>Both my mother and I are highly resistant to pain killers; that is, it usually
>takes almost double the normal dose of anesthetic to have any effect on us.
>This leads to problems at the dentist, etc.,  because most doctors won't
>take us at our word about this condition.
>Question: What is the correct medical term for this condition?
>Question: What is the best way to get doctors to believe us?
>Thanks for any help,
>Todd Wallace