Chronic Pain - All People Who Are Taking "Pain"

Mari Lynn

posted 07/08/2008, comments (16)

where is the compassion in healthcare?

Hello, Some of you may have read my posts but I am an Occupational therapist who is currently not working. I have a chronic back problem with subsequent chronic pain and probable fibromyalgia. I have fought for years (since my 1st back surgery in 1992) to NOT become debilitated with the chronicity of pain, stiffness, depression and... Read more Chevron

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rockabillychick

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Pushing every day to live 100%! Pastry Chef when I am on my feet

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posted 06/17/2008, comments (16)

New to this group- excited to have joined

Hey everyone- I am new to this group. I am excited to have an oppurtunity to chat with other people who deal with chronic pain each and every day. I have been dealing with my pain issues for a bit over 5 years. Been passes around from doc to doc each with a different diagnosis and treatments plans that failed. Finally... Read more Chevron

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Carol Rains

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Nov. 22, 1999-Was the day I was diagnosed with RSD....

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posted 06/13/2008, comment (1)

More Than Monday Morning Blues-

Feelings of being alone-fearful-angry-feelings of worthlessness- hopelessness-restlessness, irritability, or feeling on edge-feelings of overwhelming anxiety and fear. Over the last 5 or 6 months, I've been battling the worst depression I've ever had. Only now have I really decided to share this. Some of this I feel is... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/22/2008, comment (1)

Need pain medicine doc in Alabama that takes Medicaid

My pain doctor in Birmingham Alabama is moving out of state. I need a new doctor to manage my medicines (Duragesic 100 patches & Percocet for breakthrough.) I have been on these for years and don't want to go off of them. They make the pain bearable. Without the medication my pain is so great that I cannot function. The... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/22/2008, comments (0)

Desperately seeking a Pain Physician in Western Mass.

I have a 12+ year well documented history of acute chronic cervical spinal pain, in addition to Fibromyalgia. I have been taking MS-Contin for years and years. My physician of the last five years recently left his practice with no advance warning, as a result of a power struggle amongst the partners, leaving me in the... Read more Chevron

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