Hello everyone. I suffer from Chronic Cluster Headaches (Treatment = Verapamil, 1 time Prednizone treatment and Dilaudid for flares), Compression, bulging and desication in low back and neck due to Congenital birth defect and one very bad car accident (from which i own a telephone pole!). Treatment = Soma + Lortab.
I have not (and will not) have surgery, at this point. I have tried accupuncture, chiropactor, epidural injections, etc, etc.
My question:
I just moved to Orange County California and was curious if anyone could recommend a doctor who compassionate towards chronic pain and understands the need for opiates, especially Cluster headaches, since I would rather be gutted and face the guillotine than endure a minute of CH pain during and episode?
I recently lost my job in an office environment and am working as a waiter and a pool cleaner to avoid foreclosure on my home and bankruptcy. Needless to say this is very physically demanding work and if I am in pain, I cannot work. The Cluster headaches are unpredictable and if I have an episode, I am useless, until it is over.
Since I came from out of state, and have no insurance and cannot afford to go to 5 doctors in hope of finding 1 that can help, I will be soon out of my medications.
Please help. You can e-mail me at smille_777***@**** if you have any referrals.
Thanks all!