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Silly Maybe But When You Are Constipated, Do You Have A Lack Of Energy. Seems You Must.

By A MyChronicPainTeam Member 42 answers

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

By A MyChronicPainTeam Member 47 answers

Pet Therapy

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

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Also I Can Only Take Latuda For My Bipolar Depression

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Snyder Tx 79549

I react badly to other antidepressant....they have the opposite effect on and make me want to commit suicide.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Eating a whole foods diet got me off all meds for mental health. No industrial processed food. And am 99% vegetarian. It was a night and day experience with my mental well being. I was diagnosed as… read more

June 9, 2021

How Can I Get Any Relief From My Pain When They Stop Giving Me Pain Medication Just Because Some Choose To Abuse It.

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Snyder Tx 79549

I have been on pain medication for many years as well as muscle relaxer and anxiety medication. I also take Latuda for my bipolar depression. The only thing that was taken away was the pain medication just because they think everyone is abusing it .I live in Texas where medical Marijuana is not legal. Because I don't have my pain meds I'm forced to smoke the Marijuana just for a little relief. What am suppose to do just suffer. Its just not right.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I know exactly what you're talkin about I had the same problem with a pain management doctor but now my primary doctor prescribes me Tylenol number 4 and it helps a little plus I take Tizanidine 4… read more

February 2, 2021

Dr. Is Lowering Fentanyl With No Replacement

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Rockford, IL

I have not been able to fill out all my details yet because it is difficult to sit down plus my right hand has been in a cast. I have severe osteo and fibro and have had accidents. The worst damage is from the physical, mental, sexual abuse I suffered for a long time. Anyway, I was put on Fentanyl 12.4.14, and have been on it ever since. I now have Medicare and I am not able to get a pain pump. I am on other drugs for pain as well. The pain management doctor lowered my Fentanyl and… read more

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I agree about being fed up with docs. But don't pay them and all hell breaks loose.

April 25, 2021

Has Anyone Had Good Results From A Nerve Block Epidural Into The Neck?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Melksham, UK

I have had an MRI on my neck as I have had so much pain over the last year, this has shown mild scoliosis, problems with C4/5, C5/6 and C6/7. these are ranging from mild to moderate disc bar narrowing plus a few more bits and bobs that I am not sure about. I saw a senior physio at my local hospital a few weeks back who made me feel if I was making a bit of a fuss saying that we all have problems especially when we get to 58, she played it down and said she was reluctant to get an xray as most… read more

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I went to The Canadian Back Clinic for my epidural shots. I found that they had no side effects, you should try it. The neck one really relaxed my neck and shoulders and my headaches stopped. The… read more

February 2, 2021

Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) Or Low Dose Dextromethorphan For Fibromyalgia

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Massachusetts

Does anyone have experience with Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) or Low Dose Dextromethorphan for Fibromyalgia?

I recently came across a book on my shelf, from 2016, on LDN. I cannot remember reading it but probably did if it is on the shelf. I would have brought it up with my PCP back then and he probably dismissed it.

I have also seen several YouTube videos on the topic but not very recent.

https://youtu.be/m_uUkInZ1OQ
https://youtu.be/E14Ust5BN3c

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

After editing a book about low dose Naltrexone, I decided to speak with my physician about LDN as nothing else was helping with chronic back, hip, and knee pain. She agreed to let me try it and… read more

January 27, 2021

How Do I Change My Profile Picture

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Richmond, VA
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

@A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Click on your picture and you will have the option to change it. See the camera in the corner of your picture? Click on it.

December 29, 2020 (edited)

Help!!! I Am In Ontario, But Not In The United States, Have Tried Changing It To Canada And It Brings It Back To United States, WHY?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
London, ON
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Not sure honey

January 18, 2021

Nocturnal Leg And Feet Cramps Question

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Surrey, BC

Hi there. Just curious, but what are some good ways to relieve nocturnal foot and leg cramps? I usually use a homeopathic remedy (Hyland's leg cramp tablets) and sometimes Biofreeze gel, but they sometimes don't work. I think the cramps may be related to me having diabetic neuropathy.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Gabapentin has worked well for me. Leg cramps are gone.

February 24, 2021

Pain

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Orlando, FL

Hi I have been in pain from 2018 till now and still In pain this day it’s started on my back left side edge of ribs radiates through the flank and pelvic are like twisting feel. Had a million dollars in test nothing shows up I mean I’ve done every test possible and still can’t get answered what do I do know I’m lost😢

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Perhaps you should ask your Doctor to book you an appointment with a Rheumatologist? After being in pain from 2002 due to a bone growing around my spine and nerve, I saw a new doctor who immediately… read more

January 28, 2021

Hi, I'm Justin. Does Anyone Here Suffer From Long-term Sciatica Or Other Herniated Disk Issues?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Washington, DC

I've gone from a bike to work lifestyle to almost immobile and in constant pain. I've tried all the DIY stuff... meditation, exercises, routines, breathing, etc.,

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Hi Justin
Yes, I had herniated/bulging discs in my back. I had surgery in ‘08-laminectomy
Last MRI I had was in ‘12 & it looked like I’d never had any surgery at all. Pity. Like last time, I won’t… read more

February 8, 2021
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