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TPC Admin wrote a new post 1 year, 3 months ago
Another Reason to Stop: Smoking and Its Links to Chronic Pain It’s common knowledge that smoking is detrimental to our health. From cardiovascular diseases to respiratory disorders, the list of smoking-related […]
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TPC_YaYa replied to the topic Crps survivor here. Nice to meet you all. in the forum Welcome to The Pain Community 1 year, 4 months ago
Hi Bryan,
It is nice to meet you, I do wish it was under different circumstances.
Finding our limits can be hard because we are still the same person we were before but now there are those limits and all the feelings that go along with the limits. It is frustrating and maddening and emotional and so much more all wrapped up inside us.I try to…[Read more]
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TPC_YaYa replied to the topic What Next? in the forum Treatment Options for Pain 1 year, 6 months ago
Hi JosephR56,
I am sorry you are not getting pain relief. I am not a medical professional so I am unable to name or recommend any medications. You could speak to your provider about the difference between short-acting and long-acting medications.
Long-acting medications are made to release the medications over a longer period of time and many…[Read more]
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TPC_YaYa replied to the topic I'm new here, hoping to connect in the forum Welcome to The Pain Community 1 year, 7 months ago
Hi Kerian,
It is nice to meet you, I do wish it was under different circumstances. It is a hard journey with pain. Trying to remain social is difficult even on our best days. You are so right about how your husband can only offer so much support. It is hard on our spouses/partners too. They may not feel the pain we do but they live with it, just…[Read more]
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TPC_YaYa started the topic VA/DoD Guideline for the Management of Chronic Pain With Opioids in the forum Military/Veterans 1 year, 7 months ago
Copied from: PainMedicine News
https://www.painmedicinenews.com/APRIL 4, 2023
VA/DoD Guideline for the Management of Chronic Pain With Opioids
The Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense have updated a 2017 clinical practice guideline for the use of opioids in the management of chronic pain. The 2022 VA/DoD Clinical Practice…[Read more]
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TPC Admin wrote a new post 1 year, 7 months ago
Is There a Pain Management Diet? Scientist have long known that bacteria in the intestines, also known as the microbiome or microbiota, perform a variety of useful functions for their […]
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TPC_YaYa replied to the topic Hi everyone in the forum Welcome to The Pain Community 1 year, 8 months ago
Hi Ryan,
Living with pain and having a spouse or partner who gets over stressed when we talk about our pain is hard, it’s just plain hard, isn’t it?
We want to protect them however we also need to be able to express our true feelings.
May I ask why he wants you to express your pain in certain ways? I know for many spouses and partners they…[Read more]
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TPC_YaYa replied to the topic VA taking away opiates from veterans in the forum Military/Veterans 1 year, 10 months ago
Hi James,
I am so sorry to hear all that you have endured and are still going through. I was not in the military so I am not much help with the VA system. However, I do know a couple folks and I will reach out to them to see if they have any insight that can help you.
I have been seeing some commercials regarding the tainted water at Camp…[Read more]
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TPC_YaYa replied to the topic Pain doctor needed in Virginia in the forum General Discussions on Pain 1 year, 10 months ago
Hi Atoreous,
Have you tried speaking with your primary care provider? I have found that they can be helpful in steering us in a direction.
We do hope you will find a good match and receive the treatments you need.
Take care,
TPC_YaYa
TPC Community Moderator“The views or opinion(s) contained herein do not necessarily represent those of The P…[Read more]
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TPC_YaYa replied to the topic Hi everyone in the forum Welcome to The Pain Community 1 year, 10 months ago
Hi Ryan,
It is nice to meet you. We all need at least one person who we can be totally honest with when discussing our journey’s of pain.
I have been living with pain for 30 years so I get it. I also understand where you are coming from regarding Zoom meet-ups. It can be hard to stop the tears when we are talking about the pain and all that goes…[Read more]
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TPC Admin wrote a new post 1 year, 11 months ago
TPC Outreach Support Conference Calls – 2023 Come Join Us! Connect with Others Who Understand! Do you feel the need to talk (not type!) and share with others who really understand what it’s l […]
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TPC Admin wrote a new post 2 years, 2 months ago
by Shalinie Dowlatram
According to the CDC, over 40,000 people die from gunshot wounds annually (2022). A study from JAMA estimated an average 85,000 people suffer from gunshot wounds annually, based on data […]
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TPC_YaYa started the topic 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, in the forum Wellness Issues 2 years, 4 months ago
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, can be more easily reached by calling or texting 988, or chatting on 988lifeline.org.
988 serves as a universal entry point so that no matter where you live in the U.S., you can easily access 24/7 emotional support. You do not have to be suicidal to reach…[Read more]
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TPC_YaYa started the topic Veterans Crisis Line in the forum Military/Veterans 2 years, 4 months ago
24/7, confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones
You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect.
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
TPC_YaYa
TPC Community Moderator“The views or opinion(s) contained herein do not necessarily represent those of The Pain Community.”
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TPC_YaYa replied to the topic Chest Pain in the forum General Discussions on Pain 2 years, 5 months ago
Nuggetsvolum1,
I am so happy to read you found treatment for the GERD. Are you seeing someone for the neck and back issues?
I have multiple issues with my neck and back, the main issue stems from degenerative joint disease.
I hope you will find answers soon for your neck and back.
I also wanted to share that we have a support call every…[Read more]
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TPC_YaYa replied to the topic back pain in the forum Treatment Options for Pain 2 years, 5 months ago
Ariaamelia,
What type of accident did you have? If you have not seen a doctor please do make an appointment.
My best.
TPC_YaYa
TPC Community Moderator“The views or opinion(s) contained herein do not necessarily represent those of The Pain Community.”
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TPC_YaYa replied to the topic Chest Pain in the forum General Discussions on Pain 2 years, 5 months ago
Nuggetsvolum1,
Checking in to see if the stress test gave you any further info on the problems you are having.
TPC_YaYa
TPC Community Moderator“The views or opinion(s) contained herein do not necessarily represent those of The Pain Community.”
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TPC_YaYa replied to the topic hey folks in the forum Welcome to The Pain Community 2 years, 5 months ago
Heamicdan,
We understand the craziness that is happening in regards to treatment options. I wanted to let you know that you are not alone. We have a phone support call every Tuesday evening. On the call others share what they have found helpful.
We wish you the best.
The TPC Outreach Support Conference Calls are open discussions, so all who…[Read more]
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TPC Admin wrote a new post 2 years, 6 months ago
By Sherry Thorne
Our spouses/significant others do not live with the actual, physical pain we do, but they do live with the pain. Our pain affects them in ways we don’t fully understand, just as they do not fully […] -
TPC Admin wrote a new post 2 years, 6 months ago
Chronic Pain and Mental Health by: Yvette Colón, PhD, BCD, LMSW-C Q: How does mental health treatment improve the overall pain patient experience and their pain management […]
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