Oh, I just wanted to add that I was a nanny when I had very bad upper back pain, and the carriers can be very helpful if you get the right one. The "sling" type carriers threw me off balance and...
Hi Flower - I imagine caring for a newborn is very difficult with chronic pain in the mix - it's hard for all new parents. Have you ever tried the muscle relaxant Baclofen? It works differently from...
Loretta, Glad you have internet back. It sounds like this issue about pain doctors is causing you a lot of anxiety. I think the next thing you can do is call those doctors and hope one of them takes...
Hi ESwift, welcome to the forum. It does sound like you need some sort of rehab to help "rebalance" your muscles and the way you move now that the tumor is gone. But I also understand your concern...
Chart, I'm sorry things have gotten so bad for you and that the doctors appointments bring answers. I'm not sure what you mean about doing nerve blocks and radiofrequency at the same time. I know...
Congratulations Tina, and welcome back Lindaloo! We have such great mods. :)...
Suzane, thanks for starting this thread, I also feel very far behind on getting to know new members, and forget the details for many people too. My name is Heather and I live in the midwestern United...
The fact that oxycodone works so well for you makes me wonder why your PM won't just bite the bullet and switch your ER med to Oxycontin 10 mg twice a day. It's a tiny dose and it could make a huge...
Thanks for all the suggestions! I might start with the paper tape as I have some and I know it doesn't give me a rash. Lindaloo, good to see you! I have had great success with Lidoderm, and my PCP...
For those of you on here who use Lidoderm patches, have you ever had trouble getting them to stick? I find when I put one anywhere that gets substantial motion or any friction (like under the...
Bill - I'd go ahead and try the ice. If it works, you should notice an improvement in 2 to 3 days, so there's not much harm in trying it. If you're thinking about the meds just until surgery, and not...
Laura, I am so sorry to hear how much you are struggling. I wish there was a magic wand I could wave to take your pain away - you have just suffered through so much. I do hope they find the causes of...
Cogito, Have any of your doctors considered a fibromyalgia diagnosis? Fibro is common in people with other chronic pain conditions, especially back pain. The theory is your nervous system is under...
Hi Bill, I agree with Laura's advice that you need to make sure this has been thoroughly investigated and that everything possible is being done to heal your injury. A podiatrist is a good...
Michael, please take care of yourself and know that we all look forward to your return when you are feeling better. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers....
RetiredMom - I've been following this thread and I'm so glad it seems to be working for you! I successfully used Melatonin for several years before I switched to Trazodone during a particularly...
I don't have experience with what you are describing, but I do think in susceptible individuals, med changes can cause physical pain. I know she tapered over about a month, but is there a chance she...
Oh Loretta, I just read this thread and am so relieved you finally got an answer and some scripts. What a mess! I am glad you will be getting a PM, they are more organized and know how to manage...
Wisco, Welcome to the chronic pain forum, you will find lots of good support here. I was 20 when I first had chronic upper and mid back pain. I suffered with that for 7 years before it was mostly...
Hi Healing Well family, I see that I've missed a lot in my absence! The past month has been really crazy, busy, happy, and sad all at the same time. We moved to a new city, our house is under...
Flower, how are you feeling? You are getting so close to your due date! Best wishes for a smooth delivery and a wonderful welcome to your baby boy....
I have been so busy and distracted and not checking in much. We are in the midst of moving. A few weeks ago my PT did some magical adjustment to my SI that has lowered my pain substantially, but it...
Chutz, sorry to hear you are having a hard time. I totally understand just wanting to curl up and hide when you are hurting. This is especially true for me in the winter - getting out and doing...
Cogito, I know I'm chiming in late, but I suspect what is going on with you is similar to what is going on with me. Basically I think docs who have patients who by chronic pain standards are "not...
Betsey, your surgeon was very honest about how you may or may not experience an improvement, but all of this sounds like really good news. There's a chance it will help, you'll get PT post surgery...
