pain specialist

  1. P

    New from Arizona

    Hi. My name is Linda and I'm 55. I used to be an employed engineer until this chronic pain condition killed my career a few years ago. I haven't been officially diagnosed with fibromyalgia but I strongly suspect that's what the rheumatologist will say I when I see him next week. It took me...
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
  2. L

    Rheumatologist sending me to Psychiatrist - Anyone else had the same I am nervous

    My rheumatologist, who diagnosed me with fibro and CFS in May of 2014 has referred me to a psychiatrist. This referral was sent back in May and I am seeing this Psych tomorrow. I am very nervous about this and wonder if anyone else has had this experience. I know that she is sending me as I...
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    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  3. Vellybean

    New to Site for Fibromyalgia

    This is one of the worst FMS stretch of days I have had in a while. I was diagnosed when I was 30 which is very young. I have been struggling to keep on keeping on since then. I use to teach elementary school full time but had to quit because of the symptoms I have. I tried teaching part time...
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
  4. L

    Seeing a pain specialist next week and nervous. Anyone currently seeing one?

    I recently was referred to a narcotic pain specialist and got my appointment for next week. I am currently taking percocet for my pain and symptoms and it seems to be the only thing that gives me mild relief. I am feeling a bit anxious about this appointment, and wondering what to expect. I...
  5. T

    Has anyone tried LDN

    My pain specialist has recommended low dose naltrexone (LDN). In high doses (50mg+) it is used to treat addicts, but in low doses (3-4 mg) taken once at night it has been said to significantly help the pain, energy levels and mood caused by fibro and some other diseases. It's very cheap...
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    • Forum: Chronic pain
  6. T

    New Here

    Hi, I was diagnosed with Fibro/CFS in Sept 2002 after a viral infection that lasted 3 months. I also found out I have had a genetic immune deficiency since birth. I am being treated by a pain specialist for chronic pain and a doctor who specializes in Fibro/CFS. Despite having good doctors...
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
  7. M

    doctor appt today

    Hi everyone. Im new to this site. I have a question. I have my monthly dr appt with my pain specialist today. He had me on methocarbmol for a muscle relaxor. This did not work for me. It gave me hot flashes in which I already have hot flashes. And I felt no relieve. Could anyone recommend a good...
  8. R

    Extreme sensitivity to cold air blowing on me

    Hello, my name is Pam and I have been suffering with severe neck and shoulder pain for the past 5-6 yrs. I was diagnosed by a pain specialist with cervical facet arthritis which was treated with physical therapy, several combinations of meds, all of which have provided minimal relief. I work in...
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    • Forum: Recently diagnosed
  9. E

    Hello for Northern Illinois (not Chicago)

    Hi,I I was first diagnosed with Fibro in 1995. A pain specialist confirmed it in 1998. I am bipolar, have disc problems in my back and now need a second foot surgery to fuse the bones in the middle of my right foot after it was crushed in a car accident. I have been on disability since 1998...
    • Elizabethh
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
  10. P

    Hello

    Hi. I was in accident in 01/2000. I was told it was RSD. None of the symptoms made sense. Finally (After 8 years), I found a great Pain Specialist who knew pretty fast, that I had Fibromyalgia. After that, I'm still in pain...but things are definitely better than they were ;)
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