chronic pain syndrome

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Q: 35, morbidly obese, chronic pain syndrome and change of life please help?
I am 35, morbidly obese due to medications and lack of movement, I suffer from chronic pain syndrome for which I require opioid medication, I am diabetic, I have intermittent chest pain, and am now going through a VERY early change of life, I exercise as much as possible, usually ending in severe pain, PLEASE can some one help me fix my pain & my weight which is makeing all these problems worse, any advice will be greatfully received, thanks

A: you certainly have your share of troubles. The best way to lose weight is through “weight watchers” it’s the most sensible diet program and you can do this in person or through the internet. It will give you a great deal of information on what to eat and support. You definitely need a lot of support. With your health situation do not even consider a surgical procedure on the stomach. The surgery could kill you. you have to take a new approach to life and know how much better you will feel when you have the weight off of You.

The supplement chromium is remarkable for helping cut your appetite and it helps with diabetes. Take one tablet three times a day with meals, after one week you are going to find you don’t want to eat very much.

For the pain apply a heating pad twenty minutes at a time and afterwards massage an analgesic cream into the painful areas. If you can get someone to massage your legs that would really help increase your circulation and reduce the pain.

If you have any further questions please let me know,
Billie77

Q: Does anyone suffer or know someone who suffers from chronic pain syndrome?
My whole family suffers due to my Chronic Pain Syndrome, it’s been nearly 6 years now, I am on sooo much medication I rattle when I walk, I feel like I’m going mad from the constant pain, I have basicly become a hermit, I have gained so much weight from the medications, and also from not moving around very much, that I have developed Type 2 diabetes, I get chest pains & am classed as being morbidly obese, before the accident my weight never passed 64kg, and that was when I was pregnant, I hate how I look, I can’t control the pain, I live by a pain scale, 0 = no pain at all 10 = the worst pain possible, on a good day I’m around a 6 – 7. I feel like my life is over, I’ve seen psychologists, with out much sucsess, if anyone has any constructive ideas, I would be soooo very thankfull, that’s about it for now, take care, Yvete

A: I know how you feel. I live with bad pain and like you it is unbearable. I find the isolation the worst nobody understands. Or they tell you to do x and just do it and they think that they know what pain is.

Fortunately I now have support and I now like to help others

I have had major surgery and you can cope because you know that it will go away. But when you are in that much pain daily it is very difficult to deal with. I have found some things that work over the years and some that did not but were helpful to my friend.

But will take time to explain so if you want email me through this site (yahoo answers) feel free to do so

And hang in there

Q: I have chronic pain and chronic fatigue syndrome,any advice?
I have been diagnosed with Chronic Pain syndrome and chronic fatigue syndrome,and if thats not enough I also have fibromyalgia.Anyone else have any of these health concerns?Any advice on how to feel better?Lately,I have been eXtremely tired and sore all the time!HELP!Thanks in advance!

A: Hello again there! Sorry to hear about how you feel. I also have CFS or abstein bar. I’m a bit of a pro at it, the difference with me is that I am a new person after my treatment. CFS starts out as Mononucleosis (MONO) the virus which if untreated turns to CFS, so that’s why my doctor treats it with Valtrex. Depression and anxiety come with CFS which also causes joint and muscle soreness, that’s where the antidepressants come in. As far as the fybromyalgia the only thing I know for it is pain management and that is something I don’t dare explain because I have no personal experience but from my mother having it I know it’s not easy to treat. Listen, if your doctor disagrees with the treatment that I just described to you as far as the CFS then you need to find someone who is more open to your health solutions. I love my doctor, he’s so wonderful that my trust in him is unmentionable. I know it’s scary to try someone new, but you need to feel better. Wouldn’t you like to feel normal again? Be able to get up when you wake up and go. Not fall asleep at the wheel. You get my point. I’m a new person and I have a new baby. Believe me it feels good to be awake and the weight of the world is now a lot more manageable. By the way drinking makes it worse, a lot worse! So if you do, you need to take a break until you’re all better. Believe me it didn’t help me any, I thank GOD for today. Chat with you later I hope this info helps u a little bit. By the way if you’re having trouble with a day at a time, try an hour at a time. Sounds like you’re under a lot of stress and that makes the CFS worse all of the time. Help is on the way, you’ll be alright. My doctor always reassured me that I’d be o.k., he is very involved with his patients and that’s why everyone loves and trusts him so much

Q: What is the difference between chronic pain syndrome and complex regional pain syndrome. Also, what causes ea
each? Does anything…medication or otherwise help you?

