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Where Did All The Caring Dr’s Go?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Lindsborg, KS

I’m so saddened by the nature of the medical community. 10 yrs ago I had a wonderful doctor that was the most caring, wonderful doctor and friend. He diagnosed me in 2000 with lupus and fibromyalgia and severe degenerative disc disease. I had spinal fusion, and two spinal implants. He passed away in 2011 and it’s been a nightmare ever since. My doctor I’ve had for the last 4 years decided yesterday that I need to go to a pain specialist dr. I can not afford a specialist. I’ve been on the same… read more

October 19, 2022
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A MyChronicPainTeam Member

You can vent your frustrations here anytime. We are suppose support each other especially on this site. I hope you are having a low pain day!

October 19, 2022
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Praying

April 10, 2023
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

My whole body gets chills reading these two post...I do not take meds. Still am feeling like I am a patient first and not looked at as a human with...I am feeling like I just want to crawl into a hole and wither away out of site out of mind. I feel like a burden to my family and nonexistent to my friends. 😪

October 30, 2022

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