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To all, I have thought for a long time about posting on this site- many of my sleepless nights I search through these forums, as so many of you do, I am sure, trying to find bits of myself in others' words. I posted on the introductions but it seems like the general board is more active.
I am 21 years old and have been in chronic hip pain for 9 years. I tore through the cartilage in my hip at age 12 but it was not correctly diagnosed for six years. I have had two unsuccessful surgeries and am looking for another option- the only for sure option is a hip replacement, which doctors don't really want to do when you're 21. For the most part, I have deep aching pain inside my hip joint associated with sharper pain in doing any kind of activity- walking, sitting, standing, etc. The only small relief I get is from Percocet, which is getting harder and harder to get from my doctor without seeming like I am addicted to it. Thus, I usually have to weigh my bad days/nights from the worst days/nights. My doctor sent me to a pain clinic but they have been absolutely cold and unresponsive- not even looking at my chart to see my condition or asking me about the pain- each time I go they ask me how many times a week I go for runs, as I look "fit".
On top of these issues, I will be a senior in college, trying to deal with the pain and focusing on classes. I don't really have questions, just hoping to feel less isolated. However, I am wondering how some of you have been able to find a doctor who can be understanding about the need for medication and other ways to treat pain beyond muscle relaxants or stupid pain clinics. Thanks
Hi, I am sorry youre going through this. I am almost 25, and am also on percocet for my pain. I just switched primary care docs (a friend gave me a good referral) and he is so much better and understanding. So far he is giving me pain meds. He seems to understand that I am in pain. My prev. doc DID NOT GET IT. She did not seem concerned, and told me to just avoid carrying my 14 month old son. Obiviously she has never had kids. Anyway, just wanted to say that I understand. And yes, pain clinics are crap.
