I'm not sure where I should post this.
Background I broke my wrist in Jan. A few days later I went to my Gp complaining about my fingers and thumb which had not been injured yet were swelling badly and becoming numb. I believed the cast was pressing on a nerve. My GP dismissed my concerns so it was a week later I went to ED after it became unbearable. A specialist has since confirmed that I now have nerve damage as a result of the cast with ongoing pain and loss of strength in my thumb. Lockdown has complicated things further as I can no longer see the hand therapist in person for treatment. I have changed GPs but avoid going so have not built up trust in the new one.
I was prescribed one painkiller months ago but the side effects were so bad I had to stop after a few days and went without for months prefering to cope with the pain than side effects.
Things became worse so I reluctantly went to the GP and was prescribed some new meds for nerve pain. I started then then googled side effects for the medication. Side effects included anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts. I already suffer from depression & anxiety which then escalated after taking the medication. I don't know whether it is the medication or just me worrying about the medication. I'm now too scared to return to the GP in case he thinks I'm an idiot and non compliant. I feel I have nowhere to turn which just adds to my stress. I am a full time carer for my hsb so can't afford to not be capable of doing things
