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Pain management appointment next Thursday
Hi I've got an appointment letter saying that I've been put on the waiting list last week for pain management then today I got a letter saying they are now able to offer me an appointment at the pain clinic was really surprised because it was quick response I'm not sure what the pain management going to be able to do for…
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Hi my name is Koogee! Suffering from sudden onset back pain 3 months ago. Any advice on how to cope?
Suffering from sudden onset back pain 3 months ago. Intense tingling and burning down both legs. Totally incapacitated and very scared. I am new and would just like some advice on how to cope as I am not doing very well. Thank you
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story on living better with chronic pain
Hi All thought you might be interested in this take on living with chronic pain - https://camdendisabledvoices.org/meet-my-friend-pain
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CRPS
Hello to everyone, I became disabled after an accident nearly 10 years ago, lost the use of my right foot after a mechanic ran over it, at the time I thought my life was over, I was only 38, I lost my best job as a community nurse, was told I would never get the use of my foot back and nearly 10 years later I still haven't…
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Hi, my name is MRBIGS68! Could falling off a wall in the past have caused my spinal stenosis?
I was diagnosed with spinal stenosis after a C T scan this was about 7 years ago I also want to say.that when I was 12 years old I fell off a wall and I had traumatic brain injury I had 2 broken arms and also I couldn’t understand why I had 2 black eyes and couldn’t open them fractured skull I am wondering if this is…
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Thoracic back pain
Hi all, I am looking looking help as I'm really struggling mentally and physically. I've had back pain which radiates into my right ribs and round to my abdomen more on than off over the last 6 months. The pain is like a burning inflamed band just under where my bra strap goes and then down right side. I've had abdominal…
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electric chsir
hi everyone.i'm looking for a charity that can help me get a bespoke reclining chair nay suggestions thanks
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Hi, my name is Gemz66! I have HSP type 10. My medication makes me too tired. Any other options?
I was diagnosed with HSP type 10 after my dad finally received the diagnosis. He had been going backwards and forwards and was told he had loose leg. My mums persistence finally got him the diagnosis but as he is over 60 he receives no disability help. I have problems with my legs and now it’s affecting my arms. I’m also…
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Pain level / pain threshold
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do you determine the level of pain that you are in? Everybody has different threshold levelsMy wife has started to query the amount of pain that I am in -because rather than walking to the bottom of the stairs, I now simply crawl all of the way - when I try walking, I get shooting pains down my legs and spine (My 6…
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Pain
Good Morning everyone I hope your all OK I haven't slept all night I think my osteoarthritis has spread to my hip and leg it's very painful it hurts to walk
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Is there any hope of pain relief?
According to the Spinal Specialist I have Degenerative scoliosis, degenerative spondylolisthesis and also a small disc protrusion, therefore I have had back pain for many years.Surgery was tried to release a trapped nerve but that made no difference and I was told that I would have to live with it, I am 81 but reasonably…
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Osteoarthritis walking bone on bone
Hi good morning , went to doctor's appointment yesterday she now trying me on injections into my knees and left hip , hopefully this we'll help with my diagnosis stage 4 arthritis which means I'm walking bone on bone they won't do surgery as I am overweight , on oramorph and MST and gabapentin for pain and nerve damage ,…
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Fibromyalgia and severe arthritis in knees and hip and grand mal seizures
Hi my name is Ashley I have the physiotherapist coming today I have fibromyalgia severe arthritis trapped nerve carpal tunnel they give me a gutter frame one I first used I was unable to walk due to the severe pain I am having everyday that Had broken on me after several years of users then they give me a Walker witch as…
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Can anyone recommend support for my shoulder and neck
i suffer from serious shoulder pain and neck pain. siting on the sofa is painful. at the moment i have a lagre pillow case that i put four pillows in. two at the bottom and two at the top. it helps to support my shoulder but is not big enough to support my neck. does anyone know if there is a pillow case outthere that i…
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Pain management
Hi for 2 years I been seeing treat triage al this time I thought it was pain management I’m so frustrated upset I have just found out that it not pain management and not once has my doc or any other professional pick up on this even tho I have phoned my doc begging crying on the phone in so much pain I am now having to…
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Denied ambulance to hospital appointments
I was diagnosed with chronic pain, fibromyalgia, Meniers Disease Syndrome, double incontinence, sciatica (as well as anxiety disorder) over 6 years ago and have ALWAYS HAD ambulances take me to hospital for all my appointments. In November 2021 UCLH hospital refused to send an ambulance to take me for my Audio-Vestibular…
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New member- chronic lumbar pain
Hello forum members- Just a quick synopsis, I’m 67 and have been in pain that’s gotten progressively worse for 3 years. Mostly right side just above the buttock, and has now worked its way into both my hips. Been diagnosed with DDD which is diagnosed as severe-L5 and moderate L4/L3. Had many steroid injections which…
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Hi, my name is NikkiS!
Good Evening Thank you for accepting me to the community! I have been suffering for just over 12 years with my back/legs which for a few years now includes feet/facet joints. I have had two major surgeries, approx 9 and half hours first and 12 hours second. This is aside from the infiltration and now waiting for…
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Disability, L5/SI + memory disturbance?
Hi my name is Adeel, has anyone else experiencing being disc protusion of the L5/SI + memory disturbance.
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Neurostimulator
Hi to you , I had a neurostimulator in my lower back on the left side where my bottom is put in a few years ago about 5 it worked very well for my bladder for about 3 years I then had it removed as it was really painfull * & stopped working properly 💔 Sometimes it was ok and sometimes it wasn't it Varied so let me know how…
