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By LillyLogan - 05/08/2024 14:00 - United States - Dorchester

Today, I went to a pain specialist to get help with my chronic pain. He did not diagnose anything or discuss causes. He then said, "Good luck with that" as I left. Of course, I still got billed. FML

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By Agonised - 29/05/2021 00:01

Today, I went to the hospital for crippling back pain that made it impossible to walk. The doctor was more interested in telling me off for not taking a pill that he admitted doesn't help acute pain. He then gave me an injection that wore off in an hour, and sent me home, telling me to take over the counter meds. FML

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Some pain, no gain

By Charity Taylor - 18/10/2019 22:00

Today, after establishing that we have no idea what's wrong with me, only that it's chronic pain, my doctor informed me that even though I've been dealing with increasingly worse symptoms for years, I'm not a "good applicant" for pain medication. FML

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By Anonymous - 19/02/2023 06:00 - Germany

Today, I waited months for a specialist doctor’s appointment, only to find out that it's the same guy I already saw for the same problem years ago, who was at his wit's end after seeing nothing wrong on the x-ray, and had no clue as to what might be causing my pain. FML

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By Charity Taylor - 05/10/2019 18:00

Today, after 8 years of being guinea-pigged for medical testing that "might work" on my ribcage for chronic pain, I finally caved and tried going to a pain clinic. The doctors' responses mostly consisted of, "That's weird" and, "That doesn't make any sense." FML

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By freakofnature - 31/03/2012 16:17 - United States - Valparaiso

Today, I visited my new doctor, hoping that he would be able to figure out the cause of the pains I've been having for years. He told me there's nothing he can do, that half the drugs out there cause cancer anyway and that I should look into homeopathy. Great. FML

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By Anonymous - 27/05/2022 02:00

Today, I had a procedure that should have been covered by my health insurance, but while I was there, I asked the doc to sign a prescription for an unrelated thing. This apparently turned the insured procedure into a consultation, so they charged me full price for the procedure, over $15,000. FML

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By Anonymous - 13/05/2023 03:00 - United States - Chicago Ridge

Today, I went to get an MRI for preventive care. The diagnosis was great, but I ended up having complications with the contrast, so now I have terrible muscle pain and have to see more doctors. I have mixed feelings. FML

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By Yudith - 30/09/2023 09:30 - Canada

Today, after three months of wait, I expected to have a diagnosis and treatment plan from my doctor. Instead, I got an appointment with a surgeon "just to be sure", and an appointment with a GP to get referrals to two other doctors for more appointments. Meanwhile, my health gets worse and worse. FML

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By parentalnightmare - 16/04/2016 04:13 - United States - Laurel

Today, I was diagnosed with a chronic pain condition. My parents seemed very sympathetic and my mother even cried. When we got home, though, they started laughing and asked if I really believed all the shit the doctor was talking about. FML

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By jarv49 - 16/03/2012 17:24 - Australia

Today, I saw my doc about the painful swelling I've had in my arm all week. He seemed totally out of it, and ended up telling me it's all in my head, despite the swelling. When I respectfully suggested it might be a blood issue, he just said, "Nah". FML

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Hangryko 31

Monday 5 August 2024 21:22

Report him and contest the bill.

Brightside86 30

Monday 5 August 2024 21:50

The one thing you can always count on doctors knowing is how to send bills.

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Hangryko 31

Monday 5 August 2024 21:22

Report him and contest the bill.

Brightside86 30

Monday 5 August 2024 21:56

I'd be surprised if you could contest the bill. With doctors you're paying for their time. Getting the outcome you want isn't a factor in that transaction. Often all they can really do is refer you to a specialist.

TwoBytesCarley 27

Tuesday 6 August 2024 8:13

I can understand that but I think OP could contest that they are at a specialist looking to get a diagnostic work up, hopefully leading to a diagnosis. They were there specifically to get looked at and weren’t, therefore the basic expectation of services weren’t rendered and therefore should not be owed. Well, that’s what I would argue anyway..

Brightside86 30

Monday 5 August 2024 21:50

The one thing you can always count on doctors knowing is how to send bills.

Chazzster 28

Monday 5 August 2024 23:07

Something is a bit off about this. And it could be one of two things. “Pain Specialists” are the only MD’s allowed to prescribe opiates and other strong pain medications for long term use. Some of them are “pill mills” prescribing or supplying such medications knowing that their patients are abusing the medication. And some people with an addiction to pain meds go doctor to doctor to find someone who will prescribe them - Including to pain specialists… Just possibly either the doctor thought OP was just another person looking for pain meds or the doctor was looking for a bribe… There are conditions like arthritis and other conditions that result in chronic pain. It’s a huge problem that pain meds are sometimes abused. That causes problems in getting the medications that might be needed. And those pills can be addictive even when you start out with legitimate usage.