Chronic Pain - All People Who Are Taking "Methadone"

Amanda

posted 04/17/2008, comments (2)

I'm Older Than Most My Age

In all honesty, I have no idea what this site really does, but it seems to help people and at this point I'll try anything. I haven't seen anyone my age at all. I'm 21 and have had endometriosis for 11 years and have gradually developed autoimmune problems and worsening conditions from a spinal birth defect all my life. I started out as a kid that... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/10/2008, comments (6)

Sacroiliitis

Sacroiliitis: The sacroiliac joints (SI joints) connect the spine to the pelvis and lower skeleton. These joints provide minimal movement; approximately two to four millimeters with weight bearing activity, unlike that of the hip or knee. The SI joint's main function is to provide shock absorption for the spine through a gliding-type motion.... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/27/2008, comments (7)

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Hi Again...I haven't posted in about 6 weeks. I am home recovering from my pump implantation surgery. Unfortunately, i had a "minor" complication - the dreaded spinal leack headache. And i had to have 2 weeks of vancomycin antibiotics through my port a cath as well (which meant no shower for 2 1/2 weeks) TORTURE!!! I just had... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/16/2008, comments (3)

I have have been having problems with pain issues

My Doctor just put me on Moraphine and I dont know if I am supposed to get immmediate relif but I have tried taking just 1 pill and this did not do anything ton stop the pain My concern is that I am going ton run out of the medication as I will have to use 2 pills at a time 15 Mg each I do not want tpo abuse them but the only way t5hat I am... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/26/2007, comments (4)

Please help me help my daughter

My daughter says she can no longer live with her chronic back pain and is not needed by anyone anymore including her 12 year old son. She is on MS Contin 30mg every six hours and oral morphine 15 mg every 6 hours for break through pain, plus up to 12 methadone 10mg daily. She cannot function well and cannot do a lot without causing... Read more Chevron

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