Ive been to see my GP this morning. She said that they want to delay my referal to the pain clinic as im too young and they will put me on very strong meds, hich mean i will have problems working. Instead she has advised i up my amitriptyline and put me on 120mg of co-codemol a day. She also said that it might be an idea to put in a claim for DLA, especially as im having problems with full time working. She made one passing comment as well, after reading all my notes she said it looks like you have Chronic Pain Syndrome, but then didnt elaborate at all. It seems like this is a coverall diagnosis for anyone they cant yet diagnose. Whast do you think?
Have no idea of what strong drug she will put you on for pain management. The only thing I can think of that fits the bill is diamorphine that is a derivative of heroin and is used for pain management (legally).
Just had a google - it seems that chronic pain syndrome covers a multitude of conditions from herniated discs to psychological conditions. It’s more a description of long term pain than a diagnosis. I don’t get the pain clinic comment. I’ve heard of plenty of people who have been refused or taken off meds at pain clinics so I don’t think your GP is right. If your pain is neurological, co-codamol probably won’t do a whole lot for you I’m afraid. If it works, then great, but if it doesn’t, please go back and nag your GP. Karen x