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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

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

By A MyChronicPainTeam Member 21 answers

We All Have Lots Of Pain There’s One Question Id Like To Raise Has Anyone Ever Been Cured I’ve Been Told I’ll Never Be Free From Suffering

By A MyChronicPainTeam Member 26 answers

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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Does Anyone Have Or Know About Cervical Dystonia? Treatments

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Pacific, WA

This is a irretractable pain. Out of all my other chronic pains it's impossible to help with meds. I use THC and CBD. Have my first botox the 10th

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Been living with dystonia for 30 years and yes a living hockey stick it is

June 23, 2019

Do You Experience Organ Swelling?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Edmonton, AB

Does anyone experience organ swelling? It feels similar to a tiny foot between the ribs. Why does this occur?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Could be liver or kidneys. All medication & OTC's included, are metabolized thru one or the other. Your doctor could order an ultrasound or CAT Scan as well as lab studies. Share your concerns with… read more

July 12, 2019

Help With Reducing Medications

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Casino, AU

Hi everyone. Hope your all well? I have been on Endone, Targin, paracetamol, Antidepressant, Aspirin, Anti nausea pills, gut pilss to correct damage from the pills. Plus Valium when needed for spasms. I take natural supplements as well. I take Melatonin and a Sleeping tablet. Still don't sleep easy
I have given up Lyrica myself
I head tried patches and had increased doses.
I've had Ketamine as well in hospital.
My husband wants me to get off the medications. I am happy to try. I'm very… read more

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Swimming helps me if you can find a therapy pool. Water too cold may cause spasms. I use Outback roll on, helps a tad, but I am so sorry you are having trouble getting the correct pain relief you… read more

July 16, 2019

My Pain Is Due To My Parkinson’s. Leg Pain In The Evenings. What Is A Safe Pain Medication That Won’t Hurt My Stomach? Thank You ! Hope

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Harriman, NY
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

U might think of a muscle relaxer at bed time it helps relieve the muscle cramps and tightness after a long day of fight with mobility and tremors along with usual pain med it help to take a small… read more

July 29, 2019

Has Anyone Tried “Tapping” In Terms Of Anxiety And Pain Relief??

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Ontario, Canada

‎By ”Tapping”, I mean “EFT” (Emotional Freedom Techniques) - Tapping theory is a combination of ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology.

I've read lots of really good things about it (in terms of anxiety, chronic pain, depression, limiting beliefs, dealing with loss, etc.) and have three books on it (including one specifically for chronic pain)!!).

I'm just curious if anyone else has consistently used it (my problem is my lack of consistency), and how it's worked for anyone who has.‎

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I love EFT. It was designed so no certifications are necessary to teach it. Love that! Even a simple person like myself can learn it. Tap Tap Tap...

March 10, 2021

Hi Has Anyone Been Switched From Lyrica To Horizant?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Greenville, VA

Recently my pain management doctor put me on Horizant because i was having dizziness and getting off balance. I'm just wondering if Horizant will have the same effect and also does it work better?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Thanks fot the imput. I'll check that out.

July 28, 2019

Anyone Have Pain In "high Thighs"?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Arkansas City, AR

At least 6 months I have been having incredible pain in the highest area of my thighs. (like where it is attached to the body) Sometimes I can't even walk for several minutes. This is my newest whiney butt and I have no idea what's going on.
Thanks for any info.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I've recently begun having upper thigh burning pain so bad that one morning I did not think I could make it out of bed to make to across the hall to bathroom. I was literally crying and screaming with… read more

November 7, 2019

Active Living 101

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Edmonton, AB

Has anyone in Edmonton area taken the 90 minute Active Living 101 course or spoken to a Kinesiologist through the Edmonton Oliver Primary Care Network? I am curious as to what to expect.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

@A MyChronicPainTeam Member The neat thing about the class I did was there were mats to lay on if you wanted/needed plus the mats to show us how to exercise. After a few weeks it got comfortable… read more

June 14, 2019

Prayers For My Friends Little Girl!

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Latrobe, PA

I know this isn't a usual post, but could I have collective prayers for my friends little girl?! She had bad migraines and fainting spells for a while and just within the last few days her vision started to go and she has almost gone completely blind and only has half the vision in one eye, if even that anymore and the headaches aren't helped by anything now. They rushed her in for emergency testing today and I haven't heard the results yet, but they are thinking she could have a brain tumor… read more

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Prayers for the little girl. so sorry.

November 7, 2019

CURVILINEAR TENDONITIS & MULTILEVEL FACET ARTHOPATHY

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Detroit, MI

I was recently given x-rays and A MRI for my shoulders and lumbar .
The report shows that I have Curvilinear Tendonitis in my shoulders And Multilevel Facet Arthopathy in my back.
Does anyone else have these conditions and what treatments were given for it?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

@A MyChronicPainTeam Member I hope it all works out. Specifically what I heard was, thru the lungs, straight to your head. Through the stomach gives better dispersion to the area actually hurting. If… read more

August 4, 2019
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