Chronic Pain members - Welcome, please introduce yourself

Before moving to Texas about 8=months ago I had been using the oil for about 3 yrs. Did not need any pain meds at all. My blood pressure was perfect. My sleep pattern great. I had energy to spare. I had along with my Dr, removed nearly all of my heart drugs. My Dr who is a full on MD signed me up for the Marijuana oil. Since moving back to Texas, I am back on heart drugs and anti depressants. Come on Texas get with it.

@cognac, here is also a discussion that centers around chronic pain and medical marijuana. There may be some posts in this discussion you may find useful, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/chronic-pain-2bd75e/.

Hello :). First time I’m using a chat for medical reasons. I feel quite desperate and thought I would see if I could tap into this community for help. I was recently diagnosed with hip bursitis. I’m only 42 and sometimes the pain is debilitating. It started on my outer thighs but months later is now more painful on the top of my pelvis bone (highest point) and the groin area which sometimes swells up. I have angioadema (my lower lip swells and I get a rash). I was also diagnosed with fibromyalgia a few years ago. I am fortunate that this condition flares up now and again and is not something that I suffer everyday. I do get very tired - I am finding it hard to stay awake during the day. To add to all this I have 7 uterine fibroids. And also restricted blood flow in both lower legs which can make standing still and flying very painful. Such a variety of conditions but I cannot figure out whether any of these could be related or am I just incredibly unlucky ???!!!! If anyone has any insights I would be very grateful. I am aware that I do have some IgG intolerances to certain foods and recently stopped eating dairy. tips on handling chronic pain and tiredness would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much

You might try going gluten free for a month. It helps with many skin conditions. I saw a new Post Cancer/Lymphedema doctor yesterday who prescribed heavy exercise, aerobic and weight training as a solution to the somnolence, (tiredness), that Chemo and Cancer leave you with. I also use Adderall. Once you get used to adderall you really don't notice your taking it and the crash goes away. She didn't think much of the Adderall. Celebrex is great for reducing swelling and a gluten free diet will also reduce swelling. Lyrica is good for Fibromyalgia and other forms of pain from over active nerves. Chronic pain is still best dealt with with Opiods if it's too serious for Tylenol. If your going to hurt for the rest of your life you might look into a pain pump. I have one and it's the best thing that ever happened to me. I used to eat 252 mg. of various narcotics per day. Now I get 2.75 mg. to 3.75 mg of dilaudid delivered directly to my spine. That is 300 times more effective than eating the same amount. Message me if you need more help.

Sorry your suffering so much have you seen a specialist orthopedic Dr.,pain Dr ,rheumatologist all are good for what you have Ice is good for hip, heat or hot showers for fibro,muscle rubs Tens unit for muscles Epsom salt bath very good there is also a rub that's Epsom Salts good luck

Our history is almost identical. I have fought back issues since I was in grade school, and I’m now 64. Five years ago I had no choice but to have surgery, 4 lumbar fusions. Next it was 2 cervical fusions, which cracked 1 year later. When they went in to repair those, the other disc “crumbled”, I came out with 5 fusions, 2 rods and a cage. I do injections but they don’t long. I see a chiropractor who helps temporarily. I have just started therapeutic massage. Just last week, after a massage, injection, and chiro djustment...I had FIVE days that I could stand up straight!! It felt so good! I am finishing up my psychological testing so I can at least try the pain stimulator. I am also gathering info on Mayo and Kansas University Med Ctr. There isn’t a pill, patch, rub, ice, heat, I haven’t tried with little or no relief. I also have bad restless leg which is becoming unbearable. I am also that group. I am a new member here but can already see it is going to be beneficial and interesting. One more tid bit of info: my mom delivered me and dropped me in the process so she takes all the blame for all my back problems. Possible, but that’s beside the point.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PAIN PUMP & PAIN STIMULATOR?

@dizzydaisy

It is good to have you here at Mayo Connect. We have many Members who will undoubtedly post with you. It sounds as if you have worked hard to achieve some pain control. It can be a very difficult thing though as we all know. I am glad that you had some days of "standing up straight." That must have felt good!

We have a number of Members who have tried the implanted stimulator for pain control. They will probably be checking in with you.

I look forward to hearing from you again as you investigate the use of the stimulator.

Teresa

Hi @dizzydaisy -- the pump injects medication, the stimulator is like a TENs unit. Here's some info from the Spine Health website:

-- https://www.spine-health.com/treatment/pain-management/spinal-cord-stimulators-and-pain-pumps-implantable-systems-neuropathy

John

@gailb, Where do you buy your oil? On-line? Amazon.com? Health Food or Natural Herb stores? Regular pharmacies? Thanks.