I can truly understand how you feel. I also live in Oregon and have felt as though I have been pushed aside and not heard. I think my reason is because of being 78 and always alone. I have no family to help convince the Doctors that my pain is really that severe. I get brushed off and medical professionals being rude. The world has changed so much. Family, Doctors, and just people on the whole are just not as compassionate as even 10 years ago. I am so sorry you went through that experience. Hugs to you!

Won't it be something if they came up with a device that would allow your doctor to feel what you do? I wonder how many would give that a try...lol

They don’t have any idea what we are going through. The Doctors should have at least one day of chronic pain to understand us.

Hi @A MyChronicPainTeam Member...yeah seems to be a common thing these days. I've had very few doctors who actually listened to what I was saying. I don't know if it's because these doctors think they have heard it all before and treat you like you're just another chronic pain whiner but it pays his bills so the sooner he can get you in and out, the more money he makes. I think the days of doctors actually caring about their patients and feeling some kind of responsibility for their care are long gone. It's all about money and now that the government thinks they know better than you or your doctor about your care is a whole other problem. Makes me so angry. I hope you're doing okay. Take care...GBU
Randy

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