What To Say To The New Pain Doctor

I have been in pain for over 12 years now and have lower/mid back pain*rotator cuff/tendon/arthritis in both l/r shoulder whit a serious bone spur in my right shoulder*migraine headaches*menicus tare in my left hip*and a menicus tare in my left knee with osteo/skeleton arthritis. So u all know I'm messed up. I'm seeing a new pain doctor next Friday and I am a bit nervous and don't know what to expect. Second paid do tor ive ever been to and the last one was an A**

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Not to mention the carpetunel in both wrist with nerve pain

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@Kdavis,

Sorry to hear about the pain you've been dealing with. I believe there's always a light at the end of each tunnel though. While that may be easy for me to say, I do think you should keep an open mind to a variety of treatment options (that a new doctor might suggest); including those that are natural alternatives. That way you don't always have to rely on the hassles of getting refills for narcotics.

Some advice I can give you is to not specifically ask for any 'specific medication' when you see a new doctor. Just make sure to transfer or take a copy of all your medical records with you. Then the best approach in my opinion, is to discuss up front and honestly what has or hasn't worked for you in the past. Most doctors will take it under consideration and hear you out if you approach them in this manner. I get the sense that a lot of chronic pain patients don't receive the medication they need because they are approaching the doctor in such a needy way that they are being viewed as addicts or junkies with "drug seeking behavior" and not regular patients. So as awkward as that may seem, it is something to consider and be made aware of in case your doctor happens to be a close-minded one.

I hope this advice helps in any way!

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