From one who knows
I have been in intractable Thoracic spinal pain for the past 22yrs and was started on pain meds, not once have I requested an increase in pain medication dosage, run out before my doctor's appointment, had an overdose, etc.
Prior to the US 2016 CDC Guidelines, per Jason Busse, I received excellent Health Care. I have no hope that will ever happen again. After being taken off my pain medication, I have fallen twice, sustaining serious injuries. Seems no one wants to correlate these or my declining health.
Severe pain does not occur in a vacuum, it snowballs into additional problems. Sleep disturbances and severe CFS to mention a few.
I was told to take Tylenol and Ibuprofen, though at 24y/o, contracted Hepatitis B from a patient, as a RN. After three years, my liver enzymes have elevated. Before I had no liver disease, scans were negative.
I really wish politicians would stay out of my personal medical care. My doctor knows me, you do not.
Look at what a mess you have made.
Thank you for your interest in this consultation with the Canadian Pain Task Force towards an improved approach to better understand, prevent, and manage pain in Canada.
The online consultation is now closed, and written submissions are no longer being accepted.
Feedback provided from the consultation will inform a report identifying best and leading practices, potential areas for improvement, and elements of an improved approach to pain management in fall 2020.
For more information on the Task Force, please visit the following link: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/corporate/about-health-canada/public-engagement/external-advisory-bodies/canadian-pain-task-force.html
Keep in touch with us via email at CPTF cptfsecretariatsecretariatgtcsld@canada.ca
Sincerely,
Canadian Pain Task Force
