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Hello Alpha Mode,

Thank you for sharing the link. Have you tried any of the back massagers mentioned in the article? If so we would love to hear your review of how well it worked.

We would also like to invite you to join us for the Outreach Support Conference calls every Tuesday where you can talk to others who are also on a pain journey. You…[Read more]

Hi Brucestevens,

It can be a never-ending journey when we are searching for ways to relieve the pain. Have you tried some of the complementary and alternative approaches?

We want to invite you to join us for the Outreach Support Conference calls every Tuesday where you can talk to others who are also on a pain journey. You can read more about…[Read more]

Hi 1fortunateone1,

Have you received a diagnosis on why you are having the severe back pain? I too suffer with back pain and once I had a diagnosis of why I was having the pain, my healthcare team then searched for the treatments that were better suited for my pain needs.
I have degenerative joint disease and the disc have deteriorated so I have…[Read more]

Hi Pca355,

You have certainly been through the maze of healthcare haven’t you? We do hope that since your move to Florida that you are now receiving the care that you need.
Please do keep in touch and let us know how things are going with the new team of health care providers.

Take care,

TPC YaYa

TPC Community Moderator
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Hi,

I had a rheumatologist once tell me about what she called the, “Mediterranean diet” because of my Rheumatoid Arthritis.
She said to eat foods like fish, fruits, vegetables, whole grains and use olive oil and that these foods help lower inflammation and can help us have less joint pain and morning stiffness. I have never strictly followed…[Read more]

Hi, pca3055,

I am sorry to hear that you are having these issues. I have never had a fusion however I wanted to reply to give you support.

May I ask when you had your fusion and have you spoken to the surgeon or your primary care about this pain.
It does kind of think you may have a nerve compressed. I wish you the best of luck.

Take care
Noki4

Hi Richardbaker,

It is nice to meet you. May I ask what brings you The Pain Community forums? We do hope you were able to look around and find helpful information regarding chronic pain.

If there is something that we can help you with please let us know.

Have a great day

TPC Yaya
TPC Community Moderator

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We look forward to seeing photos of Ms. Kitty enjoying her new adventures with BD in their new home on dry land.

TPC YaYa
TPC Community Moderator
“The views or opinion(s) contained herein do not necessarily represent those of The Pain Community.”

Hi Alignedpretzelyoga,

Welcome to the TPC forums. It is great that you have found yoga to be so helpful. Many people living with pain are discovering that yoga and other types of programs are helpful with their pain.

I always think back to something my grandmother always said when we were children. She use to tell us that if we didn’t go out…[Read more]

Hi, I am so sorry to hear the testing increased your pain levels. I do not have CRPS however I can share that testing for my different disease/conditions has in the past made my pain levels increase from a day or so to a week or more.
It is so hard when we need to have these tests done in order to form a treatment plan and the tests cause more…[Read more]

Hi Mdmc,

For me having an RA flair can last any where from a day of increased pain to a week or more of additional pain. It is hard never knowing how long a flair may last and how much will the day to day pain increase.

Take care
Noki4

Hi Saniya,

My youngest daughter started grinding her teeth as a teenager. It was loud enough that I could hear the grinding from my bedroom that was across the hall from her’s. I took her to see her dentist and he recommended a custom fit mouth guard. By custom fit I mean they took impressions of her mouth and then the mouth guard was made to fit…[Read more]