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Chronic Pain members - Welcome, please introduce yourself

Posted by Kelsey Mohring @kelseydm, Apr 27, 2016

Welcome to the new Chronic Pain group.

I’m Kelsey and I’m the moderator of the group. I look forwarding to welcoming you and introducing you to other members. Feel free to browse the topics or start a new one.

Why not take a minute and introduce yourself.

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Chronic Pain Support Group.

grandmaR | @grandmar | May 14, 2018
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@grandmar

Hi All!
The last couple of weeks have been unbelievable!
Last week I was walking with my hubby and i almost fell. He was able to catch me before I went down, but it was difficult to get my footing back. For sure, if he wasn't there, down I would have gone.
Then two days ago, we were walking out of the store. I felt myself going down and I grabbed my hubby the same time he grabbed me. Not only did I go down, but I took him down with me.
The next day he was sore, especially in his hip. Thank goodness his hip is not broken.
As for me, not only was I sore, but my headaches have returned and my neck is sore all over.
I go to the neurosurgeon in a week for my 12 week post-op check-up. Before I go, I'll have an x-ray to be sure everything is healed from my disc replacement surgery. I am worried I might have done some damage.
My PT therapist feels, by the way I walk, that the fall is due to my lower back issues. I tend to agree. She said it is time to use a walking device, a cane. So I -got one. I haven't felt any different walking, but I haven't fallen either. She also said no flip- flops type of sandals. She wants me to wear a closed shoe like I sneaker. I live in Florida and haven't worn closed anything in almost 4 years. But I have 1 pair of sneakers and just ordered 2 more.
This Tuesday I go to my pain doc for a shot in my lumbar spine. The last 2 have not helped my right side, which is where I get the most pain. I am trying one more time. If it does not work, I will be discussing alternatives with the neurosurgeon in 2 weeks.
I am certainly happy that neither of us have broken any bones, but I feel horrible about my hubby!!!!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)

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@jewel8888
I am sorry for the issues you had with your shots. For years, I went from pain doc to pain doc to get help with my lumbar. Some gave me injections that lasted a few days (at best). When I moved to Florida, I did some research and found a great pain doc. His lumbar shots have worked for 6-12 weeks. However, the last 2 have not worked. I am going for 1 more, tomorrow. If it works, great! If not, I am going to speak with my neurosurgeon when I go for my 12 week post-op appointment (next week). I know the shots can hurt, but it is worth it if it helps. When I got my first shot, the doc put me out. I changed docs after that and he did not put you to sleep. The pain of the shot lasted just a few minutes. Yes, after the shot, maybe for 2 days, I have pain, but being put out would not help with that. Most of the time, I am fine by the next morning.

Thank you for your concern!
Ronnie

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GailBL, Alumni Mentor | @gailb | May 14, 2018
In reply to @grandmar "Hi All! The last couple of weeks have been unbelievable! Last week I was walking with..." + (show)
@grandmar

Hi All!
The last couple of weeks have been unbelievable!
Last week I was walking with my hubby and i almost fell. He was able to catch me before I went down, but it was difficult to get my footing back. For sure, if he wasn't there, down I would have gone.
Then two days ago, we were walking out of the store. I felt myself going down and I grabbed my hubby the same time he grabbed me. Not only did I go down, but I took him down with me.
The next day he was sore, especially in his hip. Thank goodness his hip is not broken.
As for me, not only was I sore, but my headaches have returned and my neck is sore all over.
I go to the neurosurgeon in a week for my 12 week post-op check-up. Before I go, I'll have an x-ray to be sure everything is healed from my disc replacement surgery. I am worried I might have done some damage.
My PT therapist feels, by the way I walk, that the fall is due to my lower back issues. I tend to agree. She said it is time to use a walking device, a cane. So I -got one. I haven't felt any different walking, but I haven't fallen either. She also said no flip- flops type of sandals. She wants me to wear a closed shoe like I sneaker. I live in Florida and haven't worn closed anything in almost 4 years. But I have 1 pair of sneakers and just ordered 2 more.
This Tuesday I go to my pain doc for a shot in my lumbar spine. The last 2 have not helped my right side, which is where I get the most pain. I am trying one more time. If it does not work, I will be discussing alternatives with the neurosurgeon in 2 weeks.
I am certainly happy that neither of us have broken any bones, but I feel horrible about my hubby!!!!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)

