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Chronic neuropathic pain

In December 2010 my L4, L5 and S1 vertabrae were fused removing pressure on the S1 nerve. I am now faced with damaged nerves causing pain in my buttocks and feet, making it very difficult to sit, stand or walk. In October 2011 a neurostimulator was implanted in my back to help manage this pain but I am having difficulty achieving... Read more Chevron

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pain management doctors, pain and spine specialists in Arizona

Premier Pain Institute of Scottsdale and Phoenix strives to help people get back to an enhanced quality of life and also to restore ailing patients to a level of comfort, optimal function and productivity to assume their rightful positions in society and their family lives. Meet your pain doctorhttp://www.azpainmd.com Address:Scottsdale... Read more Chevron

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weight gain

OK, for the doc. or anyone... does fibromyalgia cause weight gain? why? being in pain cause it? maybe we are exercising less due to pain? Also, is weight really harder to maintain after 40 than at age 25? I weighed 120-125 always in my 20's. Easily. Never beyond that. Why? ... Read more Chevron

posted 02/11/2012, comments (0)|

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Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome DO have a cure

What does being ill mean? I just saw a video that got to me through a group of people who got together to talk about their illness. The video is well done, it expresses all the pain and despair felt by the patients, it is very real, but it gives an incorrect message. Any diagnosed person who sees this video will feel discouraged when facing his... Read more Chevron

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No such thing

Got treated for a year and a half for 'fibromyalgia' by one naturopathic doctor. She sold me bottles of things for $50-$100 dollars each or so. Later, it occurs to me that what is in those, you can buy at the health food stores for $15-$30. I did improve after a year and a half taking those supplements. Plus just started... Read more Chevron

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