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Dom’s Story
Dom from Sunderland tells us about how Flippin’ Pain helped along his pain management journey.
Brian’s Story
Brian had multiple surgeries and spinal injections. He tells us he felt abandoned when a consultant discharged him: but this wasn’t the end of his story.
Pete’s Story
Pete explains how he got stuck going round the healthcare system, becoming what he calls a ‘health tourist’.
Tess’ Story
Tess has lived with pain for more than forty years. She tells us how she found her own way after medication and injections didn’t work.
Laura’s Story
Laura has lived with persistent pain for four years following an illness. She tells us how pain changed her life.
Michelle’s Story
Michelle tells us about her journey with pain: from resentment, to understanding and empowerment.
Sharon’s Story
Sharon tells us how she copes with fibromyalgia and how it affects all aspects of her life.
Ivor’s Story
Ivor from Darlington tells us how a pain management programme helped him go from depending on a wheelchair to climbing mountains.