Pain Management Support Group

Whether it's caused by back problems, injuries, arthritis, or migraines, pain can interfere with your daily life. Share questions, tips, coping strategies, and more with other back pain sufferers.


Newest Group Members

paapril
I've had severe back pain for 10 years.
RobAirArt
2nd broken back surgery in a year, both shattered bones, L-5 then T12. Having a hard time with T12 recovery.
Emma60
so far only can take OTC pain rx for,lyrica,neurontin,nsaid codeins,hydrocodones ect for I cannot take them
melissa113
i am from wi., i'm 39 have 3 children(2 girls,that are mine and 1 step son).
turk9bay
7yrs of P.M. w/several drs., still a nightmare w/pain & coping w/it-pure hell
Paisley
RSD (CRPS) near impossible to believe that a person can feel this much pain constantly.

Recent Discussions

Re: Always In Pain
I had surgery 11-08 & the pain increased(had fusions & bone grafts & cages put in) so in 07-09, surgeon went back in & redid the fusions. but he didn't do them correctly either time. He only did one side. So now I can't feel my left leg or   Read more...
Posted by machel666 on Sun Dec 27

Lupus, sarcoidosis pain
Hi, my name is Graciela, I live with pain every day, and I can't sleep. I am using fentanyl, oxicodone, gabapentin, morphine. I just don't know if these medication are helping. I am getting crazy because of it. I don't want to live like this. I can't stan   Read more...
Posted by Graciela on Tue Nov 24

Can't Sleep Due to Pain
I had a Pectus Excavaturm surgery repair about 3 months ago and I still have a hard time sleeping because I have bad pain on my sides, right below my armpits, where they incisioned me and stuck a steal rod through my body. Also have back pains throughout    Read more...
Posted by Sunglasses51 on Thu Nov 12

ARACHNOIDITIS LUMBAR SPINE
I was diagnosed with arachnoiditis in 2004.  It is now 2009 and it is now progressing by affecting my bladder and lungs.  I also have fibromyalgia.  What a life!!!  I am only 57 years old feeling like 97 years old.  Difficult to live like this as I was al   Read more...
Posted by sew on Sun Nov 8

Need Help
I need help finding a new pain mgt doctor in Jackson,MS. The one I have been seeing has stopped listening! Please can anyone help me? Desperate!!!!!   Read more...
Posted by AmyLou on Mon Oct 26

We can't fix that. Pain in the neck and back? And knees and
  We can't fix that. Pain in the neck and back? And knees and ... No HOPE?-  ¿Acceptance makes me feel less crazy¿ Posted by shadow61260 Thu Oct 22 22:24:37 EDT 2009   Mild to moderate back pain.  Then a torn medial meniscus in R k   Read more...
Posted by shadow61260 on Thu Oct 22

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Natalie is Quality Health's Community Manager. An avid runner, she is extremely passionate about health, diet, and fitness and is committed to helping other members of the community find the resources and support for all of their healthcare needs.
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