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.

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@hashemis1 That seems like a good idea.

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@hashemis1 your post here in the Chronic Pain members - Welcome, please introduce yourself discussion: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/welcome-please-introduce-yourself-welcome-to-the-new-chronic-pain-group-im/ is part of the Chronic Pain Support Group.

Members subscribing/following the group will see new posts in the group. You might consider scanning through the list of discussions in the Chronic Pain Support Group to see if there is a discussion that better fits what you are interested in - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/pain/.

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Hello, my name is Chris. I was in an automobile accident, which was not my fault. I had to go through three lower back surgeries at L5- s1. One neck surgery at C6-C7 and 2 foot surgeries on right foot. This would be 32 years of dealing with chronic pain. I do believe I’ve tried every treatment available to me in my state. I’m starting to get peripheral neuropathy in both of my feet and losing the feeling in my feet. I think I’ve tried every physical therapy known to man. Acupuncture helps a lot, but I unable to afford it on a regular basis. I meditate everyday. Due to my physical condition it makes it very difficult to exercise and to do daily chores. Thank God, I have a loving wife who helps me every way she can. I no longer have much of a support system. As far as dealing with this. I’ve been looking for a psychiatrist that deals with pain which also has been very difficult to find. I will never give up but it really wears you out, I apologize if I unloaded on the group.

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I have Nurogenic Bowel as a result from Spinal Cord Fusion L4/L5 12/2023. My pain is so bad (many doctors have told me they no longer treat pain) that even with meds I pass out. ER send me home the next day. I'm considering health care outside the USA. I've learned what pain realy is.

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I have Nurogenic Bowel as a result from Spinal Cord Fusion L4/L5 12/2023. My pain is so bad (many doctors have told me they no longer treat pain) that even with meds I pass out. ER send me home the next day. I'm considering health care outside the USA. I've learned what pain realy is.

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@maricopajoe2
I am so sorry that you’re having to go through this. I’m sure you spoke to many doctors with many opinions with no solutions. I know at times pain can be debilitating. I wish you nothing but the best of luck on your journey.

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Hi! I am Denise and have had chronic rectal spasms and pain for the last thirty-five years after a surgery. I have tried many several options to handle this to no avail. Any thoughts from anyone?

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@dfo this isn’t something that is easy to talk about with most people so people suffering from such are mostly alone. I’ve experienced it as well unfortunately. With varying results of different things that I have tried.
most likely comes from a tight pelvic floor, and there are physical therapists who can help with this in fact that this is their specialty. If you could tolerate someone getting intimate with that part of your anatomy, which I am not. there are certainly exercises you can practice to help you relax that area, which may help also many of which are online meditation techniques, hypnotherapy techniques, etc. make sure you’re going to a competent, qualified and certified person of course.

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I have had a fusion of my cervical spine from C2 to T3. I got relief from the nerve damage that was excruciating. However it left me extremely debilitated. But life goes on. I live on ibuprofen and Tylenol. Along with gabapentin. It has been a terrible road of recovery. The surgery was completed in 2014. I am hanging on.

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Hello, my name is Chris. I was in an automobile accident, which was not my fault. I had to go through three lower back surgeries at L5- s1. One neck surgery at C6-C7 and 2 foot surgeries on right foot. This would be 32 years of dealing with chronic pain. I do believe I’ve tried every treatment available to me in my state. I’m starting to get peripheral neuropathy in both of my feet and losing the feeling in my feet. I think I’ve tried every physical therapy known to man. Acupuncture helps a lot, but I unable to afford it on a regular basis. I meditate everyday. Due to my physical condition it makes it very difficult to exercise and to do daily chores. Thank God, I have a loving wife who helps me every way she can. I no longer have much of a support system. As far as dealing with this. I’ve been looking for a psychiatrist that deals with pain which also has been very difficult to find. I will never give up but it really wears you out, I apologize if I unloaded on the group.

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@cmedina1, unload away. We understand and support you.

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Hello to all! My name is Kit and I am monitoring 2 forums. One for major digestive issues and also chronic pain. David, my relationship with God and spiritual connections has kept me going!!! My story started years ago with a brutal rape and beating. Although we knew my cervical spine was severely compromised with damage, I was in my twenties, I vowed to prolong surgery as long as possible. In 2017 i hit my breaking point and completed a two level cervical fusion with a trauma 1 neurosurgeon. All he said was “what the hell happened to you”! Well we know the story. Since then my right rotator cuff has been repaired with anchors. David, I have an epidural or nerve root block one time per year or less depending upon pain. My advantage is I have professionally worked as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor on workers comp case. I have witnessed the positive outcomes for all and found a great team with Dr Kirksson at Twin Cities Orthopedics. Due to scar tissue, they go in through my neck. It has kept me pain free for the past year. For my shoulder, it is injection about every six to nine months. It has kept me functional for new outlets such Thai Chi. I love my annual cervical black/epidural. Unfortunately my digestive issues are a separate issue. Constant pain. I am on a very rigid low acid diet and becoming accustomed to it with a bit of fighting and kicking. I will most likely to have colon removal, my esophagus, lower esophageal sphincter is non functional is non and stomach dumping syndrome. Not a great diet plan. I take no pain pills yet. Getting close!!!!!!!!! Hysterectomy, gall bladder removal, and the list goes on. I say to all continue to educate yourselves to the greatest ability and continue to advocate for your life and well being. Not an easy task, i know. Find the best possible!!!!!!!! Thai chi is my only peaceful exercise since biking is not working. I am 67 and pray for some solutions. Acceptance is my daily prayer. Not certain if any was helpful. I must admit you all help me with ideas and community!
With prayers for all!

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Hi Im Mike and 68. Have GERD and Autoimmune Disease. Lately have had chronic lower back and chest pain/aches on and off. Not over heart or arms. Did yardwork and perhaps strained myself but I don't know. Any help would help. Thanks and yes, nausea for 5 years on and off from issues.

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