Oh Sweetie,

This is the one thing that really ticks me off!!!!

I dont understand why Drs. cant understand the pain we go thru.

That is why I left my Rhumatologist, he treated me for 13 years shot cortisone in every joint, treated me in the hospital and all he would give me was hydrocodone...so i quit seeing him and I told him why I wasnt coming back.

I think the only thing that saved me mentally at the time is our family Dr. and I have had a relationship patient/Dr for the last 8 years and he knew how much pain I was in. He prescribed me oxycodone/fentanyl patches.

That is why I have said my Immunologist has saved my life. For the first time besides my family Dr. he actually listens to me and I have been honest with him and told him if I dont get some BIG pain control I can not function. Now we did start with oxycodone 5 mg, then 25mg fentanyl patches, then 37.5 ultracets,now I am on 20mg percocet and 50mg fentanyl patches...he wants me on fentanyl patches 24 hours a day and then the percocet as needed. I finally found someone who believes me and is willing to help me.

I have no idea what direction you need to go in. I can see why your OB doesnt want to prescribe pain meds anymore, but your family Dr. or a PAIN MANAGEMENT DR. that is what he is there for.

Let me do some thinking about this and get back to you,

Lisa