How Many Medications Does Somebody Have To Take Until They Are Officially A Drug Addict?
I'm generally interested because people are starting to call me one. ☹️
I believe if you are in pain it doesn't matter how many pills you take. If you need them then you them. Plain and simple
Anyone Else Find That Screens Make Their Pain Worse?
Any health you're going to gain is going to have to come from YOU. Research, research, research....
Pain Pump
My pain management doctor wants to put in a pain pump. What do ya'll think? Pro's and Con's. I haven't decided what to do. I need help please.
@A MyChronicPainTeam Member
Did you ever get the pump?
My doctor wants me to have, but I can't find a surgeon to insert one.
Serious Question: What Helps You When You're In Pain??
I take dilaudid and morphine everyday for my migraines but mine were caused from a traumatic brain injury and yes they do help
How Do U Manage With The Burning From Anal Fissure When U Sit And The Pain When U Lie? How Do U Copy Mentally With It Too?
I feel burning from rectum to vagina as my fissure is lower rectum . Everything’s is tight, I can’t do surgery I can’t exercise and I’m in high anxiety every day , have a very low pain threshold, pain triggers anxiety which triggers reflux
Sorry you are going through all that stuff
Have you ever heard of Emu oil? It is super good for healing cuts and scrapes and takes some pain away. I put it on my gums when I had dentures put in.… read more
Found Lymphedema Following Sever Nerve Surgery, Drs Removed Or Resection 7 Nerves, Pain Will Last 2 Yrs.
Anyone else have lymphedema? Wear can super wide shoes be purchased. Have double pain from both happenings.
Looking For A Fibromyalgia Specialist MD In Iowa. Anyone Know Someone Available To Accept Another Patient Or Just A Good Reference.
My current doctor knows little about Fibromyalgia and I have to continue tying to treat my condition.
I’m living in Iowa… let me check around.
Has Anyone Tried Potentiators?
Like many i had my daily dose decreased when CDC came out with their strict prescribing guidelines. I had developed a tolerance & knew better than to ask pain Dr for an increase so started trying OTC like tagamet 45 min before taking my oxicodone & ibuprofen. Wondering if anyone else uses potentiators & any risks longterm or side effects?
I don't actually know? I do take omeprazole, but I don't know if that's a protentiator. I only know my GI doc switched me from Tagamet to Omeprazole some years ago. If it is, I've not seen a… read more
RF Ablation Relief Duration
So I have had Ablation two times so far, 4 nerves each time. I have got about 8 months relief, but I always still have pain, they just allow me to walk somewhat normal but only for short distances
My question to those who have had Ablations of 3 or more times :
Does it last longer each time and possibly even permanent relief to a certain point.
( this new Dr. Says it happens after several times)
When my nerves have conductivity again, it stops me in my tracks, and need a shot, and… read more
My surgeon said it could take several weeks before noticing a decrease in pain. I am at 3 months and there is no change. Plus, the nerves regenerate so it depends on how quickly your body does this… read more
How Many Have Spoken With Their State And Federal Representatives? Called Their Dept Of Health? Met With The Governor?
I've emailed several times to my reps our governor is worthless unless you want to talk about increasing taxes and climate change, anything else he ignores you. I've recieved a couple emails back… read more