Thank you for your reply. No I have not posted about this before. I am sure I have posted other pain concerns about my cronic back pain but this is new. This whole thing started with pain under my...
I did not see a topic to use for my problem but it does cause cronic pain so if you can help thank you. I have found painful tender lumps (small) within the skin resting on my ribs. The doctor told...
FYI. I would never use methadone but for personal reasons. I will share them with you only as a warning in case you don't know. My brother was addicted to heroine for many years. I can't count the...
Well, I dont know about your particular credit card and who they use to collect but I can share a personal experience with you. 5years ago I had someone come out to work on my house. I signed a year...
I have never used a scooter for my current back problems but 2 years ago I had surgery on my ankle. I was off for 6 weeks and my boss said if I would come back (still not healed enough to walk at...
Boy , that is a tough one and I am so glad someone asked the question. I can't believe I didn't think of it. I am over 50 and now have to start a new career. All those scams to work at home are just...
Thanks Foggie, I just wish everyday my symptoms did not change. It depends on what I do and how long that effects what hurts. The severity of it changes although after driving 50 miles to see him I...
I am so sorry, I have no answers but I know your pain. Will the doctor at least give you something like muscle relaxers? That would at least make you not so tense over the pain....
I have a lot to say on this subject but because I am having a 10 pain day I am not up to it. I am however, suprised that you did not draw interest from MOntel as he usually is an advocate for those...
ReHabNurse, If I have this right you suffer cronic pain, you just went through chemo, you raise 2 small children while going through a divorce with no child support? And through all this you take the...
Dear Storm, My appologies if you thought I was trying to pry. Truly my only motive was to get the right person to you that might give you some insight specific to your need. I know that talking to...
Wow, what incredible information. I am so glad you saw my post. I am just starting the process and of course the general theme in the US is "no such thing as an SIJ injury". I am sure workers comp...
LOL, the football thing was very funny, thanks for the laugh, I will try that one The other thing is, funny you would say that about "what are your hobbies" as I was asked that question during the...
You did not mention your chronic pain illness???...
thank you , that is exactly what I will do..........................perfect!...
My best friend was just diagnosed with cancer. I need to be there but she is such a private person and I can tell she does not take help well. I want so much to help her through this. I feel lost....
I dont have an answer for you but you are not alone. There are many people here feeling the same as you. Just post when you need to talk to someone. My brother was taking as much medication as you...
Boy, been there, done that ...............I drop my glasses all the time and it became a standard joke at my last job as a passer by would laugh and pick them up for me without a word. I finally gave...
Thank you behind the badge and how are you feeling today?...
I am in an active workers comp claim and my boss wants to get together with me to discuss "my furture and my injury progress". My understanding is that my employer only has access to how any...
I need some advice or at least maybe someone can answer this question for me. I was only working 3 weeks on a new job when I was injured. My start date was 7/16 and my date of eligeability for the...
If anyone has had a treatment called prolotherapy please let me know all about it. Also as I am in the middle of a workers comp claim will they consider this form of treatment? There is only one...
Does anyone know if this kind of therapy is considered by workers comp insurers as a covered therapy?...
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Dear pain behind the badge I can relate to everything you mentioned although I hurt mine lifting weights. I also went through all the tests (double ouch) you did and tried everything (except voodoo...
I had a fusion at L4/L5 in 2002. I would be more than happy to share the entire experience with you but can you tell me exactly the descript ion of the diagnosis? MRI results? Extent of injury? Thanks...
Powerful posts............thisis my life................as you can see the people here are dedicated to helping others and that includes you. talking about it helps so much so continue to post. IT is...
You have received some good advice. I am a hot line counselor for a womens crisis center. My advice through experience is this.....your emotional reaction to this situation is exactly what he is...
the courage all of you have while dealing with such incredible pain humbles me to no end. I just wanted to say that ......................prayers and blessings to you all...
Dear Susie I was so excited to hear from you today before my MRI. I hate them anyway and was nervous about the outcome as I have not had one since 2002. Yes, I have NOT seen any surgeon or dr...
Arundinaria, How wonderful to have someone like you who at least knows the system to advise people who are not thinking straight. Pain can make your mind go for sure. For those of us at the point of...
How horrible for you. I am not a dream expert but have done some research over the years because I also have had dreams that disturb me. Usually most bad dreams are a result of fear. You can...
I do not have Chrons but in 1999 I was sent to a pain clinic because they did not want to give me pain meds. My treatment consisted of 12 weeks of talking to a shrink who was addicted to pain meds...
Wow, what incredible information you have taken the time to give me. Please allow me to answer your questions. I have not been released yet. I have an MRI Monday. I had my back surgery in 2002 and...
thank you Chutz, Your right , intimidation is the tool they are using and it is just getting worse. I have confronted everything in my life head on but this one has me somewhat out of control. When...
Hello to all. I hurt my back in 1999, had fusion at L4/5 in 2002, learned to live with pain these years but now am in a situation I have never been in so looking for all of you for help. I have never...