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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Pain management suggestions?? :(

Emily-Grace-Wood
Emily-Grace-Wood
Hey guys.

I'm a 15 year old who has been struggling with chronic pain for about a year now due to syringomylelia, fibromyalgia, and anemia along with some other more minor things. I just started school back for the first time in quite a while and as a result I've been having one of the worst weeks ever pain wise and I am desperate for relief. Right now I'm on Lortab, Tramadol, Baclofen, Neurontin, and Elavil for pain. I've tried Lyrica and it wasn't much of a help. I do acupuncture, massage, use a TENS unit and almost constant heat and ice, and do occasional yoga along with meds.

ANY other suggestions would be much appreciated. Other medications? Stretches? Relaxation techniques? Dietary modifications? I could use anything even remotely helpful. Thanks.
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Everything everyone said here is good info and advice to look into further. We can only share what we know from our own exoeriences and each receiving this info must, of course, check out the appropriatenessof the recommendations for them with a doctor.

I have found a sublingual vit B12 and prescription vitamin D to be helpful in maintaining levels in my body. As far as alleviating any pain, I can't attest to that.

I use many of the things suggested on this thread and all have helped at different times. I wanted to add that deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, and NRT (neurological reflex therapy) have all reduced some of my pains somewhat. Different pains different remedies, ya know.

Anyhow, I wish you well with being able to manage your pain.
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I hate to hear someone in youth fighting such dibilitating illness. God bless you! HUGS ((( ))) I have an immune disease similar to MS and other issues causing chronic back pain most at moment. Be wise my friend to avoid alcohol as a path. It causes more damage than help and will eventually not work. Avoid narcotic pain killers although if pain was keeping me up for days straight I was kill for a Vicodin or Oxycodone. They are sure fire for me but tolerance develops fast if used regularly. Honestly soaking in a real hot tub sometimes 3 times a day gives me most relief. Tramadol I just started new to me and helpful for sure. Neurotin I take and helpful for sure. Heat and ice are my friends. Sugar intensifys back pain I know for sure. Avoid candy, refined sweets, soda, beer. I am 41 and had chronic pain since age25 and still seek relief. I pray for sure all the time. It has to help! Good luck i had steriod injections in discs did nothing.
GenuineMystery
GenuineMystery
I wouldn't assume that anyone who desperately seeks much help here is receiving great medical care. It sounds like Emily gets decent medical care, as she has some diagnoses and treatments; but since she doesn't seem to know why she has that set of problems and is "struggling," I doubt it's top-quality care.

One thing I've learned over the years is that the medical community generally doesn't provide the level of care patients deserve and therefore patients need to arm themselves with knowledge whever they can find it.

I do think this thread has provided many good treatment suggestions. I wish I would see more of that in other threads, along with more diagnostic advice. We can help each other.