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Alone Or Not? Potential Lockdown
I barely fully recovered from the flu after about two weeks. Of course I got secondary infections because that's how it goes, right? Now, with the possibility of a national lockdown, I am torn between being alone and hoping I don't need help and flares don't happen, or going to my new boyfriend's home just in case.
Thoughts?
Rainbowbrain, I don't know why I forgot the essential oils. In the diffuser I understand that they are really helpful! I've been using an essential oil spray until I can get a diffuser. I'd also heard… read more
Lower Back Pain
***Update*** All my bloods back to normal. Still in pain 😟. MRI beginning of April but with this terrible virus, I very much doubt that will happen. So I will just get on with it in the confines of my own home. 🤷🏻♀️
**Update ** Iv just had blood results which indicate low white blood cells. As I have had no obvious illnesses recently, more bloods ordered
I have had really bad lower back pain for around 9 months. Nothing seems to touch it. Any ideas as to treatments that have worked for… read more
I ordered a cheap back brace from Amazon. It's adjustable and comes in various sizes. I make sure it lifts my lower tummy. Also...magnets CAN relieve pain. Years ago I was in a multi-level… read more
Haven’t Slept Over 4 Hours A Night For Over A Month.
I sleep for 4 hours then I’m awake.
Help . Please.
It showed up 4 hours later...I think the website has COVID19..Lol
I Have Had A Migraine For 15 Days Now. Tried Toradol Eye Drops Opioids Tylenol Advil Butibutal Any Ideas?
I work on a computer and I was told I need to get new rx for my glasses. Staring at the screen will give you a headache. Cut screen time or get glare free glasses and eye exam
24 THINGS SONE DOCTORS DON’T TELL CHRONIC PAIN PATIENTS
https://themighty.com/2017/06/what-doctors-dont...
Hello all! I just saw this post but I had to reply. I was a traveling RN and at one of the hospitals I worked for, they wanted us to refer to our patients as customers, not patients. I wouldn't do it… read more
Herniated Disk In Neck
I supposedly have a herniated disk in my neck, not sure where, and it is pinching the nerve running down my left arm and hand. The pain is horrendous not only in the neck, but in the shoulder and arm. I can't sit, or lie down to sleep because either side bothers the nerve. Has anyone had surgery to correct this issue? The orthopedic surgeon I saw said no as I could likely become paralyzed. This has been going on for 3 years and I need an answer.
I had injuries in neck had several laminectomies. They did 5 at one time. Have you tried epidurals..injections to treat disc/area or a Spinal Cord Stimulator which interrupts the pain signal to the… read more
Who Else Became Terribly Depressed With Chronic Pain?
How long did it take for u to get depressed once u started having pain every day? What treatments did you have to help..
Other than therapy and antidepressants?
I've used music , art and other distractions but sometimes that stuff doesn't help. And what happens when u can't hardly walk because of the pain? Do u just fade into seclusion? How do you get up and going when u feel like giving up?
I already had a mental health diagnosis of anxiety and schizo affective disorder (a combination of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder) before I was a chronic pain patient and I had to deal with pain… read more
Sleep Habits
My Pain Psychologist gave me these regarding good sleep habits so I thought I would share them with you too :
I do hope my sleep issues don't get that bad. I get sleep but just not enough and not all night. Hoping it is temporary due to shoulder surgery.
Heads Up UK
Hi all you UK people. The Rheumatology referral criteria has changed. If in doubt check out the NICE guidelines 😊. Makes it much easier.
Sadly I have sensitivities to the majority of medications. My RA has been dormant for some time after using Methatraxate. I’m in Gabapentin for pain. My inflammatory markers are still higher than… read more
Need Advise
All of you out there have these diagnosis which are really diagnosis of Symptoms not causes. I am working hard to determine Causes and possibly cures. I am hesitantly hopeful Stanford University Med Center will come up with some of those Causes as our Symptoms are usually the same for most although the CAUSES so l varied. I am txting this morning about Symptoms. I cannot lay down for more than 45 minutes to an hour now without awakening in severe pain. My muscles are so tight I’m told by my… read more
I like lemon martinis. I drink 2 and feel less pain. Unfortunately I can’t take pain meds and drink. Twice a month I splurge. I have been going to an acupuncturist for 4 weeks. I wish he lived… read more
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