During the birth of my second child in 2003, my epidural went wrong. Every day after that - wonderful day - my pain changed in severity, degree and symptoms. My symptoms did not present as "Normal" to any specialists - so I was given the loose diagnosis of Chronic Neuropathic Pain.
This journey has led to much frustration, discrimination, hurt, discovery and sadness - I had to find a...
My real name is Jean, and I am a female, age 56. I live in northeast Ohio, and I am interested in art, writing, nature, animal rights and health care rights. Since 2001, I have been getting progressively disabed, with trouble walking, and muscle pain and stiffness, caused by exertion. My first symptom was severe pain and stiffness in my sacroiliac area, that spread up my spine...
i have had several back operations...all of them have failed.. i have had a spinal implant.. that diden't work.. im having severe low back and leg pain.i had my first operation and the doctor cut my nerve in my left leg... im on heave pain killers and all kinds of other drugs...they make me sick on my tummy...
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.
diagnosed with osteoarthritis at 34 right after having a hysterectomy with no previous problems. mostly affects right side hip, knee, shoulder, elbow and wrist. Prednisone works at controlling hip, etc,. pain, but since i have been on it for years, dr. took me off it in nov, now have severe hip, knee pain on both right and left side with nothing that can help with the pain. have a...
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.
I was recently diagnosed with Myofacial Pain Syndrome. My pain is severe. I can't sleep worth anything, and I live off of soup. I feel nauseaed most of the time. My husband is currently serving in Afganistan. My family is lcated in Oklahoma and Texas. Heat is the only thing I have discovered that helps my pain at all. Any suggestions? Desperate.
My name is Jay, I have bilateral hip replacements, and osteopenia and rheumatoid arthritis. I am always in moderate to severe pain most of the time. I put my weight at 155, but one year ago I weighed 178. I haved developed anxiety 5 days ago. I also take pain medicine for my chronic pain, but have done so for the last 15 years. I've had baclofen for the last 8 years but have never used it until...
