Disability win! The neurologist gave me medication for the nerve pain, and it's working. Took the first dose a few hours ago and I'm already in so much less pain. Got a referral to the people who figure out diagnoses for complex symptoms and conditions. Lots of labs, a nerve conduction test, and the muscle test where they put a needle in your muscles. And the neurologist was really nice to me despite being clearly exhausted. And also the nerve pain meds help with the general full body pain, which makes sense since we suspect a central sensitivity disorder of some kind.
The only thing I'm unhappy about is the dizziness as a side effect of the medication. I'm so ridiculously dizzy and disoriented, and it's unpleasant. It should go away within a few weeks as my body adjusts, but my head is fuzzy and I don't like my situational awareness being impaired. I'm in less pain, this is an expected and temporary side effect, and it's worth it, but it's not fun.
Some doctors are nice. Some are not. The rheumatologist gave me a list of podcasts and Facebook groups, blatantly refused to do anything for me, and basically told me to stop complaining and go away. And also injured me by moving me around without asking or warning me first. Twice. The regular doctor essentially told me that the source of all my medical problems is OCD. I do have OCD, properly diagnosed and everything, but I don't think it causes joint pain or nerve pain or injuries. I'm really glad the neurologist listened and helped. You just gotta find the right doctor, some of them are really nice and helpful.
