I don't think your friend understands severe chronic pain....
Hi yogaprof. I self restrict a lot to help my pain. It stinks but is better than pain (to me/for me). Do you do yoga for yourself or teach it or both? I ask because of your user name. Also I quit...
Hi yogaprof. I self restrict a lot to help my pain. It stinks but is better than pain (to me/for me). Do you do yoga for yourself or teach it or both. I ask because of your user name. Welcome to the...
Hi Alcie. I think maybe your doc does not want to script you meds anymore. If you work with your current doc to get a referral to a next step -- pm doctor -- he would be pleasant and helpful....
Totally agree on not accepting a two day surgery schedule. Hope that your new surgeon is a gem. There are a few of them out there still....
Just wanted to add that if a CPP on pk meds is to have surgery, sometimes it makes sense to discuss the post operative pain management/relief plan BEFORE the surgery is scheduled. No shame in having...
Magnesium oil? Wow that's sounds great. Have not heard of that before. I am big on any type of topical solutions. I do know that there are several types of magnesium which impact your body...
I understand being scared of pain. Maybe ask your doctor to go slower and/or switch you to Hydro of some type. It's less strong than oxy but still works. I think it's your right to disagree with your...
Hi Chokoy, I am big on getting specific diagnosis and so seeing a neurologist or a neurosurgeon would be a good step. Would you possibly consider trying to change your son's need to be carried so...
Definitely do. Appeals work. Have worked for me. Maybe best to get the appeal form from your insurance company and then ask your doc to fill it out. Is that still how it works?...
Germangirl, you had a ruptured disc and it was not immediately fixed upon discovery? Was it lower back? There is new science out there about how certain how certain pain meds and certain folks are a...
Hi Linda. I read your post on another thread, and wanted to say hi to a fellow new member. My PCP (a reasonably priced concierge doc) just recommended that I get the shingles vaccine. Seems a bit...
BunnyGirl , I care. Folks who don't have chronic pain just don't understand. I always view it as how I used to feel about surgery. Before I had one, I just didn't get it. Now anytime, anyone even...
SyXx , did you write your letter of termination with the current pain clinic yet? I found your story most compelling. Is it the nurse or the doctor or both? Maybe it's a standard line the nurse is...
Sister Pam, I am so glad that this round of shots worked so much better for you. I have a friend that had horrible side effects from her steroid shot. Good to know that for some Depo-Medrol is a...
Hi upjo, I am new so please forgive me if I missed any critical information about your history. My initial reaction to your post was maybe it's time to try a different pm doctor. Is this such a thing...
Thank you everyone for the warm welcome. Means a lot. Whitebeard, you are so correct about how the docs don't tell us that 10 years after a fusion, often other discs can suffer. Oh well, my disc was...
Hi Normal. I have tight neck muscles too and they do cause headaches. I had a neck fusion decades ago (really need to create a signature bio). I agree with some of the suggestions here, specially the...
Hi Spage. I am a new member, just introduced myself in the Chronic Pain forum. I don't believe there is any test for gluten sensitivity. The only 'test' is to try excluding all gluten for a period of...
Hi Everyone, I have been looking for an active chronic pain forum for a while and was most glad to come across this forum. I have had some form of chronic pain since I was about 30, so a bit over 20...
Harriet , I am so sorry for your pain. And really what kind of lousy chiro would do that to a client with no X-rays or MRIs? I do understand your concern about $ but what is a small debt when...
Hi Mark, Hi Mark, this is my first post. I had a fusion c5/c6 no hardware about 20 years ago. After about 10 years, my neck started to act up again. I am managing okay and am most impressed with the...