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Here is another option to consider. Whenever I see a new doc, whether for a new...
For example, when I resisted opioid ... meds for chronic pain, it opened a discussion ... with my primary about pain management ... , and led to a pain management doc & ... new lifestyle where I deal with the pain
Discussion: Functional doctors
Support Group: Healthy Living
Posted: Aug 4, 2022
Thanks for your update, I was hoping you would. I am waiting to return to the...
if they can help with my lower back pain ... below this has been causing me much pain ... they can’t fix this, I’m ready for a pain ... right doctor and correct dose the pain ... I’m so tired of this opioid war.
Support Group: Chronic Pain
Posted: Aug 1, 2022
What is the exact cause of her pain? Fractures are the most likely reason. They do...
What is the exact cause of her pain? ... can't get out of bed because of pain ... The stupid "opiod crisis" has ... your sister make a journal of her pain ... me because of the opiod crisis mentality
Posted: Jul 21, 2022
@drg24242 How has today been going for you so far? Keep in mind your body is...
Pain and symptoms may naturally increase ... link has information on tapering off opioids ... prescription-drug-abuse/in-depth/tapering-off-opioids-when-and-how
Support Group: Chronic Pain
Posted: Jul 19, 2022
@frattmaa Wow! I thought I had it rough until I read your post! Your suffering must...
really understanding the severity of pain ... Almost immediately, I began to have pain ... at a time where even this amount of opiod ... However, my pain management physician ... want it removed for the additional pain
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Jul 19, 2022
Why does the Mayo Clinic list opioids as one treatment option when we all know no...
Why does the Mayo Clinic list opioids ... see a new provider and then ask for opioids ... like it's an option for care of painful ... To ask any provider for pain medication
Discussion: Cervical stenosis
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Jul 10, 2022
I have a medical background (45 years as a medical transcriptionist) and also did my homework...
have the print-outs to give to the pain ... management doc who is putting my pain ... doctors art trying to get people off opioids ... EVERYONE off opioids on their first ... belongs to an organization to stop the opioid
Support Group: Chronic Pain
Posted: Jul 8, 2022
Your very welcome! I want to tell you that I have been taking opioid pain medication...
to tell you that I have been taking opioid ... pain medication for 19 years. ... medication after the 2016 CDC Opioid ... actually feel better than I did on opioids ... I’ve read that taking opioids for long
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Jun 11, 2022
Hi there. I have a question. About opioids. First let me say I am sorry for...
About opioids. ... I am not familiar with opioids although ... I notice there are "pain clinics ... doctor will prescribe painkillers (like opioids ... only supposing the doctor prescribed opioids
Support Group: Chronic Pain
Posted: Jun 5, 2022
I had had Left knee replacement X2 within the last three years and there was still...
years and there was still constant pain ... in my knee but had a pain pump before ... my knee surgery and my pain specialist ... He recommended some long acting opioids ... Or should I just go back on opioids
Support Group: Chronic Pain
Posted: Apr 26, 2022
I don’t see a lot of discussion on using buprenorphine for pain, only traditional narcotics. I...
Abstract Background: The use of opioids ... generally less responsive to pure μ-opioid ... evidence now suggests that different opioids ... mechanisms as compared with pure μ-opioids ... to compare buprenorphine with other opioids
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Apr 25, 2022
I have been trying to see a colorectal Dr. for the anal pain like a knife...
see a colorectal Dr. for the anal pain ... I am in constant pain and cannot take ... opioids. ... laying down, if I stand up the searing pain ... and if I can get it out makes the pain
Support Group: Digestive Health
Posted: Apr 20, 2022
Good morning and welcome to Mayo Connect. I'll second what Colleen said, things look like they...
During surgery chances are your pain ... be the gold standard technique in pain ... It provides better pain relief than ... opioid PCA treatment and permits a faster ... Some people don't need pain control
Support Group: Lung Cancer
Posted: Mar 16, 2022
Greetings @timcryan, and welcome to Connect. This is a group of patients and caregivers who help...
absolutely call nighttime Neuropathy pain ... since trying medical cannabis for the pain ... I am not good with opioids or OTC ... edge off the anxiety that can create pain ... topical for both acute and chronic pain
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Mar 11, 2022
I’m so sorry to hear about your pain issues. They sound similar to what I’m experiencing....
I’m so sorry to hear about your pain ... My pain starts in my lower back and ... I don’t take opioids anymore since I ... , so that wasn’t the source of the pain ... insomniac and thought perhaps the pain
Support Group: Chronic Pain
Posted: Mar 7, 2022
Hi. So I use cbd/thc oil. A balanced blend between the 2. I found when using...
I am not an MD, pain specialist or an ... I was very sick, addicted to opioids ... and STILL IN A GREAT DEAL OF PAIN!! ... I weaned myself off the opiods onto ... Now, I am still in pain but don'
Support Group: Chronic Pain
Posted: Feb 24, 2022
Good evening @jlo70. It looks like you joined Connect right after Christmas. That is a good...
You indicate that you have not found pain ... managing my small fiber neuropathy pain ... For pain and tingle tangles in my hands ... This dosage is for chronic pain. ... don't use these products with opioids
Support Group: Chronic Pain
Posted: Feb 24, 2022
I hear you. I've had a similar situation obtaining meds powerful enough to alleviate back pain....
powerful enough to alleviate back pain ... of being reprimanded for dispensing opioids ... Patients really require pain control ... patches helpful for times of lesser pain
Support Group: Chronic Pain
Posted: Jan 29, 2022