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Silly Maybe But When You Are Constipated, Do You Have A Lack Of Energy. Seems You Must.

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Do You Follow A Specific Diet To Help With Chronic Pain?

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Which Chronic Pain Symptom Surprised You The Most?

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Pain Relief After Surgery

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Knoxville, TN

Has anyone had surgery not related to the spine? How was your pain control handled during your recovery?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Left knee meniscectomy 12/21/2022 here. My surgeon deferred my pain mgmt to my regular pain mgmt practice. They gave me a week's worth of a higher dose of opioid than I regularly take, but then kind… read more

January 15, 2023

How's Everyone Doing Today

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Rancho Cordova, CA
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Why a beautiful Blessings

November 28, 2022

How Do I Change My Location From Minyama To Maroochydore On My Homepage

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Maroochydore 4558

I have been here at Maroochydore since 29th August and I don’t know how to remove Minyama and put Maroochydore 4558 on my Homepage heading

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I have your answer of how to change your address. Click the 3 bars before the word "MY" at the top of the page. Select settings and follow the screen.

November 27, 2022

Does The Change In The Weather Affect Your Pain

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Rancho Cordova, CA
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Thank you for sharing how the weather effects your pain.. sorry to hear that..... if you don't mind me asking... what helps you with your pain?.... for me the pain medicine isn't as effective like… read more

November 13, 2022

Can Some Foods Cause An Increase In Our Pain From Osteo Arthritis?

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Maroochydore 4558
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

It's all the vegetables that I loved too, so I know how you feel. White potatoes were the hardest. On top of that I had to give up chicken and pork,as well as strawberries and a whole host of… read more

December 27, 2022

Pain Level

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Woodstock, GA

If you go to the pain clinic the first think they ask you. What is your pain level today I always say 5. So, I went today, and I said 6 but I wanted to say more. But I wonder what people say if they ask you. I have had the last 3 days some really bad pain all over neck, shoulder, lower back, legs, arms, hands. I mean all over. So, when you go what do you say. I know they are going to give me my meds. but I really don't want them to think that I am that bad in pain. But when we are talking, I… read more

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Wonderful answer! I’m never lower than a six. When I’m in severe pain my back always hovers around an 8. Except right before the three back surgeries. I was around a 10. Peace and blessings to all!✌🏽

November 6, 2022

How Are You Today?? Be Honest!

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Toccoa, GA

I know sometimes when people ask "how are you?", it can be hard to be open and honest with them because we have been taught to hide our true feelings because people don't really care.

Well, I'm here to say that I CARE. So, how are you today? Accomplished a task? Let me celebrate with you. Need support or someone to talk to? I'm here. Feel free ad add/message me.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

My back has gotten from bad to severe within the past 5 months. and the pain i was told is like bone on bone. They dont seem to have any way to fix this and my options are like pain pills and blocks… read more

April 12, 2023

Does Someone Use The Spinal Cord Stimulator?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Houston, TX

After trying whatever I could in 27 years of Chronic Pain my Dr is trying to convince me to try the Spinal Cord Stimulator and I don’t know why I am a little afraid. It would help me a lot to know other experiences with it.
Thanks 😊

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I have had a trial for this. I have Neuropathy in my feet. It really helped with pain. Using a tens unit might help you understand the benefits of this surgery . A nerve cord stimulator is like an… read more

January 9, 2024

How Many Have Spoken With Their State And Federal Representatives? Called Their Dept Of Health? Met With The Governor?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Philadelphia, PA
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I've emailed several times to my reps our governor is worthless unless you want to talk about increasing taxes and climate change, anything else he ignores you. I've recieved a couple emails back… read more

April 29, 2022

Is There A Site Like This But For Mental Health?

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Phoenix, AZ
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Or begin your own for specific condition

January 10, 2022
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