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Resources and tips for those living with chronic pain
Resources and tips for those living with chronic
pain Alongside advice from medical professionals, trustworthy online
resources can be beneficial in learning new information and coping techniques
around managing chronic pain. With special thanks to @chiarieds, this is a ‘mega-thread sticky’ of
suggestions for those…
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Suspected Fibromyalgia
Hi i wanted some advice i have been poorly for the past few months with one thing after another but since june i have had different symptoms such as joint pain in arms, stiffness worse in evening at night, plus wrist and hand pain too. I am usually nautious, and very bad IBS been also having headaches, low mood, very…
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Bariatric Surgery
I have been looking at this for a while, its a way off yet due to having to go through a lot of hoops on the NHS but just wanted to hear from anyone who has had it. How was the experience? Are you glad you made the decision to have it done? Or knowing what you do now would you have chosen a different path?
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Lower back pain and numb feet!
I have suffered with back problems for the past 20years which over the last 7/8 years have gradually got worse. It started of with pain in my lower back which was helped by regular trips to a Chiropractor. This allowed me to continue walking with my local walking group. But slowly over the past 7 years the pain has…
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Epilepsy care and how it affects people
I have had epilepsy for over thirty years diagnosed in 1993 and when it started to affect my life Looking back I think that I was affected with it from my childhood as I was always very clumsy but was never diagnosed with it My parents are no longer with me as they passed away in the early and mid 2000nds So I am unable to…
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knee replacement pain and exercise
Just had a knee replacement 10 days ago. I know it will be painful for a while, but I wondered if anyone could say when it starts to get better and how do I know if I am doing enough exercise or overdoing it.
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Has anyone had a knee replacement?
Anyone had a knee replacement ? i'm having mine done next month i'm really scared of this as i had a hip replacement and it has tuck me a long time to recover my walking is worse since i had it done and still very painful and my consultant has said prepare myself for the pain it's not like having a hip replacement that's…
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Spinal ablation facet joints, has this happened to anyone else?
spinal ablation facet joints bilateral l1-5 had this procedure done 2 weeks ago and my pain is 100% worse and I have constant back spasms and have 50% less movement numbness in one leg and pain in the other had a nerve block 2 years ago and was pain free for 9 months so wish I’d never had this done has this happened to…
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Degenerative disc disease Fluttering Bubbling Sensations
Does anyone else have this uncomfortable sensation? It feels like pockets of air bubbling and popping around the spine. It's not pain like a spasm or cramp, but such a horrible uncomfortable feeling that it makes me queasy. There is no audible noise, clicking or clunking and it happens when I am laying or sitting still. It…
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Neuropathic pain
Those of you out there with varied neurological conditions how are you managing with Gabapentin or Pregabalin - this first line medications for keeping neuropathic discomfort at bay. Do they help or come with too many side effects ?
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Does anyone have any experience with Shoulder Injury Relating to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA)?
Note from moderator: this post and the related comments may contain unverified claims regarding side-effects of COVID-19 vaccines. You can find recognised side-effects of the AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccines on the respective gov.uk pages linked. I've had shoulder pain and limited mobility now since my covid vaccine (10…
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Hi all, new person here. Does anyone have any experience being on a high long term dose of naproxen?
Hi all, Does anyone have any experience being on a high long term dose of naproxen?Currently on 660mg four times daily ( hit by a car on foot years ago, many broken bones and pain to go with it) Think of asking the doc about diclofenac or tramadol route. Though i am having doubts it may not be enough. Any & all advice…
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Hi, my name is Fel. Any advice for treating pressure sores?
Hello, I would like some advice on pressure sores I have on my bottom for the last three months. I have been on bed rest for the last three months except for getting up for 4 or five hours each day. My district nurses have been using the following products; which have worked for the first month or so but now the pressure…
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Dealing with chronic pain 24/7
Hi i am new to this and would love to know how everyone deals with chronic pain 24/7 thanks
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Has anyone used DMSO ?
Also known as DSMO, or Dimethyl sulfoxide THIS IS NOT A RECOMMENDATION Just came upon an advert for this stuff for topical usage for pain relief. In many ways it sounds to good to be true so I wondered if anyone has heard of or used it ? As always talk to your GP before using any non prescribed " medication "
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Osteoarthritis, carpal tunnel, sciatica, compressed neck discs that all affect my movement
Hello all, I have spoken to my work OT three times, applied for PIP (declined 2 points awarded), I can't drive a manual car because of gear changing (limited shoulder movement) and I would like to have someone come into my home to assess my home situation so I can my life easier for my mobility. I have already has a work…
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Straightening of the thoracic kyphosis
Hello Everyone Wishing you all Happy New Year I have just been diagnosed and was just wondering if anyone suffers or know about straightening of the normal thoracic kyphosis with endplate sclerosisand lipping and bridging on the right lateral aspects intervertebral disc spaces T7-T12. I also have have herniated disc L4-L5,…
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My sons pains
my son has been diagnosed with combined adhd and we are having his autism assessment next week However my problem is I took him to the gp Friday as he complains alot about body pains and feeling like his chest is tight he ends up not being able to walk due to pain in his legs or crying over other pains. Calpol and pain…
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Degenerative disc disease and facet joint arthritis
Giving you a quick version... I had a accident at work in 2012. Couldnt work because of the pain. Ended up buying a wheelchair and granny scooter to get about because of the pain. It took nearly 4 years of back and forth to pain clinics and doctor, given facet joint injections and then denervation with no benifit to me at…
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Degenerative disc disease
Hi there everyone I'm living with degenerative disc disease which was diagnosed around 10 years ago now. Prior to that, I suffered with neck pain and have had carpal tunnel surgery on both wrists. I've had various procedures on my lower back (facet joints), some on the NHS and some for which I've paid privately. Many…
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ct guided nerve root injection - lumber
Hi all, I am booked in to have a procedure called CT guided nerve root injection in my lumber spine at the end of July (it's been a years wait for this) The problem area I have is in my L5/S1. This is because I have grade ll spondylolisthesis and foraminal stenosis with nerve impingement causing the usual sciatic pain with…