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In so much pain

KatanaContributor

In so much pain

I've been in severe pain since Saturday, but because I have chronic pain issues in other areas of my body and have a mental health history (PTSD and Depression) the ED refuses to help me. They sent me home in so much pain I can't even walk, but because of my medical history they assume my pain is all in my head and won't help me. It feels like my insides are being ripped apart but I just have to deal because a person with mental health history can't have a genuine medical issue apparently.

I've been doing reasonably well controlling my depression and such despite having been stressed over my mother's episodes of suicidal threats, but i'm struggling to keep myself level with all this extra pain. How is anyone supposed to stay level when noone will help while their in absolute agony.

(apologies for the rant like post, but i'm at my wits end)

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

Re: In so much pain

thinking and sitting with you @Katana

@NatureLover, @Owlunar

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KatanaContributor

Re: In so much pain

@Jupiter @Owlunar @NatureLover @Shaz51

Thanks for your support, my GP won't be back until Monday, but one of her associates sent me for a CT Scan and gave me some strong anti-imflammatories to get me through until I can get some results.

Thanks for listening to my rant, all I can do now is rest and wait.

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor

Re: In so much pain

@Katana wrote:

...one of her associates sent me for a CT Scan and gave me some strong anti-imflammatories to get me through until I can get some results.

That's good, @Katana , I'm glad to hear.

Good luck resting and waiting, I hope it's not too long till you get the results.

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