Hi, I have had chronic tension headache for over ten years now. Right now i'm doing my masters in interaction design and would like to create something that could help with management of chronic pain. If you have experience with chronic pain and would be willing to share some of your experience please answer the survey below. Everything is anonymous and I don't ask for any personal information. Thanks in advance! https://survey.mau.se/chronicpain  ..read more

I am doing a Pain management course for 6 weeks I love doing this about different aspects of pain you go through. And I am also doing the other course about unsuitable relationships can't remember the name right now. Will let you know how they been when I finished them both. Amazing62 ..read more

I know getting an nhs appointment at the hospital is a nightmare ? has anyone used a private dental hospital (in London ) and was it ok  ..read more

I'm not entirely sure where to put this post.  I'm 45 and I have been using a mobility scooter for 2 years due to Osteoarthritis in my knees. Is there anyone else out there of similar age in similar circumstances? I'd like to know I'm not alone.  ..read more

Hi there everyone I'm living with degenerative disc disease which was diagnosed around 10 years ago now. Prior to that, I suffered with neck pain and have had carpal tunnel surgery on both wrists. I've had various procedures on my lower back (facet joints), some on the NHS and some for which I've paid privately. Many medications have been tried and sadly nothing has really worked, currently I'm finding the pain particularly unbearable, and am seeing a doctor to be referred to a pain management team, which I've also tried previously, but really didn't help at all. My mobility is declining and ..read more

Hi all, I have had problems with my shoulders for last twenty years or so.My current issue is with my left shoulder.I have what I can only describe as a feeling of mild sunburn at the top of my shoulder and if someone accidently barges in to me or I brush against a wall it can feel like I've been shot.I can't lift my arm higher than waist height but,and here's the weird thing,I can pick up a heavy bag from the floor with no problems but anything higher I can't do.My GP referred me to physio but the physio won't refer me to a consultant,as he is adamant it's Frozen Shoulder however I'm not con ..read more

Hi i am new to this and would love to know how everyone deals with chronic pain 24/7 thanks  ..read more

I am disabled due to a a genetic bone disease in my spine. I had a spinal fusion back in 2007 that never worked. I have osteoporosis and osteopenia in spine and also arthritis in lumbar and hip regions. I have a very very soft mattress and it is agony every night trying to sleep in it. I have strong painkillers that don’t touch it I need help and support ..read more

Hi I am seventy three years old and have had diverticular disease for many years. i am now joining this forum as my present problems are lasting much longer. I hope I will find some comfort from reading about fellow sufferers. At present I am seven weeks and counting from my first symptoms. Had three visits to A&E and two CT scans. Normal temperature and slightly raised blood pressure average….. but high in hospital. no infection showing but suspected inflammation of the bowel. had two periods of liquid only five day treatments but the second and present one not relieving the pain. clutchi ..read more

Giving you a quick version... I had a accident at work in 2012. Couldnt work because of the pain. Ended up buying a wheelchair and granny scooter to get about because of the pain. It took nearly 4 years of back and forth to pain clinics and doctor, given facet joint injections and then denervation with no benifit to me at all, but after been told it was all in my head i broke down, eventually i did get a mri and had damaged my facet joints and popped out two discs and ruptured one l4 l5 level and some other level, i was rushed surgery because the nerves were getting squashed anyway that op was ..read more