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sciatica

I’ve had sciatica for a few years. Was going to physical therapy and was helping. The day before Easter I fell and landed on my tail bone. Since then it’s...

I’ve had sciatica for a few years. Was going to physical therapy and was helping...

Nanny23

•2 years ago

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Botox Injection for Chronic Pelvic Pain

I have had chronic pelvic pain for 6 years. The symptoms aren't as bad as they used to be. I have literally tried everything but last week, as a final throw of...

I have had chronic pelvic pain for 6 years. The symptoms aren't as bad as they u...

Harrythecat

•2 years ago

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New Airing Pain Survey

We'd really appreciate your thoughts! https://painconcern.org.uk/airing-pain-survey/ Survey: https://forms.office.com/e/uFna1PHxza

We'd really appreciate your thoughts! https://painconcern.org.uk/airing-pain-su...

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Stinging in outer foot area - Nerve pain

Hi, I have had this pain for all of this year, it starts whenever my foot isn't pressing on the ground, eg when I am relaxing in recliner with feet up or even...

Hi, I have had this pain for all of this year, it starts whenever my foot isn't ...

greekqueen

•2 years ago

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Research studies looking for volunteers

Here's some studies looking for participants - this post will be updated with future opportunities 1)ARMA is supporting a group of researchers at Cardiff...

Here's some studies looking for participants - this post will be updated with fu...

PainConcernHelpline

Moderator•2 years ago

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New episode of Airing Pain

https://painconcern.org.uk/future-pain-management/

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Diagnosed in secret

I noticed I could no longer access the 'health conditions' section on my NHS account. I had a suspicion that there was something in the section that my GPs...

I noticed I could no longer access the 'health conditions' section on my NHS acc...

natherly

•2 years ago

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The Bowen Technique

Hello has anyone ever tried hypnotherapy or The Bowen Technique for any kind of chronic pain and had any success?

Hello has anyone ever tried hypnotherapy or The Bowen Technique for any kind of ...

PainGo1

•2 years ago

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Need help, advice

I have excessive swelling in both feet, around ankles and upper part of feer and pain in heels. Pain in all joints, swelling stiffness in hands. Difficult to...

I have excessive swelling in both feet, around ankles and upper part of feer and...

pratyaya_23

•2 years ago

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Ankle and knee

I'm doing all my exercises but it's not helping . I must have rolled my ankle climbing out of a boat not broken . Knee showed up ok and ankle X-ray. But can a...

I'm doing all my exercises but it's not helping . I must have rolled my ankle cl...

minka

•2 years ago

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pain in bottom of spine

hi had a spinal op S1 L5 last year march 22 , only now I find that I cannot lay flat on my back as lm getting great pain, in the bottom of my back . Just...

hi had a spinal op S1 L5 last year march 22 , only now I find that I cannot lay ...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Piriformis

Hi everyone hope your well today. Okay so I've bern telling you about this episode of piriformis recently it's just not getting any better at all its disabling...

Hi everyone hope your well today. Okay so I've bern telling you about this episo...

Betsy50

•2 years ago

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Pregabalin

I have used pregabalin for 4yrs.Tried many other tablets with no better results.Found nothing beytter.No cure for peroferal neuropathy

I have used pregabalin for 4yrs.Tried many other tablets with no better results....

joebeddall

•2 years ago

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Costochondritis getting worse

Yesterday I was walking back from getting done shopping , bag wasn’t that heavy but I had a sudden sharp pain going down my left side a few cm below my...

Yesterday I was walking back from getting done shopping , bag wasn’t that heavy ...

Westie2012

•2 years ago

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Final warning. Update

Following on from the update, here is why I feel I should stress the importance of assertiveness when dealing with Gps or for that matter specialists,...

Following on from the update, here is why I feel I should stress the importance ...

jahel

•2 years ago

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liver and pain relief medication

I take pregabalin and cocodamol for neuropathic pain relief plus cervical spondylosis pain relief but I was given a blood test last week and the do raid there...

I take pregabalin and cocodamol for neuropathic pain relief plus cervical spondy...

Pearce1940oscar

•2 years ago

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Research team is looking for young adults with chronic pain

My name is Line Caes, and I am an Associate Professor in Psychology at the University of Stirling. In collaboration with Happyr Health...

My name is Line Caes, and I am an Associate Professor in Psychology at the Unive...

