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Pain clinic experience?

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Sydney, AU

Hi all,

Hoping for some feedback/experiences from you regarding a pain clinic. I see a great Rheuomtoligist who is amazing, but as I've been so continually sick in the last 6 weeks (kidneys infected with 10 days in hospital, then Pneumonis/Pleurisy 2 weeks ago with a week in hospital) and I'm just so overwhelmed thinking/worried I'm always going to be sick on top of the Fibro/CFS/arthritis - she thought a pain clinic may be good for me to go to, in conjunction to seeing her.

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May 24, 2016
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Members shared their experiences with pain clinics to help someone considering this option alongside their rheumatologist care, with most... Read more

Members shared their experiences with pain clinics to help someone considering this option alongside their rheumatologist care, with most describing multidisciplinary approaches including psychologists, physiotherapists, fibromyalgia specialists, meditation resources, and injections or other interventions tailored to chronic pain management. Several members opened up about the challenge of finding medications that effectively manage pain without causing debilitating nausea or other side effects, with Targin receiving positive feedback as a slow-release option that takes the edge off pain without spacey feelings. A recurring theme was that pain clinics offer valuable education, diverse treatment modalities like hydrotherapy and occupational therapy, and coordinated care that can complement existing specialist relationships, though outcomes and program structures vary by location and individual needs.

A MyFibroTeam Member

And if i cannot sleep i use pot

May 25, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member OMGoodness all the meds you have had to wade through. I can imager the pain, I wonder sometimes if I have Fibro or I am so lucky that mine is not a bad as you guys. I suppose we are all at different levels. I have not pushed for pain tablets an any other meds because the side affects just out weigh my pain. I can not take any muscle relaxants or anything that has got aspirin in the meds, so I just live with the pain. Not easy but what can be done. Hope this finds you with a little relief for today Hugs

May 28, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Your welcome Kimberly

May 25, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I've done three and there all differ slightly you'll do some education on Chronic Pain, regular Physio, maybe hydro therapy, pyshologist and possible as OT. It will go for several weeks you may start as an in patient or it could be an outpatient program and you may see a doctor / specalist of some sort while there.

September 24, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I went too one for Two years and they did injections on my back. I then ended up having ACdf surgery c4 to c7 .they placed a titanuim plate and eight screws .I need to find one in Florida once I get my insurance back . The injection helped short term .

September 3, 2016

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