Path: utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!cs.utexas.edu!samsung!olivea!oliveb!bunker!hcap!hnews!371!33!Jean.Prophet From: Jean.Prophet@f33.n371.z1.fidonet.org (Jean Prophet) Newsgroups: misc.handicap Subject: Doctors visit Message-ID: <15573@bunker.UUCP> Date: 13 Nov 90 17:50:46 GMT Sender: wtm@bunker.UUCP Reply-To: Jean.Prophet@f33.n371.z1.fidonet.org Distribution: misc Organization: FidoNet node 1:371/33 - Byte Size Bits, LaBelle FL Lines: 68 Approved: wtm@bunker.UUCP Index Number: 11666 [This is from the Spinal Injury Conference] > I'd ask to see what he is being given in the physicians desk > reference better known as the PDR. I've never heard of a non-steroid > Cortisone. Also you might want to check out the long term effects of Well, this doctor's 'bedside manner' definately leaves MUCH to be desired . It's a good thing that he has an Associate that 'puppy-dogs' behind him and makes relations a little better with his patients. > using this drug. It sounds like his doctor is going to keep him on > this medication for quite a while. You might have to judge whether > the benefits outweigh the negative side effects of the drug. After > all the Cortisone does not cure the problem it only hides it. The > letter from the attorney could also have been a factor in his > treatment this last time. I have no idea how long he's going to keep injecting Buddy's back - I'd never heard of a 'non-steriod' Cortisone either .... And you are correct about it only 'hiding' the problem, but then the problem can't be cured so he's probably just trying to make Buddy feel a little better. > My wife feels the same way about her neurologist. She has MS and he > keeps telling her that there's nothing that can be done to help her. Maybe someday there will be a 'cure' for MS and or spinal problems - until then, I guess the neurologists are just doing the best they can with the symptoms (like for a cold -- there's no cure, we just treat the sniffles, stuffy nose etc). > It's really frustrating for us to see all of the research monies > going > into other diseases and the treatment for MS is basically the same as Yes, It IS frustrating (and even MORE frustrating for spouses trying to live with it). I wish I could offer a solution. > I'm really concerned about your having to always put on a happy face > so that you don't upset Buddy. This is a tremendous emotional strain > believe me I know of what I speak. For years I've not said anything > and it's really a strain. I think that sometime in the near future > we're going to need counseling so that their is as little hurt as > possible. I've always been sort of the quiet type when it comes to > personal relationships. This then leads to stress and sometimes > very > undesirable results. Yes it IS a strain, but then it's people like you and others here that give me the support *I* need so I can be more supportive for Buddy. Most of the time it's not bad - I can cope - but then there's other times I feel 'all alone' (I hope you understand what I'm trying to say). Buddy NEEDS my support - HE'S the one hurt -- I just try and 'be there' for him. Thanks for your support for me !! > I hope that I didn't ramble on to much. You didn't ... thank you again - you take care now and give that lovely wife of yours a GREAT BIG HUG and KISS !!! Love, Jean -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!371!33!Jean.Prophet Internet: Jean.Prophet@f33.n371.z1.fidonet.org