For almost the past nine years I have been afflicted with some unknown disability and pain. Over the years, it has been diagnosed as many different things: carpal tunnel syndrom, tennis elbow, ulnar neuritis, torn rotator cuff, scoliosis, cervicalgia, etc. Too many things. From the doctors on base, the VA doctors, my own GP (he's actually an internist, someone who is supposed to have more knowledge about medical issues), numerous specialists, almost all to no avail.
Due to the recent failure of my coping with pain, I called one particular doctor group I had visited over a year ago. I liked this specific doctor. He saw me for less than 5 minutes, made a diagnosis and said "get an MRI" and come back. Well, I got the MRI, got a new job, and had to wait to get some time and vacation time saved up so I could take a whole day to drive two hours to a five minute appointment and then drive the two hours back. YES. Drastic. But I COULD NOT HANDLE THE PAIN.
Surprisingly, I got in within two days to see this specialist. He checked out my MRI report, some additional reports I had, and gave me a treatment plan.
FINALLY. I start a pain management regimen this weekend and physical therapy on Monday. I'm a little apprehensive about the potential pain, however, I am very excited to start getting better.
Wish me luck!
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