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

madmansmama
pain rules my life-mostly low back-almost 17 years
Cheezgrl0918
I love being a mom & wife <3 =)
danert
I have suffered through different types of pain for almost fifteen yrs.

Recent Discussions

Re: medical personel
I used to take a herbal supplement produced by Market America named OPC-3.  I have two herniated discs, torn rotator cuffs and lighament damage to both shoulders.  I've had surgery on both knees, bi-lateral carpal tunnel and nerve damage to both elbows.     Read more...
Posted by Mr. Blue on Thu Sep 22

Re: Neuropathy
I have suffered with what six doctors say is PH.  Most days I feel I can't take anymore pain.  I have had this for over six years.  Mine started in the lower back and progressed down the legs and into the ankles and feet.  I use a walker as have no balanc   Read more...
Posted by tolly99 on Tue Dec 28

Understanding
I hurt my upper back at work a few months ago.  Have been in constant pain ever since.  Dealing with the work injury clinic and my employer has been a challenge in itself, but what is far worse is dealing with friends and co workers who just don't underst   Read more...
Posted by Kimma on Sun Dec 12

Seeking information for mother with Arthiritis in both knees
I have taken my 78 year old mother to a Doctor and he is pushing for surgery. Given that she has Alzhiemer's Disease, I am agreeing with her not to have thie surgery. But I would like to know if there is anything that can help her manage the pain she is i   Read more...
Posted by Daybreak65 on Fri Dec 10

Re: Lupus, sarcoidosis pain
i went to 2 different pain mgmt places, one kept giving me more meds, the other one said i was on too many, stopped cold turkey, got injection in spine, left his practice not soon enough. My primary care Dr. understands that i'm not an addict, but a Chron   Read more...
Posted by mrs.stewart on Sun Oct 3

Re: I AM IN NEED OF A DOCTOR FROM NY THAT UNDERSTANDS RSD
Hi Tammy, unfortunately I have been running into more people that have RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy or as it is sometimes referred to as CRPS),  I also have it in my legs and am well aware of how difficult it is to find someone to treat this disease.   Read more...
Posted by laurin800 on Tue May 25

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