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posted 02/05/2008, comment (1)

chronic neuropathic facial pain

for 3 years my mother has had severe facial pain due to post herpatic neuralgia. She has tried narcotics and other drugs with no success, they either make her sick or sleep. Acupuncture failed as well as pain management. A facial nerve block was suggested and she will try it. Has anyone had experience with one? They... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/13/2008, comments (13)

Concerned spouse over medicated. Help!

Have a spouse battling what has been labeled as chronic lyme syndrome under dr. care for last 4 years. now up to changing fentanyl 50 mg pain patch every 48 hrs instead of recommended 72. up to 8 percocet a day. gabapentin-zoloft-lotrel-nexium-benzapril-and now dr has added xanac. On top of that drinks beer daily now. ... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/05/2008, comment (1)

Art is An Expression, and You can't Express without Pain

My mother has been living with Multiple Sclerosis and Chronic Fatigue syndrome for the past four years. Throughout these four years, seeing her pain, has caused me to express the pain i have felt through my heart. I have expressed this heartfelt pain in my paintings.

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posted 01/03/2008, comment (1)

Daughter in pain for two years

My daughter is 35 years old. 2 1/2 years ago she started a desk job after 10 years of working on the floor. She developed pain in her shoulders and neck. She developed numbness in her arms and legs. Her job provided ergonomic chairs and computer equipment but did not help. She was doing Yoga, walking at least two... Read more Chevron

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denise ray

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posted 01/02/2008, comments (0)

about my mother

my mother is 58 years old she has a really hard time walking she falls consintally noone knows why i have taken her to several doctors they cant figure it out i feel so bad for her we live in st.charles mo. if anyone knows a good doctor or something please email me back thanks denise her daughter

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