Chronic Pain members - Welcome, please introduce yourself

If you live near a large teaching hospital they may have a dental school where he could be evaluated by a number of specialists.

Hi, my name is Lisa I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gout, Diabetes and Peripheral Neuropathy. I have constant pain and have had several surgical procedures with even more in the very near future.

Hello @ryleigh321, Welcome to Connect. I know it has to be difficult living in constant pain. Are you able to describe the kind of constant pain you are having? Have your doctors started you on any treatments?

Hello, I'm writing this comment in the section I think is related to neuromodulation techniques. Does anyone know the procedure coding related to these physiological methods? My husband has just started being treated (by someone trained in neuromodulation, but has never coded her work), and I'm thinking that these treatments are somewhat therapy-related and naturopathy-related. Can anyone help me know where to learn more?

How about a coach person at your insurance company?

I was introduced to the concept many years ago when my husband's employer, Medtronic, pioneered a form of neuromodulation called deep brain stimulation to reduce the tremors of Parkinson's disease. Since then a number of other forms have been developed, some implantable devices, others used externally. Some examples include spinal cord stimulators and pain pumps.

Usually the technique is used by neurologists, neuroscientists and biomedical engineers. I am not familiar with use by naturopathy. Therapist and chiropractors some times use external TENS units.

Here are a couple of articles I found.
https://www.neuromodulation.com/neuromodulation-defined
https://www.neuromodulation.com/neuromodulation-defined
Can you explain more about what is meant by "coding"?

Sue

You already know me. I had a bad reaction to the GABAPENTIN (2 300 mgs) and my chest hurt for awhile and I got feeling CRAZY and NERVOUS....Got my heartbeat down from 99 to 78....and still feel shaky..How long does the side effect last when there is a reaction to a MED?

I do NOT want to go to the HOSPITAL...How do I RELAX after this travesty?

@margaretob that had to be really scary for you. I’ve had reactions to medications with similar symptoms and it’s always our first thought, “I don’t want to go to the hospital!”

But seriously if you ever have that happen again, it is best to call 911, especially if you’re having chest pains! Do you live alone?

Now let’s calm you down. Getting water flushed through your body is the best way to start to help recover. Avoid caffeine today.
When you’re feeling a little less shaky, I’d advise you to call the doctor’s office that prescribed the Gabapentin and tell them what happened. They need to know!

Is 600mg your normal dosage? Looking at your bio, I see you’ve been taking Gabapentin for some time. Is this the first time you’ve had this reaction? As we age, our body’s don’t process medications the same as when we’re younger. You might want to speak to the doctor or Nurse Practitioner about reducing the amount of the medication or having an alternative.

For your anxiety today and every day, this is a little trick I’ve used to get me through some pretty rough times. It works really well to bring a sense of calmness.

Sit quietly. Look around you and notice:

5 things you can see: Your hands, a tree or plant in your house, a book
4 things you can physically feel: Your feet on the ground, a pen in your hand, your tongue on the roof of your mouth, etc.
3 things you can hear: The wind blowing, children’s laughter, your breath
2 things you can smell: Fresh-cut grass, coffee, soap
1 thing you can taste: A mint, gum, the fresh air

Try this and let me know if this brings a sense of calmness, Ok? You’re not alone…I’m here.

Has anyone ever had a supraorbital nerve block in their forehead for migraine?