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...
I have been treated for ra, oa , and fibro for the last ten years. now they tell me that I don't have ra any more. But I still have very swollen joints and severe pain. If it's not arthritis, what is it? my sed rate came back a little off, but bone scan was normal as was my ra factor. I don't get it. I can barely walk, it hurts to move, and i have a ton of swelling.
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I gave my 2 week notice last Friday 13th. Now to join you fine people in a life of leisure and nothing else to do but to look out for myself....is it just me or does that sound pretty boring? My goal was to live to retire and I guess having to take early retirement because of health reasons wasn't exactly the way I had planned things. I just can't stay in that building that is reeking mildew...
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Has anyone tried these supplements? Do they give MGers more quality of life by improving memory and overall well being?Thanks!Barbel
I hope you get it sorted soon & get to feeling alot better asap, if you ever need a wee chat or to vent, feel free to send me a wee msg :)
Big hugs & lots of positive healing (((vibessss))) xoxoxoxox
I also have osteo-arthritis and myofascial pain syndrome, all of which are right in the ballpark.
The point is it could be anything those or non of them.
Do not take an Internet diagnosis as gospel, you will only suffer for it.
See a rheumatologist and go in with out offering what you think it is or isn't. Go in fresh and tell them your symptoms and let them test you for what they think it is and come up with a diagnosis.
My GP told me I tested positive for Lupus. Yes, I did the ANA antibody but when given the 13 or 15 marker blood test, poof I didn't have Lupus after all.
Please start fresh, you will feel better and do better.
Godspeed.
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