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Dilaudid
A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭

Does anyone know doctors here in the Chicagoland area that will prescribe Dilaudid? I have periferal neuropathy in both legs, a cracked tibia that hasn't healed properly, my knee caps are loosing their cartilage, I have excruciating lower back pain, and two cracked vertebrate in my neck. I have visited 4 doctors already and one doctor said he would prescribe me gabapentin and another doctor that would prescribe me an anti inflammatory. The other two doctors wouldn't give me shit. Even with the… read more

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Everyone is cutting down or even eliminating just about any opioid med.

Mine is still prescribing, but I can't say he would, unless there's some plan towards dealing with those pain conditions… read more

posted March 11
If You Had Severe Back/neck Pain With Flareups, Very Fatigued, An Sleeping Problems, Which One Of These Would You Want To Work On First? Why
A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭

it's difficult to get to work and stay all day.. My Boss does not understand. When I'm home all I can do is sleep.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

@LorraineCS
Hugs dear Friend

posted March 15
Has Anyone Tried Any Alternative Pain Relief? Nothing Works For Me. I’ve Tried All The Pills, Lidocaine And Morphine.
A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭

My pain is all over my body but worse in my hips at night.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Try meditation, it relaxes your body and helps.

posted March 20
Anyone Have A Pain Management Doctor Who Is Refusing To Give Me My Usual Narcotic Pain Med? His Decision Is To Stop All Narcotics.
A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

ty😞

posted February 29
What Does A Failed Fusion On Your Back Feel Like?
A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭

My Dr said I'm doing well. I don't think so. I had a double fusion to my saceral area . One side feels ok, but not the other

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I had work done from L 2 down. I think I'm going to have pain management look at my back. Thanks for validating my feelings.

posted February 24
Anyone Take Celecoxib Im Scared Of Side Effects ??Thank You!
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A MyChronicPainTeam Member

@A MyChronicPainTeam Member Yes, I took it for awhile and never had side effects. I'm thinking it might work better for me now as what I take is kind of getting harsh, Meloxicam

posted February 25
I Seem To Have Lots Of Mood Swings. I Know It's The Pain But I Also Wonder If It's The Oxycontin I Am On
A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Thanks Randy. Yes my pain doc asked if i was experiencing mood swing.............I'm the queen of mood swing Doctor!

posted March 31
Having Spinal Shots Monday
A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Hope the shots help you x

posted February 22
How Are You Today
A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I thought I’d give an update. I am out of my neck brace have been for a few weeks now at first it was really hard to do because I’m so used to have worn it. But I’m holding my head up on my own. I… read more

posted March 31
Has Your Physician Offered "Abuse Deterrent" Options For Pain Medication?
A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭

As a Pain Management Pharmacy we work with manufacturers and suppliers to be prepared for shortages before they happen. To be proactive we educate Pain Management Doctors on the few abuse deterrent options that are available. This includes Oxycodone options that have abuse deterrent properties, but are still Oxycodone and still effective for those who need it. Prescribers are understandably reluctant to change a medication regimen because none of us like change when something is working… read more

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

An option would be something like “Roxybond” which is an abuse deterrent version that is new and not a lot of physicians are prescribing it, so it’s more available.

posted March 5