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

abbyinokc

posted 09/04/2008, comments (4)

Judged for taking narcotics

Hi everyone, I am writing this in response to Scooter's post. I did comment on her post with all of this same information. I can totally relate to this...being judged for taking narcotics. Most of my family, as well as many "friends" (?), judge me for taking narcotics. I suffer with chronic pain, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/23/2008, comment (1)

Yet more pitfalls of chronic illness & pain

1. I am someone who loves to help others. It is very difficult for me however to ask others for help, yet this is something I've had to learn to do. 2. I hate conflict & generally feel like a burdon to my family & they get grumpy doing what they feel like I should be doing, after all- I'm in bed a LOT, how could I be tired? I... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/14/2008, comments (2)

New Men's Health Site Focusing on Men talking to Other Men about Fibromyalgia (FM) and Men's Health

Welcome Guys! Do you suffer from Chronic Pain or Fibromyalgia (FM)? Do you also suffer from medical issues specific to men being treated for chronic pain or FM, such as E.D.? If you answered yes to either (or both questions), please check out a new board where I moderate the Section which deals with Men's Health Issues (especially if you... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/17/2008, comments (8)

has anyone tried cymbalta & what was your experience?

hi,i tried cymbalta & i think it helped ease my depression for a while but i don't think it helped my pain at all!also the cost of cymbalta was painful even with insuranceso i don't see why the fda approved it for fibermyalgia.has anyone else out there tried cymbalta?

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Kristi

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posted 05/21/2008, comments (0)

WHERE TO FIND A DOCTOR?

DOES ANYONE KNOW OF A GOOD PAIN MANAGEMENT DR. IN THE CHICAGO AREA THAT TAKES MEDICAID AND DOESN'T TREATYOU LIKE A "DRUGGIE"? I HAVE CALLED THE AMERICAN PAIN FOUNDATION AND ALL THE REST ETC..... I JUST WANT TO FIND A GOOD DR. TO HELP WITH MY CHRONIC BACK PAIN AND LEG PAIN. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP YOU CAN GIVE ME! THANKS!!

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