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Do we expect to much from pain medications

Hello When reading peoples blogs and questions one thing always comes to the fore, our pain killers are failing to suppress our painful conditions. We...

Hello When reading peoples blogs and questions one thing always comes to the ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Positive Things

Hello Positive things yesterday, we had the occupational therapist down yesterday to discuss a new adapted bathroom, all was positive, so now can go...

Hello Positive things yesterday, we had the occupational therapist down ye...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Thumb spica splints working!

I'm so glad to have some positive information to offer finally. Rheumatologist discharged me (not sure why, as he seems to only look at one thing at a time),...

I'm so glad to have some positive information to offer finally. Rheumatologist d...

rowantree

•11 years ago

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Chronic Pain, and Negative Thoughts

Hello Nearly smashed the laptop two days ago tripped over it and nothing worked, cleared up in the computer engineers shop, now all smiles. Want to...

Hello Nearly smashed the laptop two days ago tripped over it and nothing work...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Treatment for rebound headaches

hey i am a medical student i take otc acetaminophen like every day for my headache the ache wears off with the medicine but builds up again what therapy...

hey i am a medical student i take otc acetaminophen like every day for my heada...

AftabArif

•11 years ago

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swollen feet and painfully legs

I have had swollen ankles for many years on and off but since January this year they have become to be swollen more often, i am thinking it maybe due to my...

I have had swollen ankles for many years on and off but since January this year ...

prim50

•11 years ago

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going for esa medical next week help

going for a esa medical next week. first one in 20 years. really getting screwed up about it as i;m in a bad state and have got a few more injuries .any help...

going for a esa medical next week. first one in 20 years. really getting screwed...

nettes

•11 years ago

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Hello has anyone ever been prescribed nefopan hydrochloride, how did you feel when taking it? Thanks

gillimac

•11 years ago

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Alternative treatment

Well folks tonight I am having a hypnotherapy session followed by a chiropractor session, 2 and a half hours to 3hrs in total but I have to do something as I...

Well folks tonight I am having a hypnotherapy session followed by a chiropractor...

snappy1

•11 years ago

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Chronic pain

I've had a lifetime of struggle with a congenital hip, finally at the age of 47 I had to give in and have a total hip replacement this was to be a new lease of...

I've had a lifetime of struggle with a congenital hip, finally at the age of 47 ...

axol36

•11 years ago

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pregabalin

ive been on pregablin for about 5 years now,for neck and back pain i honestly never knew thay made me puton weight untill i read these forums because i was...

ive been on pregablin for about 5 years now,for neck and back pain i honestly ne...

hele22

•11 years ago

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Does anyone know anything about nerve pain in the thoracic spine of the back?

I had a complete mastectomy-with the reconstruction surgery 9 years ago. Two months later I developed pain in my throrasic spine , and the pain goes around too...

I had a complete mastectomy-with the reconstruction surgery 9 years ago. Two mon...

robshirl

•11 years ago

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Medications Good or Bad.

Hello Just a thought when we take all these strong medications we all have to ask ourselves what are they doing to our insides, including the brain. We...

Hello Just a thought when we take all these strong medications we all have to...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Pain clinic

Hello everyone what is this pain clinic and what do they do there my physio is sending me one ,thanks

Hello everyone what is this pain clinic and what do they do there my physio is s...

blacky000

•11 years ago

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Epsom salts.

I'm sure I read here somewhere about Epsom salts being used in someone's pain management? Sorry I'm not sure who - I don't find the site terribly easy to...

I'm sure I read here somewhere about Epsom salts being used in someone's pain ma...

Calceolaria

•11 years ago

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'PAIN MANAGEMENT AWARENESS DAY - 4th JUNE, SALTAIRE'

Hello there, I would like to let you know of an event I have organised on Tuesday, 4th June, (10-2pm) at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, West Yorks. (£3.00pp) I...

Hello there, I would like to let you know of an event I have organised on Tuesda...

anne-marie92

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Professional Patients

Hello One of the situations we find ourselves in is our conditions, we become so involved in our own chronic conditions that we have to begin to understand...

Hello One of the situations we find ourselves in is our conditions, we become...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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i am on mst 30mg twice a day, but i am still suffering a lot of pain, is it safe to take tramadol or best to take cocodamol.

shuggy54

•11 years ago

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Sunshine treatment!

