Hello lynettgable. I have been searching for members who have gone through a pain rehabilitation program.
While I continue my search, would you mind sharing a bit more about your interest in the pain rehab program? Was the program recommended to you at your most recent visit to Mayo Clinic? What concerns do you have about the program that you are looking for other members to address?
Hello lynettgable. I have been searching for members who have gone through a pain rehabilitation program.
While I continue my search, would you mind sharing a bit more about your interest in the pain rehab program? Was the program recommended to you at your most recent visit to Mayo Clinic? What concerns do you have about the program that you are looking for other members to address?
It's continuous, forever, fine fiber neuropathy given the incorrect med. Flagyl. Also, my spine, and have an entirely destroyed digestive track due to antibiotics. Told IDS I was going to get TOXIC MEGA COLON and did nearly died and still may. Continuing to fight additional new problems coming up from the old problems as I sit here in the middle of the night in pain, afraid to sleep if I could. Will now always be in pain and worse.
Hello lynettgable. I have been searching for members who have gone through a pain rehabilitation program.
While I continue my search, would you mind sharing a bit more about your interest in the pain rehab program? Was the program recommended to you at your most recent visit to Mayo Clinic? What concerns do you have about the program that you are looking for other members to address?
I echo Justin, no need to apologize!!
My experience was amazing and trust me when I say, you will learn many life skills and other techniques to help manage your pain. No need to worry about sitting in one spot for very long because your day is filled with many appointments. Here is a link that will help explain. http://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/pain-rehabilitation-center/overview
Goals
The primary goal of the Pain Rehabilitation Center is to restore functioning
and improve quality of life for persons suffering with chronic pain. The
program emphasizes the discontinuation of opioid medication for the
treatment of chronic non-cancer pain and the return to a fulfilling lifestyle.
Other important goals include:
• Return to regular daily activities
• Increase physical strength, stamina and flexibility
• Reduce use of pain medications
• Minimize pain behaviors
• Learn stress management techniques
• Return to gainful employment
• Resume leisure and recreational activities
• Improve interpersonal relationships
• Reduce reliance on health-care professionals, with improved ability to self-
manage chronic pain
Hello lynettgable. I have been searching for members who have gone through a pain rehabilitation program.
While I continue my search, would you mind sharing a bit more about your interest in the pain rehab program? Was the program recommended to you at your most recent visit to Mayo Clinic? What concerns do you have about the program that you are looking for other members to address?
@shirleyfoggepiazza
Chronic pain, is just horrible. You will come out of the clinic as new energized you. I was so frustrated and discouraged going into it but I would not change a thing back then. I am sure it is nothing less than better now. I highly recommend when traditional therapies are unsuccessful.
Hello,
I was a mess when I entered the Pain Rehab program at Mayo Clinic. The staff helped me taper off some of my pain meds, the opioids, but would not touch some of the other drugs. It was a definate plus to get off the opioids, I could not see the damage they were doing to me.
The course was good, teaching skills to help use relaxation, meditation, exercise, distraction, and other ways to help you live with your pain. You get 15 days to learn how to care for yourself with plenty of support from other patients and staff.
The one thing that was difficult for me was making so many new friends and then having to leave them behind.
I would definately recommend the Pain Rehab Clinic.
I'm scheduled to begin Mayo's pain rehab program next month and wanted to get a head start on tapering off the opiates. This is Day 5 of zero opiates and withdrawal symptoms have set in. My right hamstring is on fire with nerve pain. Diarrhea began 3 days ago. Can't sleep through the night (wake up at 4:00 or 4:30 and can't fall back asleep). Today I called Mayo Pain Rehab and also my local pain MD. Received no call backs from either. Without the benefit of talking to a doctor or nurse, I'm really tempted to just go back to 40mg Kadian/day. When I was at that dosage, the pain wasn't overwhelming and I was much, much, more calm. I'm really feeling low tonight. Live alone. Feel like I'm imprisoned. Sitting in recliner for 3 hours. Pain isn't under control and it's making me crazy.
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I do not see MDS AS GOD. WOUKD LIKE A CORRECT DIAGNOSIS JUST ONCE
It's continuous, forever, fine fiber neuropathy given the incorrect med. Flagyl. Also, my spine, and have an entirely destroyed digestive track due to antibiotics. Told IDS I was going to get TOXIC MEGA COLON and did nearly died and still may. Continuing to fight additional new problems coming up from the old problems as I sit here in the middle of the night in pain, afraid to sleep if I could. Will now always be in pain and worse.
I gave a problem with Lyrics and will never take it again. Much too dangerous.
I am at one MD OR ANOTHER 5 TIMES A WEEK. WHAT PRODUCTIVE LIFESTYLE, WORK.....I WOULD LOVE TO WORK AGAIN.
Hello @johnjames. I see you posted a message with only the word, "I" in the Pain Rehabilitation discussion. Did you mean to post more?
Here is a success story from Mayo Clinic Rochester's Pain Rehabilitation Center that I thought was relevant to this discussion:
- Teen Returns to the Range With Help From Mayo Clinic’s Pain Rehabilitation Center, http://mayocl.in/2j4XUAM
I have been putting off maki g an app.I will call first thing tomorrow. Thank you so much for your input Faith
Hello,
I was a mess when I entered the Pain Rehab program at Mayo Clinic. The staff helped me taper off some of my pain meds, the opioids, but would not touch some of the other drugs. It was a definate plus to get off the opioids, I could not see the damage they were doing to me.
The course was good, teaching skills to help use relaxation, meditation, exercise, distraction, and other ways to help you live with your pain. You get 15 days to learn how to care for yourself with plenty of support from other patients and staff.
The one thing that was difficult for me was making so many new friends and then having to leave them behind.
I would definately recommend the Pain Rehab Clinic.
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I'm scheduled to begin Mayo's pain rehab program next month and wanted to get a head start on tapering off the opiates. This is Day 5 of zero opiates and withdrawal symptoms have set in. My right hamstring is on fire with nerve pain. Diarrhea began 3 days ago. Can't sleep through the night (wake up at 4:00 or 4:30 and can't fall back asleep). Today I called Mayo Pain Rehab and also my local pain MD. Received no call backs from either. Without the benefit of talking to a doctor or nurse, I'm really tempted to just go back to 40mg Kadian/day. When I was at that dosage, the pain wasn't overwhelming and I was much, much, more calm. I'm really feeling low tonight. Live alone. Feel like I'm imprisoned. Sitting in recliner for 3 hours. Pain isn't under control and it's making me crazy.