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I am not a doctor but I have spent the last 7 years in chronic pain from numerous lumbar back surgeries and L4/L5 fusion surgery. I can answer questions about most treatments, traditional and alternative therapies. I can answer questions about the many pain medicines used to treat chronic pain. I can also answer questions and give practical advice on all aspects of living with chronic pain. I am NOT a doctor and I have not had any formal medical training so I CANNOT GIVE YOU A DIAGNOSIS!

Experience in the area

I have spent the last 7 years in chronic pain due to a lower back injury. I have had just about every treatment, therapy and alternative treatment, including massage therapy, acupuncture and rekki. I have been to more pain specialists than I can remember and I have been put on almost every pain medicine available.

Organizations

I have been involved with the American pain foundation for about 3 years. I am also an active participant on several chronic pain message boards. I am a member of several local chronic pain support groups. I also volunteer at a local organization that helps people that are disabled and in chronic pain find the information, resources and support needed to cope with living with disability and chronic pain.

Education/Credentials

I have not had any formal medical education but I have done extensive research on available treatments and therapies. I have also done extensive research on the different pain medicines used in the treatment of pain.

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Recent Answers from Tracy

2009-10-13 pain relief:

Hi Timothy, I found your question in our question pool and thought that I may be of some help. One pain medicine you might want to ask your doctor about is Fentanyl. Fentanyl is a strong, safe drug

2009-10-11 Back Pain after Pregnacy:

Hi Siddharth, I found your question in our question pool and thought I may be able to help. Since you have already consulted several orthopedics and chiropractors, I would suggest you consult a

2009-04-09 headaches:

Hello Shammyla, I am not a doctor so I can not give you a diagnosis but I do have a couple of suggestions. Check with your pharmacist and find out if any of the medicines you are on could cause

2008-10-11 Pain:

Hi Liz, Most cases I have heard about of people overdosing on the patches is people who misused the patch, continued to take too many other opiate medicines while wearing a patch or was prescribed

2008-10-04 Pain:

Hi Liz, I found your question in our question pool and thought I may be able to help. Since you have been on narcotic medicines for awhile and are not 'narcotic naive', talk to your doctor about

 

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