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Guidance For Short Term/long Term Disability?
I’m really getting in hot water at work for poor performance ever since my fibro diagnosis. I was on meds that seemed to make everything worse; and now here i am with a warning for poor performance which is fair. Im clearly in need of short term maybe long term disability. Any guidance on how this works?
In the US, have fibromyalgia fog, pain, cervical and lumbar nerve root disorder, sciatica, facet joint arthritis in my lumbar, 5 bulging discs in lumbar, 2 bulging discs in neck with spinal… read more
If you work for a big enough company hopefully your human resources people can guide you in getting the right forms for FMLA and disability. your Dr will need to fill out their portions of the forms… read more
How Long Does It Take To Adjust To Gabapenten?
How long does it take to adjust to Gabapenten before you stop nodding off like a junkie and feeling lightheaded?
(Using for fibromyalgia and peripheral neuropathy/nerve root disorders in neck and lumbar- on day 6)
I do think its starting to work— feels like when a lidocaine injection starts to kick in, if anyone here reading this has gotten those for nerve pain before.
Sciatica Pain In The Right Thigh Muscle And Lumbar Spine
I have had Sciatica pain for a few weeks now in my right thigh muscle and it gets very sore and weak by the afternoon. I have been massaging Anti Inflamation gel into it and today it’s been massaged with FisioCrem a natural Arnica, Calendula and Hypercuim cream into it. I am waiting to get a referral from my doctor for Xrays and he’s talking about injections. What is your opinion on this problem which I have had previously.
Hugs from Judy Sunshine Coast Queensland Australia
@A MyChronicPainTeam Member hello to you from Australia and it’s not nice to have pain or to have to “put up with it” by doctors who say “it is what it is” so I took it one step further and I am… read more
Advice For First Rheumatologist Appointment?
I have my first rheumatologist appointment tomorrow for suspected Psoriatic or Rheumatoid Arthritis. Any advice?
Be truthful and tell everything no matter how insignificant you may think it is.
Medical Marijuana
Is medical marijuana legal in Virginia
Medical marijuana is legal in VA and recreational is legal July 1, 2021. A dispensary opened in Richmond a few months ago.
Should I Get A Second Knee Replacement Even Though My First Knee Replacement Resulted In Nerve Pain Which I Have Been Living With Ever Since
I had my right knee replaced 8 yrs ago.There were nerve pain incidents as a result. my other knee has been causing pain at an 8 on the pain scale. Doctors suggest replacement surgery. My question is do i get the surgery done or suffer with the pain? Sincerely, Donna Esposito
Hi,I've had issues since mine was done,also left hypersensitive,so,I will watch your questions to see what people recommend,the surgeon wants to redo it,but my left one needs done too and I'm worried… read more
Is Anyone On Codeine Conton, And Does It Help?
I'm a little leary of taking opiates but soooo want pain relief.
Yes I know what u mean;-)
I couldn't survive without it. It offers so much relief
Anyone Able To Get A Pain Med Prescription For Over 10 Mg.? 10
My pain dr says she's no allowed to perscribe more than 10 mg. of oxycodone. Do any of you get higher doses than that?
I wish. I get 10mg a day
Had A Positive ANA (blood Test). Seeing A Rheumatologist Next Month, Anyone Have Questions Or Things I Should Bring Up ?
Shot In My Shoulder
Dr. wants to give me a shot in my shoulder while I wait to have surgery on that one , had other shoulder done in 2018.
I still need a total repair done on my right shoulder, left one already done but,
not sure about this.
Anyone have 1 in their shoulder before?
I get injections in my shoulder about every 3-4 months, and so far they have seemed to help quite a bit, and have kept me out of surgery so far. If you decide to get the injections be sure and point… read more
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