Information and opinions on Chronic Pain from JoshuaY 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/836951 http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/836951/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/836951 http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/836951/81337/thee-chronic Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:17:38 -0400 JoshuaY Another day, first thing when I open my eyes I head to my daily pill planner, only 21 years old I am doomed to want answers.  I've dealt with Chronic Pain most of my life, I remember at the age of six crying nights on end for the pain to stop. I was labelled with "Growing Pains".  To this day I still get these very same pains, but only there are an accompaniment of other painful sensations, lingering soreness and incapable... http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/836951/81337/thee-chronic http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/836951/78132/treatment Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:25:15 -0400 JoshuaY I went to my family doctor today, I explained my pain and how I've been miserable for the past year.  I was diagnosed with Scoliosis an Elevated Hip and possible Leg Neuropathy.  She thinks the scoliosis has cause disc and nerve damage.  I have several X-rays and blood work to get finished as well.  She was so helpful, keep in mind I'm 21!   She understood my pain, prescribed me Tramadol for now and told me several... http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/836951/78132/treatment http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/836951/77773/doctor-visit Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:04:49 -0400 JoshuaY I have a doctor visit on Friday Morning!  I'm so excited to get some help that I've been hoping for for so long.  I'm very nervous tho, what should I expect from my first visit?  I don't have health insurance but I am currently working on it!  Does anyone have any advice to help me get my pain across to the doctor? I've heard so many horror stories and I'm just so nervous she won't understand :(!   ANY advice would be... http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/836951/77773/doctor-visit