i read a lot of posts, but havent posted in a very long time. i was diagnosed with AS about 5 years ago, and was in treatment for it in maine. i was with a rheumy, and i was in pain management there. i moved to vermont, and the only doc close enough to drive to is just a family practice. this doc told me that i have chronic pain, not acute pain ( hahahaha) , so he wouldnt prescribe me anything but anti- inflammiories, and muscle relaxers. he doesnt think i need to be referred to rheumy, or anything. i cant drive very far, most days i cant stand up straight, cant do much of anything at all, im just in mind blowing pain. it seems like this doc doesnt take my AS diagnosis very seriously. definatly doesnt take my pain level seriously. it makes no sense to me that someone who is in pain 100% of the time doesnt deserve pain relief. like he is saying its ok to let me suffer. i really dont remember what it feels like to have no pain in your body. with no relief, for so long, im feelin like i could just snap . im finding it very hard to cope at the moment
