re pain clinic
AJ,
great news! I am surprised with so much PTSS that any military doctors would not get the treatment of pain as even that can spiral into part of or stem from PTSS.
As an retired RN,NP (family practice) I really dislike when I see an NP or PA with an attitude and even less like it when they have had less clinical experience than me yet are condescending. Of course I do not care for a physician with little experience treating back pain or chronic pain to give me any lip about my pain meds either yet there are times when I see a new practitioner I get "that look" and a few words of advice re my pain med.
Thankfully I can say that I've been well managed in PM with the same physician since 2004 whom I hope I am able to continue to see as my future medical work comp bennies pay for that. I travel several hours to see him and usually only go every 3-6 months if my scripts will last that long.
Currently WC pays for nothing really other than my pain medication which is one of the oldest opioid pain meds out there and dirt cheap. I have however been thru the PM hoops and have to say I'm so thankful how much ESIs helped me and an understanding ear as well and a few really good PMs or people that worked with pain patients. Makes a huge difference to have one's pain addressed correctly and adequately! Wishing you all the best on the latter and hope for your continued improvement over time!
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