I've tried Eucalyptus lotion, which helps falling asleep, but not continuously through the night. So tired of being tired.

My pain is all over my body but worse in my hips at night.

Does anyone feel like all you do is get in the way and slow everyone else down? As though everyone wants to get somewhere yesterday and you can't do so until tomorrow and so they are all ready and waiting at the door and you sometimes just end up passing on the trip, or activity, because you are still trying to get on your shoes and coat, so to speak.

The ability to build up our teams with people from our geographical area is available and encouraged. Has anyone ever gotten together for coffee, drinks or a fun activity like a pot luck style picnic?

My Dr. is talking about putting in a pain pump & changing me from nortiptolene to gabapantin. All would be used in combination with the spinal cord stimulator. Please understand that my body is the exception not the rule. I suffer from crps in my back, left lower leg (just below knee), & in my left foot. I have had 7 surgeries on my leg/foot already. I have to go see a cardiovascular surgeon on the 30th. I have decreased circulation in my leg/foot. Also, my foot has a purple tint to it. Worst… read more

I bought radiam b.its a chillie type cream for my whole body. Know I'm questioning myself if this will be safe . I think I'll ask pharmacy about my dilemma.any thoughts for me please

I use the injections as allowed, they give me the ability to function and significantly reduces the pain. It's like getting my life back. Bless you, Kathy

How do you get your motivation back after a long fight with pain. The feeling of giving up when nothing seems to go right? When those you talk to say they don't wanna hear it anymore? When you have so much that needs done but your body won't cooperate and you feel overwhelmed.

Diagnosed with severe Lumbar spinal stenosis. Orthopedic doc recommended laminectomy and fusion. Decided to go to a neurosurgeon for second opinion. He also recommended laminectomy on three vertebrae and fusion on three vertebrae. I won't kid you, I'm scared. Is the surgery going to work, relieve me of pain? How long is the recovery? He says it could be 6-12 months! Anyone had this experience? I've had two knee replacements and two cancer surgeries in the last 18 years. I hate the thought of… read more

Under my right shoulder blade that's where my chronic pain is. If I'm pressed there while getting massaged; then I burp. Sometimes when I stretch into the pain there; then I burp; even when I'm rubbed vigorously which I enjoy; then I burp. Any touch on the pain leads to a release of air.