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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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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
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
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
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
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
Today, my doctor called with my test results, which seem to tell him that there's absolutely nothing wrong with me. I'm still sitting here with an appendage that I'd swear was dispensing napalm, but now I have a $500 bill to go with it. FML
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
Today, I went to the doctor with some serious physical symptoms that amount to being effectively disabled. She didn’t even ask any questions or examine me before telling me it was all purely psychological. I barely managed to convince her to at least order some blood tests, as a formality. FML
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
Today, I went to the company's health clinic to treat muscle spasms and a possible cracked rib. In the process the old quack doc and overly eager nurses wound up giving me a storng laxative and 3 enemas, two of them quite large. Then I still had to return to work. FML
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RichardPencil 32
It's weird that you spent 8 years seeking relief from an insurance agent who did medical experiments as a hobby in his garage. You should've been suspicious when his medical instruments were Snap-On.
kfchicken 31
if they can't find anything physical it might be psycho somatic (psychological pain)
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RichardPencil 32
It's weird that you spent 8 years seeking relief from an insurance agent who did medical experiments as a hobby in his garage. You should've been suspicious when his medical instruments were Snap-On.
bullsonyourface 20
sears tools, can't afford snap on
Charity Taylor 17
I'm unsure what you think happened but I did not go through any "agents" I went through multiple clinics & specialists not one ever included any devices to be used.
RichardPencil 32
Since I had no facts to go on, I guessed you might have sought amateur medical attention from a hobbyist physician. Sometimes we have to make shit up. Hope you are getting proper care now.
Charity Taylor 17
Ahhh okay makes more sense you're good. They've come to the conclusion they need to find out if I have an extra rib, if that's the case it would be the cause of all my problems. It's still up in the air but I think it might be some progress.
kfchicken 31
if they can't find anything physical it might be psycho somatic (psychological pain)
Mara Malayin 4
Not necessarily true. I had chronic pain for 4 years right underneath my ribs (stomach area). They could never find anything until someone finally agreed to do surgery to look at it from the inside. They found 3 things! Doctors treated me like a junky the entire time until then and it was great to have some of them eat their words.
Charity Taylor 17
I wish it was. The cartilage is the cause but they can't find out why and have no diagnosis for it.
Mara Malayin 4
Took my years of having pain in the same exact spot. Have they done exploratory surgery?
Charity Taylor 17
no they haven't. they're too concerned about puncturing my lungs.
shannon2348 14
why would you wait 8 years? I'm wondering if maybe you need some psychiatric help?
Charity Taylor 17
Yikes. You think dark. I went through 8 years of going to various clinics trying to avoid being stuck on pain killers so I don't have to deal with addiction. Hope that answered your question.
beckezfml 11
Have you had connective tissue disorders such as EDS and hypermobility ruled out? Good Luck! Slipping rib syndrome is a sonnavabetch. I hope you aren't dealing with that.
Charity Taylor 17
So they haven't considered those as possibilities at this point they're saying the most likely cause is an extra rib.