Pain management help/acceptance advice
Hi there! I was diagnosed with MCAS two years ago, after a flare up of severe pelvic pain and joint pain that was unresponsive to all treatment. I also have UMCTD, POTS, RA, and PANDAS, but my doctor believes the crux of the issue is MCAS.
I was unaware I could flare that bad again, until it happened Wednesday. I am back on Zyrtec, Allegra, Pepcid AC and started dexamethazone, and potentially going to explore more meds in the future. Right now, I am in so much pain and I’m looking for advice on pain management and also acceptance. I just got essentially promoted at work earlier this month, and the stress from that is part of what brought this on. I have been sick from work since Thursday, and am supposed to go back tomorrow (Tuesday). I am scared to be sick from work for longer, but I am so much more scared the pain will get worse than it already is. How do you all accept the diagnosis and take it seriously? I understand rationally that I need to take it seriously, and that being home sick for a flare up is just as valid as being sick with the flu, but I’m having a very difficult time putting that into practice. Any advice would be helpful. Thank you❤️