Hi all,
Haven't been on for ages but wanted to ask about nerve pain, I came off plegridy during covid and have been ok until I acquired more numbness in my right torso and it is sore sometimes, I originally acquired numbness on my left torso in 1990 but with no pain, wanted to see if anyone has anything similar, the pain is primarily more noticeable when moving in a certain way, it might not even be that but thought I'd ask, I'm 55 yrs.
Hope everyone is keeping the best that they can.
Cheers Stephen
Just been reading some old threads on here about Gabapentin vs Pregabalin.
I've been on Gabapentin for 2 years and have put on a lot of weight, the Gabapentin is also good for helping with sleep and when I've left them off, I've found getting a good night's sleep impossible, leading me to think that I'm already dependent on them. So my GP suggested switching to Pregabalin, however on reading up on them, it seems they are just as bad as Gabapentin for weight gain and becoming dependent. I've tried Amitriptyline in the past for neuropathic pain, but am very sensitive to meds and they just make me feel awful.
Does anyone know of anything else I could try, or is it a choice between weight gain or being in pain and not able to sleep?
Hi there, I have a symptom but I dont know if its ms related. My arms ache when trying to lift things. Even a cup of coffee or a book feel like a ton weight. Sometimes I just cant do it at all.
I walk up my stairs with the help of a bannister either side but last week the pain made me fearful of falling and my arms also felt weak. It gets better then worse.
Hi my name is Moray and I have had Ms for 10 years as I was misdiagnosed, and since being diagnosed three years ago with MS, I have been given many forms of drugs, none have helped since the side effects were awful, Copaxone injections, Painkillers, Antidepressant's. At the moment I am taking nothing as the doctors don't seem to know how to help anymore. I am disabled and rely on 24 hour care and in constant pain and very depressed. I rely on my partner for everything including help on the computer as my hands and arms are numb and painful, #I even find it difficult to use my mobile.
I don't know where to turn anymore and am so depressed and in pain, Can anybody help or advise.
I am a very positive person and have fought cancer but this has me beaten.
Blessings
Moray
I just want to know if someone has any experience using a certain strain of marijuana for pain relief?
One of my friends got me to try his vape with cannabis infused juice but we have no idea what strain of marijuana was used for it.
It really gives you that relaxing feeling and somehow comforting. I don't know if it's the punch of the highness that marijuana gives but it does work.
So I started reading article and news about medical marijuana strains and how would you put it to work. One of them is http://www.ilovegrowingmarijuana.com/hindu-kush/.
The potency of the strain when it comes to pain is very high. I don't know if this is true coz I don't really care with the names or strain back when I was young and smoking it.
I would really like to hear any feedback from you guys. Thanks In advance
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