Thank you Rachel! You’re right, I didn’t pay close attention to the dates.
I looked at the link you provided in your message for PRC. The program at Mayo sounds great. How are you doing two years after your experience there?
I’m very interested in any program or therapy that improves function and pain relief! I have been involved in several over the years. They have made a huge impression on my awareness of the mind body connection to pain. I apply what I’ve learned daily. I haven’t been to an inpatient program though. My main concern right now in financial. I’m living on disability insurance and making ends meet is difficult. I would need to check into my options there. AZ would be the closest facility to me.
I’m looking for a new pain doctor now. As you mentioned, I’m getting off opioid medication. I know some of my heightened pain right now is because I’m going through this transition. I was cut off of one prescription without taper, and the other is being tapered. It’s a lot to take on! I found some ‘taper’ tincture that seems to be helping. When I decide on a new pain doctor, I will be talking to him or her about treatment for my pain conditions. And I’ll talk to my insurance about going to Mayo. My insurance covers Scripps, which is local to me. So I’m moving forward!
Right now, I’m doing what I can to improve pain. I think things will continue to improve as I get through this difficult time. However, this is a life commitment for me! So although things should get better with withdrawal and the heightened pain I experience from it, I know my search for better quality of life goes on!