Re: venting AGAIN-DR Bashing!

[Guest guest]

Jackie,

I cannot believe that doctor gave you that many epidurals in such a short time

period. That is wayyyyyy too much. Sounds like you may have a complaint

against him. Any way you can go to another doctor? He really sounds like a

needle pusher.

Good luck and God bless,

Annie

Jackie Bauknecht <sheldane@...> wrote:

Are all Dr's morons? Do they not think before they talk, don't they

know the

weight that their words carry.

They seem to want glorification from those of us who pay their wages

everyday, but on the flip side think

that we're illiterates with not a clue of what our minds and body are

telling us. We don't know CRAP!!!!!

Is it time to leave a very well known extremely good DR in his field because

of the *hitty words that so inconsiderately

fall out of his mouth.

Went to see him on Tuesday, as he walks in the door informs me that he

" knows " I hurt all over, and that there ARE

problems all over but he can't solve them all, so, let's just deal with the

ones he can solve. And then spits out, " I could

open a clinic just for you and your problems. Mind you this isn't the first

time I've heard this.

I'm curious if he caught the comment that I stopped taking the cymbalta

BECAUSE they caused too many points of

depression and suicidal thoughts...hmmmmmm, ya think??

Ya know I'm just about done with this shit. I'm so tired, with all the junk

going on at the family level, then the Dr.s contribute

with their stuff, I'm exhausted.

Today I have yet another MRI for the pelvic area, because the hip pain is

now radiating to the right side, not to mention

the urine issues, 42yo and in need of depends, really?!

He's working with my pain DR, who of course isn't following directions, not

a nerve block to the C6-C7, but 4 facet

Injections is what was supposed to be done, OMG! The receptionist/nurse

doesn't believe that that was what was done, so

She gets on the phone... " Hello, OMG it's Debbie, " she was just in here and

had " the " injection " , receptionist/nurse looks at me like I just committed

murder,

Debbie: " maybe I should get her chart "

Jackie: " ya think? "

Receptionist/nurse: " OMG she's a ditz "

Jackie: " ya think? "

Debbie: " oh yeah, it was a block, not facet injection " S " "

Receptionist/nurse: " why weren't the facet injections done? "

Debbie: " I don't know, I'll ask the DR "

Oh holy crap, so I do have an appointment on the 24th for the lower back

preparation for them to kill the nerve, but there

Again that takes 1-2 appointments/injections to prepare for it.

I've had 9 cortisone injections in the last month and a half.

When I ask to review my pain meds, and told him that the perc/ diazepam

combination worked the best..Oh no, there

Is too much concern of addiction/dependency with that, but not with 3-10mg

vicodin plus the durgesic 25mcg that I take

everyday.

Anyway, thanks for the vent, sorry this is so early in the morning.

I can't wait to see what the rest of the day brings! LOL

Jackie

[Guest guest]

Jackie…

I am so sorry you are going thru this…I can certainly sympathize…all the

appts and the time you put out and not to even mention the pain and then

they do the WRONG thing….I know that my dr is VERY good but they still count

entirely on me to communicate – the ortho and the pain doc want to know what

the other “thinks” about everything but if I was not knowledgeable etc I

have no idea how they would figure it out. AND the ortho finally got the

nudge I guess to figure it out after I suggested an autoimmune

disorder….behcets syndrome. So we HAVE to be patient AND dr….it sucks and

sometimes you just don’t have it in you.

Can your dr that is telling the pain dr what to do, WRITE IT DOWN like a

prescription? That way you show it to him oh and make a copy and take it to

every visit and then ask and ask again is he doing the right test….its

funny. I USED TO ASSUME….that they would know certain things and now I have

come to ASK the questions, NO MATTER WHAT…when I got on the table for my

last injection and I had not seen the dr…and he had my SCAN results and

Blood tests and they were abnormal….he didn’t even know it…but I was

thinking, well it is IN the CHART…he will READ it, right….NO..you have to

have to have to ask…it sucks big time….

I would say that you either have your dr refer you to one he KNOWS that he

can work with or make them give you a script.

