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by GraceOfGod
Tue Aug 05, 2014 3:36 am
Forum: PAIN MANAGEMENT & MEDICATIONS
Topic: Finally, an accurate pain scale
Replies: 1
Views: 670

Finally, an accurate pain scale

If you're like me you have come to scoff at the BS pain scales doctors use. I finally found one that is more accurate.

The blog post associated with this scale is hilarious.

http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2 ... y.html?m=1
by GraceOfGod
Fri Mar 14, 2014 6:56 pm
Forum: WELCOME CENTER
Topic: Dr Conway
Replies: 38
Views: 3609

Re: Dr Conway

Hang in there Joe. Hold on to your wanting to know what's happening. I also recommend the mindfulness meditation for pain audio series by Jon Kabat Zinn. It has helped me a LOT.

Chris
by GraceOfGod
Thu Mar 13, 2014 4:46 pm
Forum: PAIN MANAGEMENT & MEDICATIONS
Topic: Pain Meds
Replies: 9
Views: 1664

Re: Pain Meds

I took high dose OxyContin and then morphine for years. I have tried to wean off it but when I get down to a low enough dose the withdrawal becomes unmanageable. Low dose is one thing. High dose 24/7 is something else.

Don't do it.
by GraceOfGod
Thu Mar 13, 2014 3:57 pm
Forum: PAIN MANAGEMENT & MEDICATIONS
Topic: Pain Meds
Replies: 9
Views: 1664

Re: Pain Meds

Sarah--

If at all possible, avoid taking opioids long term. You will regret it. I do. It's a deal with the devil.

Chris
by GraceOfGod
Thu Mar 13, 2014 3:52 pm
Forum: PAIN MANAGEMENT & MEDICATIONS
Topic: Finally given in (given up?)
Replies: 4
Views: 899

Re: Finally given in (given up?)

I empathize with you Chrissy. I pray you find some answers.

Chris
by GraceOfGod
Wed Mar 12, 2014 4:11 pm
Forum: WELCOME CENTER
Topic: Floatation Tank
Replies: 3
Views: 479

Floatation Tank

Has anyone with pn ever floated in a flotation tank? If your issues are muscular, and many people's are, you can potentially eliminate your pain by floating in a flotation tank. I'm not claiming that the pain will be gone when you get out. But while you are floating your pain goes away. At least it ...
by GraceOfGod
Tue Mar 11, 2014 5:43 pm
Forum: WELCOME CENTER
Topic: Strange swelling
Replies: 5
Views: 521

Re: Strange swelling

Chrissy--

I'm sorry to hear you are suffering. :(

Try googling

Back mouse

That's what it sounds like to me.

Hope you find relief.

Chris
by GraceOfGod
Tue Mar 11, 2014 5:24 pm
Forum: WELCOME CENTER
Topic: Decreased feeling in legs, hard time walking......
Replies: 14
Views: 1617

Re: Decreased feeling in legs, hard time walking......

Hi Joe. I'm sorry to hear you're dealing with such a big load on you. I can relate. I have really bad shin splints in my left leg and I can't put much weight on it. It's causing me all kinds of problems because I can't move around and because I can't sit, I am forced to lie down a lot. I'm getting w...
by GraceOfGod
Wed Feb 12, 2014 8:56 pm
Forum: WELCOME CENTER
Topic: Anyone with PN in the Orlando area?
Replies: 0
Views: 270

Anyone with PN in the Orlando area?

Is there anyone on the forum who's local to the Orlando area? It would be great to talk to someone in my neck of the woods.

Chris
by GraceOfGod
Wed Feb 12, 2014 4:09 pm
Forum: INSURANCE & DISABILITY ISSUES
Topic: Anyone who was approved for social security disability?
Replies: 9
Views: 6506

Anyone who was approved for social security disability?

Is there anyone here who got their application for social security disability approved and who would be willing to talk to me and my wife about it? I would be very grateful.

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