Information and opinions on Chronic Pain from PhiltheNelson at ChronicPainConnection.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/41049 http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/41049/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/41049 http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/41049/41361/drug-addict Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:51:52 -0400 PhiltheNelson I have just read a post from someone who had a change from the people they came into contact with, for no other reason then the fact that drugs are used to try and control chronic pain. Something similar happened to me. I was put on Methadone as a last chance drug to control my pain. It works, but does not control the pain completely. However I was able to function quite well in the 'Non Pain World'. One problem, my actual GP was someone who I... http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/41049/41361/drug-addict http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/41049/39104/frustration Sun, 31 Aug 2008 12:17:14 -0400 PhiltheNelson I love beyond reason my lovely Wife. However she does not understand my problems. She thinks she does and she tries very hard, but even as a very well qualified Nurse, she does not. I need help to dress, to propell my wheelchair, to get in and out of cars, buildings etc. That is OK. I get the help and assistance needed. But that could come from almost anyone. However I have discovered a further handicap. I have a very badly bitten tongue. Due... http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/41049/39104/frustration http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/41049/37998/dat-istance Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:45:26 -0400 PhiltheNelson That is not a spelling mistake in the title, but a very deliberate belief that I am an EX. An EX worker (a Teacher in fact). An Ex Bread winner, an Ex member of the Human race. In fact just an EX.... That is one reason why it is so nice to come across a site like this one. However as  Brit I still feel somewhat out of it and so isolated. My waking hours seem to be spent sitting by myself and wandering if I will ever get any quality back... http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/41049/37998/dat-istance