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@juliesmhunt

Hi my name is Julie I have been suffering for at least 25 years I have DDD... Disc degenerative disease osteoporosis osteopenia osteoarthritis I am 60 years old and I have found nothing to relieve the pain except extremely strong pain medicine and I am basically immune to it after 25 years any suggestions thanks just a girl tired of being in pain

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Feb 2, 2023

Welcome Julie @juliesmhunt, It must be difficult to have spent 25 years of dealing with the pain and still at a young age of 60. I'm wondering if you might find the following discussion helpful:
-- Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) for treating compression and pain:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/.

Have you heard of or tried Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR)?

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Rachel, Volunteer Mentor | @rwinney | Feb 8, 2023

Hi Julie, I'm sorry you struggle with chronic pain. What sort of pain management plan do you have in place besides strong medications that aren't working because you've grown immune? Have you ever considered weaning off heavy meds and implementing lifestyle changes like cognitive behavioral therapy, coping strategies, exercising, stretching and stress-management for example? I was using opioids for chronic pain and they got me nowhere. I eventually had had enough of strong meds and made a change. You are a youngster still! Sometimes, being so tired of being in pain may be a signal to make a change. What changes can you see yourself making to better your cause?

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