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Has Anyone Got A Natural Remedy For A Heat Rash From The Extreme Heat. It’s Become Very Red And Quite Unpleasant Thank You From Judy

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Locum Dr Placed Me On Ibuprofen Gel For All My Body Pain.iv Asthma.it Does State If Asthma Don't Use. It'll Go Into My Blood Stream.

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Do You Ever Get A To A Point Of Dealing With People And Wonder If It's Just That You're Tired Of Dealing With The Symptoms Of Chronic Pain?

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What Do Folks Think About Medical Marijuana And Chronic Pain? So Sick Of Pills And Don't Want To Do Another Back Surgery!!

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What Treatments Have You Tried For Neuropathy?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭

I have been told I’m on the only medication available to treat neuropathy. I currently take lyrica, cymbalta and generic tegretol. Does anyone know of any stronger or more successful treatments?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Thanks have been off Cymbalta for 5 months now. Fibro kicking me now along with back pain and RA. See dr next Thursday so hope to find new treatments for Fibro. Thanks

December 8, 2019

Do You Have A Stimulator ?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Amersfoort, NL

Do you have a intern stimulator ?
from witch provider ?
How went the operation ?
How many percent is the pain gone away ?
Witch abilitys did you get back ?
Do you use less meds ?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Yes, i was one of the first to have one over 25 + years ago. Whilst ive had replacement units its been a godsend for me and allows me to have less pain everday than without it.

August 23, 2019

Has Anyone Had A Drug Testing Issue When They Apply For A Job?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Brenham, TX

I've thought of going back to work but am certain a positive drug test will not allow me to get the job. I take hydrocodone and zanax xr. Has anyone had this problem when they apply for a job?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Most places will ask about prescriptions, have all info ready. As long as you are not going to operate heavy machinery it Should be ok

September 24, 2019

Does Anyone Experience Severe Charlie Horses

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
New Castle, IN

I get severe Charlie horses in just about every part of my body. The worst ones are on both of my sides and rib cage right under my breast. Just a slight turn either way or leaning forward in the sitting position triggers them. They are extremely pain that they sometimes take my breath away. I also get them in my hands, feet, legs etc. But the ones in the side are the worst. Does anyone else deal with this issue? If so do you know the cause and if theirs anything to do it help. Thanks for… read more

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I use Theraworx I get cramp and spasms all over it. It works within minutes. I get at Walgreens. I hope it works for you. Take care

November 18, 2019

Hi Has Anyone Been Switched From Lyrica To Horizant?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Greenville, VA

Recently my pain management doctor put me on Horizant because i was having dizziness and getting off balance. I'm just wondering if Horizant will have the same effect and also does it work better?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Thanks fot the imput. I'll check that out.

July 28, 2019

Managing Sleep Withmagnesiumnfood And Or Sipplements Food And

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Boston, MA

https://m.activebeat.com/diet-nutrition/7-magne...

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

There is a leg cramp medicine called Leg Cramp with quinone. This drug is used to treat a disease what restricts the blood vessels and opens them for more blood. There are other reasons for muscle… read more

June 16, 2019

Has Anyone Had Nerves In The Back Severed Or Burned? My Dr, Wants Me To. DOES IT WORK?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Birch River, WV

I have AR and nerves in spine, one pinched in upper back makes hands numb which I also have AR in them. I also have bone spurs. My Dr, refuses to give pain meds. Shots in back did nothing. If you had this done please tell me if I should or not have it done. I have used every rub out. Does not help. Even hemp oil. Drugs have destroyed help for those who need them. Dr, said not allowed to. Does anyone know of anything that helps? God Bless.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I had nerve endings burned several years ago over a period of weeks. I'm sorry to say that for me it was not any kind of solution. As I said this has been over 12 years ago. The next doctor I was… read more

February 2, 2020

Purpose In Life

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Clackmannan

Can't work anymore.
Don't have a car anymore because of no job.
Living almost in poverty, it's very tough.
I.....must still be here for a reason, I have to find my purpose, everything has changed but it's just a new direction...right?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

What is my purpose in life ? Well when you throw in chronic pain for a number of years, it's harder to figure out. It's like throwing a monkey wrench into things. I have to ask God that question. I… read more

November 18, 2019

Does Anyone Else Need Help With Personal Hygiene?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Brenham, TX

My husband helps me take a bath while I am sitting on a tub chair. I can clean most places myself but there are just some due to stiffness and pain, that are not possible for me to do. He also helps me blow dry my hair, shave my legs...among other things...though I am grateful to him, I am also feel like I've hit rock bottom because I am such an independent person. I used to take care of everyone else. Thanks for any shared experiences or feelings.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

does he have a single brother? Lol

July 22, 2020

Messages

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Tulsa, OK

When you get notifications and you pull up them it says mark as red it doesn't change anything is it supposed to make them show as red how can you tell which one are already red if you push it on mine it doesn't change anything is it supposed to do something

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Hi Mike! I never could tell either :-(

March 4, 2019
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