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Chronic Pain members - Welcome, please introduce yourself
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Hi this is Darryl. I finally gave in and called my pain med dr. this afternoon. I could not continue the way I have been feeling. The pain has been getting worse rather than better. Whem the nurse called me back she told me that this is what the dr. was afraid this might happen. I have an emergency appointment for thursday. I was told to bring the Norco's with me, because he can not order any other opiod until returned. She also told me that he want's to perscribe Buprenorphine 5 mcg/hour. It is 5 mcg lower than I had been on but I'm not sure about that. I'll talk to him about his reasoning at appointment.
I also have that day a first time appointment with a reccomended neurologist to discuss my worsoning crpd. Big day on thursday. Thanks for listening.
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@drg24242 Excellent, you made the call and have a plan of action. Good for you! I'm very happy to hear you'll be meeting with a recommended neurologist. You're progressing in the right direction, and I hope you feel pleased about that.
In the meantime, what have you found to be good distraction from discomfort and symptoms? Are you exercising at all? Do you get out of the house regularly? What are your hobbies?
Word search puzzles helped me tremendously keep my brain focused and distracted, but I had to moderate them and know when to take breaks because of symptoms. I went through difficult years of not knowing how to handle pain, which in turn made it a whole lot worse. Also, phone calls or visits from friends, my kids, anyone really...just to talk, and NOT about pain, was huge in allowing my brain a "vacation".
What gives your brain a "vacation"? Inquiring minds want to know?!?! 😊
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Good luck!