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What Advice Are You Grateful To Share With Others About Chronic Pain?

By A MyChronicPainTeam Member 19 answers
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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?

By A MyChronicPainTeam Member 16 answers
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Which Chronic Pain Symptom Surprised You The Most?

By A MyChronicPainTeam Member 36 answers
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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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1787 questions

Anyone With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome? (EDS)

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Toronto, ON

Would love to meet someone to chat with that may be experiencing the same things as I am. <3

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I have EDS, 2 of my kids & possibly 5 or 6 of my grandchildren-already piling up @A MyChronicPainTeam Member

October 5, 2017

How Do You Help Young Children Understand Your Condition So That They Understand Not To Be Rough With You?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Rigby, ID

I have a two year old who like to jump on and climb all over me and it's getting to be too much. She doesn't understand that mommy hurts and even punishing her feels wrong but I have to do it because she isn't getting it. How do you help toddlers and young children understand that you are in pain and they have to be careful with their affection?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Tell them to be careful you have a boo boo when you see them near you. I've had 14 surgeries and yes it's been difficult but I didn't die yet. Keep loving on those babies 💕

August 26, 2020

Any One On Duloxetine For Chronic Pain, Such As Musculoskeletal Pain, Like Fibromyalgia?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Burlington, VT

I have fibromyalgia along with other conditions all causing chronic pain. I’m on a high dose of Gabapentin daily which I feel works well for the severity of it all but doesn’t seem to do anything for muscle weakness or stiffness and my PCP wants me to start taking duloxetin. I’m afraid of taking more meds though, especially when the long term effects of duloxetine are unknown. Is it worth it?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I never ruminated this badly before I had chronic pain. I wonder if it is the brain’s way of ignoring the pain by focusing on something else… Just a guess.

January 16

Chronic Back Pain Over Several Years, Three Back Surgeries. My PCP Only Prescribed PT And Tylenol, I Am Getting Very Frustrated.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Portland, OR
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

@A MyChronicPainTeam Member If you want further relief you will need to go to a pain management doctor.

December 9, 2024

Why Do I Itch So Much Even My Arm Pitts

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Ottawa, ON
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

To add to what @A MyChronicPainTeam Member said, pain meds make you itch. So, if you are taking any narcotics, they may be the culprit.

6 days ago

Has Anyone Had Someone In Pain Compare Yours To Theirs?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Hermitage, TN
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

My mother constantly compares her pain to mine. She had polio as a child and does contend with pain, but it’s not fair to compare. No one is worse off. It sucks for all of us. That’s my thought on… read more

6 days ago

Med Question

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭

Hello all. Med question for the masses.
I am on lithium (bipolar) and Dilaudid (chronic pain). The pain med adjusts as needed between morphine, Dilaudid, and oxycodone due to tolerance.
Has anyone in a similar situation experienced any side effects or other effects?
Thanks.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

🤣🤣👍

August 24, 2024

Do Cbd Gummies Help Anyone With Pain? Or Sleep? Or Just Stay With Muscle Relaxers?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
West Palm Beach, FL
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I’m just glad you have something that works some of the time! Glad to hear you are getting some sleep! It’s so essential for us when we deal with pain all day! Have a great day!

6 days ago

Had Xrays Done No Reply .hurts On My Right Side And My But Down To My Toes Hurt To Stand On

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Chilliwack, BC
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

thanks

July 13, 2024

I Have A Compression Fracture L4/L5. How Long For Healing Time Please ? Suppose To Fly In September 4 1/2 Hours. Can I Do It?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Stevensville Ontario Canada

Compression fracture of L4/L5/S1 in the spine. Spent 11 days hospitalized.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Sitting for long time

August 26, 2024
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