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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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Periphal artery disease and neck and back pain
Is there anyone out there who has petiphal artery disease who gets cramps when walking and cold and painful toes and also neck and back pain and headaches,neck pain worse when looking up or down
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Alcoholic Neuropathy
Hi. For approx. 9 months I’ve had symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy. My feet feel numb, but also painful. It feels like I’m walking on glass, but also with bubble=wrap on my feet. When I’m barefoot, it feels like I’m wearing boots! I haven’t been officially diagnosed, but as my sister is diabetic, and also has the same…
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Continuous delay of treatment by NHS
After attending a private hospital I was told by their doctor that he was disgusted with how long they had left me in pain without sending me to a pain clinic (3years). He prescribed medication which they could have prescribed but chose not to and now my poor husband is attempting to pay for Pain clinic sessions himself.…
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Hi, my name is Terrieq! I recently experiencing fire nerve pain throughout my body...
Hello, I recently experiencing fire nerve pain throughout my body. The fire travels to my head, back, legs, feet. Has a anyone experienced this?
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MRI scan this morning, am I overthinking ?
afternoon all! I have suffered with lower back pain for 5-6 years. Progessively getting worse, I get stuck when standing up like something is being nipped in my spine it’s like an electric shock feeling, I have weakness in my right leg, urine incontence, pain in right bum cheek. And constant throbbing in my lower back. I…
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Spinal epidural lipomatosis
Hi and thanks for letting me join your group. After 10 years of thinking I had a slipped disc that was causing sciatica it turns out I have spinal epidural lipomatosis. I am a postman in Scotland and for almost 10 years I have had many physiotherapist appointments and treatments which never helped me. I am taking 20…
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BURNING/ELECTROCUTING/CHOPPING PAIN all the Same Time
Dear All, I have several co-morbidities, but one of the most debilitating conditions I face is Sensory Motor Polyradiculoneuropathy. My leg(Both legs) symptoms began around August/September 2023, initially as intermittent numbness in both great toes, but they progressed rapidly. By September 2023, I developed permanent…
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Problem with paperwork!
I have had epilepsy for a long time now and sometimes straight after a seizure my muscles tense up to the point I can't stand up let alone walk I rarely drink alcohol. However... About seven years ago on a night out I admit I had a few glasses wine, I don't think I had a seizure but know I fell and couldn't move. I related…
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Hi, my name is shell1971! I've been diagnosed with diverticulosis
Hi, I ve been diagnosed with diverticulosis in April l. I have persistent pain. The endoscopy was really painful. I have gained nearly 2 stone. Anyone else had these problems. All I hear is you had flare ups but I Don t. I struggle every day with this. Can sit or lay in comfort or walk like I used to
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Heated Shoulder Support Brace advice please
I suffer from chronic pain and at the moment i put hot water bottles on my shoulder. I suffer from pain on top of the shoulder and also on the side of the shoulder. My daughter has seen this product but i am not sure about it. I would like to know if anyone has bought one as some of the reviews are positive and some are…
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Feeling overwhelmed
I have ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia and I am overwhelmed with stress right now and need somewhere safe to upload. My mental health is being impacted big time. I am stressed about my medical conditions and how they affect my life (badly) and the whole benefits thing where I would most likely lose all support and I'm scared. My…
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Blood test results and B12
Hi All, I recently had blood tests due to long term ongoing issues. Doctor initially said it could be fibromyalgia but need to go through process of elimination . Fair enough! Only thing to come back was low B12 deficiency, everything else is fine. I have chronic acid reflux, pain in liver/gallbladder, joint and muscle…
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PDA
Hi Everyone Can anyone explain what is like living with Pda or caring for someone with Pda.
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Help please
I have an ovarian cyst/endometriosis and being assessed for autism in a couple of months requested by my dr. I was awarded lcwra in 2023. Will calling to ask when I will be re-assessed trigger a reassessment? As I’m worried about all the changes lately and really not well physically & mentally at the moment. My dr thinks I…
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Wrist pain (scapholunate diasthesis)
Hi there I’m in my mid 40s and have developed pains in both wrists over the last five years. Most recently in my right wrist, I have worn down the ligaments between the bones. In my left wrist the bones have fused together. I had discussed surgery on my left wrist (breaking the bones, reconstructing and wiring together)…
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Bulging discs pinched nerves
just found this site and registered I’m struggling with lower back pain left hip and left leg pain radiates down in different areas even my left wrist and heel worse in the mornings on getting out of bed. Had a left hip resurfacing in 2013 hip area has never been pain free had X-rays etc just showed up inflammation…
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Harder and harder to keep fighting
I have fibromyalgia and ME, arthritis in both shoulders and knee, the Dr said I need a replacement shoulder, but consultant says I will wear it out too soon, and he only does people who will not try and be too active, I’m constantly fighting Fibromyalgia pain, and I have lost the battle at the moment, pain consultant had…
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Spinal stenosis
Hello. I'm new here and would welcome any help or hints on how to endure the nerve pain caused by this condition. I am currently waiting and waiting.....for a spinal injection to relieve the pains don't think it will be anytime soon so looking for any help available. Thanks J
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Spinal stenosis pain relief: are nerve root injections worth it?
Hello. I was diagnosed with Spinal stenosis in Oct 24. Months on I'm experiencing more pain, I find medications reccomended have no effect. I have been referred for a nerve root injection but the NHS are quoting months before that can happen. Can anyone comment on whether the injection is of help...if so I will go down the…
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Capsaicin Cream
I have had lower back pain and a trapped nerve which causes my right foot to be very numb for years. Hospital have tried various medications, injections and surgery to free the nerve, nothing has helped. So I am told that I will need to live with it!! Problem being that my right foot is getting so numb that I might need to…
