http://dancingwithpain.com/natural-pain-relief-begins-with-prevention/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:57:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://dancingwithpain.com/natural-pain-relief-begins-with-prevention/comment-page-1/#comment-5746 Anna Mon, 04 May 2009 05:36:05 +0000 http://dancingwithpain.com/natural-pain-relief-begins-with-prevention/#comment-5746 I agree! Recently I went to an appointment at a clinic. Usually if I am going to see a medical professional and I know I have to fill out paperwork I request it ahead of time so I can take my time filling it out (one of my areas of pain is my right arm and writing aggravates it). I was not aware that at this appointment I would have to fill out paperwork. Initially I tried to fill it out on my own but decided I wanted to avoid aggravating my pain and conserve my energy. Although I initially requested that I fill out the paperwork later, the staff offered to have someone fill out the paperwork for me, minus the signatures of course. The woman who helped me was respectful and friendly. I even enjoyed the process. As a result I avoided flaring up my arm, neck, and back pain from hunching over the paperwork. Your post reminds me to continue advocating for myself. I agree!
Recently I went to an appointment at a clinic. Usually if I am going to see a medical professional and I know I have to fill out paperwork I request it ahead of time so I can take my time filling it out (one of my areas of pain is my right arm and writing aggravates it). I was not aware that at this appointment I would have to fill out paperwork. Initially I tried to fill it out on my own but decided I wanted to avoid aggravating my pain and conserve my energy. Although I initially requested that I fill out the paperwork later, the staff offered to have someone fill out the paperwork for me, minus the signatures of course. The woman who helped me was respectful and friendly. I even enjoyed the process. As a result I avoided flaring up my arm, neck, and back pain from hunching over the paperwork.
Your post reminds me to continue advocating for myself.

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