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EmilyXLC posted in the group Back & Spine

Has anyone here considered Radiofrequency Ablation for their back pain? This might be a helpful read for you if you are:

Radiofrequency Ablation for Back Pain: Here’s What You Need to Know

William Slover posted in the group Sex & Relationships

Study Finds Viagra Usage Could Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk by 70 Percent

Could the blue pill treat Alzheimer's too? The drug was found to increase brain cell growth.

https://painresource.com/lifestyle/sex-relationships/study-finds-viagra-usage-could-reduce-alzheimers-risk-by-70-percent/

temeisha-quick posted in the group Healthy Living

Chronic Pain5 Foods That Help You Sleep Better
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5 Foods That Help You Sleep Better
Try our list of foods that help you sleep better, and read about some common myths that we debunk in

It seems that certain foods, like turkey or warm milk, are associated with sleeping better, deeper and longer. The truth is, there…Read More

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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EmilyXLC
2 years ago

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

William Slover posted in the group Chronic Pain

5 Ways to Avoid Holiday Burnout When Living With Chronic Illness

Does the holiday season tend to leave you feeling overwhelmed and emotionally drained? There's a word for that, and it's called holiday burnout.

https://painresource.com/chronic-pain/5-ways-to-avoid-holiday-burnout-when-living-with-chronic-illness/

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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EmilyXLC
3 years ago

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
eclecticzebra
3 years ago

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
- EmilyXLC
  3 years ago
  
  @eclecticzebra I’m a longtime fan of the ole baseball bat lol
  - cinlin
    2 years ago
    
    @emilyxlc hi I have one in my car
    - EmilyXLC
      2 years ago
      
      @cinlin You can never be too safe anymore!

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 More

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EmilyXLC
2 years ago

Oh nooooo @Suzzee33 bless your heart. These doctors shouldn’t be practicing. HUG HUG HUG.
- Suzzee33
  2 years ago
  
  @emilyxlc I am telling you. I hear stories all the time that people go to that hospital and get sent home and die..
eclecticzebra
2 years ago

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 🙁
- EmilyXLC
  2 years ago
  
  @eclecticzebra THIS. It’s hard to think straight after this kind of crap happens, but you are right.
  - Suzzee33
    2 years ago
    
    @emilyxlc yes it is. You get more depressed and feel hopeless
- Suzzee33
  2 years ago
  
  @eclecticzebra I think I will. Thank you

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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EmilyXLC
2 years ago

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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