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  • About Me

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    witsend123

    Female, 44, Separated
    Winnipeg, MB, CAN
    Member since May 7, 2008

    • About Me

      I'm a worker that was injured in July 2003. Have seen numerous doctors, still in treatment, fighting WCB, went broke with lawyers and lost it all. I still hope there is something for pain. Still trying to find answers after I have lost my spouse, my son, my home, my career. I'm in a new job in the city - use to live in the country, have benefits which really helps, and just trying to deal with the chronic pain and being alone. The worse part is people telling you "you do not look like you are pain!" Every single day I fight - the meds help. Too bad I can not take them at work - they put me to sleep. How does a person deal with all this pain? I get so sick and tired of it all! I would like to make friends with people that understand what it is like to have daily pain. Would be nice to have someone to talk to

      I'm a worker that was injured in July 2003. Have seen numerous doctors, still in treatment, fighting WCB, went broke with lawyers and lost it all. I still hope there is something for pain. Still trying to find answers after I have lost my spouse, my son, my home, my career. I'm in a new job in the city - use to live in the country, have benefits which really helps, and just trying to deal with the chronic pain and being alone. The worse part is people telling you "you do not look like you are pain!"

    • Interests

      Gardening hard to do but I am trying. I usually draw out the plans for people/friends now. Cycling - have my moments but working hard on doing more this year.. Walking - for some reason that gets painful - but I still do it every week! Roller Blading - forget it! Well that was last year ... I am going to try it again this year! Steppin ... every day at 3am! Like what else is there to do? Ah life! You make it what it is!

      Gardening hard to do but I am trying. I usually draw out the plans for people/friends now. Cycling -

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    • Hug

      From Panadeine Thursday

      A great big hug back to you. Thanks for being my friend.

    • Superhero Status

      From Panadeine June 28

      For one superhero of a person. Take care my friend.
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    • Gold Star

      From Panadeine June 28

      You deserve this gold star,for being the person you are,and for being my friend. Always here for you.

    • Flower

      From Panadeine June 25

      Flowers to a wonderful person! Wendy

    • Hug

      From Panadeine June 23

      You deserve a great big hug. Take care. Wendy

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  • Goals

    Progress

    20 %

    Goal End Date is Jul 1, 08 369 days ago.
  • Support Groups

    • Close Chronic Pain

      Would be nice if doctors were all on the same page. NOT. Really funny that after 5 years a doctor discovers a fracture... hmmm. Reason for the pain all these years! But no one will reread the x-rays - the fear I believe is a malpractice suit. Go figure!

      Treatments

      Acupressure Somewhat Helpful
      When I tried it.
      Chiropractic Adjustment Working / Worked
      Worked then I went downhill and quit that treatment. Too sore!
      Flexeril Working / Worked
      Good drugs... take them if I absolutely need to sleep. So ... a 60 pill prescription has lasted me 5-7 months. Not good for you these drugs. Get stupid .. can not think the next day or stay awake.
      Heat Working / Worked
      Works for certain pain for me.
      Meditation Considering
      Could help with stress which will reduce pain.
      Morphine Not Working
      Allergic to it!
      Naproxen Not Working
      Stomach hates it!
      Physical Therapy Somewhat Helpful
      Lasted for 2 years ... then no more of that. Wasn't progressing.
      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
      Every day to help move.
    • Close Accidents

      Worker that was injured and the system failed. Not sure why we pay into Worker's Compensation when it does not help you... really frustrating and maddening to fight for something that should just be there for you. I guess it was my fault I hurt myself at work! My co-workers thought I was faking it! My family thought I would get better... how much can a person take!

      Treatments

      Physical Therapy Not Working
      Physio, Massage, Accu Puncture, Chiropractor, Exercise Programs, Muscular Skeletal Specialist, Rehab - Trigger Point Needling
    • Open Back Pain

      My back pain due to a work related accident has destroyed my life as I knew it! I do not know how people find the strength to continue? I am still here - injury is going on 5 years now... but some days... I really rather not deal with it!

      Treatments

      Acupressure Not Working
      Didn't help
      Acupuncture Not Working
      Useless for me.
      Bedrest Not Working
      More pain - so I do not stay in bed - then I am exhausted all the time.
      Chiropractic Adjustment Somewhat Helpful
      Has it's moments... at least I can move my kneck after those treatments which are still weekly.
      Cortisone (Injection) Somewhat Helpful
      Was able to sleep on my right side for a while - but I have been waiting over a year to get back in. That will be tomorrow.
      Heat Somewhat Helpful
      Do that everyday to start moving. Once I can sit in my chair with the pad in it.
      Ibuprofen Somewhat Helpful
      Tylenol - had to take these yesterday. Sat at a table on my break - couldn't not get back up. A co-worker helped me. Went to my desk and started taking Tylenol for the rest of my shift.
      Physical Therapy Not Working
      Was in Physio for over year - just didn't get better. Massage therapy for over 2 years - didn't do much either.
      Stretching Somewhat Helpful
      Have to stretch everyday or I can not get to work.
    • Open Life After Divorce

      Who wants someone after Divorce? Are we not suppose to marry for life? I find the entire situation beyond comprehension.

    • Open Breakups & Divorce

      Treatments

      Leave Working / Worked
      Reading Working / Worked
      Talking Working / Worked
    • Open Stress Management

      Learn more about managing stress.

      Treatments

      Music Working / Worked
      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      Still need to work on it.
      Meditation Working / Worked
      Still need to master it.
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