Has Anybody Ever Gotten Group Of Together Of People From The Same Area To Meet In Person For A Get-together? Coffee. Talk Or Fun Activity?
The ability to build up our teams with people from our geographical area is available and encouraged. Has anyone ever gotten together for coffee, drinks or a fun activity like a pot luck style picnic?
The energy level makes it difficult for many, but we did have one that we maintain through email--- knowing answers may take some time
Radiofrequency Ablation
Has anyone had RFA done for lower back? My doctor said it might be the only thing I could do if I'm not wiling to undertake surgery. But the things that may go wrong with RFA are as scary as back surgery...Any feedback from those who had this done?
I've had 3 of them. The first two lasted about 6 months each. They do not completely remove the pain but reduce by probably 80%. This has allowed me to exercise and build up the core muscles in an… read more
Astramorph
Is Kadian morphine really released over a 24 hr period????
Has Anyone Used The Laser Spinal Institute? Did They Help?
@barbbarbgerman Hw do I get on ne website? or Team? thanks, Debbie
Is Anyone Managing Chronic Pain With Chronic Opioid Therapy While Having A Substance Use Disorder?
My story is long but i will try to hit my key points quickly and if anyone has suggestions or questions or would just like to know more about me I am more then willing to share that with them. I am trying to find someone/anyone who is dealing with addiction and chronic pain. I have had chronic pain since I was 12 years old. Started with my feet and moved upwards over the years. I started self medicating at the age of 34 when I got sent from doctor to doctor, treatment after treatment and… read more
Tring Nucynta Er. Not Happy W Pain Relief.
Was on norco and methadone. I wanted off methadone. I got doc to taper me off cause I was gna have to change pain dr. Due to medicare. So left me on norco only. Three 10mg a day. Will not go to 4 a day. So tried on morphine I itched. So put on nucynta I also on cymbalta. I restless irritable stomach sick. Want try hysingle er. But don't know if it will work.
Update. My Dr. And I decided I try hysingla 30mg. Qd. It's a one a day pill. 30mg. No nucynta. The serotonin in it and cymbala 120mg. A day can end up giving serotonin syndrome down the road. Well… read more
What Are You Reading Right Now?
I hope this is OK to ask since it doesn't seem directly related to CP. When I'm stuck in bed I like to distract myself with fiction. I haven't been able to find anything to really sink my teeth into lately and I'm hoping you guys can help. Thanks!
I am currently reading the Game of Thrones series. I love the tv programmes, but with a book you can get inside the heads of the characters which is far more satisfying. I also love the Bosch… read more
Does Anyone Notice A Difference Between Generic And Name Brand Medicine? Or Even Different Generics?
I'm in pain because of switching from one generic topamax to another. Does anyone else have experience with this or something similar?
Thats really good know about the fillers in what is suppose to be the same drug. My daughters had a simular problem with her anti anxiety medication.
Epidural Steriod Injection
How many here know that putting steroids anywhere near the epidural space is not recommended by the FDA, and ESIS are outright BANNED in several countries because of the longterm negative side.effects, such as Arachnoiditis, which is directly attributed to ESIs.?
Catherine, I believe it may be New Zealand that banned Epidural Steroid Injections
all it takes is ONE time for them to SLIGHTLY misplace that needle ! There have been people who had DOZENS… read more
Valium
trying to cut out some of my medicine