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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?
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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 Member

I can only sleep on my side. I take 2 trazodone and it helps me sleep most of the time

Botulinum Toxin Injection
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Can it be used for chronic plantar fasciitis

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Never heard of this

Why Are We Being Treaing Like We Are Bad People Because We Are In Pain
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I know that they are bad people out there, but we are not one of them, and yet we get treated like we are bad, because we are in pain and what helps us is being decided by people who do not feel what we do

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I am a Veteran. 3 doctors in 1998 put me o methadone and I've been taking everyday all this time and now they want to get me off methadone at 73 years old. Everyday for a year I have to beg for my… read more

Do You Feel That People Think That Your Pain Is All In Your Head?
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I have a friend who thinks that I am putting it on, when I say that I am in pain, as she just says, well you look good, are you sure you have pain, this really hurts me inside. Do any of you have friends or family who think that the pain is in your head?

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I’m not sure where this comment fits in this discussion about people thinking pain is in your head, but truly what other people think of you is really none of your business. My daughter said that to… read more

Does Anyone Else Suffer Weight Issues Due To Medication?
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Hi, I have been on Lyrica for about 6 months and have put on about 12 kgs. The problem is it is mostly around my middle section and added to the chronic pain it is getting me down. Has anyone else experienced weight gain while on Lyrica and how do you combat it. Really need to be able to lose some of this weight as the extra kgs are making my back pain worse.

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Unfortunately.LYRICA. Does put a lot of weight on but what. Can dyou do. I wasn’t told and have now in the 116 yrs in it have got up 2 dress sizes. Due to it but there’s nothing else they can give… read more

Do You Use Use Cannabis To Help Cope With Your Pain??
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I have a medical marijuana license in NJ. I have found a few things that help. I have some indica gummies. If I am having trouble falling asleep, I will take a 1/4 of one and it helps with the… read more

What Is Your Experience With Using Lidocaine Patches Or Ointments To Numb Pain?
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i've seen patches sold online, but also noticed ointments made of lidocaine used to numb for tattoos or piercings. has anyone used the ointment to numb nerve pain? how long would a 1 oz tube last? what is your experience? Is it worth the cost? I notice many products out there but are outrageously expensive one has the word freeze in it. on a very limited budget and resources, i cannot spend extra monies on gimmicks or products that cost 10 cents to manufacture and 30 dollars to sell. looking… read more

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I’ve used them and not sure if they were really that effective. In UK they are available in prescription. One night I had them on all my tender/painful spots. I looked like a mosaic Lol. Most of… read more

How Many Medications Does Somebody Have To Take Until They Are Officially A Drug Addict?
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I'm generally interested because people are starting to call me one. ☹️

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I believe if you are in pain it doesn't matter how many pills you take. If you need them then you them. Plain and simple

Si Joint Injection
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Hi!!
Anyone have this procedure? Does it help and how long does it last?
I have several disc bulges and the only pain im having is in this area so he wants to try this ...

Hugs!

Kathy

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Hi my friend Terry not a cure when this happens I had 2 days then more pain we do try so disappointing when it’s unsuccessful hugs to your beautiful benji one for you also 🌟🌟🤗🤗

Are You Concerned About Losing Your Medications Or Have You Already Lost Them?
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Is anyone staying abreast of this whole #opioidscrisis #opioidepidemic #dea #Kolondny going on?
And, are you concerned about losing your medications or have you already lost them?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Hello Everyone, If they do not give pain meds, the next step is STERIODS
PAIN Mgr has given me a morphine pump implant and that has saved me more times than you can imagine!! I also take Dilaudidread more