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Blossom1961
Member
7 years ago

Did I really sign up for this?

Okay. I know the doctors won’t tell you all the side effects just in case they don’t happen. And I know their success rate is what really counts so they don’t want people to opt out. But seriously? People in pain after treatment is not, in my eyes, success. Giving people Endone to shut them up about their pain is not success. Specialists telling you to go to your local GP because they have done their job, is not success. Would I have chosen to opt out if I had known? Not sure, but knowing how I am feeling right now, possibly. I can’t even cry because it hurts to. New GP appointment at 11am. Two of my GPs have left the practice (one on maternity and the other to pursue full time teaching) whilst my third choice is too busy so off I go to bare myself and be poked and prodded by someone new. Sigh! I hope everyone else is having a good day. Thanks for listening.
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  • kitkatb's avatar
    kitkatb
    Member
    7 years ago
    Hey @Blossom1961  ditto with what the others have said.  It just sucks and so sorry that you are in pain.  
    I really hope you get a good new GP this visit and thinking of you.  big hugs your way.  xo
  • LIttleBlueWren's avatar
    LIttleBlueWren
    Member
    7 years ago
    Sorry to hear you are in such pain, the Dr thing cannot be helping matters. 
    A pain specialist sounds like a good idea though.

    Wishing you well and I really hope someone can help sort it for you.
    Take care
  • kmakm's avatar
    kmakm
    Member
    7 years ago
    I'm so sorry you're going through this didi. I think a pain specialist is a very good idea. Plus maybe another meet up? If you can move that is. We'll have to find a good half way point, otherwise I'll come to you and do my best distracting. Big hug, K xox
  • arpie's avatar
    arpie
    Member
    7 years ago
    It is a real pain, @Blossom1961 

    Maybe give the helpline a bell  -  Helpline      1800 500 258

    I will be on my 3rd GP in 6 months after my favourite GP who found my lump moved states & my current one is about to go one maternity leave .... it sucks.  Maybe see if you can get a referral to a pain specialist - different regimes of tablets work for some better than others.  Endone doesn't work for me at all - it just makes me throw up  

    Al the best xxx  Hugs coming your way xx