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Trigger Points?

Dan_87

For the last nine years, I have suffered from neurological symptoms following an automobile accident. The primary issues I have are with ...

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Is there an effective alternative for Gabapentin other than lyrica?

WhelpingJA

I have neuropathic nerve pain from a botched neck spinal fusion 2013. After 2 more spinal fusions to correct the problem it was determine...

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Extra vertebrae in lower back

chasingthehigh3

Has anyone else ever been diagnosed with an extra vertebrae in their lower back? While I was in for my first round of injections with my ...

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New dx: rheumatoid arthritis. On suboxone, in severe pain with this 1st flare up but no narcotics due to suboxone??!! What can I do? Any experience?. How will I deal with severe flare ups? Anyone?

Jilscot

I have been suffering for a week with what has turned out to be my 1st severe flare of RA. I am tough, but ad it get worse I get weaker. ...

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Please telll me someone out there knows of a good Fibromyalgia doctor in NC?

NCfibrigirl

Trying to find a Doctor that has experience in treating fibromyalgia. Need help and so tired of living life in pain. I pray someone will ...

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Does Suboxone Help with Chronic Pain

CoastBella

Hi everyone ... I was wondering if anyone could tell me if Suboxone helps with Chronic Pain? I've had 3 lumbar fusion's since 2016. I've...

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