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New Drugs

Noticed the front page of the express newspaper today is showing a story about some new pain relief drugs for arthritis. Have to take a closer look at this...

Noticed the front page of the express newspaper today is showing a story about s...

katieoxo60

•11 years ago

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Vicks vapour rub

A little snippet of info came my way yesterday. Vicks vapour rub and the benefits. The list of uses are quite amazing!. Unfortunately I can't do links but it...

A little snippet of info came my way yesterday. Vicks vapour rub and the benefit...

Bananas5

•11 years ago

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Pain in ischial tuberosity, PMR pain, headache and severe depression

I'm just feeling so ill at present. I lost one animal this week and have another who is very ill.

I'm just feeling so ill at present. I lost one animal this week and have anothe...

missrat

•11 years ago

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Is somatoform pain disorder a myth?

The following article has been written in response to a question raised on this forum. It will be published in the next issue of Pain Matters magazine, issue...

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•11 years ago

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Listeners and Readers Panel

Hi, Pain Community, We are currently recruiting for our Listeners and Readers Panel. Would you be interested in helping us to make our information as helpful...

Hi, Pain Community, We are currently recruiting for our Listeners and Readers Pa...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Etoricoxib

Been ages since i wrote anything on here - not since the reamp so see if i can do it. A month ago whilst on holiday - david managed to throw himself from the...

Been ages since i wrote anything on here - not since the reamp so see if i can d...

Bananas5

•11 years ago

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I am 25 years old and just been refered to rheumatologist due to knee pain for 1-2 years

Which has gradually gotten worse to the point where everyday is a struggle for me to do normal things like shopping, cleaning, exercise is an absolute no...

Which has gradually gotten worse to the point where everyday is a struggle for m...

Loulouxable

•11 years ago

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Thanks for all your support.

All your advice and just talking to people who know how it feels has helped me get over a very severe flare up last week. We are all different but lots of good...

All your advice and just talking to people who know how it feels has helped me g...

frame1

•11 years ago

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Sense of humour

One thing that I have developed since being ill is quite a warped sense of humour. Lets face it if you can't laugh you are going to cry. Recently on a weeks...

One thing that I have developed since being ill is quite a warped sense of humou...

welshnut

•11 years ago

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ALL DIFFERENT

When we suffer chronic pain our treatments generally follow their own course and although we generally all follow very familiar course of treatments. this...

When we suffer chronic pain our treatments generally follow their own course and...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Fentanyl 25mcg

Hello I was put on 25mcg Fentanyl and it did work but for only 1 week and now I have pain my gp says hes unwilling to give me a higher dose as it takes time to...

Hello I was put on 25mcg Fentanyl and it did work but for only 1 week and now I ...

terrytibbs

•11 years ago

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Can anyone tell me if there are people that can go to medicals at atos to represent me as i have been stitched up by them 3 times now

i have heard of officials being able to represent you at medicals with atos i'm at my wits end now and can't afford financially and emotionally risk them doing...

i have heard of officials being able to represent you at medicals with atos i'm ...

37yearoldoap

•11 years ago

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Bad day - coccyx and thighs - and now a headache!

I'm trying to get essential things done, but my headache is really getting to me - as is my coccyx. Not looking forward to the journey tomorrow, although it's...

I'm trying to get essential things done, but my headache is really getting to me...

missrat

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Rheumy appointment today re hands

Hi all, just to keep you up to date, had the ultrasound scan of my hands on Tuesday, saw Rheumy today for blood results and scan results. Well, there was...

Hi all, just to keep you up to date, had the ultrasound scan of my hands on Tues...

Titchyj

•11 years ago

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how can i unblock my eustachian tubeit has made me deaf in one ear

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Scar tissue. Can I do anything?

I have scar tissue from my operation which is causing very severe vibrations and electric shock feelings in my body. Can gentle exercise loosen up scar tissue...

I have scar tissue from my operation which is causing very severe vibrations and...

Rocky1

•11 years ago

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I'am a 37 year old man with inflammatory polyarthropathy and ostio arthritis of my spine and neck

I am a 37 year old man with inflammatory polyarthropathy and ostio arthritis of my spine and neck i get severe pain in my ankles knees and hips but the pain is...

I am a 37 year old man with inflammatory polyarthropathy and ostio arthritis of ...

37yearoldoap

•11 years ago

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Tumeric

I may have asked this before but has anyone tried tumeric to try and help nerve pain.. Mine is getting worse and worse and since medications haven't worked am...

