I was wondering if anyone has any luck with laser therapy?

I have nerve damage in my ribs and my doctor said that they are firing off pain signals randomly.

Effexor

my dr put me on it twice a day and the pallative nurse now wants me on elavil with effexor. is that good to do? i am trying to get off drugs and they just give me more.

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A MyChronicPainTeam Member said:

True. If you have diabetes. High sugar wouldn't seem to be the best advice in my opinion. It's hard. It's a balance act. I'm glad you are doing… read more

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this is regarding hip replacement, I have been seeing many advertisements on stem cell surgery, I diagnosed with arthritis.

I was wondering if anyone has had this procedure? I am unable to have hip replacement due to medical conditions. My pain started like my hip was going out of place like a cramped muscle, really no pain to the bone at all. I thought it was a nerve problem, it would come and go. Then I noticed when my bladder got filled I was having pain in the groin, but after relieving myself it went away. Now… read more

A MyChronicPainTeam Member said:

I heard this procedure is done on a cash basis only. Idk check it out. The one I called about it told me what I just told you

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How to support your partners while they support you?

I can’t get out with my fiancé and so many things or enjoy moments as much as we used to because of the pain and I can tell it’s taking a toll on him. He just wants to see me happy and admitted how much it hurts him when he sees me hurting. He’s been so wonderful to me in this, but I know everyone has a breaking point of how much they can handle and I want to take some of the burden off of him. He always carries me when I can’t carry myself and I can tell he’s… read more

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A MyChronicPainTeam Member said:

can u go to an indoor pool or not tub place together.

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How do you exercise and stay in shape with chronic illness?

I really want and need to get in shape but I am so scared I will just end up hurting worse than I started or vomiting all over the gym. I’m just tired of my only exercise being a walk to the mailbox. Even then I’m tired but I want more. Does regular exercise help with pain management, even if it makes you tired?

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A MyChronicPainTeam Member said:

That's what I try to do

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Dental Impants

Thanks to a friend, I'm considering dental impants. Due to genetics (thanks Dad-lol), I don't have the best teeth, especially in the back, where several have been pulled. Plus, for some of us, fibro, etc doesn't help our oral health either. I was wondering if anyone has had dental implants (not dentures or anything else) & if so, what was your experience. I've heard many success stories from healthy people & have heard a not so successful story from (I believe) an otherwise healthy… read more

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A MyChronicPainTeam Member said:

@A MyChronicPainTeam Member~Your message to Norman was very sweet. Touched my heart.

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Acidity in the Body

I just heard on a documentary that I'm watching again (HEAL) that acidity in the body (through the foods we eat, etc.) contributes to pain/inflammation. I was wondering if anyone has tried an alkaline diet or simply reducing acidic foods & if so, what was your experience? Thanks!

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A MyChronicPainTeam Member said:

@A MyChronicPainTeam Member~Gonna look into those. Thank you.

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Does anyone else feel hungover after going anywhere?

I don’t drink. I don’t use drugs. Every time I go out and do anything beyond maybe like, drive to the grocery store to pick up a few things, I come home feeling hungover. Had an amazing time on the town last night eating dinner with my loved ones and walking in the park, came home at like 9:30, went to bed at 10 and today I feel like
I’ve been run over by a dump truck.

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A MyChronicPainTeam Member said:

you over did it so now ur in fibro fog

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How many of you use CBD oil? What mg do you use? Is it nanoemulsified? How much do you typically pay for it?

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A MyChronicPainTeam Member said:

Hi Brandy, I also have my own company and have my own brand and 2 others. I believe on offering the best of what i think is top quality CBD. I don't see… read more

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Why would someone experience cramps every time they poop?

I’ve searched the internet for this to no avail. It’s not related to menstrual cramps or a UTI. It’s also not diarrhea. Every time I have to have a bowel movement get terrible cramps that feel like the most severe menstrual cramps, even when not on period or ovulating. It’s daily and happens without fail within at least 10 minutes of waking, if the pain hasn’t already woke me up. I try to go to the bathroom and the cramps don’t always lead to a BM either.… read more

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A MyChronicPainTeam Member said:

Well, you need to see a gastroenterologist, and have it checked out. We can offer you a multitude of ideas, but nothing like a gastroenterologist. It… read more

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