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billyf27
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11/28/2010 1:27 PM
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11/20/2012 4:17 AM
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Frozen shoulder

I have both shoulders frozen due to Thoracic Output Syndrome and nerve injuries...

9/24/2012 3:17 AM

Chronic Pain
TOS- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

I have it, I actually had carpal tunnel syndrome and had operations for that didn't help. A full EMG(checks upper shoulder/neck area) revealed I had nerve problems in brachial plexus area. Also both...

9/21/2012 3:40 AM

Chronic Pain
Pm doctor that doesn't care and secret deals

I did tell the therapy place to stop calling me. I can't believe doctor gave them my name and number. I also told doctor if I get therapy it would be referred from treating doctor only. I still can't...

9/5/2012 6:24 PM

Chronic Pain
Pm doctor that doesn't care and secret deals

Sorry about that. I didn't know about bumping up. It started on the original post. but is ongoing as I got called yesterday about it. Sorry about using up words....

9/5/2012 9:37 AM

Chronic Pain
Pm doctor that doesn't care and secret deals

I see a pain management doctor for injections and scripts. She is okay, but doesn't listen to good and often hurries do to a lot of patents. Yesterday, I had to wait an hour and a half then some...

9/5/2012 3:51 AM

Chronic Pain
PM Doctor

Thank you. I did add an email...

8/29/2012 5:37 AM

Chronic Pain
PM Doctor

Thank you. The doctor also gave the therapy place my name and they wouldn't. Stop calling me until I asked them too in a messege. We saw the doctor the day the therapy place came to her office with...

8/29/2012 1:19 AM

Chronic Pain
PM Doctor

Had some worries with mine making deals with therapy place then trying to force all patients to go there. Also doesn't listen at all among other things...

8/28/2012 8:28 PM

Chronic Pain
PM Doctor

Anyone know a good PM doctor in New Jersey or Pennsylvania near Philadelphia?...

8/28/2012 7:31 PM

Chronic Pain
How have you resigned yourself to being disabled?

I also have Thoracic Output syndrome. I had to stop working and give up so many things like fishing, and I struggle with writing which I love. I can't raise my arms above my shoulders and am in pain...

9/13/2011 4:15 AM

Chronic Pain
Frozen Shoulder

It depends on the cause. I have so many nerve injurie sthat mine have been frozen for years. Both of them....

7/30/2011 4:10 AM

Chronic Pain
Pain med reaction

No, just the itching. It never bothered me before. It may be from insect bite. It started in middle of night on arms and I saw small bite mark. It did seem to worsen after taking Hydrocodene....

6/30/2011 4:29 AM

Chronic Pain
Pain med reaction

Hi, I have been taking Hydrocodene(Very small amount every day) for a year for chronic pain. All of a sudden I have been getting hives and itching. Could it be from them or would it have devolped...

6/30/2011 3:45 AM

Chronic Pain
think Iam slipping into depression

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6/26/2011 8:29 AM

Chronic Pain
think Iam slipping into depression

I to have TOS and other nerve issues. I recieve injections from a PM doctor that help a lot. Here is a great messege board for people with TOS. Billy, I believe this is the second time we have asked...

6/26/2011 4:23 AM

Chronic Pain
Looking For A Pain Doctor In The Philadelphia Area

I have one in the Philadelphia area now. Which one do you have now and why are you switching? This is good site for Thoracic Output Syndrome/Brachial plexus which I also have. Billy, it is against...

6/3/2011 12:19 PM

Chronic Pain
OT- Little Dog (POM) Question

A dog will be in better health and live longer with natural food sold at stores like Cutters Mills. Check out reviews of all kinds. It will surprise you what they put in some food....

5/25/2011 3:34 AM

Chronic Pain
Heating pad

I ahave numerous nerve injuries, herniated discs, frozen shoulders and etc. Three carpal tunnel surgeries made all thwe other nerve injuries worse. A heating pad is my main relief besides pain meds....

4/29/2011 3:43 AM

Chronic Pain
regret to inform

I am sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you....

4/26/2011 10:12 AM

Chronic Pain
Ice or heat? Any good books? High Pain Levels...

This hand/arm doctor has great self-hypnosis book. http://www.myfatherssecret.com/ ...

