How to Live with Chronic Pain without Pain Management Doctor?

I do understand what you are going through, I am 35 years old and have suffered with severe pain for about 3 years now. I spend a lot of time in bed but I also am very proactive about getting the care that I need. I had a pain management doctor just like this and I only went to him twice before going back to my family doc and telling him that this doctor was just not going to cut it. That doctor also tried taking my meds away (my doctor thought that was just crazy). Anyway, I'm just saying this to tell you that you DO have a choice in what doctor you see. Sometimes it takes seeing a few before you find one that you mesh with and will take care of you properly. It is their job to make sure you aren't being over medicated but you need to find one who will be sympathetic to your situation and help you not add more stress to your situation. Please try to find someone else. I know you can find someone and he/she can help you find some relief and happiness in your life again. It is up to you to not give up though, ok? I know you can do it..........I was very hopeless at one point in time too and just had to pick myself and make someone listen to me. YOu can do the same!!!! Good luck and I pray for painless peace filled days for you... :)

trust me, don't try to "John Wayne" it. Go to a good pain doc and get the right help. I have Chronic Regional Pain syndrome, and I need meds to curb the pain. Without them, I think I would have already had a heart attack from the pain or have committed suicide.