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jean17 · Aug 07, 2015 at 04:21 AM

What to do? Lots of pain. Can't use NSAID's or Amytriptyline.

GP says to do Yoga, exercise, get massage & acupuncture. She says it's all neuropathic pain & give it a month & it will all be gone.

She will not let me use Tylenol #3. She says it's addictive. I know that, but it's not addictive for everyone. I've been using it for about 3 years and have never needed more.

I don't know what to do. She smiles & laughs and says Yoga will fix it all.

Aug 07, 2015 at 07:16 AM

Have you considered a different doctor? If your doctor is unwilling to manage your pain level, that in its own seems kind of unethical to me. If yuo don't have a history of substance abuse or drug seeking, there is no reason she should be blowing off your pain levels. I would seek a second opinion.

gayleggg · Aug 07, 2015 at 08:59 AM

Yes, I would try a different doctor, too. Each has their own philosophy. Find one that matches yours.

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Aug 07, 2015 at 11:01 AM

Just a question, you said you've been using tylenol 3 for 3 years. So did the doctor just stop prescribing it to you? If so there should be a good reason to stop especially if you weren't over using them.
It isn't possible for me to get another doc, I'm in Canada too. But amitriptyline or nsaids is what I'm offered too.
I can picture her smiling and laughing, I hate that, my doc has often blown off my problems in a similar way.

modair · Aug 09, 2015 at 07:07 AM

I have to agree with the recommendations already given. You need to find another doctor. There is a term for doctors who believe that chronic pain will go away by practicing yoga, meditation, exercise or voodoo - it's "QUACK."

jean17 · Aug 09, 2015 at 09:55 AM

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Yes, I would try a different doctor, too. Each has their own philosophy. Find one that matches yours.

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jean17 · Aug 09, 2015 at 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by disparaissant

Just a question, you said you've been using tylenol 3 for 3 years. So did the doctor just stop prescribing it to you? If so there should be a good reason to stop especially if you weren't over using them.
It isn't possible for me to get another doc, I'm in Canada too. But amitriptyline or nsaids is what I'm offered too.
I can picture her smiling and laughing, I hate that, my doc has often blown off my problems in a similar way.

Oh, dear . . . I'm glad you can relate, but I'm sorry you have to deal with this. I'll have to try to explain my feelings & my pain better to her.

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Anonymous200155 Guest Posts: n/a	Aug 07, 2015 at 07:16 AM #2 Have you considered a different doctor? If your doctor is unwilling to manage your pain level, that in its own seems kind of unethical to me. If yuo don't have a history of substance abuse or drug seeking, there is no reason she should be blowing off your pain levels. I would seek a second opinion.
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gayleggg Legendary Wise Elder Community Liaison Member Since Apr 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 26,619 (SuperPoster!) 11 10.4k hugs given	Aug 07, 2015 at 08:59 AM #3 Yes, I would try a different doctor, too. Each has their own philosophy. Find one that matches yours. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Bipolar I, Depression, GAD Meds: Zoloft, Zyprexa, Ritalin "Each morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most." -Buddha zaicy1@gmail.com
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modair New Member Member Since Aug 2015 Location: AZ Posts: 5 8	Aug 09, 2015 at 07:07 AM #5 I have to agree with the recommendations already given. You need to find another doctor. There is a term for doctors who believe that chronic pain will go away by practicing yoga, meditation, exercise or voodoo - it's "QUACK."
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