Chronic Pain - All People Who Are Interested In "Pain management"

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Christina Lasich, MD

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Specialist in Pain Management and Spine Rehabilitation

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posted 11/24/2009, comments (0)

Ouch... It's Cold Outside

Brrrrr. Bundle up baby because it's cold outside. OUCH! Now, everything seems to hurt worse. Wintertime is here and that usually means that chronic painful conditions get more intense and more widespread. In fact, some people need different doses of pain medications in the cold months than in the warm months. Why is pain worse in the winter?... Read more Chevron

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Nan from the Dunes

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52 years young with stimulator and pump for cervical problems,

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posted 08/07/2009, comments (4)

Lliving with spinal cord stimulator and intrethecal pump for over 3 years, have a question?

I have been living with a spinal cord stimulator for 3 1/2 years and a pump for 3 years. If you are facing either one of these and have any questions, feel free to ask. I find it theraputic to share with others.

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Cee

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I'm dealing with issues related to a rotator cuff injury

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posted 03/06/2009, comments (2)

Now and Then

During a visit to my physican it was suggested I get a hobby. While browsing one day I happened upon a $1500 painting. I decided I would spend that money learning to do something new, a hobby...painting. This one reflects those moments when the pain causes much confusion and I can't just be...

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sremicks

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Patient advocate for my husband and a very close friend

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posted 03/03/2009, comments (2)

Finding Support Groups for Chronic Pain Sufferers

As a patient advocate, I am hoping to find support groups for my friend Barbara and for those of us like my husband and I who are caretakers. Is there any groups in Northern Virginia that we can contact?

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Lotacats

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posted 08/30/2008, comments (0)

Trapped and Cornered

This exactly what it felt like before doctors decided it was ok to help me with my Chronic Pain. It is no way to be forced to live. I have been in Chronic Pain for a total of 18 years. I get some help now and I thank heavens for it. "Trapped and Cornered" shouldn't happen to anyone. Doctors. Please look close.

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