Chronic Pain members - Welcome, please introduce yourself

I have a pinched nerve at c1 and C2, which was caused by a whiplash in an automobile accident. Have been on pain meds prescribed by a pain management doc. Was told an operation could cause a paralyzed spine!

Thank you. I'll look into it

Hi, I am christineK and I have fibromyalgia, scoliosis, deteriorated disk and arthritics (back and fingers). Looking for others who deal with pain on a constant basis. So glad I found this site. First diagnosed with FMS 24 years ago.

@christinek Well, if you want to talk about your aches and pains, this is the place. Welcome. It's nice to have a connection with people who understand, and when they ask how you're doing, it's ok to say something beside "fine". It's also a great place to learn, and to see that you're not alone.

Jim

Hello @christinek, I would like to add my welcome to @jimhd's.

You mentioned a few medical conditions that have conversations happening elsewhere on Connect. You can check them out here:

- Fibromyalgia pain, http://mayocl.in/2hgUGcv
- Searching for Adults living with scoliosis, thoracic stenosis, http://mayocl.in/2jA1y63 (brief but could use your input)

@christinek, would you mind explaining FMS is? In my own search I could only find functional movement systems, but that is a screening tool used by medical providers. I look forward to seeing your posts in other discussions christinek.

I'm Renee and have suffered from chronic depression for about 30 years and fibromyalgia for about 10 years along with sleep problems. I've heard of the Fisher-Wallace stimulator and am looking for some real life reports about it.

Hello @reneejdcc, welcome to Connect and the Chronic Pain group. Thank you for sharing a bit about yourself to the other members of the group. Here are a few discussions you may want to check out to help you get started on Connect:

- Fibromyalgia pain, http://mayocl.in/2hgUGcv
- Depression, http://mayocl.in/2med70Q
- Been treated for major depressive disorder most of my life, http://mayocl.in/2jTNxQI

Renee, I hope these conversations help get you started on Connect and I look forward to reading more about you in your future posts. Do not hesitate to ask me any questions.

That is great to hear! I tried another site and it was very depressing reading others posts.

I am Charlton Williams and I have RSD in my body. It is in phase 2 where I find myself in roaming chronic pain all over my body. The pain stays at a level at which I have been able to withstand from minute to minute. I live right now and the pain level is at 6-7 most of my life. The main pain is stabbing and constant throbbing when my foot is in the vertical position. I have many pains but I never know what is going to happen every day. I am in constant pain.
I have a doctor that tells me to control the pain with my mind. I told him to let me clamp an alligator around his foot and leg with hot teeth. He does not understand. I am relegated to the fact that I am dying from RSD. Thanks and I look forward to your comments and research. HELP!!!!!!

Sharon,
(I think posted about the headaches/nerve/ablation/burning) I haven't officially introduced myself until now, but I'm Jen. I'm very interested in learning about the nerve ablation/burning and what it's official name is. I've been in bed for 4-5days now because of a headache/neck/back pain. I get horrible daily headaches/migraines, I have fibromyalgia pain, I also broke my left humerus and had 5 repair surgeries getting it together again that still cause pain. As a result I'm in constant pain. I'm very interested in what type of Dr deals with the nerve procedure, what it's called, and how it worked for your headaches. Between pushing drugs that cause me bad side effects, then taking away the meds that do work because of laws, and living in constant pain, I'm very glad this site exists and there is somewhere to talk and learn. Thank you, Jen