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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…
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Going to doctors advice
Hi everyone hope you well just a quick silly question I went to doctors 3 weeks ago with lower bad back groin and thigh pain(im51 but not kidding it’s really painful)they gave me sick note and pills(naproxen) for universal credit but the pills stop working after a week so stop taking them tbh it get worse and I’m only…
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Spinal Cord Stimulation Which one is best?
I'm planning to have a SCS in the coming months and the clinic mentioned it could be one of a few different manufacturers. Had anyone had a SCS implanted? What make do you have? What had been your experience? Thanks all Graeme
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Hi, my name is Oonagh! I joined to hear about spinal cord stimulator experiences
I joined to hear about spinal cord stimulator experiences. I have been asked to consider it after long term post operative neuropathic pain. Pain is in right leg. Would welcome comments from Anyone
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Adhesive Arachnoiditis
Hi just a little note to introduce myself! I've been a member for several years but life got in the mix & I totally forgot about this platform..My name is Julie Ann & I'm from Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire. I have kyphosis scoliosis Adhesive arachnoiditis osteoarthritis & Emphysema so I'm quite a weird dude! Lol 😆 I had…
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Hi, my name is wildrose53! I need advice on tapering Baclofen.
Hi I’m new here and need as I need advice on tapering Baclofen which I ve been taking for 6 days
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Fibro and fed up
Hello, late last year I was finally diagnosed with fibro, among other health issues…. I don’t know if I’m even writing in the right place I just feel so let down to be honest. I suffer badly with my mental health, I have long been brushed off with that affecting my physical “it’s all in your head” … “a walk will do you…
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Chronic pain and self-management
Hi, I have had chronic tension headache for over ten years now. Right now i'm doing my masters in interaction design and would like to create something that could help with management of chronic pain. If you have experience with chronic pain and would be willing to share some of your experience please answer the survey…
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Hi thereI
I am doing a Pain management course for 6 weeks I love doing this about different aspects of pain you go through. And I am also doing the other course about unsuitable relationships can't remember the name right now. Will let you know how they been when I finished them both. Amazing62.
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CBD gummies
I have just ordered some CBD gummies from Cannaray via AmazonThey are - regular strengthI am going to be taking them for arthritic pain - alongside Naproxen - and also Atenelol (blood pressure) - fingers crossed there is no bad affect
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Private dentist
I know getting an nhs appointment at the hospital is a nightmare 😭 has anyone used a private dental hospital (in London ) and was it ok
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Anyone in their 40's who uses a mobility scooter
I'm not entirely sure where to put this post. I'm 45 and I have been using a mobility scooter for 2 years due to Osteoarthritis in my knees. Is there anyone else out there of similar age in similar circumstances? I'd like to know I'm not alone.
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Fibromyalgia and ET
Hi, I've just been diagnosed with essential tremor, a neurological disorder which doesn't get better. Has anyone else got fibromyalgia and this, how do you manage it
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Is this Frozen shoulder?
Hi all, I have had problems with my shoulders for last twenty years or so.My current issue is with my left shoulder.I have what I can only describe as a feeling of mild sunburn at the top of my shoulder and if someone accidently barges in to me or I brush against a wall it can feel like I've been shot.I can't lift my arm…
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Hi, my name is SJS28! have strong painkillers that don’t touch the pain. I need help and support
I am disabled due to a a genetic bone disease in my spine. I had a spinal fusion back in 2007 that never worked. I have osteoporosis and osteopenia in spine and also arthritis in lumbar and hip regions. I have a very very soft mattress and it is agony every night trying to sleep in it. I have strong painkillers that don’t…
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Hi, my name is tiger85! diverticular disease problems lasting much longer than usual.
Hi I am seventy three years old and have had diverticular disease for many years. i am now joining this forum as my present problems are lasting much longer. I hope I will find some comfort from reading about fellow sufferers. At present I am seven weeks and counting from my first symptoms. Had three visits to A&E and two…
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Your chronic pain and other people.
Chronic pain restricts what I can do and how long I can spend doing the things I enjoy. DDD, bulging discs, nerve root impingement / compression and facet joint arthritis. But I have learned what my limits are, when I need to stop, to pace myself so I can still enjoy simple hobbies. Non the less, I am more or less…
