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Is It Common For Chronic Pain Sufferers To Work With A Psychologist?
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I work for a pharmacy that specializes in serving chronic pain patients and we know the financial strain that medication can cause. Does this make psychological help unaffordable?

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Not for me at least

If You Had Severe Back/neck Pain With Flareups, Very Fatigued, An Sleeping Problems, Which One Of These Would You Want To Work On First? Why
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it's difficult to get to work and stay all day.. My Boss does not understand. When I'm home all I can do is sleep.

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@LorraineCS
Hugs dear Friend

Locum Dr Placed Me On Ibuprofen Gel For All My Body Pain.iv Asthma.it Does State If Asthma Don't Use. It'll Go Into My Blood Stream.
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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

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I'm asthmatic from birth Lolo so I can't take ibuprofen either and ibuprofen is an N-SAID DRUG and diabetic can't/must not take any N-SAID drugs either

Work From Home?
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hi. I've asked before but has anyone found any work they can do from home? Thanks

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My birthday yesterday JG

Silly Maybe But When You Are Constipated, Do You Have A Lack Of Energy. Seems You Must.
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You need to save some of that stuff you have to drink for a colonoscopy. Then when constipated, a small glass should uncorked you in 15 minutes. But make sure if you drink it you've got nothing… read more

Has CBD Oil Or Gummies Helped Anyone With Severe Pain? Anything Over The Counter Helped?
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I keep seeing on the internet and keep hearing about CBD and how it helps relieve pain, or so they say. I would like to know if anyone has gotten relief from them. Also any other over the counter migraine or vitamin that may have helped someone. I really need to find something that works. Thank you.

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I see a chronic pain Dr

Has Anyone Had A Spinal Stimulator And If So How Did It Work Out For You. My Doctor Wants To Put Me On One
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Yes and yes

How Many Of You Hurt Your Back At Work? Dealing With The Workers Compensation System Is Tough. I Worked For Over 30 Yrs. At Last Job. 😠
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Well I always worked ver hard all my life I worked for 4 hotels house keeper I loved my jobs until finally I couldn’t work anymore. That were 14 years ago my back just snapped in my own garden whilst… read more

Does Anyone Else Suffer From Trigeminal Neuralgia?
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I was just diagnosed with this TG and told that people suffering from CPS, Diabetes, CFS, and Fibromyalgia have a tendency to get TG. I can't seem to win.

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Ha, yes I get trigeminal nerve pain but find lamotrigine helps lots, I know someone on tegretol but it doesn't seem to work for him as well. In UK, lamotrigine isn't considered 1st line treatment but… read more

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