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Pelvic Pain and Mental Health
Hi my name is Delbut I am new here. I have posted on another site to see if I could get other peoples opinions. But nobody messages 😕. Is anybody else going through chronic pelvic pain?? I would like to hear from you.
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Admitting it exists is hard to do
Seven years I have been struggling. That is hard for me to say out loud to the world. Other than my missus I have hidden it from everyone else. I never wanted to give it the space as it makes it more real, but I could do with some people around me who get it. I dont allow it to stop me, I hike, a lot, I keep active. But it…
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Hi! Has anyone else got complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) or similar?
hi everyone . im not sure if anybody will read this but ive had the scs procedure done and im still struggling with on going nerve damage as a result of a broken leg . i had the implant fitted and wondered if anyone on here is going through the same crps syndrome or similar ?Â
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Nerve Root Damage Unbearable Sciatic Pain
I've not worked for nearly 10 years due a slipped disc (15yrs ago) which caused permanent damage to the nerve root at L5-S1 (removed and vertebrae fused in 2013) still causing my back to lock up constantly, extremely painful sciatica down both legs, affecting my hips and more recently causing numbness in my feet and toes,…
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Erosive Gullwing Arthritis
Has anyone been diagnosed with this? Ive had bumpy nodules in the end of my fingers and swollen fingers for a few years now. Took it to my GP years ago and he just shrugged his shoulders. Thought it might be gout which I have also suffered from for about 15 years. Mentioned it a couple of times and earlier in the year I…
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Pain killers
I was prescrbed Naproxen, 12 months ago - specifically for knee pain (knee replacement gone wrong) - I am still taking it 2 * 500mg per day - but now my shoulder pain has got far worse - diagnosed as rotator cuff by physio. Is it worth my asking my GP for an alternative pain killer or does Naproxen cover both ?
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Any other TPN users on here?
Hey, I'm a 32 year old suffering from severe crohn's since I was 16. Had major surgery to remove my whole large bowel and was giving an ileostomy. Living life with crohn's from 16 to 22 wasn't easy but I could manage a normal life, family, work and everything else... Then bam! Once I hit 22 my health my started to…
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Grade 3 sacroiliitis / ankylosing spondylitis
Hello, I have had chronic back pain for 7 years and originally due to age my GP put it down to my abdominal muscles parting during pregnancy, fast forward 7 years and I have just been informed that I have grade 3 sacroiliitis where my spine has partially fused to my pelvic bone, which has left me in daily pain and during…
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Lump
I found a lump/swelling in the right hand side of my body (below the rib cage) - I went to my GP who arranged for a poo test - I took the test and that proved inconclusiveNext step - a ultra sound scan at hospital - but nothing has been heard yet - is there a maximum allowable time that a hospital is allowed to wait ?
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Why did she write this?
I was off sick throughout 2022 due to a head injury. I went back to work around the start of 2023. I was referred to pain management in 2022, where I was to see a physio and counsellor. I saw the counsellor throughout 2023 for cbt (physio twice 2023) and discharged in Autumn. I've been going through my old emails and see…
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Hi, my name is susan160! MRI for potential sciatica. What happens next?
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Hi, my name is stevina! I’m so desperate in need of miracles for my knee pain
I’m so desperate in need of miracles for my knee pain. Which I actually say directly below the knee is my drama.. so if juicing celery is what’s needed. Tomorrow I start with it and hope it benefits me….
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Sciatica, do you have anything that helps?
Sciatica ,I’ve had it for 5 plus years now and it getting worse, just wondering if anyone has had any form of medication that helps ? Or treatment . I’m still working and on my feet 9 hours a day . I crippled by the end of my shif and even sitting isn’t making a difference now . Physio is a joke , not sure if it’s just my…
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Dentist and gp
Hi does anyone know if my gp doctor is allowed to refer me to an NHS dentist ?Â
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Increased dosage of medication.
I get anxious about getting in touch with the doctors. After running out of medication and the last set of tablets not helping I managed to pluck up the courage to get in touch with the gp practice. Rather than ring there is a text service so i got in touch that way . Got a call back from gp and they are going to increase…
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Hi, my name is babs36!I have severe forminal stenosis and need advice
Hi all, I am 36 have been struggling for 6 years. I have been told fo ally I have severe forminal stenosis. I struggle with leg pain, back, arm. Pins and needles and all other issues. I work 50 hours a week and really struggling. I am also being tested for multiple sclerosis. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.Â
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Hi, my name is mauhamilton! Anyone have experience with adding meds with the gabapentin?
Hi! I have an amputation above the knee, right side. I’m dealing with phantom pain that is similar to the neuropathy pain I felt before the amputation only much more intense. I’m taking gobs of gabapentin which works, but I have to take so much that I worry about my kidneys. Anyone have experience with adding meds with the…
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Hello there, I am 55 and have recently had to leave my 30 year teaching career due to my symptoms. The symptoms have been getting worse over several years. I am exhausted all the time and no amount of sleep helps this. I am now spending most of my days in the house as if I try to go out after a short time I will run out of…
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Referred pain .
Some time ago I went to see a pain specialist about foot pain . It came about I'd unbeknowingly broken some bones in my foot. I remember something occurring but I was told I was a sprain . Just recently I've now come across pain reoccurring in the same place where it was broken. Maybe I need to mention this to the GP it…
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Tens machine to relieve a frozen shoulder?
Using a tens machine to relieve a frozen shoulder
