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.

kimspr3 | @kimspr3 | Aug 2, 2019

In reply to @russy "I take Trazadone when I go to bed. It does help me sleep." + (show)

If you have pain does Trazadone help. Helps me a lot.

kimspr3 | @kimspr3 | Aug 2, 2019

In reply to @artscaping "@sundance, Good morning. I so appreciate your post. A perfect example is both of us. My..." + (show)

I really liked your "Have a large dose of happiness today"

Mamacita, Alumna Mentor | @mamacita | Aug 2, 2019

In reply to @kozykozon "My wife has had arachnoiditis for over 25 years. Our HMO doctor referred her to the..." + (show)

Dear @kozykozon , how I identify with every thing you posted earlier. I love my Grandchildren and my children so very much. And I live for the days that there is so little pain I forget what it is like to be in such a flare that it feels like I have been beaten.

I am in such a flare right now and can barely think straight. Trazodone used to help me greatly. My Rheumatology doctor has basically "fired" me. I don't have much left except to ask for a referral to our teaching hospital in Birmingham. UAB.

Love is all we need. To know we are loved. Sounds like you have that covered. God bless you.

Mamacita Jane

Mamacita, Alumna Mentor | @mamacita | Aug 2, 2019

In reply to @sundance6 "I have taken Ambiem for many years without side effects. Recently I switched to Lunesta with..." + (show)

Hi,@sundance6, I agree with you 99.9% in everything you say! We are all different, and different meds will affect each one of us as our bodies adapt and change.

Gabapentin used to knock me out. Now, I have seemed to develop a tolerance for it. Yet it appears the only thing that helps when Fibromyalgia is raging.

Epsom Salts baths help tremendously. I take Magnesium tablets daily, but they are useless during a flair.

Here's hoping that we see a better say tomorrow!

Love and light to you.

Mamacita Jane

kimspr3 | @kimspr3 | Aug 3, 2019

In reply to @kimspr3 "If you have pain does Trazadone help. Helps me a lot." + (show)

Yes, Trazadone does help pain I sleep through the night. Reason it's advised to take it before bed is because it makes you tired. Non-Addictive. Prescribed to me 100 mg but I have taken for a long time. I don't take it when I take the Traz. I waite about hour. I hope this can help you.

kozykozon | @kozykozon | Aug 3, 2019

In reply to @mamacita "Dear @kozykozon , how I identify with every thing you posted earlier. I love my Grandchildren..." + (show)

It's nice to know you're not alone. It really helps. Who knows. Perhaps a Doctor will respond with something that can keep us going for a few months. Realistically, however, I don't think that will happen. You know, Death is really not the problem. It's the process. It seems $ is a Doctor now as is our Government putting in a poorly thought out process for abuse of meds. Washington makes me sick at times. Politicians making policy for medications necessary for MOST people in severe pain. God Bless! You!

kimspr3 | @kimspr3 | Aug 3, 2019

In reply to @mamacita "Dear @kozykozon , how I identify with every thing you posted earlier. I love my Grandchildren..." + (show)

I had to reply, it hurts so much to hear about all the pain all of us are going through. We can tell other family, friends about the pain but I have found this site is so helpful.My diagnosis isn't the the same pain is pain. I hear Birmingham is a good hospital. Hoping you can get the Traz. soon! If I am not making sense I apologize, my P.M. dr. increased the Clonidine for pain can't think. Some drs can't be bothered with complexed cases! I hope you can have a comfortable evening.

Sundance(RB) | @sundance6 | Aug 3, 2019

In reply to @mamacita "Hi,@sundance6, I agree with you 99.9% in everything you say! We are all different, and different..." + (show)

Thanks MJ! The Dr. Teals Epson Salt baths are Great. Add a bith of their liquid and they are to die for! You know what I mean. I take three or four a week. Good after my Silver Sneakers Yoga class! Which by the way has been a Godsent! It has helped me so much both menatlly and physically!
If anyone has one in your area go try it out. I was aprehensive until I went. People with all sorts of handicaps and twisted this or that are there. I have a Great instructor! She does it a good pace. We do most on a chair so we don't have to get up from the floor. In the three weeks I have been doing it I have seen a remarkable chance in myself.
My balance has gotten better. I can climb stairs. My endurance has gotten better! I just feel better than I have in a long time!
It is worth the little bit of time it takes! I haven't got so I do it at home yet except for the breathing. Just learning!
Do yourself a favor and check into it in your area.
Peace!
Sundance(RB)

linedancer18337 | @linedancer18337 | Aug 4, 2019

In reply to @sundance6 "I have taken Ambiem for many years without side effects. Recently I switched to Lunesta with..." + (show)

Wow,you are so right and that’s how I ended up in the hospital from an overdose. I was bein over medicated with prescriptions and I didn’t even know where I was. Thank you for stating this.

migizii | @migizii | Aug 4, 2019

In reply to @vradifegari "Good morning Migizii. You mention "Regular massage". Could you please tell me what kind of massage?..." + (show)

I was doing Myofascial release massage therapy, but eventually my work schedule became too busy for me to fit it in on a regular basis. Given I have just recently returned to two feet (7 month process to heal some simple foot fractures), I am going to consider it again if I can find a reasonable schedule that is effective for my needs.