Re: Help with Psychological effects of PF
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Posted by Margaret on May 18, 1998 at 10:59:06:
Yes, I can tell everyone that the psychological effects of PF are like no other that I have ever experienced in my life.
I have been suffering from PF for 10 years and tried all kinds of remedies to no avail. I found a web site one day that talked about EPF surgery. It made it sound like a breeze... Back in your shoes in 3-5 days, back to work in a week and back to normal activities after ONLY one month.
I thought this was the answer to my suffering and went to see a specialist who booked me into the procedure within a week. I thought that this was great. Little did I know what was ahead of me.
It is now FOUR monnths since surgery and I can barely get around . The pain from the surgery has never let up. The specialist is one of those real jerks who only wants to see excellent results and therefore wants no part of my suffering and gives me absolutely no help or support in finding any relief. I'm on my own to get through this mess.
I foolishly had placed so much hope that this surgery would be the answer to my future happiness and what a letdown it has been. I would give anything to do it over again. How I wish I had read this web site before .
Things have gotten so bad that I went to see my family doctor who put me on antidepressants . I've been on them for a month now and they have helped a bit with my mood but if only I could get rid of some of the pain.That's my next dilemna since I don't want to turn into a pill freak.
I have been through other crises in my life ,as everyone has been and come through them strong and healthy but this one has just knocked everyhing out of me. I used to be a strong , outgoing person who enjoyed life even with the restrictions that PF puts on your life but now I dread getting up everyday to face the pain and immobility that this had placed on me.
I know that I will find a way to get through this. What keeps me going is the hope that I will wake up one day and soon and find some improvement that continues. I don't expect to ever be without pain but am willing to settle for anything at this point.
My advice for everyone is to thoroughly check out all the consequences of this new surgery and ASK QUESTIONS before you do anyhing . I would love to get the day back that I agreed to believe everything my surgeon told me just so he could experiment with a new procedure that I am now convinced he knew very little about. He has demonstrated that this is true by the way in which he has dealt with me since the operation .
Thanks for letting me get this out. I feel better. Good luck to all and take one day at a time . It's the only way to get through all of the ramifications of this affliction . We are the only ones who understand the way each of us feels . I'm so glad that we have this forum to let us know that we are not alone!!
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