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pain Management ?

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Randolph, MA

After having 3 Neck Surgeries and Back too Severe Chronic Pain finally did the intrathecal implant trial I'm a Candidate for Permanent Getting the implant in September!! I felt like I was alive again during the trial.

June 30, 2017
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Members rallied around someone preparing for a permanent intrathecal pain pump implant after years of chronic pain from multiple spine... Read more

Members rallied around someone preparing for a permanent intrathecal pain pump implant after years of chronic pain from multiple spine surgeries, with many sharing their own experiences living with conditions like CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome), a disorder that ranks among the highest on the pain scale and can worsen or spread over time. Several members described treatments that have helped them manage severe pain, including spinal cord stimulators, ketamine compound creams, medical marijuana, fentanyl patches, and intrathecal pumps that deliver medication directly to the spinal cord with fewer side effects than oral medications. A recurring theme was the emotional toll of chronic pain, including lost jobs, strained relationships, sleepless nights, and the importance of finding community support, loyal friends who understand, and hope through new treatment options that restore quality of life.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Looking forward to connecting with everyone Xoxoxo

September 30, 2017
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Linda Lou McBroom ..ketimine is a pain reliever ,I have it in a compound cream with other meds I take by mouth too .CRPS is a chronic nerve pain disorder ...the letters stand for Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome ...the pain rates the highest on the pain scale known to man ..Most get worse overtime and it can spread to other limbs or areas of the body ...for me mine has gotten worse since 2011 ...I am still able to walk in the house but hold on to stuff ...I have a spinal cord stimulateor for my pain ...it's in my right leg ..I have had 13 t surgeries with 4 of them being on my right knee .where the CRPS.is .I thank GOD everyday because a lot of people with it are way worse of than me ...if you look it up on Web Nd you will Ser what I mean ...I hope this has answered some of your questions and I hope we can be team members . I already added you to my team.Prayers for you and us all who live in chronic pain or should I say try to survive in chronic pain ....

July 4, 2017
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Hope your pain eases up would I've to stay in contact. I've had 3 surgeries on my knee but they don't want to replace yet they said due to my age it wouldn't last long enough

July 3, 2017
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

As kerru

July 10, 2017
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I have same problem 😒

July 10, 2017

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