Yes, I've essentially been dumped by my surgeon and his team. Unfortunately, despite having continued pain, I was told today that they would only give me 30 more pills of Voltaren and then would have to go on a "drug holiday" Yes, you read it correctly, a freaking "drug holiday" from anti-inflammatories despite being completely asymptomatic and taking a PPI. I fail to understand the logic as they are currently the only doctors I see in the US! My current family doctor is here at home refuses to prescribe me any medications for my hip as he is "not managing it." My hip surgeon's team keeps telling me to "hang in there and things will get better" while I am barely managing through the day on my anti-inflammatory, and now they want me to wean off and not take anything despite me continuing to hurt. I'm confused. It isn't like I am asking for a narcotic of any sort.
So, I am left in limbo, with a family doctor who won't prescribe me anything for my hip and a hip surgeon (PA actually) who won't give me any more medications. I'm peeved to say the least. I suppose I need to find a family doctor or a sports med doctor or a pain management doctor who would be willing to work with me to get me the correct medications to help me get through medical school on my feet with a hip that is less than ideal.
Sorry to hear of your predicament -- perhaps ask to speak to Philippon directly or a fellow, rather than the PA?
ReplyDeleteVery surprised your GP won't prescribe an NSAID -- a pain med doc or another GP would certainly be able to help.