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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.

paulreig | @paulreig | Jan 14, 2019

This is all very new to me my name is Paul I was diagnosed with achalasia back in 2008 haven't been back to the doctor a few years now getting worse I think it's affecting my voice don't sound the same as hard to talk with you can hear me

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grandmaR | @grandmar | Jan 14, 2019

Hi All..
I was going to post last Friday that other than my arthritis, I am virtually pain free. My 2 spinal surgeries were a success.

Then on Saturday, it happened, again, I fell. I went down hard!! I was outside and fell onto the concrete walk and landscape river rock. Ouch!

My poor 7 year old granddaughter was with me
She saw the entire thing and was terrified! I was able to get up. I wasn't going to tell my hubby but he walked by and asked me directly. I couldn't deny it. I was all scrapped up.

Anyway, I am back in pain in my lower back. I don't think I did anything to the fusion. I feel I took one step forward and two steps back.

This is my 2nd fall since my 2nd spinal surgery. And today, the new neurologist changed my appointment.

Well, just thought I'd share.
Hoping for a pain free day for us all!!

Ronnie (GRANDMAr)😎😎

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anniebrook | @anniebrook | Jan 14, 2019
In reply to @frank1 "Hi, my name is Warren. I have dry eye disease, whose cause has yet to be..." + (show)
@frank1

Hi, my name is Warren. I have dry eye disease, whose cause has yet to be determined (after 6 years). I don't have pain in the sense of "hurt", but I do have it in the sense of irritation that is constant any time I have my eyes open. For that reason it seems I am more similar and sympathetic to people who have chronic pain than other types of disorders. People do not understand how it feels to constantly have sand in your eyes, or large foreign objects, and burning, and when one looks--there's nothing there! When I leave home or go outdoors, I find that wearing a snug-fitting pair of high-school chemistry lab goggles help keep my eyes from drying out so fast helps, but it is humiliating, and you should hear the comments some people make! I've said enough for now, but I am so glad to be part of this group. I hope I can help some of you. Thanks. Warren

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I was diagnosed many yrs ago with dry eye I was blinking every 2 seconds and driving home off night duty was a nightmare as my eyes felt as they were not only sore but clouding over.The eye surgeon Px'd Restasis eye drops . I have no extended benefits and are expensive as they come in a box of 30 pippets to use twice a day then you are supposed to throw the pippet out . My eye dr told me to not throw them out as they do not start to deteriorate so to keep them in a little sealed pill bottle.1 pippet lasts about 3 days now. When I 1st used them they stung like a buggar but 'I carried on for England' anyway long story short I now use them only once a day which is great as they now last me double the time.The Dr has told me to definitely NOT go back to the twice a day ( not sure why) and to just use a moisturings drop of an OTC . Restasis doesn't work like normal eye drops they actually stimulate your tear ducts to produce tears,it's NOT a cure though so will have to use them for life,small price to pay though. Hope this is useful Warren

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lioness | @lioness | Jan 14, 2019
In reply to @grandmar "Hi All.. I was going to post last Friday that other than my arthritis, I am..." + (show)
@grandmar

Hi All..
I was going to post last Friday that other than my arthritis, I am virtually pain free. My 2 spinal surgeries were a success.

Then on Saturday, it happened, again, I fell. I went down hard!! I was outside and fell onto the concrete walk and landscape river rock. Ouch!

My poor 7 year old granddaughter was with me
She saw the entire thing and was terrified! I was able to get up. I wasn't going to tell my hubby but he walked by and asked me directly. I couldn't deny it. I was all scrapped up.

Anyway, I am back in pain in my lower back. I don't think I did anything to the fusion. I feel I took one step forward and two steps back.

This is my 2nd fall since my 2nd spinal surgery. And today, the new neurologist changed my appointment.

Well, just thought I'd share.
Hoping for a pain free day for us all!!

Ronnie (GRANDMAr)😎😎

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@grandmar Im sorry to hear you feel again .Have you ever done Tai Chi? @hopeful33250 turned me onto it and I was skeptical at first but as soon as I did it my back,lower and the burning pain in my thighs left me instantly I was amazed .Go to u tube and look for Don Fiore .It will help you I do it 3xaday Stay safe Linda

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jan 14, 2019
In reply to @grandmar "Hi All.. I was going to post last Friday that other than my arthritis, I am..." + (show)
@grandmar

Hi All..
I was going to post last Friday that other than my arthritis, I am virtually pain free. My 2 spinal surgeries were a success.

