Mixed Feelings About My Pain Treatment Appointment

i found at my pain clinic that it took a very long time for me to develop a relationship with my provider. I think they kind of keep a barrier up because they are so used to people trying to scam them for meds. I asked my provider about non narcotic ways to help improve my pain and we were able to fond several options. I am sorry you didn't feel good about tute appointment. Next month maybe write down what you want to talk with her about to make sure you use your time To get what you need, Regarding the meds they will probably make you dopey as hell at first My first celebrex made me so sleepy I had to leave work ny getting someone to drive me home. Early on we discussed my not wanting to always be increasing my narcotics, as a strong family history of this made me feel like I was stuck on that path. Now I get trigger point injections and an epidural for most of my pain and random steroid shots as needed. I just had a nerve ablation on my knee. Those things are worth so much more than the 2 5mg oxycodone I get a day. I hope you are able to get relief fr your pain and het to a point where you and your provider trist each other and cam work as a team. One reminder I tell people is they don't know the meds aren't working well enough if you dont tell them. You need to be very clear about your pain there. They can help. Thats what they do, but only if they know the full extent of it. Wishing you pain free days, Sammo