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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, 3 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, 5 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, 6 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, 6 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_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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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_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_YaYa started the topic You Want Me to Explain My Pain Level…How? in the forum General Discussions on Pain 2 years, 5 months ago
Before being diagnosed with multiple autoimmune disorders and conditions, explaining my pain levels to a healthcare provider was easy. If I had a sprained wrist or a broken bone, they could see the injury. Using the 0 (no pain) to 10 ( the worst imagined) pain scale worked well most of the time.
All of that changed when living with daily pain…[Read more]
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TPC_YaYa started the topic Occupational Therapy’s Role in Pain Management – A Therapist’s Perspective in the forum Treatment Options for Pain 2 years, 5 months ago
April is a month known for growth and rebirth, making it the perfect host for Occupational Therapy Awareness Month! So often our clients come to us after an illness, injury, or condition has disrupted their life. Whether they expect to get back to their prior level of functioning or are working to adapt to a “new normal,” the transition can be…[Read more]
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TPC_YaYa started the topic Occupational Therapy’s Role In Pain Management – A Patient’s Perspective in the forum Treatment Options for Pain 2 years, 5 months ago
As a twenty-something university student, I told my doctor I was having difficulty writing with pens and pencils. The pain had become so bad that I had difficulty holding forks and spoons, so I was always choosing foods in the cafeteria that were socially acceptable to be eaten with my hands. Yay for pizza and burritos! I was down to only one…[Read more]
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TPC_YaYa started the topic Who is a Caregiver, Anyway? in the forum Caregivers 2 years, 5 months ago
In our world today the term caregiver comes to mind when someone mentions dementia, Alzheimer’s, cancer, ALS, stroke and other serious medical conditions. Many people are familiar with the story of a son or daughter who takes over the care of their aged parent(s). People see them as caregivers for their family members. This is one type of c…[Read more]
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TPC_YaYa started the topic Carry Your Medical History With You. in the forum Wellness Issues 2 years, 5 months ago
Are you prepared for an emergency? Download this, Travel Document: Medical Summary and always carry it with you. Print extra copies so you update as needed.
If you are traveling, place a copy in your luggage and another on your person with your important documents (passport, etc.)
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TPC_YaYa started the topic Pain 101 in the forum Treatment Options for Pain 2 years, 5 months ago
Pain 101
“There is no one who loves pain itself, who seeks after it and wants to have it, simply because it is pain.”
Fact or Fiction:Pain is just a symptom: False
Pain is meant to “build character”: False
Pain is complex and a subjective experience: True
The experience of pain is unique to every individual: True
Pain is common to most people:…[Read more] - Load More