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Pain clinic
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Thebearcametoo
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Yep I am under one for my fibro as I can no longer take naproxen so my management has been more difficult.
I had a longish appointment (45 minutes or so) where he took my history and asked lots of questions off his form. He did a brief physical check to confirm my diagnosis. He talked through pain relief management options including tweaking doses on some of my meds, changing one of my meds and then looking at non drug options. For me that included acupuncture/dry needling, massage, a tens machine etc. I’ve also been referred to a thing called ‘optimising pain’ which is a multidisciplinary approach lead by physios that includes exercises, hydrotherapy and other things.
The tens machine has made a massive difference for me and I’m annoyed that it was never suggested by any of my doctors in the last 15 years.
I felt listened to. He explained why it wasn’t appropriate to add codeine into my management in a way that was thoughtful and caring and not just repeating protocols. It was a useful appointment and I’m really glad I was finally able to access it.
I had a longish appointment (45 minutes or so) where he took my history and asked lots of questions off his form. He did a brief physical check to confirm my diagnosis. He talked through pain relief management options including tweaking doses on some of my meds, changing one of my meds and then looking at non drug options. For me that included acupuncture/dry needling, massage, a tens machine etc. I’ve also been referred to a thing called ‘optimising pain’ which is a multidisciplinary approach lead by physios that includes exercises, hydrotherapy and other things.
The tens machine has made a massive difference for me and I’m annoyed that it was never suggested by any of my doctors in the last 15 years.
I felt listened to. He explained why it wasn’t appropriate to add codeine into my management in a way that was thoughtful and caring and not just repeating protocols. It was a useful appointment and I’m really glad I was finally able to access it.
Alan44
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Yes I have been to a pain clinic about 20 years ago due to having chronic lower back pain, coupled with mega high BP
I may have had an Xray, can't remember, but I do remember standing near naked in front of the consultant while she checked my posture.
I went 3 times, each time having a long chat with said consultant to eventually be told that the back pain and high BP were due to stress and she was blunt enough to tell me that my job was killing me and to consider a less stressful profession.
I did change jobs and yes the high BP and pain went after about 6 months.
It may have been 20 years ago and things may have changed, but I found them to be very helpful and allocated as much time as needed to help and support.
They did go to great lengths to get to the root cause of the pain (in my case stress) over and above what a GP may do and they think outside the box.
I may have had an Xray, can't remember, but I do remember standing near naked in front of the consultant while she checked my posture.
I went 3 times, each time having a long chat with said consultant to eventually be told that the back pain and high BP were due to stress and she was blunt enough to tell me that my job was killing me and to consider a less stressful profession.
I did change jobs and yes the high BP and pain went after about 6 months.
It may have been 20 years ago and things may have changed, but I found them to be very helpful and allocated as much time as needed to help and support.
They did go to great lengths to get to the root cause of the pain (in my case stress) over and above what a GP may do and they think outside the box.
thanks for your replys means a lot Have been looking at N&N hospital pain clinic and they seem pretty well clued up so am asking to be referred to them Know i will have a long wait but cant go on with knee need help even if its hits/tips on how to live with it Will have a word with S the nurse practicer when she comes next week
Leadinglights
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I am wondering what you have tried for the pain in your knee, there seems to be quite a few options but it might depend on the cause of the pain.
Other than oral painkillers or anti-inflammatory meds there are a couple things which I found helped which are topical, Voltarol gel, Ibuleve, herbal patches, tiger balm, alternate heat and cold packs, a knee support and a mixture of gentle exercise and rest.
Did you actually see someone about the knee earlier in the week as you mentioned you might.