And as for the rude comments…..well I have had a few of those-they just

don’t think…I have had these some from drs about my kids- two are adopted

and one is severely handicapped STUPID comments…but long and short of it, I

have LEARNED to state my feelings and NOT hold them inside, I am really nice

about it- I practice and practice but I think it is better for my health to

say what I think than to bottle it up and let it boil inside. And your dr

is just ignorant…but if you actually tell him “that really hurt my feelings”

etc…I bet that would shock him…he probably hasn’t ever had anyone tell him

that he was offensive cause he is the GREAT reverant DOCTOR…but I would

think a nicely directed comment to him might really make a profound effect.

Or a letter that states that and don’t send it to his office, hand it to him

on your way out the door!!

Sorry please don’t take it so personal…and if he says I could open up a

clinic then tell him DO IT!!!! Gosh if he really thinks he can then do it ,

there are a lot of people that would benefit from it (minus the comments!)

jp

venting AGAIN-DR Bashing!

Are all Dr's morons? Do they not think before they talk, don't they know the

weight that their words carry.

They seem to want glorification from those of us who pay their wages

everyday, but on the flip side think

that we're illiterates with not a clue of what our minds and body are

telling us. We don't know CRAP!!!!!

Is it time to leave a very well known extremely good DR in his field because

of the *hitty words that so inconsiderately

fall out of his mouth.

Went to see him on Tuesday, as he walks in the door informs me that he

" knows " I hurt all over, and that there ARE

problems all over but he can't solve them all, so, let's just deal with the

ones he can solve. And then spits out, " I could

open a clinic just for you and your problems. Mind you this isn't the first

time I've heard this.

I'm curious if he caught the comment that I stopped taking the cymbalta

BECAUSE they caused too many points of

depression and suicidal thoughts...hmmmmmm, ya think??

Ya know I'm just about done with this shit. I'm so tired, with all the junk

going on at the family level, then the Dr.s contribute

with their stuff, I'm exhausted.

Today I have yet another MRI for the pelvic area, because the hip pain is

now radiating to the right side, not to mention

the urine issues, 42yo and in need of depends, really?!

He's working with my pain DR, who of course isn't following directions, not

a nerve block to the C6-C7, but 4 facet

Injections is what was supposed to be done, OMG! The receptionist/-nurse

doesn't believe that that was what was done, so

She gets on the phone... " Hello, OMG it's Debbie, " she was just in here and

had " the " injection " , receptionist/-nurse looks at me like I just committed

murder,

Debbie: " maybe I should get her chart "

Jackie: " ya think? "

Receptionist/-nurse: " OMG she's a ditz "

Jackie: " ya think? "

Debbie: " oh yeah, it was a block, not facet injection " S " "

Receptionist/-nurse: " why weren't the facet injections done? "

Debbie: " I don't know, I'll ask the DR "

Oh holy crap, so I do have an appointment on the 24th for the lower back

preparation for them to kill the nerve, but there

Again that takes 1-2 appointments/-injections to prepare for it.

I've had 9 cortisone injections in the last month and a half.

When I ask to review my pain meds, and told him that the perc/ diazepam

combination worked the best..Oh no, there

Is too much concern of addiction/dependenc-y with that, but not with 3-10mg

vicodin plus the durgesic 25mcg that I take

everyday.

Anyway, thanks for the vent, sorry this is so early in the morning.

I can't wait to see what the rest of the day brings! LOL

Jackie

[Guest guest]

Oh geez! I totally agree and I'm so sorry you're having to deal with idiots! I

have such little faith in doctors now. And of all people, they should now that

the incedence of people who are actually in pain becoming addicted to pain pills

is low. It is the people who take them for recreational use who typically become

" addicted " . Yes we can rely on them for killing pain, but that is not the same

as becoming addicted to where your body, with or without pain, relies on them or

goes into withdrawals without them. There are plenty of articles about this on

the internet. It frustrates me knowing that doctors don't seem to keep up on

medical news. They continue to treat patients as they have for years without

learning about new research, treatments, diseases, etc. Sorry... I'm ranting

with you now.

Anyway, I hope your day gets better and your pain is properly dealt with soon.

You almost have to find a doctor who has suffered from the very thing you are

suffering from to get proper treatment and compassion. And that search alone can

take everything out of us. Though it's somewhat comforting knowing we are not

alone in this battle, it's absurd that this is so common.

Best to you!

Jackie Bauknecht <sheldane@...> wrote:

Are all Dr's morons? Do they not think before they talk, don't they

know the

weight that their words carry.