I may have asked this before but has anyone tried tumeric to try and help nerve ...

Rocky1

•11 years ago

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So tired.

Today I worked for 6 hours and when I got home I had a wee sleep then later on I fell asleep at 6 for an hour now am so tired.

Today I worked for 6 hours and when I got home I had a wee sleep then later on I...

PIRATE185

•11 years ago

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can anyone recommend a wrist support for carpel tunnel

has anyone out there had any treatment for this and if so what should I expect? at present im waiting for an appointment to see a specialist.

has anyone out there had any treatment for this and if so what should I expect? ...

vivikin

•11 years ago

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How difficult is it to look after yourself when completely on your own having had surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome?..

It needs someone's answer, for which I'd be greatful, who has had this operation fairly recently. I understand the bandage stays on for 10/14 days.

It needs someone's answer, for which I'd be greatful, who has had this operation...

sargrith

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Co- codamol not working

Hi all, I have been taking co- codamol 30/500mg for a long time and they always helped. In the last two months they are giving very little pain relief. I have...

Hi all, I have been taking co- codamol 30/500mg for a long time and they always ...

superannie

•11 years ago

45 Replies

Going back to work

After a seven month sick leave I'm returning to work. I've had a decent reduction in my pain but I'm afraid that being on my feet all day is gonna make me sick...

After a seven month sick leave I'm returning to work. I've had a decent reductio...

juliansmom

•11 years ago

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Anyone use a biofeedback device with their pt for muscle spasms in the pelvis..any info... Success stories?

juliansmom

•11 years ago

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I have chronic facial pain due to radical surgery for inner ear cancer. Can anyone recommend an alternative to Gabapentin?

patriciaol

•11 years ago

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BUSY DAY

Hi all today after my work I had a busy day what with taking my sons motor up to the garage to be sorted, I then went for a bus it did not turn up so as the...

Hi all today after my work I had a busy day what with taking my sons motor up to...

PIRATE185

•11 years ago

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Holidays over

Hi all well two weeks off work on holiday were great now its a 6am start in the morning for me ,I will have my painkillers with me as I know that at some point...

Hi all well two weeks off work on holiday were great now its a 6am start in the ...

PIRATE185

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Osteoarthritis pain

Hi all, just to keep you up to date with what's happening. I have seen the consultant Rheumy, but he is unsure what is causing the pain and swelling in my...

Hi all, just to keep you up to date with what's happening. I have seen the con...

Titchyj

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Chronic Back Pain/Disc Trouble, Voltarol Prescription

I have suffered with terrible back pain since the age of 19. I was very fit and active as a younger man. Unfortunately I was only diagnosed correctly after...

I have suffered with terrible back pain since the age of 19. I was very fit and ...

BIGman16

•11 years ago

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Does anyone know the estimated waiting time between having your pre-op assessment and your operation??

I am waiting to have a discectomy and a spinal decompression. I had my pre-op assessment on the 2nd September but I can't seem to find out approx how long it...

I am waiting to have a discectomy and a spinal decompression. I had my pre-op as...

Kate87

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Pain Concern | HealthUnlocked

Pain Concern

All posts for September 2013

New Drugs

Vicks vapour rub

Pain in ischial tuberosity, PMR pain, headache and severe depression

Is somatoform pain disorder a myth?

Listeners and Readers Panel

Etoricoxib

I am 25 years old and just been refered to rheumatologist due to knee pain for 1-2 years

Thanks for all your support.

Sense of humour

ALL DIFFERENT

Fentanyl 25mcg

Can anyone tell me if there are people that can go to medicals at atos to represent me as i have been stitched up by them 3 times now

Bad day - coccyx and thighs - and now a headache!

Rheumy appointment today re hands

how can i unblock my eustachian tubeit has made me deaf in one ear

Scar tissue. Can I do anything?

I'am a 37 year old man with inflammatory polyarthropathy and ostio arthritis of my spine and neck

Tumeric

So tired.

can anyone recommend a wrist support for carpel tunnel

How difficult is it to look after yourself when completely on your own having had surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome?..

Co- codamol not working

Going back to work

Anyone use a biofeedback device with their pt for muscle spasms in the pelvis..any info... Success stories?

I have chronic facial pain due to radical surgery for inner ear cancer. Can anyone recommend an alternative to Gabapentin?

BUSY DAY

Holidays over

Osteoarthritis pain

Chronic Back Pain/Disc Trouble, Voltarol Prescription

Does anyone know the estimated waiting time between having your pre-op assessment and your operation??

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