Beyond Fed Up.

[metalbones16]

Hi. I'm 51 yrs old and totally fed up with being in pain day in, day out.

I have Arthritis in my feet. My right one has had four bone fusions. My consultant basically explained that they're chasing bone that is infected with bad Arthritis.

The latest more metal work, hence the username. He explained it in a way that the Arthritis seems to accelerate thru bad bone.

I have Arthritis in my hips, Bursitis, Diverticulitis and Arthritic knees...

I basically need rubbing out and drawing again!!My GP made me an appointment with a pain clinic. But thats 7 months away. I also have depression/ anxiety. This one is a killer.

I saw a counselor, NHS for a year and half. I didn't know that the program was for so many sessions. The only way I can get back on is thru self referral or GP...

I've been reading many posts on here regarding pain and picked up some excellent tips and advice.. Many thanks to you all. This is helping me tremendously

[Bananas5]

Hello metalbones 16...you are very welcome and really glad you have found some help here.

If you do have a particular subject you want more info on you can write it in the box at the top, press enter, and posts will come up. Some topics come up very regularly others not so.

Its a good forum with a diverse range of people, conditions and opinions!! But tons of experience between us

Pain clinics are excellent but sadly they are underfunded, under staffed and more and more GPs refer patients. You could ring and say you would accept a cancellation?

Hugs

x

[Tash1971]

Hi metal bones 16

.don't expect too much from pain clinic if ur severe in physical pain..I too have a few if the things u said except for metal bones- but pain clinics offer alternative way of dealing with ur pain,initially ur recieve a 1;1 chat, to find out what u do day by day..then it's group therapy.out of my 12 who went I was the only 1 with an actual physical problem actual lot of ppl there were over 60 or just had unexplained pain , they teach u to slow down in life.!

I've been referee to speak with actual osychotherapist for my depression actuals I told um some days I'd rather b an angEl?

Hang in there ..if u fancy company do it.xx.

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Yeah I agree with self referral I've had to do this twice as I was in such pain but I did at the time have 'penny in the pound' insurance which covered the costs of seeing consultant - shouldn't have to this but to get some sort of relief it's worth it. Hugs n kisses on their way 🤗🤗🤗😘😘😘

[Handg]

hello metalbones16, I am sorry that you are in pain and totally know what that feels like as I am a sufferer of a chronic back condition. I hope you get the help and support you need quicker than the 7 months , try ringing them to ask f they have any cancellations especially as we are reaching festive season lots do get cancelled, worth a weekly call. Also keep posting on here it's a great understanding community which I have found very rewarding. All the best Handg

[Davek723]

Hi there does your area have an

Expert pain programme [e-mail]

These are groups run by people who suffer chronic pain . they also run

Groups for the mental health side of things.

You will find you get lots of help support etc . the only difference from

Pain clinic is they don't do your medication. there are usually spaces freely available .so no long wait.

It's an NHS based group so should be one near you.

Hope this helps

Dave

[metalbones16 in reply to Davek723]

Hi. Sorry not replied sooner.

We have a clinic at the local hospital. The problem is the appointment. Non available for 7 months. Its ridiculous what this government have done to the NHS.

Putting that aside, I think its time for a long chat with my doc. I'm sort of recovering from depression. I don't want to slump into the pit again, but feel like the hill is becoming more slippy. Its easy enough to see gp, can phone in a morning to get appt that day....fingers crossed..