They seem to want glorification from those of us who pay their wages

everyday, but on the flip side think

that we're illiterates with not a clue of what our minds and body are

telling us. We don't know CRAP!!!!!

Is it time to leave a very well known extremely good DR in his field because

of the *hitty words that so inconsiderately

fall out of his mouth.

Went to see him on Tuesday, as he walks in the door informs me that he

" knows " I hurt all over, and that there ARE

problems all over but he can't solve them all, so, let's just deal with the

ones he can solve. And then spits out, " I could

open a clinic just for you and your problems. Mind you this isn't the first

time I've heard this.

I'm curious if he caught the comment that I stopped taking the cymbalta

BECAUSE they caused too many points of

depression and suicidal thoughts...hmmmmmm, ya think??

Ya know I'm just about done with this shit. I'm so tired, with all the junk

going on at the family level, then the Dr.s contribute

with their stuff, I'm exhausted.

Today I have yet another MRI for the pelvic area, because the hip pain is

now radiating to the right side, not to mention

the urine issues, 42yo and in need of depends, really?!

He's working with my pain DR, who of course isn't following directions, not

a nerve block to the C6-C7, but 4 facet

Injections is what was supposed to be done, OMG! The receptionist/nurse

doesn't believe that that was what was done, so

She gets on the phone... " Hello, OMG it's Debbie, " she was just in here and

had " the " injection " , receptionist/nurse looks at me like I just committed

murder,

Debbie: " maybe I should get her chart "

Jackie: " ya think? "

Receptionist/nurse: " OMG she's a ditz "

Jackie: " ya think? "

Debbie: " oh yeah, it was a block, not facet injection " S " "

Receptionist/nurse: " why weren't the facet injections done? "

Debbie: " I don't know, I'll ask the DR "

Oh holy crap, so I do have an appointment on the 24th for the lower back

preparation for them to kill the nerve, but there

Again that takes 1-2 appointments/injections to prepare for it.

I've had 9 cortisone injections in the last month and a half.

When I ask to review my pain meds, and told him that the perc/ diazepam

combination worked the best..Oh no, there

Is too much concern of addiction/dependency with that, but not with 3-10mg

vicodin plus the durgesic 25mcg that I take

everyday.

Anyway, thanks for the vent, sorry this is so early in the morning.

I can't wait to see what the rest of the day brings! LOL

Jackie

[Guest guest]

I know how you feel. It took me years to find good doctors. I even moved

to another state that was suppose to have been care and I found out they

were worse! I went back to Texas where I live now to my doctor that I knew

was good and really cared about me. He helped me find all the doctors I

have today. I have left two this year that I was not pleased with and

changed to others that have worked out. I do not even use the Pt department

that my Ortho doc uses but another one that have done me a lot of good. PT

should not make you worse or treat you like you are stupid. I do not take

treatments when I question and have one doctor throw me out of his office

because I questioned his treatments. I also let all know what he did and

because of this others have left him too.

My feeling is some doctors are only in for the money and do not see you as

person. Pain is bad but we do not need the mistakes happen on us.

All my doctors work together but it took me over 20 years to find this.

They call and send letters to each other so that I do not get over medicated

or wrong treatments. My doctor who is going to do the surgery on my back

works with my Orthro doctor and will let him know every thing as my Othro

doctor does not do back problems like mine. It is so bad I need a special

doctor that deals with rare disorders of the spine.

Some times I am afraid to go to the doctor as I feel that they will find

something else wrong with me. I am tired of spending so much time in doctor

s offices but in the back of my mind I know it is for the good. I hate pain

too and this is the only way to get it down to a level I can live with.

Hang in there girl and know that you are important and you deserve good

treatment and care!

Barbi

-- Re: venting AGAIN-DR Bashing!

Oh geez! I totally agree and I'm so sorry you're having to deal with idiots!

I have such little faith in doctors now. And of all people, they should now

that the incedence of people who are actually in pain becoming addicted to

pain pills is low. It is the people who take them for recreational use who

typically become " addicted " . Yes we can rely on them for killing pain, but

that is not the same as becoming addicted to where your body, with or

without pain, relies on them or goes into withdrawals without them. There

are plenty of articles about this on the internet. It frustrates me knowing

that doctors don't seem to keep up on medical news. They continue to treat

patients as they have for years without learning about new research,

treatments, diseases, etc. Sorry... I'm ranting with you now.

