Pain Management

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• Referral from March 28, 2013
  

  FIBROMYALGIA A. asked:

  Re-posting for Elle, Hi guys, I am currently situated in Brisbane and was diagnosed with Fibro last August. I am not getting any help for it with Centrelink not allowing me on Disability, doctors not knowing/putting in any effort to know about Fibro. I've had to return to work because of financial difficulties but due to my pain it is all too much and I don't feel I will be able to maintain it (I'm only working 3 hrs a day 3 times a week and after just an hour I'm ready to call it quits). I've seen 2 different doctors already plus a neurologist and rheumatologist and no direction has been given. I am now seeing a Bowen therapist once a week (only seen him a few times) so I still have to wait and see if it really works (due to my body being so out after I see him I can barely walk). I just wanted to know if anyone could recommend any good doctors around Brisbane area. I'm currently located in Norman Park but am willing to drive to see a good doctor. I'm only 21 years old and really am struggling to come to terms with everything. As you would all know Fibro flips the world upside down and inside out (well it has for me) and I am now having to re evaluate everything in my life because the things I love the most are things I can't really do anymore :( So yes, any good doctors or medical professionals you know of let me know. I'm willing to do anything to get some form of stability in my life. Thanks guys :) Peace and love xxx

  

  Tania W. replied:

  There is a pain support group North-side of Brisbane at chermside on the 4 th Tuesday of the month. Go to www.painmanagement.com.au I had been looking for Fibro support groups- only Toowomba or Gympie. When i was referred to Royal Brisbane pain clinic they suggested attending a pain support group and gave details of the Australian Pain Management Association. They use a tool kit (strategies to help live with pain) that are similar to what the pain clinic suggest- along with ongoing support. They have a Painlink phone helpline, Facebook page, support groups and Website. Have a look!

  

  Julie S. replied:

  Im in Norman Park also and my Dr Anna Mcelrea from Greenslopes Family Practice has just put in a referral to the RBW Hospita for mel to see a Rheumatologist and for pain management

  

  Tania W. replied:

  Have you considered getting a referral to a pain management clinic? I know the wait lists have been huge, but the government has increased funding so more are now operating in Qld. I attended a program called Changes which was a group session that taught us about pain, its causes, pacing, meds and other tools to use to manage chronic pain. My rheumy referred me, but Im not sure if a GP can... I am now on the wait list for the multi-discipline team for individual support. The thing i find hardest is that you learn the tools but go back to 'normal' life and you need to be really focused to do what is needed EVERY day! I guess its like a diet- you know what to do and that you can do it and feel better- but if its the weekend excuses come, if your tired excuses come, if you have other things excuses come... I find that it is really hard given that Im the 'carer' for my kids, my partner, my friends- to take that time for ME. I am finding that if i don't Im worse- so i NEED to look after me so i can look after them!

  

  Kaz F. replied:

  For pain management I see Dr Watson at Sunnybank specialist centre. He is a muscular skeletal specialist and he specialises in fibromyalgia and gives lectures. When it was even too painful to wash up, he used a combination of manipulation, cortisone injections and acupuncture. I'd recommend him to anyone.

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