Increasing pain, unable to get help
I am 63 years old and have fibromyalgia, sleep apnea, severe osteoarthritis and now digestive problems. I am unable to have appointments with physicians as the COVID-19 is keeping me inside and the telephone consultations all require tests and follow-up -- none of which can happen.
Also, I have a physician, specialist, who does not take my symptoms seriously and will no longer see me. I need to see someone new -- who knows when that referral can happen. I am left to self-medicate, but these don't usually work. I'm exhausted and mentally frustrated.
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
