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Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For Chronic Pain?

By A MyChronicPainTeam Member 61 answers

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

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What’s Your Trick For Enjoying Holiday Treats And Staying On Track? 🎃

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How Many Of You Are Going To Make A New Year’s Celebration 🎉 For Me I’m Going To Get Out More Weather Permitting. Always With My Dog Hope

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Is There Ever Going To Be A Pain Tablet That’s Going To Work 90% .

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I have a lot of different pain going at the same time and so not all pain tablets work for all different types of pain in your body. I have transplant kidney so I get pain there from stones and kidney and bladder infections and then bowel pain and adhesions and back pain and groin and legs so you can see I get a lot of different pain happening all at once
I was born with a lot of different problems so I’ve been going through chronic pain since for a very long time. I use to be able to handle… read more

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

No, I do not believe there will ever be a "cure-all" pain relief . I think that the sooner you try and then accept the inevitable - that it is better to distract your mind with interests/conversations… read more

January 20, 2023

Not Great Seizures, Blackout, Backaches, Joints And Muscles Pains.

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A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I noticed my seizures changed... I was aware but couldn't move because it was so painful during the seizure. I researched and discovered there are seizures that go up and down the spinal cord and can… read more

January 24, 2023

Do You Use Use Cannabis To Help Cope With Your Pain??

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Toccoa, GA
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I have a medical marijuana license in NJ. I have found a few things that help. I have some indica gummies. If I am having trouble falling asleep, I will take a 1/4 of one and it helps with the… read more

September 18, 2023

If Anyone Goes To UIHC In Iowa City Do You Have A Provider You Like?

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Iowa City, IA

I have so many problems and the general medicine people I've met aren't the best. No bedside manner, lack of follow up, seems they don't read your charts. I'm sure you've all experienced having to be your own advocate so much of the time🙁.

How Do You Tell The Difference Between A Flare And The Flu???

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Toccoa, GA
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Hi Kitty, my flares are an increase in body wide pain and/or upper back/lower back pain, headaches, etc. I have never run a fever with a flare or had cold symptoms. Just my experience. Also I… read more

January 1, 2023

Does Anyone Know What To Use To Help Me With Osteo Arthritis Pain In My Feet And Knees Have A Happy Healthy 2023 Everyone

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Maroochydore 4558
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

@A MyChronicPainTeam Member I rub Magnesium oil into my feet and knees and the relief is great

Hugs from Judy

I have lived here in the modern studio apartment for 12 months today 29th August and I… read more

August 29, 2023

Anyone Get All On 4 Dental Implants In One Day Or Is It Better To Do Top And Wait 6 Months To Keep CRPS From Spreading

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Maryland, MD
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Know not which is best...though I need to get dental implants. Personally, I would do it all at once.

January 1, 2023

I Had A Low Back Fusion With Anterior And Posterior Cadge. How Long Can I Expect The Pain To Last?

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Redding, CA
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I’ve had two back surgeries and both took about 1 year to heal

January 31, 2023

Has Anybody Tried Low-dose Naloxone ? Does It Help Pain?

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Middleborough
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Due to severe side effects I can’t take most pain meds. Low dose naltrexone has helped me tremendously, starting from the lowest dose and very gradually increasing the dose over many years. Helps with… read more

December 31, 2022

Pain From Sciatica - How Do I Handle It - Goes All Way Down My Left Leg

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Minneapolis, MN
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

WOW, NO PAIN 🤔How Wonderful for you.😊

February 3, 2023
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