OK everyone, lets try and get into the sun this weekend if possible. Get some raw vitamin D just as it was intended. Sunshine always brings a bit of cheer and...

OK everyone, lets try and get into the sun this weekend if possible. Get some ra...

Calceolaria

•11 years ago

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Wrist splint?

Please help. There are so many to choose from. Any advice would be appreciated. I need them for typing, using mouse, driving mostly. But also brushing hair,...

Please help. There are so many to choose from. Any advice would be appreciated. ...

rowantree

•11 years ago

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What's your least favourite task ?

For me, changing the bed is like climbing Mount Everest! A bundle of hay and a pitchfork somebody please !

For me, changing the bed is like climbing Mount Everest! A bundle of hay and a p...

Calceolaria

•11 years ago

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Coping with nerve damage pain to abdomen

I'm currently 2 years post op - had a routine keyhole surgery to remove gallbladder which led to a blood vessel to the artery being cut and led to a 2 1/2...

I'm currently 2 years post op - had a routine keyhole surgery to remove gallblad...

gregorynat

•11 years ago

6 Replies

We would love to hear about your experiences with healthcare professionals in primary care - help us bring issues alive for grant funders!

Have you had difficulties communicating with healthcare professionals, especially GPs and physiotherapists? Do you feel that your pain is understood? What...

Have you had difficulties communicating with healthcare professionals, especiall...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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OT appointment disappointing

I was looking forward to my appointment with the OT, really hoped it would provide good pain relief ideas and ways to cope at work and with daily life. But...

I was looking forward to my appointment with the OT, really hoped it would provi...

rowantree

•11 years ago

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Leg presents as DVT

I've only been out of compression bandages for 2weeks and put into stockings,however For the last 2days my leg has been very swollen and very hard to the...

I've only been out of compression bandages for 2weeks and put into stockings,how...

JackieWann

•11 years ago

6 Replies

shoulder pain? anyone have it and how to deal with it

Hi i have terrible shoulder pain and wrist pain, i am taking diclofenac but its not strong enough, the shoulder pain is 'impingment' and the doctor says the...

Hi i have terrible shoulder pain and wrist pain, i am taking diclofenac but its ...

tortoiseshell

•11 years ago

14 Replies

i have been told that i have degenerative discs,12 and 13,is there anything i can do to ease the pain?

kingsmill36

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Reducing Amitriptyline

David has been taking 50mgs at night for years as a muscle relaxant. A painful hip recently and GP increased to 75 mgs. David has been trying to reduce back to...

David has been taking 50mgs at night for years as a muscle relaxant. A painful h...

Bananas5

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Massage therapy

Just wanted to say how massage has been helping me, I found a lady that comes to my house that studied pain, bone disorders and muscular disorders. I have a...

Just wanted to say how massage has been helping me, I found a lady that comes to...

Loopylou1411

•11 years ago

10 Replies

KEEPING A HOLD

Morning everyone Was just thinking about how our problems can get on top of us. When we have to deal with a complaint that will never go away. With a...

Morning everyone Was just thinking about how our problems can get on top of u...

Hidden

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Pain Concern | HealthUnlocked

Pain Concern

All posts for May 2013

Do we expect to much from pain medications

Positive Things

Thumb spica splints working!

Chronic Pain, and Negative Thoughts

Treatment for rebound headaches

swollen feet and painfully legs

going for esa medical next week help

Hello has anyone ever been prescribed nefopan hydrochloride, how did you feel when taking it? Thanks

Alternative treatment

Chronic pain

pregabalin

Does anyone know anything about nerve pain in the thoracic spine of the back?

Medications Good or Bad.

Pain clinic

Epsom salts.

'PAIN MANAGEMENT AWARENESS DAY - 4th JUNE, SALTAIRE'

Professional Patients

i am on mst 30mg twice a day, but i am still suffering a lot of pain, is it safe to take tramadol or best to take cocodamol.

Sunshine treatment!

Wrist splint?

What's your least favourite task ?

Coping with nerve damage pain to abdomen

We would love to hear about your experiences with healthcare professionals in primary care - help us bring issues alive for grant funders!

OT appointment disappointing

Leg presents as DVT

shoulder pain? anyone have it and how to deal with it

i have been told that i have degenerative discs,12 and 13,is there anything i can do to ease the pain?

Reducing Amitriptyline

Massage therapy

KEEPING A HOLD

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