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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…
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Hi is Plantar fasciitis deemed a disability?
Hi I've been having chronic pain in my feet my years, i've been recently been referred to an MSK service. they said i have Plantar fasciitis, although the pain is all over my body, is that deem a disability?
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Spinal Stenosis: Can I flyfish?
Just got diagnosed. Does anyone flyfish?
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Leg problems being ignored by Docs
Hi everyone so I've been having leg problems since April this year, and no one had taken me seriously because of that I developed a blood clot in the back of my knee which is being treated but now there's new pain in the same knee and my knee feels bloody awful it's like my bones are all sliding around no painkillers are…
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Chronic pain
Hi im new to this page I suffer so much with chronic pain I am also suffering with osteoarthritis.throughtout my body. I had an MRI and my results came back I've got so much going on with my back.some days I can't do anything apart from lay in bed because it hurts to move. I will find out on Friday what I will be getting…
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Feeling Fed Up, Medical Advice and Chronic Pain
⚠️⚠️Warning - Essay!! You may require boredom or extreme patience and persistence to finish reading this one 🙃 Hi everyone, I’m so sorry for how long this is but I’m feeling so rubbish after recent interactions with different medical professionals and hoping for any words of wisdom and hopefully some answers to some…
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We know more than they do
Hi 👋, Ive been living with chronic pain for over 20 years. The NHS is great at diagnosing, although we do have to wait. But not so great with treatment options. If you also have stomach issues, oral pain meds are often not tolerated well. Nerve injections, acupuncture, physio exercises. All either didn’t work all or in my…
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Hi, my name is TA69! looking for support with chronic back pain
I am new to this forum, looking for support with chronic back pain and information to make my quality of life better
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Hi, my name is Bickell! Week seven after knee replacement, any advice?
Hi everyone has anyone had severe pain since day one I am at week seven after total knee replacement and still in horrendous pain in my knee shin foot can hardly bend my knee my foot is ice cold and pins and needles don’t seem to be getting anywhere with the hospital. And don’t see surgeon till 20th March would be grateful…
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Specialists
Hi all, About 2 years ago I was referred to a particular gut specialist who treats patients with gut pain caused by trauma. They are rare apparently. I’ve been waiting so long and it seems from my search today, that he no longer works for the NHS. He seems to only work privately now. Yikes!!! Has anyone else had this…
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Sciatica pain advise
Think I have it again this time in my left leg. First felt in nerve under foot and going into 4th toe. Now in front of knee, and i have tingling in that leg. Dizziness too, tho that may be the scoliosis in general. Is there a quick fix? I get a lot of upper body pain now from the scoliosis, not had leg pain since 2011 and…