Anyway, I hope your day gets better and your pain is properly dealt with

soon. You almost have to find a doctor who has suffered from the very thing

you are suffering from to get proper treatment and compassion. And that

search alone can take everything out of us. Though it's somewhat comforting

knowing we are not alone in this battle, it's absurd that this is so common.

Best to you!

Jackie Bauknecht <sheldane@...> wrote:

Are all Dr's morons? Do they not think before they talk, don't

they know the

weight that their words carry.

They seem to want glorification from those of us who pay their wages

everyday, but on the flip side think

that we're illiterates with not a clue of what our minds and body are

telling us. We don't know CRAP!!!!!

Is it time to leave a very well known extremely good DR in his field because

of the *hitty words that so inconsiderately

fall out of his mouth.

Went to see him on Tuesday, as he walks in the door informs me that he

" knows " I hurt all over, and that there ARE

problems all over but he can't solve them all, so, let's just deal with the

ones he can solve. And then spits out, " I could

open a clinic just for you and your problems. Mind you this isn't the first

time I've heard this.

I'm curious if he caught the comment that I stopped taking the cymbalta

BECAUSE they caused too many points of

depression and suicidal thoughts...hmmmmmm, ya think??

Ya know I'm just about done with this shit. I'm so tired, with all the junk

going on at the family level, then the Dr.s contribute

with their stuff, I'm exhausted.

Today I have yet another MRI for the pelvic area, because the hip pain is

now radiating to the right side, not to mention

the urine issues, 42yo and in need of depends, really?!

He's working with my pain DR, who of course isn't following directions, not

a nerve block to the C6-C7, but 4 facet

Injections is what was supposed to be done, OMG! The receptionist/nurse

doesn't believe that that was what was done, so

She gets on the phone... " Hello, OMG it's Debbie, " she was just in here and

had " the " injection " , receptionist/nurse looks at me like I just committed

murder,

Debbie: " maybe I should get her chart "

Jackie: " ya think? "

Receptionist/nurse: " OMG she's a ditz "

Jackie: " ya think? "

Debbie: " oh yeah, it was a block, not facet injection " S " "

Receptionist/nurse: " why weren't the facet injections done? "

Debbie: " I don't know, I'll ask the DR "

Oh holy crap, so I do have an appointment on the 24th for the lower back

preparation for them to kill the nerve, but there

Again that takes 1-2 appointments/injections to prepare for it.

I've had 9 cortisone injections in the last month and a half.

When I ask to review my pain meds, and told him that the perc/ diazepam

combination worked the best..Oh no, there

Is too much concern of addiction/dependency with that, but not with 3-10mg

vicodin plus the durgesic 25mcg that I take

everyday.

Anyway, thanks for the vent, sorry this is so early in the morning.

I can't wait to see what the rest of the day brings! LOL

Jackie

[Guest guest]

Some doctors do not read you records. I hate it when you have a doctor who

wants to know your history and you been going to him for over a year. That

doctor I do not have any more. I left as I felt he would do something wrong

and make me worse.

Barbi

-- Re: venting AGAIN-DR Bashing!

Jackie,

I cannot believe that doctor gave you that many epidurals in such a short

time period. That is wayyyyyy too much. Sounds like you may have a

complaint against him. Any way you can go to another doctor? He really

sounds like a needle pusher.

Good luck and God bless,

Annie

Jackie Bauknecht <sheldane@...> wrote:

Are all Dr's morons? Do they not think before they talk, don't

they know the

weight that their words carry.

They seem to want glorification from those of us who pay their wages

everyday, but on the flip side think

that we're illiterates with not a clue of what our minds and body are

telling us. We don't know CRAP!!!!!

Is it time to leave a very well known extremely good DR in his field because

of the *hitty words that so inconsiderately

fall out of his mouth.

Went to see him on Tuesday, as he walks in the door informs me that he

" knows " I hurt all over, and that there ARE

problems all over but he can't solve them all, so, let's just deal with the

ones he can solve. And then spits out, " I could

open a clinic just for you and your problems. Mind you this isn't the first

time I've heard this.

