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Texas fall days can have a 40 degree swing & that is without any noticeable change in the barometric pressure, ie precip.

I would appreciate hearing how others have dealt with a long term chronic pain diagnosis.
Thank you

I haven't been in a relationship for over three years. After separation from my ex-husband. I just scared to get into a relationship and explain my pain. And explain why I am on certain Meds. For my pain. And why I can't do certain things. Just don't feel like explaining it all. And be asked a million questions. I still work part-time. But I am exhausted after work. So really only want to go home and relax.

My mother in law has strong chronic pain from sciatica. She was prescribed by gabapentin, hydromorhpone adn tilenol-3. From gabapentin she became very drowsy and sleep most of time of day. And slow she start develop tollerance to opiates. Old dosage is not enough for her. Second question, she start to cry very often. I want to try some of antidepressants which can be used to treat chronic pain. I can try nortiptyline or cymbalta. Nortriptyline is good and acting really fast, but she has atrium… read more

I live in southern middle Tennessee. Have used Wal Mart pharmacy for about 20 years now and have NEVER had trouble until last week. I took my opioid script in and was told they were no longer taking scripts from several doctors from the pain clinic I go to. I called the clinic and was told I would have to come back in to see another doctor. This is an inconvenience, since the practice is about 35-40 miles from where I live. Anyway, I seen another doctor who informed me that Wal Mart was stopping… read more

*Update*. I’m flaring again so ack in pain and exercise reduced 🙁😢

Has anyone found that during the lockdown they have been taking part in exercise programmes on tv you tube etc or just increased the amount you are walking bring it outside or within the confines of your home/garden? Have you found your energy levels have increased as time has gone by. Has your pain decreased or increased because of the exercise
I’ve been able to follow U.K. government guidelines re exercise and am walking… read more

Anyone else getting cabin fever?

My hip, butt and leg have been hurting now for three years. Have had 3 epidural and don't want another. Just want something that will.make me feel normal again. Doctor have recommend that I have a fourth epidural. It doesn't appeal to me. So now I just want some ointment and pain pillows. So other then this what is out there beside surgery?

I would welcome any suggestions to deal with constipation. Before I used to take 40 mg of Oxycocet and my body could handle that. Now I am taking 6 mg of Hydromorphone twice per day. Today I took some Lactulose, but I am still waiting for it to take effect, it is a strong laxative, that a Doctor should know that you are taking, but it takes a while to work.
I don't want to take laxatives regularly, so any suggestions are welcome.
Thanking everyone for their assistance, in advance.