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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.

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jmjlove | @jmjlove | Mar 15, 2019
In reply to @artscaping "@lauren123 Good afternoon. Thanks for your interest. What in particular are you curious about? I am..." + (show)
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@lauren123 Good afternoon. Thanks for your interest. What in particular are you curious about? I am happy to respond. Just need a hint or two. Be happy today.

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@Chris....or, anyone really! Anyone ever tried wild lettuce to replace pharmaceutical pain relievers? They say it is comparable to an opioid. I've tried both the tincture and the capsule, made by Swanson. Is this claim just rubbish, or should I try for a better quality? I am willing to go natura, but can't do MM. Looking for an awesome fix for my awesome pain.

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Parus | @parus | Mar 16, 2019
In reply to @jmjlove "@Chris....or, anyone really! Anyone ever tried wild lettuce to replace pharmaceutical pain relievers? They say it..." + (show)
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@Chris....or, anyone really! Anyone ever tried wild lettuce to replace pharmaceutical pain relievers? They say it is comparable to an opioid. I've tried both the tincture and the capsule, made by Swanson. Is this claim just rubbish, or should I try for a better quality? I am willing to go natura, but can't do MM. Looking for an awesome fix for my awesome pain.

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I saw a couple of years where this old time help for pain reappeared. It started appearing online in capsules, etc. From what I know one may as well have a nice Romaine salad. Only one variety may have some benefit and doubtful it would help with chronic pain. My input.

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Jennifer, Volunteer Mentor | @jenniferhunter | Mar 16, 2019
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This is my first post. I’ve had rectal pain non stop for seven years. It started after having a BCIR surgery. That is an internal bag for waste made out of small intestine so it can be emptied using a catheter. My rectum was removed forty years ago due to ulcerative colitis. I had illiosmy for two years then a Koch Pouch which is similar to the BCIR. It lasted for many years until 2000 with the valve failed and started leaking. The rectal pain is unrelenting and feels like a hot jagged post twisting and poking into my backside. I’ve tried everything from a hysterectomy to a spinal laminectomy to every kind of injections you can think of. I’ve recently received a DRG Stimulator that goes under the tailbone. It is the first thing to give any marked relief but the pain is still such that my life is very restricted. Has anyone ever heard of a intrathecal pump for pain in this area?

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@skippyr I don't have any experience with your condition, but I do know that surgeries cause internal scar tissue in the fascia. Possibly, myofascial release physical therapy could help that. Here is some information I collected about MFR that you may be interested in. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/

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jmjlove | @jmjlove | Mar 19, 2019
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I am mary

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Hi Mary, from one newbie to another!

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juliet80 | @juliet80 | Mar 19, 2019

I know this is not medical but does anyone know about old comic books lol

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tfrancis | @tfrancis | Mar 19, 2019

Hi..im terry..i have chronic pain from pancreatitis and fibro..also have rheumatoid arthritis..its nice being able to talk to others

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jmjlove | @jmjlove | Mar 19, 2019
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Hi..im terry..i have chronic pain from pancreatitis and fibro..also have rheumatoid arthritis..its nice being able to talk to others

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@tfrancis....Terry, do you mind me asking how you.deal with your pain? I too have RA and fibro and know the pain from that. Not so much pancreatitis. I hear that too is quite painful. Sounds like life is no picnic for you. But, many here share their struggles and occasionally their victories. Welcome. I am new too.

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jmjlove | @jmjlove | Mar 19, 2019
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I know this is not medical but does anyone know about old comic books lol

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@juliet80....I know nothing. Sorry. But that's a unique way to jump in, lol. A sense of humor will serve you well if you are a chronic pain sufferer!

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