A: As icesk8er said, they’re the same thing. “Chronic” regional pain syndrome is, as far as I know, just a common mistake. Complex regional pain syndrome is the latest name for a condition that has about a million names. The most common is reflex sympathetic dystrophy (which many still prefer over CRPS, myself included).

As for what causes RSD/CRPS, that’s a much more difficult question to answer. Really, nobody knows. There are lots of theories out there, ranging from the classical theory (that it’s a dysfunction of the sympathetic nervous system) to the latest theories about inflammation (mostly Dutch research). The truth is that someday we’ll probably find out that there are a few different things causing similar symptoms in different people.

There are lots of different treatments for RSD/CRPS. Usually, sympathetic nerve blocks are the first thing to try. I had temporary relief with those, as did icesk8ter, I believe. Some people have more permanent relief. I had even more success with continuous blocks.

Also, there are many medications to try. Usually, an antiseizure drug like Neurontin or a similar medication called Lyrica are among the first things to try. Some antidepressants like the older tricyclics (amitryptiline/Elavil and it’s relatives) are often used. There are newer antidepressants that are also sometimes used, like Cymbalta. Many RSD/CRPS patients also take muscle relaxants for spasms or other muscle problems, which are common with this condition. Some people take strong pain medications as well. I found that blood pressure medications (Clonidine and nifedipine) helped me somewhat, as they have some calming effect on the sympathetic nervous system.

Physical therapy is also really important. It’s essential for patients to keep moving so they don’t lose the use of the effected limb. It’s also important to try to keep muscles from atrophying.

There are other medications to try, and there are also a lot more interventional treatments (by that, I mean procedures and nerve blocks). Icesk8ter mentioned spinal cord stimulation, which is an implanted device that helps many people with RSD/CRPS. I had one as well, although I don’t have it anymore.

I hope this answers your questions!

Q: If you have Fibromyalgia and you have chronic myofascial pain syndrome – what treatments worked?
I’ve been suffering with Chronic Myofascial pin in my upper back all the way across & the only thing that really stops the pain is if I lay down (I’m not going into that business). I have NOT been to a therapist that specializes in myofascial pain but I do see a LMT every 2 weeks. I take muscle relaxers & Tramadol along with other pain relievers. Help!

A: I have had some luck with a supplement called d-ribose (corvalen is the brand name I use) it has helped with energy and pain some.

Q: Would a doctor recommend somebody with severe Chronic Pain Syndrome to move to a warmer climate?

A: Perhaps. It’s best just to take antibiotics or any medication prescribed by a doctor or CPS expert.

Q: Is there a good treatrment for chronic pain syndrome?
Please!!!!!!!!

A: SOMETIMES, ANTI-DEPRESSANTS LIKE AMITRYPTALINE WORKS. YOU SHOULD GO TO YOUR DOC AND FIND OUT.

Q: I have chronic pain syndrome because of disk degeneration I am on pain meds as treatment. What else is the?
More treatment options?. I have three lower disc missing. Anyone have same problem. Need advice. Surgery last resort. It’s been 4 years and it gets old hurting all the time. Major depression.

A: I have almost the same problem. My 4 lower discs are gone & I am in agonizing pain all day unless I am on pain medication. I am now opting for surgery. I cannot stand the pain and discomfort any longer & have to do something about it. I’m sick & tired of taking pain medication to feel half normal, then i’m always tired from the meds. I am supposed to have a double artificial disc replacement & a double disc fusion, but my insurance won’t cover the artificial discs. I now have to have a quad. disc fusion, which sucks, but hopefully will help the pain & make me feel somewhat normal.

Have you tried any physical therapy or aqua therapy? Maybe that might help, for me it didn’t, made it worse. I feel your pain, literally.

I wish you the best. Good Luck.

Q: I had Botox injections yesterday for chronic pain, myofacial pain syndrome, and spastic tortocolli?
A friend of mine in another country is scheduled to have some in a month, I told her that the injections themselves don’t hurt too bad as the pain is already there, however, she is having her’s in her tummy, whereas I had mine in my temple, skull, neck and back.
wondering if anyone suffers from female problems and has had Botox for that sort of ailment.
Thanks! Just trying to make her feel better

A: Well, l hate tell you, I had botox few years ago. It was great and it doesn’t stay in very long. It’s will come back again. It is wasting the money. I didn’t want goes thru it again.

