I'm not sure which Kaiser you use, but I finally asked the Kaiser
Chronic Pain program for references for doctors they recommend that
work well with people dealing with chronic pain (I actually had my
husband contact them because I minimize stress by having him be my
"front man" with Kaiser and it has helped). If you haven't gone
through Kaiser's chronic pain program, I recommend checking them out
both for the information you get in the classes and for helpful
recommendations from the Kaiser people who help with the program. I
got a helpful prescription from the Neurologist there. Best of luck
and hope this helps a little.
Debra Grace Khattab

--- In CEFSFB@yahoogroups.com, Sharon P <hosnar@...> wrote:
>
>
> Can anyone help out Melanie? She's looking for a good Kaiser Doctor.
>
> Kate Z, didn't you say that you found a Kaiser doctor who treats FM,
who you liked in the north Bay?
>
> Welcome Melanie!! Good Luck on your disability fight. I know how
anxiety provoking and exhausting it can be.
>
> Sharon
> _______________________________
>
> Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:08:22 -0700
> From: mrsmoggles@...
> Subject: Re: File - Subscription Request Questions
> To: CEFSFB-owner@yahoogroups.com
>
> *1) Name
> Melanie, mrsmoggles
> *2) Age
> 35
> *3) What medical conditions do you have, or think you may have?
> I have been diagnosed with fibro, neuropathy, diabetes, etc...
> *4)Are you the friend or family of someone w/ one of these illnesses?
> Myself
> *5) Male/female
> Female
> 6) Town or City you live in
> San Fran Bay Area
> 7) Ethnicity
> White
> 8) Sexual orientation/Gender
> Identity (I ask this question bc/ many gay,lesbian, and
transgendered people w/ these illnesses have expressed that they feel
more comfortable in groups like this, if they know that there are others
> like them in it. I am a lesbian.)
> Married to my hubby for almost a year...
> 9) Level of functionality - i.e. homebound - unable to cook or clean
for self,
> able to get out a few days in a week, work part-time, work full-time
> I do not work, am fighting for disability, go out only with someone
with me most times
> 10) Questions you have for the group i.e. "does anyone have a good
> rheumatologists who knows how to treat FM," "does anyone have a good
> Kaiser doctor," "would anyone like a walking buddy," "would
> anyone like a phone buddy"
> Kaiser
> doctor would be nice...one that listens. I am frustrated and tired
of them. I am reaching out online as in person I am not so good.
> 11) Interests you have that have nothing to do w/ your illness(es)
> I am learning to cook better, trying new things, when I can. I also
have been collecting material and yarn...last yr I made skull caps for
the food pantry at local church. this year i want to try quilting if i
can get my act together.
> 12) Anything else you want to say about yourself.
> I do not do well in crowded situation and havent had many friends. I
come from an abusive 1st marriage of about 12 yrs. I am married to a
wonderful man now.
>
>
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