Chronic Pain members - Welcome, please introduce yourself

@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.

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

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

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.

@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.

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

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.

Hi, I developed SI joint pain about a month ago. I have been receiving physio therapy and acupuncture and have been doing exercises proscribed by my physio therapist.
I have received advice from every second person I meet on which osteopath/physio/chiropractor I should go to but have decided to stick with the people I'm seeing for a while yet.
I have a particular question regarding the exercises. I found, today, after doing the exercises, that my leg is particularly sore when I sit. Does anyone have advice regarding this issue?

@dmoreci Has anyone gone over your diet yet? Cut out sugar and all that life saving, healthy eating lifestyle?
Inflammation is one of the main causes of disease and injuries. It's also caused from carbs and sugar. Or if you had an accident. Praying for you, I have sever spine and sciatica pain and I'm on a walker again after 2 years of being out of a wheelchair. I had a horrible surgical experience with Cleveland Clinic spine. Still with a new MRI they won't be honest. Taking my MRI elsewhere as I found they lied twice since my surgery. Completely inexcusable. Watch out for hospitals.

@hjcram Cut out any inflammatory foods. Ice and heat area. Rest.