Chronic Pain Support Group

Physicians and professionalsdefine pain as chronic if it lasts longer than three to six months and is persistent. It's distinct from acute pain that is a direct result of injury or trauma. This support group is dedicated to those suffering from chronic pain. Discuss treatments that have worked for you, find advice for your specific experience, and find support. You're not...

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Hi I'm new to DS and thought i should say hello to you all. I am on here because 3 years ago i fell off a ladder and shattered my heel, had surgery(1st Surgery) A metal plate and about 12 screws, after i was supposed to be all healed and back to about 85 percent i still had lots of pain so my first surgeon referred me to a ankle / foot specialist and he said we should take out the metal plate and fuse the ankle bone with a enormous screw. He also said there would be a 95 percent chance it would relieve my pain, so i went along with the surgery and it absolutely made it worse i can't stand or walk more then 4 min or so, even when i sit down there is pain only about 4 hours of sleep a night. My regular Doc says there is nothing more they can do and to be honest i don't want them touching my foot ever again, so the Doc has me on Vicodin, after trying neurotin, ametriplyne, and soon we are also going "try" lyrica. We both don't have high hopes for Lyrica since other Nerve pain meds didn't work. Thats my story, sorry about the ranting!
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No i dont see a pm or neurologist i have no insurance and can only go to places that aacept financial aide but me and the doc are almost positive It isnt nerve pain
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But again thank you all for the help / support means alot to me!
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A calcaneal fracture? Really tough injury...an orthopedic surgeon colleague once described doing surgery as trying to nail a custard pie to the wall. Probably best not to look for the surgical fix, but pursue management more aggressively. Braces/orthotics, therapy to alter gait patterns and offload the weightbearing structures, etc.
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Hi!

I certainly understand how you feel. Keep trying to find a medication that works. It took time for me to find something that worked so I could go back to work part time. But it was worth searching for a doctor who understands medications and how to use them properly to relieve pain.

You certainly are worth getting decent medication to relieve your pain so you can function.
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Yeah CC it was a calcaneal Fracture / shattering, since they fused my ankle there is no need for a brace, we tried a brace before we fused it, and i have orthodic shoes and ahh orthodic inserts, they kinda sorta help meaning instead of being able to walk 3 mins before wanting to sit etc its 4 min but it does give me more confort when i'm walking!
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Welcome and never apologize for the rant chronic pain will make u do this

BLESSINGS AND A LOW PAIN DAY
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Hey Deception so glad you are with us. Sorry that you are in pain though. Welcome to the site. Ask any questions want and there are always People to support you. I also got no pain releif from neurontin and haven't been on Lyrica. did anyone take Lyrica after having no pain relief with Nuerontin and have Lyrica do anythign for there pain. I know they are kind of interchangeable sister drugs and I took so much neurontin that it wasn't even medicinal after the checked my levels. Just wondering. Many hugs.
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Welcome to the group. I dont post much here i mostly in thee fibro group, but this is a great group. And pain is pain so believe me we all feel your pain, we just all have different levels of it. I know it must be really hard for you to deal with only being able to walk such a short time. Keep trying new meds. If the nerve pain meds dont work, see if you can get a stronger opiod. also if you take alot of vicodin you may want to try and get the one with less tylenol in it, as you dont want to be taking tons of tylenol every day. Hope things change for you soon.
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wELCOME TO THIS GROUP. i HOPE YOU CAN FIND A MEDICATION THAT HELPS SOON.
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Hey,
Welcome to the group!! I am newer here too, but have come to meet some very nice people, and hope you can do the same. There are so many who can relate to what you are going through.
I was involved in a pedestrian/motor vehicle accident several years ago, so I understand what your going through. If ya ever wanna chat just hit me up.. I'm a good listener, just in case you want to "rant" lol
Well, take care and stay possitive
Cole
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Welcome to the group. Sorry you are in so much pain. We have a great group that understands pain and what it is like to live with it and it's limitations.
My brother was just in a collision. A car ran into him on his motorcycle. It broke every bone in his foot, including his heel. He just had his surgery and I'm sure knows too well how you are feeling.
Ask DHS if they can get you a scooter. This would be a big help to you. If you don't have a wheelchair ask for that. The worse thing they can say is no and you won't be any worse off than you are now! Got to get you off of your feet.

Many Blessings,
Toni
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Welcome and so sorry that you are having so much pain. I pray that you get some relief soon. Hugs

@ irocket........I'm sorry to hear about your brother. Is he going to be ok or do they think he will have lots of issues because of the severity of the break? Thank God he didn't end up with any head injuries. Praying for him hugs