I've been using and seems very insightful.
Heather S it's awful. I completely understand the problem with overdose in the world. However, I feel if your Dr is monitoring you and hey, drug testing to ensure we take our prescribed medication, it… read more
I hope this is OK to ask since it doesn't seem directly related to CP. When I'm stuck in bed I like to distract myself with fiction. I haven't been able to find anything to really sink my teeth into lately and I'm hoping you guys can help. Thanks!
I am currently reading the Game of Thrones series. I love the tv programmes, but with a book you can get inside the heads of the characters which is far more satisfying. I also love the Bosch… read more
What types of books to you like to read. Who are your two favorite authors. What is the best book you've read in the past year? Perhaps this sharing of books well help us to find great new books and authors. It would nice to have like minded readers be able to share and talk about books. We certainly could use some fun distractions in our lives. Jean
@A MyChronicPainTeam Member Have they tried or suggested Gabapentin it is specifically for nerve pain & it is not an opiate so they may just consider giving it to you. Failing that if there is a local… read more
I'm depressed and frustrated
KlynnRobillard.May I ask what you have? I have depression all the time, Well basically since a kid, But then it was (ILL give you something to be sad about) My mother threw all the dishes out the… read more
My doc stated that our bodies reset our pain tolerance. I think it's bs as an excuse to not ethically treat pain but if true than how long?
I have never heard of this by any doctor whatsoever. This is a new one for not answering what one needs.
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.
Looking forward to connecting with everyone Xoxoxo
For example, making plans and feeling useful and productive. Self esteem issues.
Pam, thanks so much for the info.
Does anyone know if I can take Ibuprofen with cocodamol. My doctor has taken me off naproxen because I was feeling really nauseous all the time so I wondered if I could take Ibuprofen instead
to keep calm no matter how much it hurts , and stay away from stressful people if i can .
I've been suffering from chronic pain since 2019 after I was rear-ended. I have fibromyalgia that developed shortly after the accident. I saw in my medical records recently that my pain management doctor had also diagnosed me with Chronic Pain Syndrome. I didn't even know that was a thing.
If you've been diagnosed with it what have your doctors done and what have you found helpful for your pain?
I do from having a stroke back in 2015. It’s almost completely consumed my life. It’s horrible. I’m almost bed bound and rarely go out anymore
In two weeks I’m having a Risotomy done to see if it… read more
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?
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