I had a car crash 2.5 years ago, and have had severe back pain and muscle spasms (amongst other things) since then. I lose sensation in my legs and have had several bad falls.
I have seen orthopaedic surgeons, and a neurologist. The neurologist said that the last MRI scan of my spine showed some areas of inflammation that were of uncertain significance, but that they "could" be why I'm having these symptoms.
I am in the process of claiming compensation from the driver that caused the crash... I have lost the job that I'd had for 10 years, and we have almost lost our home because we've been struggling to keep up with the bills.
You can imagine how I felt when I read a letter from my solicitor that said he's asked a private orthopaedic surgeon to look at my medical notes. This Dr suggested there's no physical reason for my pain, and that I should see a clinical psychologist. None of the specialists that have actually seen me have suggested this. I am on allsorts of medication. Surely they wouldn't keep giving me pills if they thought a bit of counselling etc would work better?
Has anyone else had anything like this happen to them? Or has anyone else got any advice for me please? I feel like I'm being called a liar
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Anyone else been told their pain is psychological?
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deepbreath · 13/09/2007 11:01
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