Information and opinions on health from Mark at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/506/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/506/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/506/index http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/506/33781/fibromyalgia-fm Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:22:49 -0400 Mark 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 would feel more comfortable talking to other men such as myself) about these problems?   The... http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/506/33781/fibromyalgia-fm http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/506/22715/wrong Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:10:00 -0400 Mark I have been a member of this board for several months and I have found a lot of support here—however, have I crossed the line with how close I’ve gotten with my virtual family here on this board?   First, my group of friends started using MSN Instant Messenger for group chats which was both a source of support and a fun thing to do to divert ourselves from our inner conflicts that people with chronic pain are all too... http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/506/22715/wrong http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/506/17922/canada-heard Sun, 16 Dec 2007 21:04:00 -0500 Mark My doctor prescribed Marinol (a sythethic THC) for pain (wasn't too expensive ... just a $25 copay with my health insurance).  I'd like to try "Sativex,' since it it derived from real marijuana (grown by GW Pharmaceuticals in a "secret" secured greenhouse located in the south of England).  btw:  I've been on vacation (or should I say Holiday)  to the South of England and it's not very big... http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/506/17922/canada-heard http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/506/17533/marinol Sat, 08 Dec 2007 21:02:00 -0500 Mark I found that Marinol works great on preventing migraines--it expands and loosens up the blood vessels and muscles in my head.  Right now, I'm taking just the 2.5's but I think that I'll wind up taking 5's, since the doctors are only allowed to prescribe 2 doses a day.  If I switch to the 5's, I think thank I'll be able to stop taking my Oramorph SR's.  This week is my first week using Marinol and... http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/506/17533/marinol http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/506/10083/living-pain Sun, 03 Jun 2007 17:29:00 -0400 Mark I've suffered from chronic migraines for most of my life. I'm 53 yrs. old and have been taking prescription meds. for over 30 years (Oramorph SR for the past 10). My pain increased from 2 rear end car accidents. My whiplash has turned to arthritis in my neck and my lower back pain is due to herniated disks. I also suffer from depression and anxiety from (1) working near the Pentagon on 9-11, (2) living in the same neighborhood that... http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/506/10083/living-pain