Chronic Pain - All SharePosts Relating To "Pain Management"

Linda

recently diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, suffer from P.T.S.D.

posted 10/27/2009, comments (5)

how do i explain F.M. to friends?

I recently was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, i have a friend who is sympothetic to my pain at work, but my anxiety level is driving her up a wall, was on cymbalta falling asleep everywhere, cant remember what i said to my co-workers or boss, and also i think i brought my friends name up in a situation that was very important to one of our clients... Read more Chevron

Read all my posts | Subscribe | Send Message

MaryR

(Profile)

Doctor, Medtronics & Insurance Companies Won't Help

Friend/Family

RSS

posted 10/19/2009, comments (6)

Major Problems w/ Med. 8627L18 Pain Mgmt

Girlfriend suggested I submit this to seek help and/or help another with my story so here it goes: I had a failed l4-l5 fusion w/ hardware, surgery never helped w/ lower back pain or sciatica in left leg. Took every prescription over 2 years; duragesic patches worked best 75 mg but had problems passing out w/ Texas Heat. ... Read more Chevron

Read all my posts | Subscribe | Send Message

broken_man

(Profile)

moron are everywhere and one hurt me.

Living With It

RSS

posted 10/18/2009, comments (10)

5 level lower back fusion at 32, what do you think?

I am scared really bad but i can manage right now with meds, but i still have pain every day. The surgury is a not for sure thing the DR. told me...you opinion's

Read all my posts | Subscribe | Send Message

Denise Coleman

(Profile)

Living With It

RSS

posted 10/04/2009, comments (18)

Coping as Individuals

The National Center for Health Statistics reports that over 76 million people live with pain. I was reminded recently that we must not just think of this huge number but of the individuals that comprise it. I met a woman who is living with disabling pain, trying to cope and support herself, even though the Social Security Administration... Read more Chevron

Read all my posts | Subscribe | Send Message

mersilkee

(Profile)

married, 2 kids, I have RSD and a fatal brain dementia.

Living With It

RSS

posted 10/02/2009, comments (5)

The Fentanyl Dance and Oprah, Girlfriend! Where have you gone?

Today, I am finally back to my usual state of pain partially controlled by pain medication. For years Fentanyl and I have been doing the same dance. When one partner starts to wear out another one smoothly attaches to my back and we waltz to the music of no pain, no gain. It is one variation of a set of dances called the Combo... Read more Chevron

Read all my posts | Subscribe | Send Message