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lavagirl

i've been living with undiagnosed back and rib pain for 8 years

posted 07/02/2009, comments (3)

Sleep Issues from pain or medications?

I've been having a lot of sleep issues lately....can't get to sleep sometimes, but then can't get up in the morning at all sometimes as well. I take Ambien on top of several pain meds....Lyrica & Oxy, and then also some antidepressents.....Lexapro & Wellbutrin. I don't know if some combo of my meds is the problem or what. ... Read more Chevron

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Brad 1950

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posted 07/01/2009, comment (1)

Hi, I am Brad and have had Chronic pain for over 10 years, Thank you all for being here!

I have had a pain pump implanted 15 days ago and have found this site filled with good posts and have read many posts that have been helpful. I posted a question and complications I was having with my pump (or symptoms that have changed since having it implanted) but posted on the home page by mistake (still finding my way around), The... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/26/2009, comments (3)

Understanding Extended-Release Medications

Many of you have had questions about extended-release medications. Although many different types of medication come in extended-release form, probably the most frequently asked questions here are related to the extended-release opioid pain reliever OxyContin. The questions range from how much medication is actually in an... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/21/2009, comments (5)

My toes,fingers and legs are killing me!

Today has been one of the most painful days I've ever had.It's so hard to explain especially to those who cry when they stub their toe on the coffee table.My toes hurt so bad that it drives me to tears.Same thing with my fingers.Then my family is ready to lock me in the looney bin.My legs are hurting and the slightest touch feels like a... Read more Chevron

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Denise Coleman

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posted 02/25/2009, comments (6)

The FDA and Pain

While the use of opioids has often been found to be the most effective treatment for chronic pain, it has also been a controversial issue. Over the past few years the conversation about opioids has risen in both volume and frequency and in the past few days it has taken on a new and frightening dimension, frightening that is to anyone who lives... Read more Chevron

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