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I have lower back pain for years. Now I have Sciatica along with everything else. I have gone to Neurologists, Ortho guys, my Primary, a Chiro and a few others, and mostly the only thing offered to me is Drugs. I can have "anything I want" from Asprin to Percoset. I dont want any of it. I want to find a treatment or cure that I can actually live with. PT doesnt work for me bevause it only brings on more pain. I'm 71, I'd like to enjoy the years I have left.

Just checking with you all. I have had headaches since November of 2022. Now they're slight but still annoying cause it's chronic. I have a bad disc in my neck back. For about 30 years. My neck was in excruciating pain. I had to use my hand to lift my neck. I was doing tasks of stocking shelves in a store and I feel that started the severe pain. Plus I have fibromyalgia for 30 years. And alot of big stress in my life. I went to hospitals and my own doctor. Says it's from tension n fibro and the… read more

I was very hesitant to try gummies because in my youth the few times I smoked a joint it would increase my pain but last weekend a friend of mine who also suffers from chronic pain insisted I try some and gave me a bag. I couldn't believe the change, taking 2 per day q 12 hours and my pain leveled out at 3/10 for the first time in years.

My ankle and both my knees are a mess and I occasionally fall, plus I can't pick things up off the floor. Stairs are especially hard for me. Basically, I am terrified of falling. I use a walking stick or a knee scooter, but there are times I have to walk "solo" and that is when the fear kicks in. Any information you can give me is greatly appreciated.. Thank you!🤐😥😝

I just had my first epidural on the 03rd. My SCS isn't cutting it fully and my surgeon does not see anything surgical @ this time. My questions are how well did they work for you & how long did last? I know it's subjective. But I feel like it really didn't do too much. It seemed helpful, but not worth all the aggravation or length of effectiveness. Thank you.

How do I get my pain management doctor to give me back my pain meds. I was taken off of them after an accidental overdose last September. I had been at pain management for about 5 years with no problems. The overdose is kind of a long story but it was an accident. I wasn’t abusing my pain meds it was a one time thing while I hadn’t had sleep for a few days and wasn’t even thinking clearly. Im still there and doing everything they suggest it’s just not helping. Any advice. And Please no answers… read more

I am scheduled for a spinal cord stimulator removal that has been in place 19 years. They are doing a 2 level laminectomy at the same time and I’m concerned that the scs removal will keep me under anesthesia longer than the benefits of removing it. I am concerned that the scar tissue has it cemented in the position it is in, and it will not slide out nicely.

I am currently taking Narcotics. I am interested to hear from people who have taken/are taking Narcotics for years and have successfully/or have been unsuccessful in weaning off of their Narcotics.
Do you have a pain Doctor?
Are you using Mindfulness/Cognitive Therapy to help deal with your chronic pain?

I have nerve pain in my legs, hips, thighs, back, feet, and hands. It's not clear what the root cause is. My question is: If simple exercise like a 15-20 minute easy walk increases the nerve pain in my legs, hips, back & feet, should I not do it and lose out on the benefits of exercise?

Any thoughts, wisdom is appreciated.

TOM