Chronic Pain members - Welcome, please introduce yourself

@veda I stubbed my toe and loosened my big toenail.. It was removed, but I opted to let the nail grow back .. and it has partially.. with no problem.. I would say go to an different doctor who is part of a large clinic.. .. where you might have access to a wider opinion base than the podiatrist you might have gone to..

Has anyone heard of or went to Ethos Health Group for neuropathy and knee pain. It was talked about on Good Morning America and mt niece told me about it. They have locations in Florida and Maryland. I have serious peripheral neuropathy and in alot of pain. It is legit as I found it on goggle. Anyone know anything about this group? We're talking about Pain and neuropathy is pain. Thank you for any feedback.

Patti here from PA. I have severe spinal stenosis. Have had a tri level ablation a year ago and still no pain. In L4,5, S1 but have terrible sciatica in both legs when walking more than 5 min. Thinking of ablation again for the sciatic nerves. Anyone have had this done? Results?
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@haluska Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! Many of us have spine and back issues, some hereditary, some due to work or accidents. Here is a group where you might explore and have a good response to your question.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/spine-health/
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Hi Trish, nice to see you pop up! I hope you are doing okay. How is your arm doing? Still the same? I always remember your story about how your nerve was severed during surgery (after a car accident?). You are in my thoughts dear. Any update to your saga would be appreciated. Best to you, Hank

I smashed my toe under a door and traumatized the toenail maybe 30 years ago. Since then, the toenail became more and more painful as it grew long and it no longer grew correctly after having been smashed. The cuticle became deformed in a way that the toenail seemed to be detached in pockets underneith thus why it was so painful as it grew. Perhaps that is why I didn't respond well to the treatment, I really don't know. It's just painful as heck now and taking longer than anyone expected to heal. Meanwhile, I developed warts on the bottom of my feet that over time grew more painful over the years. Meanwhile, I discovered I had osteoparosis arthritis in my lower back and after a while I started pain management and was getting a series of shots. I've been a caregiver all my life and can admit I've neglected myself somewhat and Meanwhile, my husband has cancer and I had nursed him through 2 boughts of pnuemonia and a surgery that seemed touch and go there for a bit all almost within 1 1/2 years. Then I started getting myself back on track. Soon after I had my first Dr. appointment for myself, come Thanksgiving eve 2020, I had another heart attack and was rushed into surgery to have another stent put in the other main artery. My first heart attack was in 2010. At this point, I was preparing for tripple by-pass surgery. I figured that even though my brain wasn't processing the idea of my chest being cracked open, I didn't want to be laid up with my feet killing me and a tooth ache and not being able to do anything about it so I was really just going through the motions of preparing myself for the unimaginable. God afforded me the time to fix my feet, get a tooth pulled and quit smoking cold turkey and scarfing down nothing but fruits, veggies, walnuts and grains throughout my rehab. Meanwhile, I returned to my foot Dr. with my complaints and he prescribed me an ointment to apply twice a day.and this is my second day so far and I can't tell much of a difference right now. Meanwhile, I just found out that I am doing so well that I don't have to have the major surgery now. I will be able to resolve other blockage issues with stents Thank you Jesus.

Never heard of that group. I have severe pain in both legs due to Neuropathy. [nerve damage] Feet feel like they are on fire, at those times I put feet on ice packs. Gabapentin 400 mg three times day should be tried. Neuropathy can only be diagnosed by getting a Nerve Conduction Test. This is done by a Neurologist.I believe mine was caused when muscles in thighs had to be cut while doing Hip Replacement Surgery. I can not give medical advice. Just saying get a NCT to make sure. Good Luck

You poor poor thing. My heart goes out to you. I too suffer warts on my feet, id you know they are a virus. My Podiatrist asked me if I knew that, I always study everything so I said yes I did know that. Depending on what type you have that are easy to for him to scrape off with a scalpe, trick is DO NOT let them get big. As soon as they are sore go to see your Podiatrist.Assuming you have Ins. I am sorry you go thru all this .

Hi Hank, hope you are doing well! You are so sweet. Same old story here and I feel the pandemic has made this harder. Harder to get help harder to see people and very alone. Condition the same Neuropathy getting worst. Thing is if you saw me you can’t see it. Usually on neuro site but checking pain because that’s all I really think about. My best to you Hank. Thanks for reaching out.

@londonwc1 Thank you for responding. I have been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy by tests done by a neurologist. What I am seeking is help with the pain, balance and swelling. I take Gabapentine 900 mg daily. I am taking recommended vitamins and B12 shots weekly. Nothing seems to help. I was just looking for any recommendation or knowledge of the Ethos Group. They only have locations in Florida and Maryland. Kind of like the Mayo Clinics. One clinic is not that far from me in Maryland and was thinking it might be good to just look into it. If anyone has heard of ETHOS HEALTH GROUP for neuropathy and knee pain please let me know.