" one who is 12. They adjust! (WE don't!) get a doggie! The pound/shelter has so many good ones!!! OR - just go for a visit and give them some love!