Anyone been to a pain management clinic? One in Leicester?

[juliettesmile]

Spoke to my doc over the phone today and I said I want to deal with fibro without the medication and pushed for the pain management clinic. He's going to try and refer me to one in Leicester. Anyone been?

[getactive]

I havent been to the one you mention but have been to my local one in Hull I now see the pain psychologist and he is very helpful and gave me the pain toolkit which is available on the internet. That is a management plan which does not use medication so you may find it helpful. Just google Pain Tool kit hope thid helps take care Suee x

[juliettesmile in reply to getactive]

Thank you for this x will do it now x

[shopaholic]

i dont live near u but i attend the pain clinic...every one is so luvly but 2 b honest i havnt got much from it but in sept il b startin a course(thru the pain clinic)on livin wi cronic pain and relaxation so that mite b gud.....i presume ur pain clinic will b simular........gud luck ...hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[juliettesmile]

Thank you x I have no idea what to expect from the pain clinic but I guess I just need to give anything and everything a go!

[sadoldred in reply to juliettesmile]

Yes I have been to the pain clinic at the Royal. The first Doc I saw was brill, the best ever, he was very understanding. Very helpful. Hope you get on ok x Ann

[Mdaisy in reply to juliettesmile]

Hello Juliettesmile,

Please see this post about pain Clinics, which may provide you with some information;

healthunlocked.com/fibroact...

I hope this helps

Emma

FibroAction Administrator

[retiredpharm]

Yes, I was referred by my GP to the pain clinic at theLRI to see Dr Collis, a very peasant lady. She examined me well, checked out some of the trigger points and had a long discussion about fibro. She started me on pregabolin and increased the dose of amitriptyline I was taking. She also referred me to acourse on pain management at the General.This consisted of anintroductory session then one session a week for 6 weeks. I only went to the introductory one and not the rest, I didn't think they were my thing. The pregabolin I took as directed building up the dose but I soon had too many side affects and dropped them off. I carried on with the amitriptyline , 75mg at night with no probs.

Unfortunately I have since been diagnosed with prostrate cancer, still awaiting news of the exact extent, so have had to drop the amitriptyline _ it has some action on weeing. Fortunately I haven't had a bad flare-up so am surviving on paracetamol.

Anyway, that is enough about me but yes ask your GP and go and see for yourself.

Best wishes

[Mdaisy in reply to retiredpharm]

Hello Retiredpharm,

It's good to hear you saw a lovely & understanding Consultant, it would be great if we could add her to our Fibro Friendly Healthcare Directory. Please see below;

fibroaction.org/Pages/Healt...

If you are able to recommend any other healthcare professionals, please do.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Best Wishes

Emma

FibroAction Administrator

[Blingz]

Hi, I haven't been to one in leister however I have been under one for many years. In my experience they just trial and error what works best for you. So it's a case of trying different medication, physio, I even had acupuncture through them. Not had much relieve. Everyone is different so good luck