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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.

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linda86 | @linda86 | Jun 16 11:48am
In reply to @gypsyblue "@linda86 YOU ARE NOT CRAZY!! I suffer from that side effect as well. It is not..." + (show)
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@linda86 YOU ARE NOT CRAZY!! I suffer from that side effect as well. It is not menopause. It is not hormonal. It is a side effect of high-dose opioids. It drives me crazy too! Everyone is fine and I am burning up on fire sweating to death like it’s 110° inside. It is by far the worst side effect of the medication’s. I’m sorry you are suffering that and thankful to know. I’m not crazy either! I just wish I had a better answer for a resolution!

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@gypsyblue. Thank you thank you! I thought I might be the only one. I have been afraid to talk much about the pain meds causing it because for fear I would be taken off OxyContin and I would be back in pain like I experience for 20 years and it’s hell.

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salty2 | @salty2 | Jun 16 8:50pm
In reply to @frodo777 "@kayraymat As a long term pain med user, my best advice is to eat 2 or..." + (show)
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@kayraymat
As a long term pain med user, my best advice is to eat 2 or 3 prunes per day, keeps me regular!

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@frodo777
I drink honey in warm water in the evening.
Works for me. No more laxatives.

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frodo777 | @frodo777 | Jun 17 5:42am
In reply to @salty2 "@frodo777 I drink honey in warm water in the evening. Works for me. No more laxatives." + (show)
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@frodo777
I drink honey in warm water in the evening.
Works for me. No more laxatives.

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@salty2
Interesting! I've never heard of that one.

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heisenberg34 | @heisenberg34 | Jun 17 11:37am

This is just an FYI for the group. Tramadol gives me fairly bad constipation. I take Amazon's version of Miralax called Clearlax. Two days after my last BM, I take an 8 oz glass of Clearlax in the morning and a glass at night. By day four, there are slight murmurings down below. That's about all I ever get. I know it's time insert a glycerin suppository. Usually within 30 minutes I can go in an take my seat on the throne. Stool is slightly soft and plentiful. Not saying this will work for everyone, but it works for me. I like that I am not putting any chemicals in my body. The Clearlax contains a mix of fibers. The glycerin is just a lube and seems to help signal the bowel to get going. You may have to start the Clearlax earlier than day two. I hope this helps at least some of you.

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kayraymat | @kayraymat | 4 days ago
In reply to @muncie22 "@kayraymat Have you tried a prescription med. LINZESS for constipation? Talk to your gastroenterologist about LINZESS..." + (show)
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@kayraymat
Have you tried a prescription med. LINZESS for constipation?
Talk to your gastroenterologist about LINZESS capsule.

It’s easy on my stomach and I supplement that with Prunes and Mandarin oranges 🍊
I have to take it bc of daily Morphine which causes constipation.
Good luck

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@muncie22
I will ask about Linzess as when I take a laxative, usually the
abdominal pain become severe..... but I know I need to go or ?? blow up!

I got my first degree in Muncie at Ball State University.

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kathyclickner53 | @kathyclickner53 | 3 days ago

I am 80 years old I have chronic pain and lots of anxiety and depression all the time it’s been really hard on me

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dmoreci | @dmoreci | 3 days ago

Hello, I am happy to find this group. In 2024 I did an ankle replacement and got rid of my worst chronic pain. Now dealing with lower back pain and hip bursitis (Trochanteric) on the right side. March 6th I got up from a seated position and something in the hip popped and I have had bad pain ever since. I can't sit for more than 10-15 minutes without getting up and stretching. I have exercises I do twice a day and ice seems to help. Swimming helps (kicking with a paddle board or backstroke helps a lot). My favorite stroke (breast stroke is way too painful). I am wondering if anyone in this group has found a seat cushion that helps hip bursitis? If so, please share what works for you.

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