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What Have Been Your Treatments For Chrnic Migraines

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Highland, IL

Ive tried about everything, amitriptyline, forecet, effexor, propanlol, toradol, naproxen, and botox.

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A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Im about to start aimovig, though ive been told it takes about 6-8 months for it work. Ive seen other treatments from research. Ive been on gabapentin for almost a month for my fibromyalgia. Honestly… read more

What Is Your Experience With Using Lidocaine Patches Or Ointments To Numb Pain?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Flint, MI

i've seen patches sold online, but also noticed ointments made of lidocaine used to numb for tattoos or piercings. has anyone used the ointment to numb nerve pain? how long would a 1 oz tube last? what is your experience? Is it worth the cost? I notice many products out there but are outrageously expensive one has the word freeze in it. on a very limited budget and resources, i cannot spend extra monies on gimmicks or products that cost 10 cents to manufacture and 30 dollars to sell. looking… read more

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I’ve used them and not sure if they were really that effective. In UK they are available in prescription. One night I had them on all my tender/painful spots. I looked like a mosaic Lol. Most of… read more

Does Anyone Notice A Difference Between Generic And Name Brand Medicine? Or Even Different Generics?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Rigby, ID

I'm in pain because of switching from one generic topamax to another. Does anyone else have experience with this or something similar?

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A MyChronicPainTeam Member

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.

Has Anyone Here Been Diagnosed With, Treated For Or Successfully Cured Of Trigeminal Neuralgia

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Brantford, ON

I am hoping to find support with people suffering from this horrible issue as well.
It would be tremendous to be able to speak with people who get it!!! Not have to explain it and feel like people either think you are exaggerating or whining!!!
I've dealt with this for 11 years and have never once spoken to another person who suffers from this.
Fingers crossed😊

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I have tried everything mentioned. Had 10 or more injections. Once I got about 8 hours relief from last injection. It was heaven
All medication over the years ruined my gut I was eating about two… read more

Does Anyone Have Either Or Both Of These Diagnosis And If So Do You Ever Get More Than 40-50% Pain Relief And If So What Do You Take?!?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Chicago, IN

I've had Stellite Ganglion Blocks, Lidocaine Patches, Fentanyl, Methadone, Norco, Morphine, Cymbalta, Lyrica, Cortisone, Valium, Zanaflex, Protonix, Wellbutrin and the one thing that worked but no one will pay for because it's $1100.00 for a 30 day supply is Exalgo. Not all at once but a lot at a time. HELP!!! I hurt so bad!!!! 😡

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A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I have an scs and hate it. I am only on Zoloft (due to not working so no insurance or money can't see doc regularly) and my scs is not working. Hasn't worked ever. I'm in pain 5-10/10 everyday. If… read more

What Treatments Have You Tried For Neuropathy?

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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?

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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

Back Pain And Leg Pain Is Worse At Night, How Would I Try To Get Some Sleep.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Port Hope, ON

Back pain from DDD, goes down my legs and I cannot sleep.

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A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Sounds good jauline less pain and some peace.brillisnt day for you.🤗

Does Anyone Else Suffer Weight Issues Due To Medication?

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Brisbane, AU

Hi, I have been on Lyrica for about 6 months and have put on about 12 kgs. The problem is it is mostly around my middle section and added to the chronic pain it is getting me down. Has anyone else experienced weight gain while on Lyrica and how do you combat it. Really need to be able to lose some of this weight as the extra kgs are making my back pain worse.

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A MyChronicPainTeam Member

No it did me no good for nerve pain.everyones different it could work for you xx

Do Different Brands Of Meds Work The Same?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Leeds, UK

Hi just wondering if it's just me or do any of you feel the same about getting different brands of the same Meds and how they work when I get one brand of my thyroid Meds it seems to help yet some other brands seem to have no effect I feel like it's taken me a while to get to this conclusion and am now writing down which brand I get and comparing so I can maybe ask the GP to just write the name of the better Tablet for me in the script so that's the one I get each time .Is this possible or is… read more

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A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Thank you @A MyChronicPainTeam Member that's interesting to see thanks for he answers hope you have a good day X

Can You Experience Electric Currents Sensations In Other Areas Besides Feet And Hands?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Edmonton, AB

I experience electric current sensations in palms and on soles of feet very often but recently experienced the same sensation in forearm and rib area so I am curious as to other's experiences

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A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Lyrica works for me because I have very bad Neuropathy in both my feet. At times it feels like each one is a block of ice with burning needles of pain that stabs me. At night I can"t sleep unless I… read more