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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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Slipped disc leading to disability.. Help?
Hello everyone! So long story short.. In 2023 I had a large herniated disc at the base of my spine, lost bladder sensation (on a waiting list for a suprapubic catheter) and feeling in my right leg. I went for nerve conduction studies for my right leg and they've come back normal.. But I can't feel my right leg.. Anyone…
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Getting a grip of myself
Hi folks this is fus here well a lot has happened since I last wrote my woes I told you about my sudden out the blue episode one minute I was walking next im paralysed from the waist downwards things went downhill pretty quick a 4 wk wait to see my doctor a 36 hour wait in ae a inconclusive mri scan appointment to see…
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Lindocaine Patches for Neuropathy
Hi, I am seeking advice from anyone who has used Lindocaine patches and wondering if they do work for neuropathy. my husband had a very serious motorbike accident a year ago and although defied the odds of survival , he now has neuropathy in his feet obviously severely limiting his mobility . the GP has exhausted all the…
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so my asmara real bad chest weezing at docs told me call 111 if gets wores it did so , 111 set me up home vist but out of hours doc phones wasnt very nice and rude said had no time to come to me find my own way 40miles at 2am turns round say is that all so hung up how do i go about reporting this wasnt very nice
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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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Nerve pain ih the head, face and legs.
Hi to ya all! I'm a 62 year old unwell newbie and looking to chat please. I have a few health issues -
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Head, Face and legs Tingling
Hi to ya all, hope you're having a good day! I'm a 62 year old unwell newbie who lives in North Yorkshire UK. I have a few health problems - Anorexia - Angina - On Medication Arthritis - On Pregabalin Hypothyroidism - Levothyroxine Hypotension - Ramipril - Face flushing and very hot. For 3 years now I've been really…
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Mpn
Hi I am quite new I would like to say hi to everyone first I have mpn and struggle every day I get terrible pains in my feet hands knees and ankles I am about to have a bone marrow biopsy this Monday and have been getting bad pain so am expecting to be told it's progressed so as yo can emagine am worried on top of that…
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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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Extremely severe sciatica caused by a large disc herniation
Hello everyone. My name is Hannah and I just happened upon this forum a couple of hours ago. I've just been reading people's stories. This is a wonderful forum and I feel a little better having found it. I have not been living with pain for years but I will tell you about my situation... I'm hoping someone might have some…
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Hi, my name is joolzy! Anyone have experience of having a second surgery for Spinal Stenosis?
I had surgery for spinal stenosis about 8 years ago and the results were fantastic….pain free! Unfortunately the pain returned in both legs nearly a year ago. I had steroid injections a few weeks ago which sorted both legs for a few days, but then my right leg became painful again. I am due for a spinal fusion in 3 months…
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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…