I'm curious if he caught the comment that I stopped taking the cymbalta

BECAUSE they caused too many points of

depression and suicidal thoughts...hmmmmmm, ya think??

Ya know I'm just about done with this shit. I'm so tired, with all the junk

going on at the family level, then the Dr.s contribute

with their stuff, I'm exhausted.

Today I have yet another MRI for the pelvic area, because the hip pain is

now radiating to the right side, not to mention

the urine issues, 42yo and in need of depends, really?!

He's working with my pain DR, who of course isn't following directions, not

a nerve block to the C6-C7, but 4 facet

Injections is what was supposed to be done, OMG! The receptionist/nurse

doesn't believe that that was what was done, so

She gets on the phone... " Hello, OMG it's Debbie, " she was just in here and

had " the " injection " , receptionist/nurse looks at me like I just committed

murder,

Debbie: " maybe I should get her chart "

Jackie: " ya think? "

Receptionist/nurse: " OMG she's a ditz "

Jackie: " ya think? "

Debbie: " oh yeah, it was a block, not facet injection " S " "

Receptionist/nurse: " why weren't the facet injections done? "

Debbie: " I don't know, I'll ask the DR "

Oh holy crap, so I do have an appointment on the 24th for the lower back

preparation for them to kill the nerve, but there

Again that takes 1-2 appointments/injections to prepare for it.

I've had 9 cortisone injections in the last month and a half.

When I ask to review my pain meds, and told him that the perc/ diazepam

combination worked the best..Oh no, there

Is too much concern of addiction/dependency with that, but not with 3-10mg

vicodin plus the durgesic 25mcg that I take

everyday.

Anyway, thanks for the vent, sorry this is so early in the morning.

I can't wait to see what the rest of the day brings! LOL

Jackie

[Guest guest]

I agree with every word you wrote - and yes - I also agree that -

especially lately - Doctors and their Staff are the biggest Morons in

the World. How they always get to work all in one Office puzzles me -

but they seem to " hang " together.

I go to one Doctor - he prescribes something - I go to the next Doctor

- he takes it away and so it goes- they used to listen a little bit to

you - now they cut you off before you finished your question or

comment.

Soon we will have to address them as " your Highness " . - the day will

come.

Megwin

On Apr 13, 2007, at 8:54 AM, Jackie Bauknecht wrote:

> Are all Dr's morons? Do they not think before they talk, don't they

> know the

> weight that their words carry.

>

> They seem to want glorification from those of us who pay their wages

> everyday, but on the flip side think

>

> that we're illiterates with not a clue of what our minds and body are

> telling us. We don't know CRAP!!!!!

>

> Is it time to leave a very well known extremely good DR in his field

> because

> of the *hitty words that so inconsiderately

>

> fall out of his mouth.

>

> Went to see him on Tuesday, as he walks in the door informs me that he

> " knows " I hurt all over, and that there ARE

>

> problems all over but he can't solve them all, so, let's just deal

> with the

> ones he can solve. And then spits out, " I could

>

> open a clinic just for you and your problems. Mind you this isn't the

> first

> time I've heard this.

>

> I'm curious if he caught the comment that I stopped taking the

> cymbalta

> BECAUSE they caused too many points of

>

> depression and suicidal thoughts...hmmmmmm, ya think??

>

> Ya know I'm just about done with this shit. I'm so tired, with all

> the junk

> going on at the family level, then the Dr.s contribute

>

> with their stuff, I'm exhausted.

>

> Today I have yet another MRI for the pelvic area, because the hip

> pain is

> now radiating to the right side, not to mention

>

> the urine issues, 42yo and in need of depends, really?!

>

> He's working with my pain DR, who of course isn't following

> directions, not

> a nerve block to the C6-C7, but 4 facet

>

> Injections is what was supposed to be done, OMG! The

> receptionist/nurse

> doesn't believe that that was what was done, so

>

> She gets on the phone... " Hello, OMG it's Debbie, " she was just in

> here and

> had " the " injection " , receptionist/nurse looks at me like I just

> committed

> murder,

>

> Debbie: " maybe I should get her chart "

>

> Jackie: " ya think? "

>

> Receptionist/nurse: " OMG she's a ditz "

>

> Jackie: " ya think? "

>

> Debbie: " oh yeah, it was a block, not facet injection " S " "

>

> Receptionist/nurse: " why weren't the facet injections done? "

> Debbie: " I don't know, I'll ask the DR "

>

> Oh holy crap, so I do have an appointment on the 24th for the lower

> back

> preparation for them to kill the nerve, but there

>

> Again that takes 1-2 appointments/injections to prepare for it.

