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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

Pet Therapy

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

By A MyChronicPainTeam Member 21 answers

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

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I Seem To Have Lots Of Mood Swings. I Know It's The Pain But I Also Wonder If It's The Oxycontin I Am On

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Fairfax, VA
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Thanks Randy. Yes my pain doc asked if i was experiencing mood swing.............I'm the queen of mood swing Doctor!

March 31

Having Spinal Shots Monday

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Wis dells,wisconsin
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Hope the shots help you x

February 22

How Are You Today

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Wis dells,wisconsin
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I thought I’d give an update. I am out of my neck brace have been for a few weeks now at first it was really hard to do because I’m so used to have worn it. But I’m holding my head up on my own. I… read more

March 31

Has Your Physician Offered "Abuse Deterrent" Options For Pain Medication?

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Philadelphia Area, PA

As a Pain Management Pharmacy we work with manufacturers and suppliers to be prepared for shortages before they happen. To be proactive we educate Pain Management Doctors on the few abuse deterrent options that are available. This includes Oxycodone options that have abuse deterrent properties, but are still Oxycodone and still effective for those who need it. Prescribers are understandably reluctant to change a medication regimen because none of us like change when something is working… read more

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

An option would be something like “Roxybond” which is an abuse deterrent version that is new and not a lot of physicians are prescribing it, so it’s more available.

March 5

What Do We Do When They Are Out Of Our Meds At Pharmacy

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Valparaiso, IN
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Hi Alex. Yes that's good news.thankyou I'll look this up tomorrow.

March 6

Is It Common For Chronic Pain Sufferers To Work With A Psychologist?

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Philadelphia Area, PA

I work for a pharmacy that specializes in serving chronic pain patients and we know the financial strain that medication can cause. Does this make psychological help unaffordable?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Do you find that different specialist are working well together, as a care team? The reason I ask is that our pharmacy believes that they probably don't so we need to step in to deliver therapies… read more

May 9

Why Is Nerve Damage At Night In Back Legs Feet And Toes So Bad From Nerve Damage Lower Spine. Sleepless Nights

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, great britain
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Yes same here in UK no way they'll give me percocet.glad you have it.

July 3

I Come On Here Give My Experience And Get Shot Down In Flames Because I Don't Say What People Want To Hear. Asked About My Experience

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Melbourne, AU
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Glad you're back. I'm sorry that happened to you.

August 16

Does Anyone Know/have A Bed Topper Which Softens The Impact Of Your Joints And Doesn't Cost A Small Fortune?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Middletown, CT

As a side sleeper, my shoulders and hips are usually sore in the morning, even though I switch sides during the night. Sometimes, when both sides are sore, I have no choice but to sleep on my back, which is when I must elevate the pillows or I stop breathing momentarily.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Hi I’ve a cpap machine I have sleep apnea we at times stop breathing in my sleep so this machine is a god send definitely saving my life 🤗🤗

February 8

How Many Of You Hurt Your Back At Work? Dealing With The Workers Compensation System Is Tough. I Worked For Over 30 Yrs. At Last Job. 😠

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Hemet, CA
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Well I always worked ver hard all my life I worked for 4 hotels house keeper I loved my jobs until finally I couldn’t work anymore. That were 14 years ago my back just snapped in my own garden whilst… read more

February 4
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