4/6/2011 9:50 AM

Chronic Pain
shoulder/arm pain

Hi, It could be TOS ( Thoracic Output Syndrome). I have it. http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forumdisplay.php?f=24&order=desc ...

4/6/2011 3:44 AM

Chronic Pain
Nerve damage & Carpal Tunnel<>Yikes!!

Hi, Make sure you get a full EMG. I had a doctor only do partial and did 3 carpal tunnel operations that while missing nerve injuries further up my arm that are now permanent and the carpal tunnel is...

3/27/2011 2:56 PM

Chronic Pain
Frozen Shoulder

Do you think the CTS was a misdiagnosis? Was it TOS all along? My mom had CTS in both wrists. She had sugery in both and only one got better. I know from her experiences how debilitating it can be....

3/19/2011 6:39 PM

Chronic Pain
Frozen Shoulder

Cheryl, Good TOS forum here http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forumdisplay.php?f=24&order=desc...

3/19/2011 9:48 AM

Chronic Pain
Frozen Shoulder

Thoracic outlet syndrome is a rare condition that involves pain in the neck and shoulder, numbness and tingling of the fingers, and a weak grip. The thoracic outlet is the area between the rib cage...

3/19/2011 7:26 AM

Chronic Pain
Frozen Shoulder

I am not able to work. I started with CTS surgeries and ended up with Thoricic Output Syndrome. I have many nerve injuries. Do you have TOS also? I recieve injections of numbing agents and other...

3/19/2011 6:39 AM

Chronic Pain
Frozen Shoulder

I have 2 frozen shoulders also. I can't lift them over my head. It is linked to nerve injuries and a herniated disc in my neck. I had them for years now. Injections help....

3/19/2011 5:11 AM

Chronic Pain
my drs appointment today

Hi Loretta, What state do you live in? Maybe someone can recommend a doctor....

3/16/2011 3:37 AM

Chronic Pain
Narcotics through the roof - where does it end?

I am having injections every 6 weeks into my lower back and upper shoulder area. They are so helpful. They hurt for a few days then I get great relief. I don't know what I would do without them....

1/19/2011 6:28 PM

Chronic Pain
Afraid of meds

No history of addiction except for daughter who doesn't live here. None for me at all. I am afraid because of long term injury. I think it is more because of stores of people addicted....

1/18/2011 6:27 AM

Chronic Pain
Afraid of meds

I took Darvocet before the recall. The medicine really worked for my multiple of injuries. The doctor switched to Vicodin 5/500. I took two and felt horrible, but that was right after Darvoset...

1/18/2011 5:19 AM

Chronic Pain
thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS)

Mine is by nerve compression(brachial plexus), but I have very cold hands and am verys ensitive cold. Even the doctor who did EMG had to warm my hands before doing test....

12/31/2010 2:48 PM

Chronic Pain
thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS)

This has been an ongoing issue for me for years. i have braces, pt for years,a nd best of all self-hypnosis. They all help a little, but the injections are best of all....

12/30/2010 4:14 PM

Chronic Pain
thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS)

I recieve injections of a numbing agent and sometimes epidurals. The doctor rotates them from lower back to shoulder every 6-7 weeks. I am trying to stay away from meds as much as possible....

12/30/2010 11:08 AM

Chronic Pain
thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS)

The injuries came from long term use and then was diagnosed as carpal tunnel because I have that, but dr failed to check for other nerve issues.. Three surgeries failed to cure it and all the other...

12/30/2010 4:33 AM

Chronic Pain
thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS)

Hi Lee, My shoulders are frozen and I can't reach above my shoulders. I also have carpal tunnel and other nerve injuries in both arms. I have pain in front of shouldr(brachial plexus) and bicep area...

12/29/2010 6:43 PM

Chronic Pain
thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS)

I have TOS. An X-ray won't find it. Sometimes an EMG does. If you have trouble lifting your arms above your head it could be TOS. Also you need a doctor experienced in it. The surgery is risky and...

12/29/2010 4:13 AM

Chronic Pain
New PM doctor appointment today.....worried

I see my pain management doctor today too. I ma nervous since I no longer can take Darvoset because of the ban. I asked for Tramadol and it was terrible. Others have made me sick also(Tylenol 3,...

12/9/2010 4:06 AM

Chronic Pain
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