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@grandmar

ART doesn't use the typical chiropractic manipulation. My surgeon didn't want me to have any manipulation either. My chiropractor didn't do any, only the ART which is totally different. ART is primarily deep massage of specific nerve and muscle areas, with movement of the limb closest to the nerve. My doctor also uses laser treatment to warm my muscles. Good luck moving forward Ronnie.

Gail
Volunteer Mentor

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Texas Freedom | @oregongirl | May 14, 2018
In reply to @grandmar "Hi All! The last couple of weeks have been unbelievable! Last week I was walking with..." + (show)
@grandmar

Hi All!
The last couple of weeks have been unbelievable!
Last week I was walking with my hubby and i almost fell. He was able to catch me before I went down, but it was difficult to get my footing back. For sure, if he wasn't there, down I would have gone.
Then two days ago, we were walking out of the store. I felt myself going down and I grabbed my hubby the same time he grabbed me. Not only did I go down, but I took him down with me.
The next day he was sore, especially in his hip. Thank goodness his hip is not broken.
As for me, not only was I sore, but my headaches have returned and my neck is sore all over.
I go to the neurosurgeon in a week for my 12 week post-op check-up. Before I go, I'll have an x-ray to be sure everything is healed from my disc replacement surgery. I am worried I might have done some damage.
My PT therapist feels, by the way I walk, that the fall is due to my lower back issues. I tend to agree. She said it is time to use a walking device, a cane. So I -got one. I haven't felt any different walking, but I haven't fallen either. She also said no flip- flops type of sandals. She wants me to wear a closed shoe like I sneaker. I live in Florida and haven't worn closed anything in almost 4 years. But I have 1 pair of sneakers and just ordered 2 more.
This Tuesday I go to my pain doc for a shot in my lumbar spine. The last 2 have not helped my right side, which is where I get the most pain. I am trying one more time. If it does not work, I will be discussing alternatives with the neurosurgeon in 2 weeks.
I am certainly happy that neither of us have broken any bones, but I feel horrible about my hubby!!!!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)

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No wonder I was in such pain after PT. I had to quit. It made feel worse than when I came. I realize after therapy I am always told it was typical. NOT

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sun2shine | @sun2shine | May 14, 2018

Hi! I am Diane. I have chronic pain in many areas of my body. I was in a severe car accident many years ago, which I was ejected out of the car. I crushed my shoulder and collar bone. Years later, I got rear-ended in another car accident. That led to a ruptured disc in neck, then a fusion in 1991. Chronic Pain started! Now degenerated disc diseases, pinched nerve, sick migraines and chronic pain always. Many procedures have been done with little relief! No income and am married with a 13 year old. Never talked to others like this. Been trying to deal with everything, but getting very stressed!

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Texas Freedom | @oregongirl | May 14, 2018

Sunshine. You were just prayed for

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Otherwaytolive | @otherwaytolive | May 14, 2018

Where is the place for me to start writing?
Dojoro

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Otherwaytolive | @otherwaytolive | May 14, 2018

Okay. Suffering the effects of a new attack of osteoarthritis that is here and there and just about anywhere. I do not have pain in my knees thankfully ... Want to get some advice from members if such precautions are suggested ... Or does this condition simply get worse as time goes by. Oh- oh just list a massive inclusion about the pills I must use to maintain a happy state fighting to keep within the measures of 50-80 beats perminute fighting aFib.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | May 14, 2018
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@otherwaytolive

