Welcome to the forum, Florence. I agree with the other responses that you definitely need to have an MRI of your Cervical & Lumbar Spine. With your symptoms including numbness in your right arm, it's...
I have had an extensive history of nerve problems in both upper extremities. I had a car accident in 1993 and it led to to nerve damage in all 3 nerves (Ulnar, Median, Radial) from my Brachial Plexus...
There's nothing really new with me, I'm still in horrible, constant pain with no end, or relief in sight. I'm just really mad and frustrated and don't know anywhere else I can vent, other than my...
I'm a regular in the chronic pain section, but this is my first time posting here. I'm a 44 year old male and I've been getting headaches every day, usually multiple times daily for at least 6 months...
Thanks for the kind, thoughtful words of encouragement. Snowbunny, I'm not on anything for nerve pain currently. I've tried Lyrica & Cymbalta previously which didn't work out for me. I've heard of...
I really don't know how much longer I can live like this. Nerve pain sucks, we all know that...I think I can deal, somewhat, with the nerve pain in my back, legs, arms, hands, etc. But this nerve...
Hello all...My mother is 80 years old and has been struggling for a few years with diminished memory, focus, etc. She has been treated for depression for her entire adult lifespan and takes Prozac &...
Thanks for your replies and advice! As soon as I resolve my Medicare Advantage HMO situation, I'll make an appt with a movement disorder specialist. So far my sense of smell hasn't been affected...I...
Hi, I'm a 43 year old male with extensive history with chronic pain in my back, knees, upper extremities, legs, feet, etc. I have had 27 surgeries in my life, 11 arthroscopies on my left knee, 11 on...
I definitely feel more clumsy with my chronic pain. First, my balance isn't what it used to be...I don't know if this is the result of leg/back weakness, numbness etc. I don't know what role pain...
Hello all...It's been a while since I've checked in with the group. I hope many/all of you are finding some pain relief these days. There's been a new development in my back/leg pain...Last Monday...
I've been on just oxycodone 10 mg 6 times Daily...the pain is worse, but I'm doing ok. I've taken Advil too, but I've cut back because I'm wondering If the Advil is causing the pain on my right side....
Hello all...I thought I'd give an update. I'm doing much better with my recovery from withdrawal from Oxycontin. No more witthdrawal symptoms, but still headaches (less frequent) and some exhaustion...
Hello...Thanks for all the ongoing thoughts, support, empathy, etc. It means a lot! It's been a while since I've posted here...I'm continuing to improve and get stronger. The only symptoms I still...
Hi Beanie...I have herniated disks, spinal stenosis, multiple neuropathies, etc. and have suffered with pain for many years. Among other areas of pain, I have daily pain in my testicles, groin, inner...