Chronic Pain
Questions + Answers
Does it bother you if your spouse or significant other shares the details of your pain & other symptoms with others?
Does it bother you if your spouse or significant other shares the details of your pain & other symptoms with others?
My husband tells practically everyone he meets about my current (& past) medical issues. He gives details & then comes to me with what these other people think it could be, things that I should be doing, meds I should be taking, etc. He can't figure out why my symptoms don't exactly match someone else's. I'm tired of being questioned & trying to explain. I believe he's trying to help… read more
When Deb went to a new GP, I went with her. I found her answers to the doctor's question laughable. Why lie or at least tell untruths to your GP?… read more
I need help to buy prescriptions
I need help to buy prescriptions
I was wondering if they is anywhere to go to get prescriptions at a lower price I am on disability pension and need prescriptions but the cost is to high for me to buy and really need them as they help my pain somewhat. I live in Canada
Problems with opiates
Problems with opiates
I have RA and OA that affects all my joints and spine. My pain is not constant, but the flares are horrible. The only thing I can get for pain is NSAIDS, which don't work. What can I do? I had a problem with a pain doctor in the past, who had me on too much and I ended up in the hospital. Is it safe to take them again?
Ok. Who is or has been on mobic ot meloxicam 15 mg and has helped with inflammation and or pain?
Ok. Who is or has been on mobic ot meloxicam 15 mg and has helped with inflammation and or pain?
I was, but I ended up with bleeding ulcers cause of it. Later needed another surgery that I wasn't expecting.
Has anyone tried the Loc stabilizer for the SI Joint surgery yet?
Has anyone tried the Loc stabilizer for the SI Joint surgery yet?
The doctor brought it up to me today. It is very new and it is a surgery. They place 2 pieces of cadaver bones to stabilize the SI joint. Was wondering if anyone has any thoughts about this surgery?
Has anyone used penetrex nerve cream? Results?
Has anyone used penetrex nerve cream? Results?
Penetrex definitely seems to help!
A article to read from a other member / good to chair
A article to read from a other member / good to chair
Its about pain and our aditude and coping toworths it
https://www.statnews.com/2019/08/12/chronic-pai...
Has anyone tried Ketamine infusions? Does it work? How many do you need before noticing a difference?
Has anyone tried Ketamine infusions? Does it work? How many do you need before noticing a difference?
I had 2 infusions as well hun the first helped for a few years then had to have the second it has never been ok. The pain in my back and hips are… read more
Has anyone that takes opioid medication have surgery or sedation for a procedure that didnt work? What did they do?
Masked symptoms
Masked symptoms
As some of you may know I’ve had to come of codeine and Tramadol and currently on an increasing dose of Gabapentin. In general am feeling Ok ish. But I’m left with really bad lumbar pain (new pain) I feel my GP is ignoring this and not carrying out appropriate tests. Had a Chiro assessment and he said he couldn’t/wouldn’t touch me and I needed a scan to find out what was going on. My GP decided to increase the Gaba by 100mgs . Got to go back for review on Monday. So my question is What should I… read more