NaniNijntje

Researcher•2 years ago

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occipital neuralgia

I’ve had occipital neuralgia for 20 years, no accident, not sure how I got it, maybe thru traction for herniated discs n my neck. I’m 69 years old. The only...

I’ve had occipital neuralgia for 20 years, no accident, not sure how I got it, m...

Izabella12

•2 years ago

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My neighbour is getting some red rashes on her back, she was complaining that it hurts. Wanted to check if it is shingle

I am worried for her. Please advise. Any home remedies or quick fixes.

Technoelogy

•2 years ago

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Neurology Waiting Lists

Hi. I’m currently waiting for my urgent referral neurology appointment. According to the NICE guidelines, urgent referrals should be seen within 2 weeks, but...

Hi. I’m currently waiting for my urgent referral neurology appointment. Accordi...

Bloneg

•2 years ago

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pain patches

follow up to my first question; I’m not sure if I’m still having withdrawal or the butrans just isn’t a good choice for me

follow up to my first question; I’m not sure if I’m still having withdrawal or ...

Izabella12

•2 years ago

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patches

trying to switch from 50 fentanyl patch to 10 butrans, having withdrawal and a terrible time switched 5 days ago? How long will this last?

trying to switch from 50 fentanyl patch to 10 butrans, having withdrawal and a t...

Izabella12

•2 years ago

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Gabapentine

Hi, I am taking gabapentine as I have nerve pain and numbness/pins and needles due to lumbar spinal stenosis. I've noticed that I have problems finding words...

Hi, I am taking gabapentine as I have nerve pain and numbness/pins and needles d...

Ascb

•2 years ago

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Pain Management after spine surgeries

Had lumbar and cervical fusions in the last few years due to arthritis, rheum and osteo. The surgeries were to correct for pinched nerves which caused severe...

Had lumbar and cervical fusions in the last few years due to arthritis, rheum a...

mifel

•2 years ago

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A quick update to previous post. Also a warning to others.

Hi. Again, just thought I'd let you kind and helpful members know what's been happening over the days since I sought advice. I am typing this from a hospital...

Hi. Again, just thought I'd let you kind and helpful members know what's been ha...

jahel

•2 years ago

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Piriformis

Hi everyone wow didnt realise so many people suffered from this it's an eye opener!!! Yes gp tend to just say its sciatica when its actually piriformis my...

Hi everyone wow didnt realise so many people suffered from this it's an eye open...

Betsy50

•2 years ago

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PREGABALIN

this a new drug to me in fact 1 week. I’ve had the situation of constipation it seems with all pain drugs Just hopefully getting over stomach problems....

this a new drug to me in fact 1 week. I’ve had the situation of constipation it ...

Rickguitar

•2 years ago

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should or could I call ambulance ?

Hi, Ii'm new here, and don't know if this question is appropriate! I have been suffering from increasing pain in thoracic area of back following a worsening...

Hi, Ii'm new here, and don't know if this question is appropriate! I have been ...

jahel

•2 years ago

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Piriformis

Hi everyone not bern on for a while hope you are all well. Omg I've had piriformis for 2 months and it agitating the sciatic nerve the pain is horrendous!!!!...

Hi everyone not bern on for a while hope you are all well. Omg I've had piriform...

Betsy50

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Severe Abdominal pain.

I'm 21 and have IVC artesia, now I always get abdominal pain. It's a normal thing for me. But for the past week or so, I've been getting pain non stop to the...

I'm 21 and have IVC artesia, now I always get abdominal pain. It's a normal thi...

Pat1998

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Pain Concern | HealthUnlocked

Pain Concern

All posts for April 2023

sciatica

Botox Injection for Chronic Pelvic Pain

New Airing Pain Survey

Stinging in outer foot area - Nerve pain

Research studies looking for volunteers

New episode of Airing Pain

Diagnosed in secret

The Bowen Technique

Need help, advice

Ankle and knee

pain in bottom of spine

Piriformis

Pregabalin

Costochondritis getting worse

Final warning. Update

liver and pain relief medication

Research team is looking for young adults with chronic pain

occipital neuralgia

My neighbour is getting some red rashes on her back, she was complaining that it hurts. Wanted to check if it is shingle

Neurology Waiting Lists

pain patches

patches

Gabapentine

Pain Management after spine surgeries

A quick update to previous post. Also a warning to others.

Piriformis

PREGABALIN

should or could I call ambulance ?

Piriformis

Severe Abdominal pain.

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