Pain clinics

Starburst
Starburst Member Posts: 2,546
edited 22. Jan 2010, 11:53 in Living with Arthritis archive
I've heard, on other boards (mainly for fibromyalgia) that some people get referred to pain clinics. Has anyone here been to one, specifically for arthritis? I'm finding it hard to deal with my pain right now, all I want to do is sleep or cry. It's making me very miserable. :(

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  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Princess,

    I see one now and saw one back long and it does help with the pain. Mine is for arthritis and they seem to understand pain quite well and how to help. Its probably worth asking for a referral and see what they can suggest for you. Good luck Cris
  • markc1
    markc1 Member Posts: 253
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I am going to one on Friday...i hope they can help me!! :?
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I have found pain clinics useful and helpful. Had meds prescribed which I did not use in the end and also injections in neck and lower back which helped me immensely.

    E x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi, Yes, I go to a pain clinic. I've only been twice so far so can't say I'm an expert, but they are very friendly and helpful. Its nice, too to see someone who is just focused on your pain and not anything else about you.

    I think with long term illness that is causing a lot of pain, they are certainly worth going to.
    Love Sue
  • joyful164
    joyful164 Member Posts: 2,401
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Although I was not very impressed with the doctor I saw in the pain clinic, the follow up appointment with the nurse was a little bit productive.

    On the whole, I do not think the one that I went to was as good as some of the others I have read about.

    Joy
  • markc1
    markc1 Member Posts: 253
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    markc1 wrote:
    I am going to one on Friday...i hope they can help me!! :?

    I went to pain clinic today,had a chat and no prodding about today!

    The outcome was that i have to try some chilli knee rub( Not joking) 4 times a day for 6 weeks.By the end of that i will know who my friends are!!!........a waste of time dare i suggest? a030.gif

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