I recently had my fourth spine operation. The purpose of this surgery was to provide me with a way to manage my pain without medication. A spinal cord stimulator was permanently implanted.
Three and a half weeks following this surgery, I continued to have slightly debilitating upper to mid back pain. The muscles around my incision and my upper/mid back area are painful and cramp whenever I move. I asked for a change in the muscle relaxing medication. After my 2nd call, they did call in a new prescription.
My pain medication, oxycodone ran out Sunday. Since I was still having pain, I asked for a refill. Seem reasonable? Apparently, the nurse practioner didn't think so. She said, "let's see how you're feeling on Thursday when you come in for your appointment". Really? You're going to discount my pain and make me wait 4 days? I felt like I wasn't being listened to or cared for. I called the office and asked them to let the surgeon know I had pain management issues. After my call, the nurse practioner gave me a prescription for lortab. Hello! You know my history. I'm a pain patient. I've taken lortab in my past 18 year pain history. It doesn't provide me with pain relief and makes me nauseated.
My post op appointment is tomorrow. I'm scheduled to see the nurse practioner who ignored my needs. There's no way I feel comfortable with her as my "healthcare provider". Hopefully, I'll be able to see the surgeon instead!
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