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Which Chronic Pain Symptom Surprised You The Most?

By A MyChronicPainTeam Member 30 answers

Do You Follow A Specific Diet To Help With Chronic Pain?

By A MyChronicPainTeam Member 47 answers

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

By A MyChronicPainTeam Member 30 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
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Radiofrequency Ablation

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Strathmore, AB

What can you do for a tailbone that has arthritis? I've got cortisone shots but I need them every month and they won't give them that often. The pain when I sit and then try to stand is unbearable.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I have had RFA done on my lumbar spine and my neck. I wish it were a permanent fix but the pain does come back because your nerves grow back.

August 1, 2023

Pain With Lyme Arthritis, RA And Osteoarthritis. Any Help With Pain?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Lakeland, FL

I can get no relief from pain. 10-325 Percocet 2x a day. Has anyone found anything that really takes the edge off of chronic pain of this type

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Yeahvi have had Rhemotiod Arthritis since I was 16, I am 42, 4 replacement surgeries, Lyme disease for 4 years, and fibromylgia, I use to be on 2 40 oxytocin a day and 4 15 MG oxymorphin for break… read more

August 4, 2022

Jell Shots

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Washington Courthouse, Ohio

Has anyone tried the jelly shots in the knees? I was wondering if it is better than the shots I get now!

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I have never heard of those and I have a really bad knee

October 10, 2022

Does Anyone Else Have Difficulty Wanting To Be Alive Because The Emotional And Physical Pain Feels Unbearable. I'm Not Saying I'm Suicidal

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Rochester, NY 14606

I'm not saying I'm suicidal, but I do wish I could just die rather than live in chronic pain and treatment resistant depression.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Yes dear many times

September 13, 2023

Occipital Nerve Injection

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Melksham, UK

Just wondering if anyone has had an Occipital Nerve injection due to have one next month and wondered what to expect?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I get them a few times a year from my ent doc and they hurt a bit but they help so much

October 10, 2022

Massage Therapist Recommendations For Los Angeles Area

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Los Angeles, CA

Does anyone have a massage therapist who they would recommend in the Los Angeles area (preferably in the valley) for severe chronic pain due to cervicothoracic neuromuscular spasms? Preferably someone affiliated with a medical clinic/who can bill to insurance, but any and all recommendations are appreciated!

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

You may have to try out a few before you find the perfect one~ How's it going?

September 16, 2022

No

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

I have been having trouble with my computer & now that's fixed. But it shows my husband 's name instead of mine. It should be Linda Zieske.

May 15, 2022

Is It Legal For Doctors To Refuse You As A New Patient Because Of A Complicated Medical History?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Vancouver, BC

I had 3 separate doctors refuse me as a new patient because of my complicated medical issues and taking morphine which I have been on 12 years. I have never been accused of abusing my meds when asked to do pee tests every test was my script meds. I have a great doctors now I see him once a month and get all meds at once. I go to a small family owned pharmacy and I get to know them Jane when I couldn’t get my script during Covid he refilled all my meds no issue.

Pain patients should also have a… read more

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I wish it was as easy for me as I would change it over in a minute!!! I hate all the pills and injections!!

November 2, 2022

Does Anyone Know What Pain Meds Cause Weight Gain?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Henley on Thames, UK

I used to take Aripriprazole 10mg per day but came off it last year to see if it would help me loose weight, it hasn’t helped & my mood has been affected, I feel so low & am thinking of seeing if I can go back on it.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Thanks Lawrence & Revdrgeraldjol
I take 600mg of Pregabalin per day which takes the edge off the nerve pain but I think that is a weight gainer medication too. My Doctor has put me back on 5mg of… read more

May 14, 2022

Is It A Psychologist Who Does Diagnosis For Mental Illnesses?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Portsmouth, UK

I've attempted to search it online but it just confuses me. Does anybody here know?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I'm glad that you are finally getting help with your jaw problem I've been there I'm praying for you 🙂 it's a horrible pain I remember all to well hang in there girl from across the pond lol 😂😂

June 25, 2022
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