Wishing I had a decent doctor
Today, I'm having a hard time dealing with and coping with my physical pain. Sometimes makes me feel depressed. I wish that I could have just one day to see what it's like to not be on the pain scale at all. I also wish I had a decent doctor that would actually be able to help more with my pain, and I live in a rural area so opioids are even more frowned upon here than they are already. Opioids aren't always the answer to pain and I very much understand that, but pain management IS HEALTHCARE, and sometimes those meds are needed for severe flare ups. I do everything else, chiropractor, neurologist, massages, therapy, distractions, even see a pain management doctor. But every doctor I've been to out here just gives me gabapentin and muscle relaxers at high dosages, and this includes the two emergency rooms that are out here in the rural area. I understand that stronger meds can potentially be dangerous if abused, but what I don't understand is the stigma around it. Some people actually need it and patients are suffering in pain because of the lack of pain management and stigma. You may not agree, but this isn't about wanting opioids, this is about wanting pain relief. Thanks for reading. #MS #Fibromyalgia #PainManagement #ChronicPain