Where is the place for me to start writing?
Dojoro

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Hello @otherwaytolive, I see that you are new to Connect. I would like to welcome you and point you to our Connect "Get Started on Connect" user guide that might help you with any questions related to how Connect is organized and how to post questions you may have. The Get Started on Connect is at the bottom of each page so it's easy to find but I will repeat it here so you see if it helps:

-- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/get-started-on-connect/

I see from your first post you have osteoarthritis. You might want to read through the discussion in the Bones, Joints & Muscles Group:

Osteoarthritis - what helps?
-- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/im-looking-forward-to-the-webinar-tomorrow-i-have-osteoarthritis-in-most/bookmark/?ajax_hook=action&_wpnonce=17a77dd650

@otherwaytolive can you share a little more about treatments you have tried? and how they worked for you?

John

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Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | May 14, 2018
In reply to @sun2shine "Hi! I am Diane. I have chronic pain in many areas of my body. I was..." + (show)
@sun2shine

Hi! I am Diane. I have chronic pain in many areas of my body. I was in a severe car accident many years ago, which I was ejected out of the car. I crushed my shoulder and collar bone. Years later, I got rear-ended in another car accident. That led to a ruptured disc in neck, then a fusion in 1991. Chronic Pain started! Now degenerated disc diseases, pinched nerve, sick migraines and chronic pain always. Many procedures have been done with little relief! No income and am married with a 13 year old. Never talked to others like this. Been trying to deal with everything, but getting very stressed!

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Oh my dear, you are living my life. Fell down stairs while on crutches for ankle surgery. 3 rear-end collisions....one resulted in a miscarriage and I had a 4 year old at home and was a single parent..... the last one initiated the chronic pain syndrome. Problem was, I had no idea how these incidents would complicate my life in my 60's and 70's. So my wish for you is to take very good care. You can begin by making gentle yoga with stretches and strength building poses a daily ritual for 15-20 minutes. Listen and learn with awareness through mindfulness and meditation. Keep busy with activities that serve as distractions from the pain. Be good to yourself.....by resting when you need a break. Simply say, "I need to rest my body right now." Give yourself permission to vent right here on Connect. You will meet some compassionate and caring folks who totally understand your issues and challenges.

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lioness | @lioness | May 14, 2018
In reply to @grandmar "Hi All! The last couple of weeks have been unbelievable! Last week I was walking with..." + (show)
@grandmar

Hi All!
The last couple of weeks have been unbelievable!
Last week I was walking with my hubby and i almost fell. He was able to catch me before I went down, but it was difficult to get my footing back. For sure, if he wasn't there, down I would have gone.
Then two days ago, we were walking out of the store. I felt myself going down and I grabbed my hubby the same time he grabbed me. Not only did I go down, but I took him down with me.
The next day he was sore, especially in his hip. Thank goodness his hip is not broken.
As for me, not only was I sore, but my headaches have returned and my neck is sore all over.
I go to the neurosurgeon in a week for my 12 week post-op check-up. Before I go, I'll have an x-ray to be sure everything is healed from my disc replacement surgery. I am worried I might have done some damage.
My PT therapist feels, by the way I walk, that the fall is due to my lower back issues. I tend to agree. She said it is time to use a walking device, a cane. So I -got one. I haven't felt any different walking, but I haven't fallen either. She also said no flip- flops type of sandals. She wants me to wear a closed shoe like I sneaker. I live in Florida and haven't worn closed anything in almost 4 years. But I have 1 pair of sneakers and just ordered 2 more.
This Tuesday I go to my pain doc for a shot in my lumbar spine. The last 2 have not helped my right side, which is where I get the most pain. I am trying one more time. If it does not work, I will be discussing alternatives with the neurosurgeon in 2 weeks.
I am certainly happy that neither of us have broken any bones, but I feel horrible about my hubby!!!!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)

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@gailb I am interested in this treatment so the chiropractor does this then Gail? Mine is getting a massues so if this is correct I,'ll check into it.Thanks

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