DrugBuyers.Com: Cure worse then disease

tammy,

that was a very thoughtful post. thanks for writing that. i can't see how anybody could possibly be offended by anything you've written.

your post rings so true, a lot of it anyway. i am fortunate enough to have caring neighbors, an understanding household, and wonderful usps/ups/fedex drivers.

the name of your thread (cure worse than disease) really caught my attention because i have been thinking exactly the same thing about my situation. like instead of referring me to a neurologist/neurosurgeon (i have a bad back/neck) my doctor keeps sending me to physical therapy which isn't very effective for me. at least, not yet, anyway (this year, it's been 2 months so far). he suggests accupuncture(yikes!!), chiropractic care (??? i've seen many, i always end up with a migraine), deep tissue massage (would be fantastic!!! if i could afford it...), "mind over matter", etc. and i have been trying to get him to let me have an mri for years, but i guess i can't afford that either.... and pain meds are almost out of the question in his view, but i am lucky enough to get t3s 45 for a month, not near enough, but something at least, and fioricets w/codeine(for migraines), no monthly rx there, but i still have to be extra careful how often i get refills. sometimes, i have no choice but to take them for my back.

so really, "cure worse than disease" for me defines putting up with years of almost worthless treatment and getting very little out of it compared to the effort i put into it.

but your comments about the troubles and hassles about doctoring yourself i can also totally understand. i have been using iops with success (thankfully) because, for now, i can't afford a doctors consult with a domestic op. but i am in the process of collecting a whole bunch of my medical records, hospital, gp, pt, ect. and i intend to get a domestic op as soon as i can. i have done a LOT of researching here at (and thanks to) db and i think i have found my choice. cross your fingers for me! my prayers and love, also, to you, and, of course, to everyone else in our situation on the board as well. you are very thoughtful.

and my sincerest thanks and gratitude to the admin and mods here at db! you have truly been a lifesaver for me. where i was almost to the point... now there is hope and help for me. i have been truly blessed to have found your site.

now, i'd better finish this long post before i start to tear up.

warmest regards, c.(angel)

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