Chronic Pain
Questions + Answers
Looking For A Good Pain Management Dr./Clinic in the St. Paul, MN Area
Hi To All! I have severe and chronic pain as a result of degenerative disc disease. I've had a total of 4 surgeries including two where I was fitted for titanium rods in my back. I have recently found I have another badly herniated disc. I have been treated over the last couple years at a pain clinic here in the St. Paul area but I just found out I'll be getting yet another PA to take over my care. This will make 4 in approximately 18… read more
Diarrhea from neuropathy or pain
Does anyone else seem to get diarrhea when neuropathy or pain levels are high. This happens to me several times a week. Food is not related..some days I eat whatever I want and I am fine( I do have a problem digesting fats but some days I seem to tolerate them better) I am looking for all sorts of triggers and there is no pattern..any thoughts?
Yes I find there is an increase in diarrhea, when the pain increases. My digestive system works very slow. Ice cream is the only trigger food. I figure… read more
Has anyone else used the Painscale app? If so was it helpful?
I've been using and seems very insightful.
What's the name of it. I'd like to take a look at it and maybe even use it.
How do you guys deal with having to do manual labour
I have been fighting with the doctors about a diagnosis for years. Finally come up with fibromyalgia they haven't given me any pain meds except naproxen and amitripline and I have to waitress and I'm in a great deal of pain. Is there anything else you take that doesn't have to be prescribed to help you.
@A MyChronicPainTeam User
Amitriptilene is a very old treatment for fibro..there are many others like lyrica or neurontin...many others too. It sounds… read more
does pain keep you up at night or sometimes keep you from getting a good nights sleep or does pain even get elevated at night for you?
Also, I cannot lay flat. I have to sleep upright in a recliner. i don't even own a bed anymore it's been years since i've been able to lay flat. anybody else have this challenge? i met one other person here.
@A MyChronicPainTeam User i understand. i have no bed can't sleep in one anymore. Hope you get a recliner soon or a medical bed where you can sleep… read more
Has anyone tried Chiropractic? Has it helped reduce any of the pain?
I just found out my straight medicaid will pay for 18 visits with no co pay then medicare picks up for ten dollar co-pay. I cannot start until next month because no-funds for transportation but willing to give it a try. Even if it takes only a 1 down on the pain scale i'm ranging from an 8 to 9 lately. So very willing to get that scale lowered.
@TrishScruton-Hello,I can't do any chiropractic at all!! I have such Bad osteoperosis,that It could break my back if I tried to have an alignment!! I… read more
Whats a good muscle relaxer for fibro ? I already take flexeril and its not helping anymore .
Tizanidine, I believe you build up a tolerance for some muscle relaxers, not the same ones work for everyone. Sometimes you have to try several before… read more
Curious as to what others do to endeavor to maintain a positive attitude?
Brazil nuts and Avocado daily keeps the Prozac away!
Has anyone been through mirrors therapy? Did it work for you?
Are there any foods you avoid to reduce developing a flare?
Hi @A MyChronicPainTeam User, I have C hrons disease and have had it for 17 years. My gastroenterologist gave me Remidil by IV. I had to go to the… read more