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Chronic Thoracic Pain
Hi all, First of all a big support to everyone suffering with the chronic pain, it is good to know that you are not alone as it can hit you hard that even the strongest can go down on the knees. I know none of us are medical experts but I am sure you feel that after visiting number of doctors close to a 3 digit figure you…
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CBD
I am taking 2*30mg *4 codeine daily and am still in searing pain arthritic shoulders and spine ! I am considering CBD but have extremely limited experience - just having tried gummies 2 years ago - No noticeable effect at all ! I am thinking about patches - what strength do I use and any interaction with codeine to worry…
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Chronic fatigue syndrome successful treatment??
Hi everyone. So I've had CFS for a few years now (only went diagnosed earlier this year) after being on the waiting list for a year, I finally had my assessment and my treatment plan is like CBT physiotherapy and doing some light stretches through an app. I'm not finding this helpful at all. I'm on my 6th session. And I…
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Possible cause of epilepsy (maybe even CP)
After a long awaited MRI scan, I got my Neurologists interpretation. Also have the radiology report which mentions more specific part of the brain. A couple of frustrations that I'm having - I'm still having focal aware and unaware seizures, possible/probable nocturnal seizures. The meds I'm on come with their own issues…
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Pain ?sacroiliac joint area
Hi just wondered if anyone experiences this. I have persistent pain in area of sacroiliac joint on right side going on for about a year now. Feels like it’s coming from deep within the buttock it’s does not radiate down the leg. I have one leg shorter than other and history of previous hip reconstruction surgeries 12 years…
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Chronic Pain Management Discussion / Advice
I just wanted to bounce this off people in a similar boat, see if anyone had any advice, had been through similar things and could offer some suggestions or insight. Background I’m 36, have chronic pancreatitis, GERD, Barrett’s, IBS, Depression, Restless Leg Syndrome, Meralgia paraesthetica, Focal Chondromalacia Patella,…
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Anyone used a Revitive machine?
Just wanted to ask if anyone has tried using a Revitive product for sciatic type nerve pain? If so, did it help relive pain at all? Wandering if this foot machine would be suitable for radiculopathy caused by nerve compression in the spine or if it would cause further irritation to an already very angry nerve. 😡. I do use…
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Neurological symptoms and uncontrollable crying
I cry really easily especially if I'm tired or hungry. My body is really hyper sensitive to stress and I feel embarrassed by the tears. I honestly don't know how to stop it. I'm not sobbing I just have a constant stream of tears. I have just started an adult education course and it's already become a major obstacle to…
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Morphine patches
Hey all. I am today being switched from cocodamol and naproxen to 10mg morphine patches. Has anyone one else used these and how's it worked for you?
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Fibro and torn ligament in ankle
I have fibromyalgia. On Sunday I went over on my ankle and I have torn the ligaments down the left hand side of my left ankle. I am in severe pain, I can't even bare the skin been stroked. It's very swollen still. I cannot walk on it at all or even move my toes. The hospital were very un helpful and basically told me I…
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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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Alexthymia and Hyperthyroidism?
Hello,my name is Mulugeta. I was highly have been affected from alexthymia for several years. I was also patient of hyperthyroidism for a long period of time. The symptoms I have still is all related with hyperthyroidism, but after certain time, I started to feel something I couldn't explain. It became strange for me,and…
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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 ?
