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brynsmommy38 posted in the group Pain Management
Does anyone get euphoric migraines? What do you do that is medication free to get them to stop?
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William Slover posted in the group Chronic Pain
5 Ways to Avoid Holiday Burnout When Living With Chronic Illness
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Heather-Calhoun posted in the group Sex & Relationships
I live in an area that is very bad for drugs. That being said, as someone with a chronic condition I’m not even comfortable taking pain medication because I feel like it makes me a target. Does anyone else run into this problem when dating? I won’t even take gabapentin because apparently it has a high street value
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That’s definitely something to keep in mind… It’s awful that this is even something that has to be considered when we take these kinds of medications. My father, who lived with chronic pain alongside his disabilities, always told me about how he never discussed his medications with people after catching theft in the act, time and time again.…Read More
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I’m not sacrificing my comfort for fears. I have taken them for over 13 years at this moment. I was born and raised in an area, where YES, you may be a target in the parking lot etc. They do sit and watch, lurk behind you in line to hear what you are picking up etc. Pharmacies in those areas typically will have a guard go to your car with you…Read More
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@eclecticzebra I’m a longtime fan of the ole baseball bat lol
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Suzzee33 posted in the group Chronic Pain
Well turns out I don’t have my IC again. We have a hospital that sux here I was telling them I couldn’t pee that I had to bare down and go every 30 minutes so not much sleep for me
Went to the ER the Dr was rude and said they gave you antibiotics twice…I was like yeah but there not working. He told me to go home and take napoxsen . I was in…Read More6 Comments-
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Oh nooooo @Suzzee33 bless your heart. These doctors shouldn’t be practicing. HUG HUG HUG.
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@emilyxlc I am telling you. I hear stories all the time that people go to that hospital and get sent home and die..
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Be the one who makes them change- file a formal complaint- Attny General etc. No way should any medical establishment have such a negative view from the general public. Sorry you are going through this 🙁
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@eclecticzebra THIS. It’s hard to think straight after this kind of crap happens, but you are right.
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@emilyxlc yes it is. You get more depressed and feel hopeless
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@eclecticzebra I think I will. Thank you
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hardslide posted in the group Fibromyalgia
Recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia. In a great deal of pain right now and nothing seems to be working. What is most effective in alleviating your pain?
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Hello @hardslide and welcome to the community. I am so sorry to hear that you are in a lot of pain– I hope these articles will be helpful: https://painresource.com/fibromyalgia/4-natural-remedies-for-fibromyalgia/ https://painresource.com/news-experts/ask-the-experts/ask-the-expert-drug-free-ways-to-fight-fibromyalgia/
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MEC77 posted in the group Fibromyalgia
I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia back in 2010. I have tried all kinds of prescription medications and have never found anything to really work for me. I also feel like it is different with everyone: what might work for me may not work for 20 others. That being said: I use cannabis and I exercise. Yoga has helped me a lot, as well. I am prescribed…Read More
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@mec77 thank you for sharing with us– it is amazing how much moving our bodies and focusing on our mindsets can help some things.
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glockdeadgorgeous posted in the group Chronic Pain
Is anyone else dealing with Toxic Positivity from their support system?
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Never heard about this before
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I will pray for you to get help and healing from this .
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@suzzee33 Thanks Suzzee! I know that my family being positive is them trying their best to support me!
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It’s tough, @glockdeadgorgeous because everyone just deals with everything differently. I know the ‘fake it til you make it’ mindset works for some folks, but that just is not applicable to everyone. ESPECIALLY when it comes to chronic pain and illness. Hugs to you.
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@emilyxlc My problem right now, is that I am ready to come to terms with the fact and accept the fact that after my car accident and two surgeries, I now have a chronic pain condition and I just want help from them in creating a new life plan for myself and adujusting my goals to meet my new circumstances. They still want me to undergo…Read More
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@glockdeadgorge I read that article and never knew about this….so sad to have to go threw so happy your family understands..
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@glockdeadgorgeous That is heartbreaking to hear– I am so sorry. People tend to like to cling to their previous perceptions of people for their comfort and convenience, even when it ends up hurting someone. I think this is why it is so important for those of us who experience chronic pain/illness to have our tribe of those who *truly*…Read More
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mstweety68 posted in the group Fibromyalgia
Hi! I suffer from fibromyalgia, chronic migraines and a few other conditions. I seem to have lost my way in life..as in, I have no drive to do anything.
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Welcome @Mstweety68
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@mstweety68 Big hugs to you my friend– it can be tough when you just feel stuck. If you ever need an ear, feel free to message me. I’m always happy to listen.
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@emilyxlc Thank you
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After ALL of these years, I had thought I was alone! I didn’t even know there was a true name for them until now– I just always called it post-migraine high. It makes me want to eat a TON of food and I just feel SO good after the migraine finally breaks. I try to drink plenty of water as one of my big migraine triggers is dehydration and that…Read More