Pain management

SarahMac83

I recently attended my first pain management appointment. I felt like my concerns weren't being acknowledged. I have ankylosing spondylitis, but I also experience pain throughout my neck and upper back.

I am currently waiting for acupuncture, a TENS machine, and new medication.

I feel disappointed that my pain isn't being taken seriously.

I am a 41-year-old female.

Has anyone else experienced feeling unheard during treatment?

I have a cat called Mini

Poppyjane

Welcome @SarahMac83 to the online community

We are glad you found us because one of the reasons we are here is to listen to the concerns of others whose lives are affected by arthritis. You say that your pain management appointment left you feeling unheard because your whole condition was not taken into account. This is so disappointing and frustrating for you.

Meanwhile you are waiting for acupuncture which I hope will be a positive experience for you. I know numbers of members have followed a course of it and have found it beneficial whilst needing patience to measure its effects.

Similarly a TENS machine is frequently mentioned as providing pain relief so I hope it works for you.

I know some of our cat lovers will soon agree with me when I say that Mini your cat will be listening to you as are the community. So we hope that you will feel connected now and will post again soon to let us know how your intervention of medication, acupuncture, and TENS works out.

Best wishes

Poppyjane