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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.

kathr | @kathr | 4 days ago

Hi, I am Kathy (WNC). Hoping to get info and guidance for pherpherial neuropathy and CRPS, on my right foot, ankle, leg and groin. Had leg bypass surgery 4/22 and my life has never been the same since. Pain and issues are beyond miserable everyday. Praying I can find someone, some Dr., Someplace that can help me. Will not be confined in wheelchair and relaying on someone to ,"take care of me" etc -just not that type.

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pamglutemedius | @pamglutemedius | 4 days ago
In reply to @laura1970 "I had a Medtronic intrathecal catheter for 6 years. It caused arachnoiditis, causing pain worse than..." + (show)
@laura1970

I had a Medtronic intrathecal catheter for 6 years. It caused arachnoiditis, causing pain worse than my original diagnosis. It was not a success for me

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I'm sorry that happened. Thank you for sharing. I hope you can find some relief and peace. I know we keep trying for better outcomes. Blessings to you.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | 3 days ago
In reply to @kathr "Hi, I am Kathy (WNC). Hoping to get info and guidance for pherpherial neuropathy and CRPS,..." + (show)
@kathr

Hi, I am Kathy (WNC). Hoping to get info and guidance for pherpherial neuropathy and CRPS, on my right foot, ankle, leg and groin. Had leg bypass surgery 4/22 and my life has never been the same since. Pain and issues are beyond miserable everyday. Praying I can find someone, some Dr., Someplace that can help me. Will not be confined in wheelchair and relaying on someone to ,"take care of me" etc -just not that type.

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Hi Kathy @kathr, Welcome to Connect. It's good that your are just not that type and don't want to be limited by relying on someone to take care of you. Connect is a great place to learn what others have shared about their experience with neuropathy and other conditions. Here are a few discussions you might want to scan through and you can always type in the search box at the top to locate others with specific experience.

-- Living with Neuropathy - Welcome to the group: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/living-with-neuropathy-welcome-to-the-group/
-- CRPS: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/crps-6/

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elkan | @elkan | 2 days ago
In reply to @scutt "Hi all, I hear you and I get it. At my worst, I feel trapped and..." + (show)
@scutt

Hi all, I hear you and I get it. At my worst, I feel trapped and isolated by my pain. I’m 71 and the diagnosis’ just keep piling on. At my best, I’m productive and able to keep a positive outlook. My mantra is: Everyone gets something.
That helps me keep my perspective, and focus on what’s positive.

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Kudos to you! I’ve actually told myself the same thing, but , unfortunately, only intermittently find it helpful.
Keep up the good work.

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