Thanks for checking in Suzane. How are you doing? flower, I can't believe you are due so soon. I hope the pain stays manageable and I will pray for a smooth delivery and a wonderful transition to...
Tampering and diversion are always concerns, but that doesn't mean we don't need effective drugs for chronic pain. As a total side note, can I mention it has always bothered me on the show "House"...
Mindy, sometimes I think we are twins separated at birth. I have been suffering from panic attacks for about the past month. I know what is causing the anxiety behind them, and I know I will...
Stephanie, I am sorry you are in such pain. A physiatrist is a doctor who specializes in the non-surgical treatment of musculoskeletal pain. Many of them are pain management doctors, but they are...
Lu, have you done any PT for your SI joints? I have been working on strengthening my hip muscles with a physical therapist, and it has helped me to be a little more active. I can now do the...
Kathy, I'm glad to hear you are "okay" but sorry to hear you are in additional pain. And boy does that sounds like a very undignified experience, but what a blessing that there was someone there to...
Betsey, I am happy to see your surgery is scheduled, but I am sorry the hospital gave you the run around today. Hospitals can be so chaotic! I always expect more from a place that is intended for...
Hooray Laura! You will be a fabulous addition to our fabulous group of mods!...
Loretta, I'm glad you are okay! Hope you recover from the bumps and bruises soon...falls are always scary....
I haven't been on the board as much lately, and I just wanted to check in and say hi. I am trying to get through the posts I've missed and offer my support. I haven't been around as much because life...
SE, I just wanted to thank you for following up and clarifying the rule. And I have read the article a while ago and Maggie is right, this is not really a study, but an opinion article. The 100...
SE, does that rule apply about the results of research studies? I always figured it just applied to soliciting participants, not to posting articles about research studies that have already been...
Tina and Michael, I am thinking of both of you and hope you both start to feel better soon. I hope whatever put Tina in the hospital is not serious and she recovers quickly. And I hope that Michael's...
Suzane, your Christmas plans sound like just the right mix of festive and low key. We have been so busy with the move that we haven't made much progress yet. This weekend we are repainting the window...
I'm doing okay. Pain is improved over Thanksgiving, but my pain very much comes and goes. I am very grateful to have a reprieve. Had another talk with the PT today. She said she's not sure what the...
DestituteYouth, it sounds like you are on your way to see the right specialists. It sounds like you are having sciatica symptoms from things in your lower back. These types of symptoms are sometimes...
wisteria, welcome to the Healing Well forums. I'm sorry you have pain that has caused you to be here, but I hope you find it to be a supportive group. It sounds like you are frustrated with the...
I think the reason many doctors want to try it is that any chronic pain, regardless of origin, can lead to "central sensitization". This is basically where your body "remembers" the pain and reacts...
Tina, what a blessing for your family, and a thoughtful gesture from the couple. We celebrated Thanksgiving with some extended family and it was wonderful. We brought pies on the airplane from...
Laura, I am thinking of you and praying for the best outcome. Your health situation is so complicated that even minor things become a big deal. Hopefully getting these teeth out will go well and you...
Suzane, Thanks for checking on us all. I've been trying to check on the boards to offer my support to people, but I sometimes find them a bit overwhelming, especially when lots of new members join...
Thanks for this timely topic Chutz. I suspect I do suffer from some degree of SAD. I lived in Arizona for four years, and I think my mood was better overall there. And I've had a really rough week...
Thanks White Beard. I am really hoping I'll gain some strength - I just need so much help these days! I'm very lucky that my partner is very patient and understanding....
I find ice to be one of the best helps too. It gives me more relief in my hips than anything else, and can bring my back pain down a bit too. It seems silly that little old ice does more than these...
My doctor was under the impression the Voltaren was very expensive, but its retail price on drugstore.com is $41 for a 100g tube. Not sure where all the price confusion comes from. I'm surprised to...