Then on Saturday, it happened, again, I fell. I went down hard!! I was outside and fell onto the concrete walk and landscape river rock. Ouch!

My poor 7 year old granddaughter was with me
She saw the entire thing and was terrified! I was able to get up. I wasn't going to tell my hubby but he walked by and asked me directly. I couldn't deny it. I was all scrapped up.

Anyway, I am back in pain in my lower back. I don't think I did anything to the fusion. I feel I took one step forward and two steps back.

This is my 2nd fall since my 2nd spinal surgery. And today, the new neurologist changed my appointment.

Well, just thought I'd share.
Hoping for a pain free day for us all!!

Ronnie (GRANDMAr)😎😎

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Hello @grandmar
I am so sorry to hear of your fall. You must feel discouraged. I hope your pain is relieved soon. Have you had an x-ray or other exam to be sure everything is still in place?

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lioness | @lioness | Jan 14, 2019
In reply to @anniebrook "I was diagnosed many yrs ago with dry eye I was blinking every 2 seconds and..." + (show)
@anniebrook

I was diagnosed many yrs ago with dry eye I was blinking every 2 seconds and driving home off night duty was a nightmare as my eyes felt as they were not only sore but clouding over.The eye surgeon Px'd Restasis eye drops . I have no extended benefits and are expensive as they come in a box of 30 pippets to use twice a day then you are supposed to throw the pippet out . My eye dr told me to not throw them out as they do not start to deteriorate so to keep them in a little sealed pill bottle.1 pippet lasts about 3 days now. When I 1st used them they stung like a buggar but 'I carried on for England' anyway long story short I now use them only once a day which is great as they now last me double the time.The Dr has told me to definitely NOT go back to the twice a day ( not sure why) and to just use a moisturings drop of an OTC . Restasis doesn't work like normal eye drops they actually stimulate your tear ducts to produce tears,it's NOT a cure though so will have to use them for life,small price to pay though. Hope this is useful Warren

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@anniebrook Hi I read what you said about dry eyes I am the same way blinking every 2seconds Have not asked about Restasis Since you have used them I think I will ask my Dr about them .

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dotie | @dotie | Jan 14, 2019

Hi, my name is Dotie, I'm not seeing anyone with my problem. i'm suppose to take blood pressure medicine and everyone they give me gives me headaches and i have it all day long. i'm at wits end, they make me feel awful. I need help

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Dawn, Alumni Mentor | @dawn_giacabazi | Jan 14, 2019
In reply to @dotie "Hi, my name is Dotie, I'm not seeing anyone with my problem. i'm suppose to take..." + (show)
@dotie

Hi, my name is Dotie, I'm not seeing anyone with my problem. i'm suppose to take blood pressure medicine and everyone they give me gives me headaches and i have it all day long. i'm at wits end, they make me feel awful. I need help

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Hi Dotie @dotie
I have one blood pressure medication that caused me headaches so my md lowered the dose. Have you discussed the headaches with your doctor? Curious which medication is effecting you this way?

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dotie | @dotie | Jan 14, 2019

i have tried 4 different ones and they all cause me some kind of problem. one gave indigestion so bad, it was killing and everyone of them give headaches. I don't have a headaches until i take one of them. the one i'm trying now olmesartan 5 mg

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Dawn, Alumni Mentor | @dawn_giacabazi | Jan 14, 2019

@dotie
Sadly every medication comes with the risk of side effects. I have had numerous reactions to medications and my physicians and I have discuss the side effects and we decide if the risk is worth the side effects which can be frustrating. The medication I have a hard time taking is Procardia ER because it results in headaches, flushness and overall feel horrible but right now it’s the only one that effectively keeps my heart rate regulated. Without it my heart rate runs 150’s but now it runs 90’s which is still high but I can tolerate the side effects on the lower dose. I encourage you to keep talking with you doctor and trying to find the right medication or the right dose that you can tolerate. I pray you find the answer soon.

How’s it going with the olmesartan?

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