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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My Name is Bigouies and

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I AM IN SCREAMING PAIN!!!! The V.A. just doesn't get it!!! Between the DDD, tumor in L2, fracture in L1, encroachment on the spinal nerves and cord...They think I am not hurting because I can walk (dragging my drop foot) for ten feet. I had a terible visit with the neuro...I have a great PC but the V.A. only dispenses drugs with the specialty clinics? I am at the end of my rope!

I want to thank everyone that reads my journals and for all the hugs and friends. I couldn't make it without DS. You alre all my therapy.
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I'm sorry you are in so much pain & that the V.A. didn't help.
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You're at the end of your rope, but here DS is...with Hot Air Balloons flying by to catch you.

I'm sorry you're having such a hard time. (understatement, I know)
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You are always in my prayers and I hate that you are in such pain.You've always been there for me and I wish there was a way I could take this from you.Quazar is sending an extra special hug to you.Sending you love and hugs.
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I hear ya when it comes to V.A.! I'm a soon to be released Canadian Forces member, and V.A. isn't much better here. I can't believe that they just don't "get it" in your case. You clearly are in need. I hope that somehow the folks at V.A. can see that!

I am very sorry that you are going through all of this Cr@pola. I don't have any advice, I just hope that you case turns around for the better soon.
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pain just plain sucks!! hang in there. that's all you can do right now. hour by hour. I am here if you need to talk. Hugs~Debbie
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Sorry you are going through all of this nonsense. V.A. or HMO we all have the same problem. Nobody wants to be the doctor who gives the meds to help.

True story.. I saw the Lakers team ortho. I came in with a cane. He told me to quit the meds and run 45 minutes a day.

Some people just don't get it. I hope you find the doctor who can help. Do you have any recourse as far as patient advocacy within the V.A.?

If so what is it for our other vets with the same problem.

God bless ya and nice to hear from you.

Ouch
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sorry you are having so many problems. Vets deserve better!!!!Grab onto that knot at the end of your rope and hang on tight. gentle hugs
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Thank you all so much! I am hanging on and all of you make it possible! I am hoping for resolution soon.
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Oh my gosh!!! I am so very sorry to hear you are so bad. I've heard the VA hospitals are like that. At least one in Michigan I've heard is. I really hope you get some relief soon. I'm praying for you!! HUGS!!!
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Oh My God, that is awful....
I don`t know what to say other than I too am sorry.

At least you know you are amoung friends here who understand your pain.
Anytime day or night.

Rosanne~
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ahhh bigouie (((HUGZ))) I don't know how to help you but I have lots of understanding on pain ...and MS please feel free to message me...
Hugz
Morgaine
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WOW!!! I wish all those darn doctors who do not understand could live one day in our shoes and I bet they would be screaming to!! I hope you find one doctor who can help you. Until then we will be here for you and help you hang on tight to the end of that rope! Love and hugs.
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I am so sorry you are in such pain bigouie. I hope you get to feeling better soon.
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