We had a fairly productive day today at the Pain Center. Once again his meds have been changed a bit, but at least today someone actually listened actively to what we (I) had to say. They gave him a shot of morphine directly into the sciatic and they are suggesting that a catheter be placed directly into his back which delivers meds and offers steady pain control. Our insurance company has to approve it...I fully expect another battle. Part of my frustration lately is that I am having a hard time getting meds refilled because we have been "passed around." Each time we see someone else a med is changed or increased....I am not shocked that the insurance company is questioning every script...we are dealing in highly regulated drugs. IF our ONCOLOGIST had been proactive in treating Dave's pain from the beginning, HIS name would be on all of the prescriptions rather than having 3 to 4 different names...causing understandable questions. He is going to hear from me on this matter. Dave and I are handling the "cancer"... we have found strength in one another and unbelievable support from all of you.What I cannot deal with is watching him in pain and knowing that with proper meds it could be so much better.....I have run out of patience and find myself going into situations on the defensive...I just should not be this hard.....
This has been such a learning experience...some good and some bad...
Blessings to all of you who read this each day and comment on it as well....
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