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I-watch scheme
littleruthie123
Member Posts: 490 Pioneering
Just had a letter about this .anyone else. Feel like I'm being beaten for every corner now
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As an individual I stood alone.
As a member of a group I did things.
As part of a community I helped to create change!
While there have been a number of studies on pain management there have been hardly any on the effects for those with chronic pain, so the picture on how effective these type of courses are for this group are not known.
May I ask, does the letter mention coming off the opiates or is this your assumption? As I said in the other thread, I do not believe these reduce your pain levels, but rather help in coping with it.
If you are not interested simply don't consent to sign up for it. If on the other hand you have concerns about what would be involved, including having to come off or reduce your medication then ask the questions and then decide.
The other thing which came up in the other thread was that some courses are well run and can be helpful while others are not.
There is no right or wrong decision on this, simply your choice.
As an individual I stood alone.
As a member of a group I did things.
As part of a community I helped to create change!
A lot would depend on how you feel about potentially having your medication reduced, and with chronic pain I would fully understand your concerns if you were. If it was me I would want some reassurance about what would happen if the medication was reduced and I could not cope.
It is a bit of an assumption on my part based on what you have said, but I get the impression you do not wish to take part. As I have said this is your choice, and you should not feel pressured into doing it. If you feel there may be some potential in improving your quality of life but not sure, speak to your doctor and ask the questions that are concerning you. I would not make a decision there and then but let them know you will think it over and get back to them.
As an individual I stood alone.
As a member of a group I did things.
As part of a community I helped to create change!
Not wanting to scare you off, but you have mentioned it is for those with chronic pain and high dosage of opiates. By their nature they can be addictive and this can cause issues while either being weaned off or in reducing the amounts you take. You need to be informed realistically what these can be and what support you will get to deal with them, if you are selected for that group.
The information you have been sent should tell you who is running the study and who has overall supervision. You can contact them directly with your questions, or speak to your doctor. Your doctor should be made aware if you take part in the study.
As an individual I stood alone.
As a member of a group I did things.
As part of a community I helped to create change!
I didn't go to be honest - to me it's a load of mumbo jumbo - of course pain exists that is unless you believe that listening to whale music can make it all go away.
It's a plan set out by the NHS to reduce the high volume of drugs being prescribed.