Chronic Pain members - Welcome, please introduce yourself

Posted by Kelsey Mohring @kelseydm, Apr 27, 2016

Welcome to the new Chronic Pain group.

I’m Kelsey and I’m the moderator of the group. I look forwarding to welcoming you and introducing you to other members. Feel free to browse the topics or start a new one.

Why not take a minute and introduce yourself.

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Chronic Pain Support Group.

rma83 | @rma83 | Jul 4 6:11pm

Hi,
My name is Rose, I live in Connecticut.
I had no idea that there was a group for people with chronic pain. I have felt very alone and discouraged.
I've been in chronic pain for over 16 years.

timbercreek | @timbercreek | Jul 4 6:35pm

martyman52
New participant
72 yr old male w/documented Intractible Pain.
Seeking dialogue and support group.

rma83 | @rma83 | Jul 4 9:53pm

In reply to @timbercreek "martyman52 New participant 72 yr old male w/documented Intractible Pain. Seeking dialogue and support group." + (show)

I am 77 years old female and would like to speak with someone about life with chronic pain

pedsnurse | @pedsnurse | Jul 5 8:05am

In reply to @sabina0 "First time writing. Not sure where to put this. Have body pain, many tests, don't know..." + (show)

It’s important to be very specific with your doctor… I go outside Mayo for pain mngmt

I love Mayo worked there for years….
They have extremely conservative guidelines.. best of luck!

joann2 | @joann2 | Jul 7 8:27am

Looking for help/advice regarding sciatica.

jenatsky | @jenatsky | Jul 7 1:46pm

In reply to @timbercreek "How do I go about properly introducing myself? Martyman54" + (show)

@timbcreek / Martman54 tell us a little about what brought you to the site and what answers or experiences do you wish to share or inquire about? One of our wonderful moderators will tag onto you once we know what discussion you fit into.

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jul 7 2:38pm

In reply to @joann2 "Looking for help/advice regarding sciatica." + (show)

Welcome, @joann2. You can find many discussions about sciatica, using Search at the top of the screen. See all "sciatica" related discussions here:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/discussions/?search=sciatica
What issues are you having with your sciatica?

joann2 | @joann2 | Jul 7 2:45pm

Pain! I can’t seem to get rid of it with exercises, PT. Tried Cymbalta and Gabapentin, but side effects worry me. I am thinking of making an appointment at Mayo spine center. I did have a consultation there several months ago. Wondering if anyone has any specific advice.

penn | @penn | Jul 7 4:06pm

In reply to @jkwhaley "James again...I got a call from my surgeon's PA on Monday, and my surgery's scheduled for..." + (show)

I WISH YOU WELL!! AND ABLE TO SIT ON YOUR TUSHY!

I HAVE FALIED LAMINECTOMY ALSO. BUT, THAT SURGEON TOOK OUT S-1 L-2 L-3 L-4 L-5 NO FUSION 3 YEARS LATER FUSION FAILED!!! SITTING IS SO PAINFUL!! GETTING AN MRI BUT ONLY IF I HAVE ANASTASIA, I CAN'T LAY STILL AT ALL, VERY PAINFUL LAYING ON MY BACK! I WAS NIEVE AT THE TIME AND I DID NOT DO MY HOMEWORK AS YOU DID.

kenc | @kenc | Jul 8 11:13am

I am learning that chronic pain is difficult to treat. Also, believe that there are times that the medical profession covers for one another if the problem causing the pain resulted in a treatment , especially surgical error. Sorry for my cynicism.