Hi, I am a 36 year old female. I am having major problems and really want to find relief. My injury began 17 years ago,giving birth to my son, herniated L4L5 S1. Was bad off couldn’t walk etc. Neurosurgeon refused surgery, said I was to young (19) I went through extensive therapy, work hardening and [...]
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Chronic Pain
Spine Surgery - Chronic Pain
Monday, November 27th, 2006Pain Continues After Back Surgery
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Chronic Back Pain and Spinal Surgery
Pain in Right Side
Wednesday, June 28th, 2006I’m a 25 y/o female, 5′3 and 108 lbs. I’ve been experiencing right sided pain for about 6 months now. The pain is just under my right ribs and my 10th rib is actually extended a bit. The pain radiates to my back as well. I actually first noticed it about 9 months ago while [...]
Continue readingDrug Dependency?
Friday, May 26th, 2006My husband was injured in a work comp accident 17 years ago. He spent 5 years on comp and was found to have a tilted pelvis which has also laterally rotated causing his hip bones to be turned down and on center where they should of been by about 1/2 inch. It took years of [...]
Continue readingNeck Pain, Cervical Pain, Numbness, Myelogram, Epidural Blocks, Need for Surgery?
Wednesday, March 15th, 2006Dr Joshua, I have had Cervical Neck pain off and on for 10 years. (I am a nurse) In the past 6 months it has gotten worse. I saw my doctor when I developed numbness in my left ring and pinky fingers. I received epidural blocks, and the numbness went away. [...]
Continue readingBurning, Chronic Pain
Wednesday, March 1st, 2006Chronic Pain
my right leg burns real bad inside all the time . its a bad burning sensation from my groin to the tip of my toes please help
Dr. Joshua’s Answer:
You may be suffering from chronic neuropathic pain. This often presents as a burning sensation, and is chronic in nature. Chronic pain can be caused by [...]
“The back pain is driving me crazy!”
Tuesday, January 25th, 2005Please help me! I don’t know what you can say or do, but the pain I am in is driving me crazy.I have had pain in my lower back for a few years now As soon as I could I saw a doctor here…,he referred me to a specialist who? took an xray and also [...]
Continue readingChronic Pain Syndrome - Tired of Pain
Wednesday, January 12th, 2005Chronic Pain
Jean asks about her chronic pain, meds and procedures.
Thanks for writing in such great detail Jean (nickname), it makes my job a lot easier - although in your case, there’s no such thing as easy, as you have found out. Here’s your question (edited by DrJ):
1. My GP was prescribing my chronic pain meds. [...]
