Clover
13 years agoMember
Pain ?
Has anyone else noticed that health professionals all avoid the word ... Pain.... It is now referred to as...Discomfort!!! I'm afraid I told one Dr - "you mean pain? have I got much pain?" "why is everyone so adverse to honestly expressing this word"?This drew a humorous smile but however I still get asked if I have much Discomfort?...It's same with the radiaiton - they only ever call it "skin irritation" even though I am burnt red raw and super sore .. I told the nurse "No I am not putting that on the irritation I bought some medihoney for my nipple area as it is good for Burns"... I did get a long look!! but it's just the truth for me anyway.You have to laugh and blah blah I know all the psychological reasoning that could be posted back but I am not fooled easily... burn is burn, iritation is iritation, but pain is now discomfort ...Sense of humour to the fore! Life is for having a good laugh at self and things that are....funny!