Rain
March 27, 2009 11:15am
Rain, Rain go away,
I wish I could be more excited for the rain that this area so desperately needs, but when it causes this much pain in my …
Goal Completed on Feb 13, 09
gapch65 
12:07am, June 22, 2009
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About Me
gapch65
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About Me
I am 43 and have chronic pain that will never go away. I have 2 children and have been married 15 years. My passion is my family and music. I am proud of the strides I have made but have a long way to go in learning to accept that pain will be a constant for the rest of my life. I am hoping to find some understanding here and break the cycle of isolation that comes with chronic pain. I am now learning to grieve for my lost health and will continue to fight even when I don't feel like it. I have good Drs. and thank God every day for that. It took 3 1/2 years to find them.
I am 43 and have chronic pain that will never go away. I have 2 children and have been married 15 years. My passion is my family and music. I am proud of the strides I have made but have a long way to go in learning to accept that pain will be a constant for the rest of my life. I am hoping to find some understanding here and break the cycle of isolation that comes with chronic pain. I am now learning to grieve for my lost health and will continue to fight even when I don't feel like it. I have good
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Singing, song writing, playing with my children, and, for right now, not killing the people at PT because I am hurting so much right now. I also love to cook and live for my family and friends. I love working out and hope to one day soon get back to my "Shape's Beach Body Boot Camp" and "Turbo Jam".
Singing, song writing, playing with my children, and, for right now, not killing the people at PT because
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Dysfunction
March 23, 2009 9:39pm
I've been having a hard time lately, with pain, but mostly with my dysfunctional Mother. She is the definition of the word …
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Getting overwhelmed
March 19, 2009 10:19am
I can't really bring myself to write much lately. Just trying to hang on is hard enough. I am having a hard time. I guess I am …
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I'll still be checking in
March 9, 2009 11:25pm
My Mother is here to visit the grandchildren and help out for a few days. I will be very busy, but will still be checking in. If you …
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Hey Girl!!!! I haven't heard from you in a while. Are you OK? Getting a little worried about you. I pray you are doing alright. Please keep me posted.
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Hugs and Love !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Peach
Ray of Sunshine
Nice to hear from you, and yes, it has been the summer I think that has kept me away, it goes so fast. i have been doctoring at the pool and chiro and was sick for awhile- this micheal jackson thing is huge- i didnt realize he had chronic pain. still in chronic back pain never goes away- i get very tired of it. your notes sounds so positive- focusing on living as a mother and a wife in pain... i have been there. it is hard... i wrote on our blog today- feel free to blog with me there if you like. i am getting back to everyone finally today.... how is it down there??? it is hot!! up here...lv donna of minnesota, usa.
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Hey girl, I'm back. Had a real good time and survived the ride. I posted some pics of the wedding. How did your vacation go. Tell me all about it. I also posted a journal. Missed ya, Peach
Flower
Hello back! I haven't been on DS for a bit but wanted to check mail before we're computer-less til mid-September. We're down to 2 days of babysitting so there's more free time, but miss Ellie when she's not with us the rest of the week.
Hope you're having a good time this Spring/Summer almost. It's the best time of year and am loving goofing off, sitting outside, a little walking, and doing as little as I can *s*.
Love and hugs! Flo
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Close Chronic Pain
I have severe myofacial pain and nerve damage. I have lived in pain for 10 years now and work daily at becoming a more effective mother and wife and still live with constant pain. I have a pain management doctor and do physical therepy 3-4 times a week. I hate the isolation and stigma that comes with chronic pain and the medicines one has to take to get relief. I hope to find others who suffer from CP like me and to become more effective in dealing with it.
Treatments
- Acupressure Not Working
- Did not work
- Heat Working / Worked
- Heat is my best friend
- Hydrocodone Working / