People Who Are Living With Chronic Pain

Julia

pain pump vs oral pain meds

I have a question, I went off all my oral pain meds in 6-11. Now I'm feeling all my pain. I looked into the pain pump. I'm now awaiting proir authorization from the Insurance. The Surgeon who is doing the pump won't be able to do it in sometime in 11-11. Meanwhile he wants me to stay off the oral meds. For tolerance reasons. Says he! Well I'm in... Read more Chevron

posted 10/05/2011, comments (0)|

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men and breast cancer

went to the doctor last week and doctor said i hade brest cancer.did not no a man could have breast cancer.what do i do next to live with it.

posted 08/14/2011, comment (1)|

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Bekah

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Fibromyalgia & Nausea

I've been living with Fibromyalgia since 2006 and nausea has been a problem from time to time. This past week it's been in full force and getting rather annoying!! Any tips for easing the nausea and getting back on track again?

posted 08/13/2011, comments (3)|

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squirrel63

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I live and have lived with chronic pain for several years now.I have herniations in C4- C6-7 also with a bone spur at last C spine level.i have lumbar stenosis,herniations at L 4-5 and L5-S1.I have had failed back surgery syndrome now since 2007.I am here to meet others,with pain issues,as well as to get as educated as I can,regarding latest tx for my conditions.

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Praise the Lord! I have some hope,and dignity left!

I was sent to a pain clinic today,and it was wonderful..First of all this is NOT a pill mill..but an multidisiplinary approach..with counseling,Nerve blocks,epidural steroidal injections,they do procedures on site. This was so refreshing,to meet an physician,that understands the many aspects of chronic pain.He made me so comfortable.I have my... Read more Chevron

posted 08/11/2011, comments (0)|

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Anxiety due to Bipolar?

I've had anxiety for a long time. I asked the doctor if it was due to Generalized Anxiey Disorder. HE REPLIED THAT IT WASN'T, nor the other types. Could it be due to the Bipolar? Is it part of my Bipolar? Does anyone else have this? I've never had it prior to Bipolar. I am on Diazepam which works... Read more Chevron

posted 07/15/2011, comments (5)|

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