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Does Anyone Else Have Family Members Who Don't Fully Understand Your Chronic Pain?

By A MyChronicPainTeam Member 21 answers

Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For Chronic Pain?

By A MyChronicPainTeam Member 61 answers

Hi Anyone Know. Pain Medication. Works Well For Full Body Pain Not Addicted.thanks.

By A MyChronicPainTeam Member 27 answers

Pet Therapy

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Do Any One Here Take Moringa Herb And Doe's It Help?

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Tønder, DK
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I’ve suffered from severe chronic pain since birth, I’m now a Senior. The only thing I take for my pain is Kratom. I don’t even take otc meds. Kratom controls my pain as well as opiates once did. The… read more

November 25, 2023

How Many People With Fibromyalga Have Had Medial Nerve Blocks That Has Helped?

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Whitehorse, YT
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I did many years ago, twice. Neither attempt helped at all.

November 25, 2023

Why Do I Faint Or Almost Faint?

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Boise, ID

The other night, I threw up. Next day I didn't eat cause of the throwing up. Had to go to grocery store and as I was checking out, I nearly passed out. The clerk called someone to help me. My arms and neck were killing me. Could not raise with pain in them. I was very dizzy. I have fainted before in the shower and several almosts in the shower. Don't know what is going on. I do have a doc appt next week but was wondering if anyone experienced this.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Go see a doctor as soon as you can. It sounds similar to heart problems💓

September 16, 2023

What Can You Do For Exercise Even Though You Have Pain? Does More Activity Ruin Your Next Day Like Me?

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Point Pleasant, WV
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

The best exercise for me (I have sciatica into my foot) is swimming. I fI do a lot of leg and hip exercises in the pool right before going to sleep, it will help with my pain, but I sometimes have… read more

September 16, 2023

Lumbar Stenosis And Cervical Myelopathy

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Dunnville, ON. Canada

what to expect treatment Cervical Decompression and Instrumented

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

well i had my surgery, its been 8 weeks and the surgeon is not happy with my process, he says i should be much from along, he ordered a Xray and the 3 fusion took very well, but now the curve has come… read more

November 26, 2023

What Treatments (meds/procedures) Have Helped You Most With Sciatica And Nerve Pain?

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Madison, WI

I have sciatica nerve pain into my foot and it feels like a tight band is around the top of my foot and it feels like foot is being crushed/squeezed. Has anyone had those symptoms and had successful treatment?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Hello,even though this question is almost a year old I will answer it anyway
For 16 years I've taken Lyrica for nerve pain. I also get cervical and lumbar rhizotomy once a year
A rhizotomy is where… read more

June 21

Are You A Spoonie???

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Toccoa, GA

you know that phrase? “Out of spoons”
Or maybe you’ve heard people call themselves “spoonies”?

(It’s not the same as being “spoony,” an adjective which means “silly.”)

*Spoonie* is a noun, and folks with chronic illness use it.
Spoon Theory was created by a woman named Christine Miserandino, who used spoons to represent units of energy—the energy we expend throughout the day doing the simplest of things.

Getting out of bed.

Taking a shower.

Eating breakfast.

Getting dressed.

when every… read more

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

My new mantra is This is ur life deal with it. Came to me when Fannie my fur baby demanded a walk and my pain level was 8
It kept me going or walking for longer than most long walks. Usually… read more

September 15, 2023

Does Anyone Else Have Bertolotti Syndrome On Here?

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Athens, AL

I was diagnosed with Bertolotti Syndrome in April 2022 after a sciatica attack that prompted an MRI. I was told that it's congenital and about 4% of the population is diagnosed with it. Just wondering if anyone else is in that 4% with me.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Both sides move for me, but the spinal curve puts extra pressure on that left side and makes it super painful. Steroid shots help, but I have a wicked case of sacroilitis to go with it. A good… read more

September 4, 2023

Question About THC

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Hicksville, NY

I am looking into using CBD oil or marijuana. I am not a regular pot user. I tried some cookies laced with it and it started my heart racing and felt fidgety, which I don't want. Is there something I can use for pain and mild anxiety when needed? They just recently started opening dispensaries here. Trying to find relief without adding other issues. Thanks.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Hello peaceandlove, CBD oil works great plus you have better control on its use. A few drops can be some relief. Feel better, lori k

November 5, 2023

"Treatment" Option?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Slippery Rock, PA

Has anyone else's pain management doctor gone so far as to suggest that PAS, physician assisted suicide, is "an option" for treating your intractable pain? Since when has this " treatment" been acceptable!?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Time for a new Dr. That Dr should be reported
Have you tried Kratom for pain? I’m legally disabled due to the severe pain I’ve had since birth and for many, many years I was a “legal addict”. For the… read more

November 25, 2023
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