Are you working at a desk? Sitting and looking at a monitor can mess up your neck if for extended periods of time. A standing desk can help as long as you ensure you are in a neutral position and...
Yes physical therapy is the best way to get moving again. Hope you're doing ok....
10 hours is a good start. Remember you can say no. The beginning stages of getting on board with a pain doc takes time. It sucks. But once you're established it should be smoother sailing so to speak....
Long term pain control is a lot of trial and error. It's annoying. Advocating for yourself is really the only way to get positive results. Surgeons cut and run. If they don't see anything they can...
Valuim helps incredibly well for neck pain. I had a freak accident where I snapped my neck. Not hard enough to break it but enough to cause horrible pain and headaches. Valium did wonders. But it is...
You have nowhere to go but up....
I've been reading your experiences and straydog's responses. It is really hard to go from being uber active to not. What is even harder is realizing your body isn't the same as it was before and it...
The pendulum will sway back and forth. In the meantime it is a good idea for ppl to advocate for themselves and do their research from reputable sources....
Just as an aside, tramadol has an SSRI in it. This could explain the feeling of improved mood....
A new generation of docs are taking the place of those who were trained that pain is a symptom to treat. They're being replaced by those whose training instills the fear of the DEA into them. They...
A medical professional I knew once said no one ever died from pain. Times change....
New to this forum. Strangely enough I really thought I was the only one feeling like this but after reading the posts here it seems universal. How do you get past it all? I've never felt this badly...
Many younger pharmacists do this. I swear I've seen the glee they had when telling me guess what your insurance covers it but you have to wait until the next day because that's the day you picked it...
I realize this is a bit of an older original post but I have years and years of experience with a family member who had dementia. Generally terminal restlessness or agitation refers to agitation that...
Straydog how did you handle the injections for the osteo? I have full blown osteo in the spine. Was told to do infusions but chickened out after hearing about the side effects...
You mentioned that you have an opthalmologist. Did they check the angles of your eyes? It almost sounds like you're having angle closure. They usually check the pressure for glaucoma but don't always...
Looks like we will still be randomly told to pick up a written Rx and do a UA. I have an HMO in a certain group of PC & specialists so it looks like this is yet another cost saving measure. I noticed...
I use a chain pharmacy but am lucky in that the "regular" pharmacists know me well enough to let it go. Floats however are an annoyance, especially new grads. I was told that all of the pharmacies in...
My doc had a similar procedure where she had to input a verification code sent by the pharmacy to her mobile phone then had to enter the code from that device only. I was told I won't have to go in...
Has anyone had their doc use this option before? I was told that I don't have to go in to pick up triplicates anymore as there's a new system in place that allows for an electronic signature. I'm...
Seashell...I saw the sports doc about 6 weeks ago. He referred me to the surgeon and ordered the MRI. I requested a copy of it for my own records and to show to out of state family who are in the...
I work for a municipality so we have over 1000 employees yet are offered only HMOs. This happened after the recession & got worse after the affordable care act. I'm all for healthcare for all but it...
I wish my employer offered a PPO but they only offer HMOs. 3 months of PT didn't really help. The rotator cuff and labrum are completely torn. I guess my insurance has a max on PT visits so now the...
My insurance pretty much stinks unless you do have a life threatening emergency in which case you'll wait many long hours in an ER but will ultimately receive decent care. In terms of injuries like...
After reading posts here I halfway expected something to happen. July 1 coincides with my problems getting refills. I'm in CA so generally we're lagging on a lot of restrictions. Having to wait up to...
Has anyone tried adding CBD to an irritant salve that heats up the area that it's applied to? Heat helps in so many ways in the post-acute/chronic stage that I'm wondering if it would help? It's the...
I have read many posts here and see a common thread. I work a full time job & have never had illegal substances show up during UA and blood tests. I was actually on my way to complete discontinuation...
Didn't even know they gave that to dogs. So far my vet has been ok with giving my 12 year old dog tramadol although I have to bring my dog in for each refill. Extra cost. Also have to sign a document...
Yeah my doc office is getting more strict with scripts which is ok with me (although it takes longer to get refills now & planning is a nightmare without looking like I'm asking for early refills)...
Was wondering the same with a painful surgical procedure. I had a pretty tough one several years ago and my regular meds covered it but now I'm facing rotator cuff surgery and am scared that they'll...
Ditto for my 12 year old dog. He's in major pain from back and hip degeneration. CBDs are a miracle. He's like a pup again. No more grumpy boy. He's so happy. Keep in mind there are two types of...
Has your son been tested for parasites? Waterborne (& foodborne) illness/diseases can cause symptoms like this....
For medicinal puposes, the reactive ingredient isn't CBD alone. Terpines are in varying concentrations within the plant along with CB-1 & CB-2. THC-free tinctures have helped my 12 year old dog. For...
I've been told from a chiropractor who specializes in active release treatment that crossing your legs is the worst thing a person can do. It can cause the pelvis to tilt or go off kilter. The result...
I agree with the previous post. Many insurance companies have deals with certain manufacturers that defy logic. One example is oxycontin vs the generic ER version. It seems ridiculous to pay less out...
Thank you for the responses. How long do the infusions take to administer? Idk why I'm so scared to do this. I do realize pretty much everything has the potential for an adverse side effect. I think...
I've mentioned this in the past, but it is worth noting. Back in the 70s & early 80s the strongest pain med available to prescribe for post surgical pain was codeine. I recall vividly a family member...
Just wondering if Canaveral received more info about MDS. It's such an odd disorder bc it isn't technically leukemia but it causes similar symptoms. The bone marrow just stops producing some or all...
I am sorry your mom has MDS. I have a bit of personal experience with it. MDS is a rare and little known side effect of arthritis treatments. One side of my family all eventually end up with some...
I'm not sure I'm in the right forum, but here goes... Recently found out I have moderate/severe osteoporosis of the spine. Already a chronic pain patient. Have lost 1/2" in height which is not only...
It took a long time to recover but I'm finding I am allergic to more things than I was when I was younger. Very concerning when a new food or medication is introduced I find 9 times out of 10 I'm...
What type of weightlifting do you do? I've been doing cross training for years now and many times overdo to the point of injury. So much so that I'm on the sidelines again, only barely doing basic...
Just for reference, eczema can throw your blood tests off quite a bit. If you had a recent flare that could explain the odd result. A close family member had this happen on numerous occasions. In...
This is concerning bc it reminds me of what happened to my grandmother back in 1984. Riddled with a horribly painful bone marrow disease, she was denied morphine bc her disease was not considered to...
MM is indeed a viable option for many. I know many ppl who are completely off all pain meds and have very good results. Good luck in your journey....
Thank you all for your responses. It's been over 2 weeks since the episode & I am just barely getting my stamina back. It's unbelievable how it knocked me down! I do plan to order a medic alert...
Thank you so much for your response. I was in the hospital after the episode under observation. The thing that bothers me is NO ONE explained anything to me about the reaction, almost like they...
Oh Vickie. I can't begin to understand what you went through with your daughter. But I do agree with your decision. That decision is yours and only yours to make. I watched my father waste away until...
I am also tired of repetitive tests that can cause more problems than they help. I've had so many CT scans I'm really concerned about the radiation, not to mention the fact that I am now so allergic...
I usually post in a different forum, but I'd like to ask those of you who frequent this one about allergies to the contrast dye used in CT scans. I had a very scary episode a week ago where I went...