Q: Can a mother suffering from RSD- Chronic Pain syndrome cause her fetus to have cystic hygroma?
My sister suffers from RSD and was just told her fetus has Cystic Hygroma (both are central nervous system diseases).

A: It is highly unlikely there is any connection between RSD and cystic hygroma. Cystic hygroma is a lymphatic system problem in a fetus usually seen when there are chromosomal abnormalities (like Turner’s syndrome or trisomy conditions) or some other kind of genetic syndrome. It is characterized by the development of cysts, usually in the neck area, caused by delay or absence in the development of the communications between the jugular lymph sacs and the jugular veins. (Cystic hygroma is therefore NOT a problem with the CNS, but may be associated with syndromes that also affect the CNS.) So the problem is with the fetus and has nothing to do with the mother’s RSD/chronic pain syndrome. (RSD originates usually after an injury, so this would not affect a pregnancy.)

Q: I’m struggling to cope with Chronic Pain Syndrome, help?
I’m 15 years old and have had chronic pain syndrome for about a year and a half now. Beforehand, i had always been top of my class in everything and i was going to do something pretty special with my life. I played for a football academy, played county tennis, and did a lot of sport to keep me happy.

My chronic pain syndrome put me into a wheelchair for the worst 6 months of my life. I wasn’t able to concentrate on anything as a result of the pain and almost a complete lack of sleep (for a period i slept every 3 days, i now average about 2 hours of sleep a night). Because of this, i missed about a year of school at an extremely important time, and as a result of this have spent the last year catching up on the first half of my GCSE course in a frantic attempt at getting some acceptable grades. I’m constantly depressed, even though nobody knows it, my condition is tearing apart my family, and none of the medication that i’ve been given has worked. I’m still in the same amount of pain as i was when this all started and its unbearable. The only thing that i’ve found to help me over this period was smoking cannabis, as it took my mind off of the problems that i have and relaxed me a lot, also helping to overcome my insomnia. However, since my parents discovered that i’d been consuming an illegal substance, they have since been preventing me from any contact with it.

I’ve run things over in my head for a long while now and there’s not been much stopping me from ending it all – only the fact that i know it would destroy my parents and hurt everybody that i’m close to. I’m kinda at a dead end and i’m not showing any signs of improving.

Anybody who’s been through Chronic Pain Syndrome, would appreciate some advice or a talk, to be honest i feel like i’m a bit too young to experience all of this and there’s not much i can do but allow it to get me down.

thanks

A: Hi, I myself have been diagnosed with Chronic Pain Syndrome. I have had numerous blood test, e-rays, and MRI’s. Have your doctor check for Lupus, RA. Fibromyalgia. I was in a wheel chair too, and could not hardly walk 20 feet with out being in severe pain. I am on different meds now, and they seem to help. Before that, I was on Methadone, and then Morphine, 120mg day.
I feel your pain, and I am here if you want to send me an e-mail and I am also on myspace every day.. God bless… Dana

Q: What exactly causes chronic butt pain syndrome and how can it be treated?

A: Chronic butt pain is usually caused by inner tension. It is a real physical pain disorder that is caused by repressed emotions/feelings. Very likely the pain is caused by oxygen deprivation: as tension builds in your body,
your blood vessels restrict flow and this lack of oxygen to muscle and nerve tissue is pain. The way you heal from this is learning how to open up to your emotions instead of repressing them. One of the biggest challenges to this in that most diagnosis suggest a muscle imbalance or tight muscles, pinched nerve ect…and the treatment rec. is massage/stretching/chiro ect…unfortunately this keeps you away from the real cause which are your repressed feelings. ck out the website below which has a wealth of info regarding this.

Q: What exactly causes the chronic butt pain syndrome disorder?

A: You lol

Q: What is the name of the syndrome for people that have chronic pain without reason?
It is generally assosciated with depression and can cause chronic pain without any explnation of why. I’ve heard of it once and am pretty sure it starts with an S. S_________ Syndrome is what I think it is. I need to see a psychiatrist tonight, and it is important that I have this information for him tonight. Thanks!!

A: I think you may be thinking of the term “Psychosomatic Pain Disorder”…perhaps “Somotaform Disorder”…?…Just a thought.

Q: I’m suffering from chronic pain syndrome (RSD) and I’m wondering if the weather makes it worse?
I’m living in a foggy and cold (even in Summer) area

A: Yes it does. I have this also, and colder, even cooler weather, makes it a lot worse. Try to stay warm, hugs

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