>

> I've had 9 cortisone injections in the last month and a half.

>

> When I ask to review my pain meds, and told him that the perc/

> diazepam

> combination worked the best..Oh no, there

>

> Is too much concern of addiction/dependency with that, but not with

> 3-10mg

> vicodin plus the durgesic 25mcg that I take

>

> everyday.

>

> Anyway, thanks for the vent, sorry this is so early in the morning.

>

> I can't wait to see what the rest of the day brings! LOL

>

> Jackie

>

>

[Guest guest]

Megwin…

How does one dr TAKE away a prescription? Or do you mean they just tell you

to take something else? I would either want them to confer and then write

ONE script or I would decide myself whether by trying the different ones to

see which works better or looking at the medical info….I had finally asked

my dr to write a script for just a few with refills cause I try a few and

then find it was a horrible waste of my money…I have a shoe box FULL of

things that have done nothing for my pain but made me feel high and I would

never take anything like this before my pain “spike” with the

sacroiliitis….I wish there was a place in africa or some world organization

I could give them to.

Anyway it is a huge waste of money, yours the insurance, the government for

those on Medicaid or medicare…

If a dr cut me off before I ask a question…that may be the last time I see

him. I brought my husband to see my pain dr and he NEVER made us feel like

we were taking up his time even with a full waiting room – but my husband

just wasn’t really trusting me to tell him everything – he really wanted to

talk to the dr himself…so he did for about 45 minutes!

Yeah…I have found some great nurses(my pediatricians office- my son has a

multitude of health problems and they are so gracious and treat him very

special!) and some bad….my pcp….i had to threaten to leave the office and

take my husband and any one else I know because they wouldn’t give me a

referral to the place I wanted to get PT….and my INSURANCE COMPANY WAS

TELLING THEM TO DO IT!???

Who can figure them out. I think maybe they forget why they are there….not

just to earn a paycheck…but to help people!

JP

Re: venting AGAIN-DR Bashing!

I agree with every word you wrote - and yes - I also agree that -

especially lately - Doctors and their Staff are the biggest Morons in

the World. How they always get to work all in one Office puzzles me -

but they seem to " hang " together.

I go to one Doctor - he prescribes something - I go to the next Doctor

- he takes it away and so it goes- they used to listen a little bit to

you - now they cut you off before you finished your question or

comment.

Soon we will have to address them as " your Highness " . - the day will

come.

Megwin

On Apr 13, 2007, at 8:54 AM, Jackie Bauknecht wrote:

> Are all Dr's morons? Do they not think before they talk, don't they

> know the

> weight that their words carry.

>

> They seem to want glorification from those of us who pay their wages

> everyday, but on the flip side think

>

> that we're illiterates with not a clue of what our minds and body are

> telling us. We don't know CRAP!!!!!

>

> Is it time to leave a very well known extremely good DR in his field

> because

> of the *hitty words that so inconsiderately

>

> fall out of his mouth.

>

> Went to see him on Tuesday, as he walks in the door informs me that he

> " knows " I hurt all over, and that there ARE

>

> problems all over but he can't solve them all, so, let's just deal

> with the

> ones he can solve. And then spits out, " I could

>

> open a clinic just for you and your problems. Mind you this isn't the

> first

> time I've heard this.

>

> I'm curious if he caught the comment that I stopped taking the

> cymbalta

> BECAUSE they caused too many points of

>

> depression and suicidal thoughts...hmmmmmm, ya think??

>

> Ya know I'm just about done with this shit. I'm so tired, with all

> the junk

> going on at the family level, then the Dr.s contribute

>

> with their stuff, I'm exhausted.

>

> Today I have yet another MRI for the pelvic area, because the hip

> pain is

> now radiating to the right side, not to mention

>

> the urine issues, 42yo and in need of depends, really?!

