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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?

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What Are Your Top Tips For Dealing With Chronic Pain In The Heat?

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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 Else Suffer From Trigeminal Neuralgia?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
London, ON

I was just diagnosed with this TG and told that people suffering from CPS, Diabetes, CFS, and Fibromyalgia have a tendency to get TG. I can't seem to win.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Ha, yes I get trigeminal nerve pain but find lamotrigine helps lots, I know someone on tegretol but it doesn't seem to work for him as well. In UK, lamotrigine isn't considered 1st line treatment but… read more

February 8

What Are People's Experiences With Spinal Cord Stimulators? I'm Looking At Possibly Having A Trial Done For A Week. Thank You For Any Input.

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

Yes Brenda I can’t sleep so well as I feel as though my legs are breaking it’s awful jolts we get and all the rest of fire is unbelievabley pain off the charts 🤗🤗

February 10

Does Anybody Else Have Severe Cervical Stenosis, Or Bodyskin Nerve Disorder

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭

If so how do you cope with the pain that changed your life!!! I don’t know if it’s just me but when I was told we are trying to deal with your pain and give you some quality of life back 🤔really are we to feel so much better to live with health issues I mean it just can’t be me that knows by your Drs saying that to you that you actually feel so much better and still dealing with pain, quality of life back sounds like it should be said to the patients that even though they are suffering they’ll… read more

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

When we are in constant pain, our minds deal with situation through distraction. This is why you may find yourself being more forgetful (where are my keys, why did I come in this room). I have… read more

February 24

Someone Help I Get Posts Sent To Me And I Do Not Know How To Open Them. How Do I Do That?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Rockford, IL
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

JulietteB
Thank you very much I will try now and post this and go to my story

February 4

What Do Folks Think About Medical Marijuana And Chronic Pain? So Sick Of Pills And Don't Want To Do Another Back Surgery!!

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Iowa City, IA
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I use medical marijuana for pain also. I’ve used it for years now. Smoking it gets a quick relief, I find a balance of THC and CBD works best for me. The closer to 1:1 ratio the better
Edibles are… read more

October 24

Has Anyone Tried LDN For Fibro? I Tried It Briefly Last Year But Gave Up On It Too Early. I Am Going To Give It Another Try.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Franklin, MA
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

@A MyChronicPainTeam Member oh my goodness-the poor thing! I'm glad that she has had success with ketamine. I have heard amazing stories about it!

March 25

Anybody Suffer From Esophageal Spasms??

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
La Mesa, NM

I’m 74 but had these spasms x 30 years…never been continuously like it has last 6 months…at least 2-3 episodes weekly?? Been scoped numerous times, and every medication available …
Starts in throat…moves to between the boobs…then where esophagus and stomach merge…
Need ideas…gotten ungodly
Planning on a Mayo trip…

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

It sounds like you have GERD aka acid reflux.

February 4

What Do You Wish Your Pharmacy Did Better?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Philadelphia Area, PA
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Correct! US Pharmacies are experiencing a $2 loss on every prescription based on our average reimbursement and the national average cost to fill. That’s just one problem but it’s certainly… read more

February 9

Can Anyone Call ? Five1eight2fivethreefourfive Seven Two. I’m So Very Lost And Alone . If Nobody Does I Understand . Pain Is Real

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Nyack, NY

38 years plus 22 years over half of my living life.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Hi bruce2 is Terry miles your friend. As he’s very nice to chat too you know. If you prefer a male to chat too he’s compassionate. Sending hugs Lorraine 🤗

February 3

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

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Lake Forest, CA
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Do they work?

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