The American Chronic Pain Association was founded in 1980 by Penney Cowan in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania . After many years of living with chronic pain, Penney had taken part in the pain management program at the Cleveland Clinic and was eager to maintain the skills she had learned there when she returned to her daily life.
Chronic Pelvic Pain is my blog journey through finding a diagnosis for pain in my pelvis, I believe it is neurologic, struggling my way through the first year of marriage, frustrating doctor appointments, becoming my own and only health advocate and realizing that doctors don't know everything. Or sometimes anything. The internet has become a place of support and knowledge. I hope that my...
I am a 39 yr old mother to two wonderful daughters. I am happily married for 12 years and live in NY. I suffer from chronic pain related to nerve damage and Winging Scapula. I belong to a couple of web boards and rely heavily on the internet for information relating to my pain. I came here initially to ask a question about some new pain symptoms I was having. I am...
Hi. I have had fibromyalgia for about 9 years. I now have developed some back issues, specifically some degenerative disc disease, and a bulging disc and now mild bilateral neural forminal stenosis. I am in a lot of pain. I do take medications. I have joined this site to get some information. The thought of surgery scares me. The thought of not getting surgery or some type of help scares me...
I was diagnoised with trigeminal neuralgia 12 years ago,I tried all the meds there were to no avail so i decided to have the MVD operation. The doctor cut and took out 60% of my nerve. The pain was worst than ever. I than had a nerve removed over my left eye and was pain free for 18 months and then the pain returned. After this I had the GAMMA KNIFE which did nothing. I am now in pain every day...
I was born and raised in NYC. I now am 39 and live in upstate NY with my husband and 2 children. I was chronically ill and in chronic pain for over 6 years. I healed myself after learning about the mind/body connection and the law of attraction. I wrote an ebook on the method I adopted and now maintain a blog on healing pain naturally (physical and emotional).
After many years as a successful practicing chiropractor, Dr. Brad Lustick was severely injured in an automobile accident. His injuries resulted in an inability to continue active practice - but strengthened his commitment to help others maintain wellness and overcome chronic neck and back pain.
Hi, My name is Dr. Joseph K. Egbebike. I have a doctorate degree in Pathokinesiology (New York University) and I have been a Physical Therapist for over 20 years. I am a homecare rehabilitation specialist and every day I work with patients who have diabetes type 2, many of them with the so called Diabetic Neuropathy. I advise them on drug free pain control strategies to enable them deal with...
Sufferer of chronic intractable pain for over 20 yrs. Severe spinal issues, fibromyalgia, diabetes, neuropathy, neurogenic bladder and bowels, depression, anxiety. I am also an advocate for better treatment for all persons suffering from chronic pain.
