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Shoulder Replacement
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Has anyone had reverse shoulder replacement surgery?

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I had rotator cuff surgery on both shoulders (2yrs apart) many years ago. Now doctors are telling me the surgeries have failed and I need shoulder replacement surgery on both. I just finished… read more

Is DEA Going To Crack Down On Those Who Take Pain Meds For Real Pain More Than What They Have Done Already?
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My husband told me that Pres. Trump said he’d like to do away with half of all pain meds use! I’ve been on pain meds off and on from 21 to mid 30’s since I had received approx. 20+ surgeries in that time. Then 20 years ago ruptured L-4 and L-5, L-5 S-1. Pain was unbearable . I’ve been on them straight since then , Oct 21st at 1:10 pm ,1997. You don’t forget the date that changed your life. I’ve been treated like a drug seeker all my life on meds. Once and awhile you’ll find a dr who knows pain… read more

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Hey Kiddo, Believe half of what you HEAR and all of what you SEE!! If Trump wants to be president--he knows--the drugs are for street use. That is what he wants to stop. We have to believe in… read more

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

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Ur NOT a bad person DONT ever let the B******s get U down M2

Has Anyone Hac A Nerve Block Done For Back Pain?
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My pain doc wants me to try a nerve block on my back. I'm willing to try anything at this point. If you've had it done, is it painful? Does it hurt? I have DDD, stenosis,and L-4 and L-5 are herniated. Any feedback is greatly appreciated!

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You need to find a specialist who knows how to do it and has a CT or at least an ultrasound available. It can help you to patch up the pain for 1 - 3 months depending on the stage of your herniated… read more

What Do Folks Think About Medical Marijuana And Chronic Pain? So Sick Of Pills And Don't Want To Do Another Back Surgery!!
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My daughter was in a bad car accident and also has fibromyalgia and she smokes a vape pen with thc. She says it makes it so she can get through a day ... Sort of. She is still unable to work

Back Pain And Leg Pain Is Worse At Night, How Would I Try To Get Some Sleep.
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Back pain from DDD, goes down my legs and I cannot sleep.

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I take cbd oil with a bit of the for bed time. During the day 3 times I take a half a gummy and oil with no thc 3 times a day. Cold pack for back and Dr ho vibrator for neck. Manageable

How Can I Get Rid Of The Pain I'm Having In My Feet, Hands And Back? I'm In So Much Pain
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hi Cynthia
I will keep it stupid, simple. Sometimes I just take a long shower to regain automatisms, and all the bad energy is transfered elsewhere. Whatever the mood, even if I'm under heavy… read more

Oramorph Does It Work For Back Pain ?
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Hi Ive just made the BIG mistake of insisting on going to what we have in Scotland called a Pain Management clinic
On my first visit I was basically made to feel like a fake and in less pain than I actually am . I will not go into that side of it too much .
My question to those with back pain and perhaps trapped sciatic nerves |> Do you or have you used the likes of a Morphine based Drug to help with said Back pain and did it work for you .

This "Doctor" informed me that I am mistaken… read more

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Hi I were put on morphine oramorph it didn't help so much but my head were extremely fuzzy .I'd lost control of my self.became a thought less me.know I'm off this and several pain meds I'm same again… read more

Nerve Pain Down The Knee Replament Leg
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Hello, I have had 5 previous back surgeries with fusions. I recently got a knee replacement 12/18/17. I am now having terrible back muscle spasms and sciatic nerve pain. I know it takes some getting used to but this is bad, Its hindering my recovery. I had to lie all day Monday because of this. Now coming up the steps it screamed at me. Its makes me yell out so much zinging pain.

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I had my 1st total knee Oct 2016. It went so well. Even to this day!! My other, left knee tortured me up until Dec 2022, when my retiring Ortho did the total knee. From the minute I woke up I was in… read more

Methods To Manage Chronic Pain
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Hello, asking this for a family member. He has constant back pain as he has a degenrative back condition. .. it was an L4 issue, now other areas are affected. Any options for managing pain...

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I'm in severe pain .I take duluxitine.and amytriptyline I take as much as I can.however stronger doses opioids I can't bear taking.as I suffer from anxiety and and they don't agree with my body.