I have AR and nerves in spine, one pinched in upper back makes hands numb which I also have AR in them. I also have bone spurs. My Dr, refuses to give pain meds. Shots in back did nothing. If you had this done please tell me if I should or not have it done. I have used every rub out. Does not help. Even hemp oil. Drugs have destroyed help for those who need them. Dr, said not allowed to. Does anyone know of anything that helps? God Bless.

So yeah I had aqua therapy yesterday and I am in pain today, we are both depressed and trying to get through it and we just found out Anthony Bourdain committed suicide, due to depression! On top of all this, there are certain people who I am trying to distance myself from, that won't quit texting me in an attempt to pull me back in. I am already in pain, am depressed, they disrespected that and caused me trouble and I find out Anthony died! What's a person to do?!

My doctor quoted some CDC report that was intended as a guideline for general practitioners that said no chronic pain patient should be prescribed more then 90mmg of morphine equalivent for chronic pain patients irregardless of pain levels or time on opioids. The DEA jumped all over this reccomdation and is using it to force pain doctors to drasticly cut medications, leaving millions of us in dire pain without help or hope.

Is there anyone standing up to “the powers that be” for the help of the patient? I feel we are doomed... It’s become nation wide! When will patients ever get the medicine they deserve? We don’t ask to be in pain! Street drug addiction has controlled the decision’s a Doctor can make on our quality of life. It’s NOT RITE...
Ritchie

Meridian is IL public aid insurance. My pain management that I was seeing,Comprehensive Pain Management just closed, so I have no where to get my pain medicine. I live in Caseyville IL, but am willing to travel reasonable amount of miles.

I've just been reading about neuromodulation also known as Spinal cord Stimulation as a treatment for chronic pain and wondered if anyone has had opportunity to try this? Its not a widely available treatment. I live in the U.K. where there are 1 or 2 specialist places you can go for the treatment. The Walton Centre is one of them. They implant an electrode or drug delivery system near the spinal cord.

I have been assessed at the pain clinic as a candidate for spinal steroid injections every six months. I have severe spinal stenosis on several levels in my lumbar spine.

Has anyone had these injections, and if yes, what are some of the side affects and also what are the positives?....I'm seeking a balanced picture.

Any information will be extremely appreciated!

I moved in with my parents after my husband left me sick with 2 boys under the age of 7. Between the 3 adults, we were able to take care of my boys; until my oldest required his 4th of 5 brain surgeries. At that point, I applied for gov. asst. and began receiving Medicaid. This helped but since then, my boys have aged out of the system & my father has passed. I now have no insurance and no income.

Does anyone have any suggestions or been in a similar situation?

side effects