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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!!

By A MyChronicPainTeam Member 22 answers

HELLO, HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I Just Wanted To Wish Everyone The Best Of Luck, Health And Happiness. Happy New Year Many Blessings Michele

By A MyChronicPainTeam Member 21 answers

I'm Living In Sheltered Housing.my Manager Of Housing Has Banned Me From Taking My Dog Hope In Lounge Even Though She Is My Assistance Dog.

By A MyChronicPainTeam Member 35 answers

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

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Where Are You From?

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Canada01
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Hi betsy.hey so nice to hear from you.iv been wondering how you are feeling after your spinal surgery.oh that's some operation luv I feel for you.honestly I don't know how I. Cope lots of pain it's… read more

April 10, 2023

Can Anyone Offer Me Some Encouragement With Something I’m Struggling With?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭

I’m struggling to write in detail what happened to me and the health issues it has left me with... have others found it therapeutic?
Any tips, advice ?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I am a writer and agree completely! And if words don't come to you immediately, don't stress about it. Just put your pen to paper and draw circles - no pressure to write. This frees your mind to let… read more

January 20

Is CRPS Considered A Physical Disability

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Rancho Cordova, CA
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Thank you... very helpful. I truly appreciate it

January 25, 2023

Does Anyone Use Medical Marijuana For Osteoarthritis

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Iowa City, IA

I just feel like I keep trying and layering everything and wondered if you've used this for knee osteoarthritis? Thanks

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Also, the non-THC has been helpful in case your urine is checked by a pain doc. (if you live in a state that it's not legal.) I've heard of some getting relief using acupuncture and massage, but it… read more

January 24, 2023

Good Evening..... Has Does Anyone Deal With CRPS.? How Would You Describe It?..

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Rancho Cordova, CA
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

OH MY... I accidentally had it in my MOUTH. It's called Burning Mouth. Well, duh. It is a great weight loss program. The only thing that has helped, along with the nerves in the mouth it affected… read more

February 22, 2023

Does Anyone Feel Guilty About Being So Tired?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Iowa City, IA

just wondering how you get over feeling like you need to apologize or "power through" fatigue. 🤔

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

This is interesting... I read where pain patients begin their story "I was in an auto accident (it wasn't my fault"). It seems we apologize for breathing! :) I think we feel bad for not being… read more

January 24, 2023

What Are Your Diagnoses? I'm So Sorry For All The Pain You're Struggling With; I Send You A Huge Hug To Everyone.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Monterrey, Mexico
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Okay, pull up a chair! lol
TBI, Traumatic Brain Injury
RSD, Dystonia, Neuropathy, Epstein Barr Virus, CMV Virus and Lupus. (www.hhv6-foundation.org is the research on viruses). I've overcome… read more

January 24, 2023

Does Chronic Pain Affect Your Immune System

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Gwynn, VA
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Stress affects your immune system. If your pain doesn't affect your stress, then you're fine! 🤣🤣

February 22, 2023

Is Severe Anxiety Part Of Living With Fibromyalgia And Chronic Pain? It’s Just That The Older I Get The Worse My Anxiety Becomes.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Worthing, UK
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

@A MyChronicPainTeam Member.hi I do have anxiety.if I go to drs or hospital.or some changes or even phoning important things like bills water etc.music helps.thanks luv Lorraine 😄 xx

June 10

What Can Be A Solution To Arthritis?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Knoxville, TN

I have unrelenting arthritis in my neck and shoulders, pain is almost unbearable from 3am to 10am. I take 75mg of Diclofenac sodium delayed release tablets twice a day but still have unbearable pain mostly in the mornings. The pain lessens as the day goes by but never completely subsides. It’s very hard to live like this, the pain fatigues me so. I’m 73 and a polio survivor.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I know about PPS and it’s progressing effects, mostly fatigue and weakness. I’ve seen an orthopedic doctor in the past, they took X-rays. They told me I have bone spurs on the vertebrae of my neck… read more

January 25, 2023
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