>

> He's working with my pain DR, who of course isn't following

> directions, not

> a nerve block to the C6-C7, but 4 facet

>

> Injections is what was supposed to be done, OMG! The

> receptionist/-nurse

> doesn't believe that that was what was done, so

>

> She gets on the phone... " Hello, OMG it's Debbie, " she was just in

> here and

> had " the " injection " , receptionist/-nurse looks at me like I just

> committed

> murder,

>

> Debbie: " maybe I should get her chart "

>

> Jackie: " ya think? "

>

> Receptionist/-nurse: " OMG she's a ditz "

>

> Jackie: " ya think? "

>

> Debbie: " oh yeah, it was a block, not facet injection " S " "

>

> Receptionist/-nurse: " why weren't the facet injections done? "

> Debbie: " I don't know, I'll ask the DR "

>

> Oh holy crap, so I do have an appointment on the 24th for the lower

> back

> preparation for them to kill the nerve, but there

>

> Again that takes 1-2 appointments/-injections to prepare for it.

>

> I've had 9 cortisone injections in the last month and a half.

>

> When I ask to review my pain meds, and told him that the perc/

> diazepam

> combination worked the best..Oh no, there

>

> Is too much concern of addiction/dependenc-y with that, but not with

> 3-10mg

> vicodin plus the durgesic 25mcg that I take

>

> everyday.

>

> Anyway, thanks for the vent, sorry this is so early in the morning.

>

> I can't wait to see what the rest of the day brings! LOL

>

> Jackie

>

>

[Guest guest]

Well - they could not take it away in that sense - but after I filled

it they told me not to take it away because it was so addictive. Of

course that does not stop me - trouble is that they cut it from 3 a day

to one at night with the warning that I will have to quit taking it

completely. SIGH!

Seems like no one cares how you feel - we are still playing around with

that problem now - and I am hoping that they will raise it to one in

the Morning and one at Night, I can live with that.

I think the ethical behaviour of some Doctors is lacking complete

knowledge of what that word means. I feel like telling them I am going

to Mexico where they will give you anything you want - of course you

have to pay for it out of your pocket.

I am so tired of this constant battle and frustration and not knowing

from one day to the next what's going to happen.

It's been a long hard life and I am very, very tired. So much for the

" Golden Years " .

Maybe I should move to a State that does not have total Idiots for

Doctors - wherever that might be.

Megwin

On Apr 13, 2007, at 7:23 PM, JP wrote:

>

> Megwin…

>

> How does one dr TAKE away a prescription? Or do you mean they just

> tell you

> to take something else? I would either want them to confer and then

> write

> ONE script or I would decide myself whether by trying the different

> ones to

> see which works better or looking at the medical info….I had finally

> asked

> my dr to write a script for just a few with refills cause I try a few

> and

> then find it was a horrible waste of my money…I have a shoe box FULL of

> things that have done nothing for my pain but made me feel high and I

> would

> never take anything like this before my pain “spike” with the

> sacroiliitis….I wish there was a place in africa or some world

> organization

> I could give them to.

>

> Anyway it is a huge waste of money, yours the insurance, the

> government for

> those on Medicaid or medicare…

>

> If a dr cut me off before I ask a question…that may be the last time I

> see

> him. I brought my husband to see my pain dr and he NEVER made us feel

> like

> we were taking up his time even with a full waiting room – but my

> husband

> just wasn’t really trusting me to tell him everything – he really

> wanted to

> talk to the dr himself…so he did for about 45 minutes!

>

> Yeah…I have found some great nurses(my pediatricians office- my son

> has a

> multitude of health problems and they are so gracious and treat him

> very

> special!) and some bad….my pcp….i had to threaten to leave the office

> and

> take my husband and any one else I know because they wouldn’t give me a

> referral to the place I wanted to get PT….and my INSURANCE COMPANY WAS

> TELLING THEM TO DO IT!???

>

> Who can figure them out. I think maybe they forget why they are

> there….not

> just to earn a paycheck…but to help people!

>

> JP

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

If you find that state, tell me about it and I'll go too. I can't believe these

doctors either.

So flacky, inconsistent, rude, unintelligent.....

I've gotten nowhere these past 2 years but keep praying and that's where my

hope is, not in humans, at least I haven't met one yet that has helped.

Barbara

Megwin <Ravenfeather@...> wrote:

Maybe I should move to a State that does not have total Idiots for

Doctors - wherever that might be.

Megwin

On Apr 13, 2007, at 7:23 PM, JP wrote:

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