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ynevar replied to the topic What would you say to providers about your pain in the forum General Discussions on Pain 8 years, 1 month ago
So an update on what I would say to my doctors about my pain. I was just diagnosed likely with Ankylosing Spondylitis. My doctor looked at my scans and was like no wonder you have been in a lot of pain. (ummm yeah). My surgeon did not feel I needed surgery on my neck. My disks are bulging in my neck and there is obvious inflammation in my…[Read more]
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ynevar replied to the topic What would you say to providers about your pain in the forum General Discussions on Pain 8 years, 3 months ago
I would like them to:
1) take my increased pain report seriously. When I state it’s getting worse it—is—getting worse. Just because I am not acting any differently does not mean I am not physically any worse
2) I need them to look for the cause and not assume I need meds for my pain. I have gone months with increased pain levels and i had a…[Read more]
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ynevar replied to the topic What difficulties do you have while grocery shopping? in the forum General Discussions on Pain 8 years, 3 months ago
I have degenerative disk disease, RA ( Reumatoid Arthritus/autoimmune of some sort) and ACDF of C7-C4,problems al over my spine at this point. And Lord knows what else now. Shopping is always either treat or big burden. I don’t go out much so I kind of cherish shopping more than anything. Biggest problem I have is getting bigger items out of the…[Read more]