I have found that as a woman that I often get dismissed when it comes to pain. Basically I get told that it all because I;m depressed. I think that it's demeaning. I refuse to be depressed all the time. I have many things I that I am doing, and many more thing that I want to do. Chronic pain is depressing a times, but it is also only just part of who I am. I love to find humor in the world around me. While I know that somethings are difficult in life, that not everything is difficult. Most of the time it is about choosing to be happy.
I do find it to be very aggravating to have pain specialist refuse to treat me, because Fibromyalgia isn't considered to be a real problem. I do know that I am still very open to other alternatives, but I still find that narcotics are the most effective. But now the State will not allow me to be treated with the most effective medication. So I make do, and make the best of things.
I did find that having my DH with me has made a big difference with some doctors. It seems to eliminate being classed as a faker. I wish I was just a faker, that way I wouldn't need to bother even trying to deal with doctors.
Oh Honey I feel so bad for you !!!!!!!!!!!
