pain clinic

I have just been referred to the pain clinic for my fibromyaglia ,but don't know how they can get rid of pain,does anyone know how pain clinics work and what do they do.

[Extremelygrumpy]

My pain clinic gives me 3 monthly injections to loosen the muscle spasms I have in my shoulders and neck constantly , they lessen the spasms greatly. but I have read other people accounts of pain clinics and they offer other things. I am sure someone else will be along with another answer soon

VG x

[adapting in reply to Extremelygrumpy]

hi vg, what are the injections, my neck and upper back are dreadful

xx

[jonesclairem]

I was referred as well but unfortunately the appointment was not convienent so will follow up in the new year. I would also like to know what and how they manage your pain? Claire x

[jolow]

Hi,I had my first appointment at pain clinic yesterday after waiting months i was quite excited and did not really know what to expect.Within appointment letter i was told to wear appropriate underwear so i assumed that i would be examined.Wrong i was in and out in five minutes it took me longer to get there.All that took place was a very brief description of my pain where it is what medication and the doctor? barely looked me in the eye but proceeded to write a very short letter to my doctor for new medication which i have to deliver and return after 48 hours to collect.so that is an example of what may happen on your first appointment. x

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Thats bad jolow ,dont understand what they are suppose to do,in 5 minutes ,and giving more meds thats pants.

[pinkblossom]

I was referred to the PM clinic by my Dr,at the appointment we talked a bit about fibro and discussed medication which she wrote to my Dr to inform him,whilst I was there I had another appointment made with another consultant where we discussed various things that may be of help,appointments where then sent to me to have hydrotherapy,cognitive behavioural therapy and for me to attend the fibro support group in my local hospital for 8 weeks.

Hydro didn't work for me and although the support group was good in that I met 6 other people with fibro I didn't feel that I learnt a lot from it..xx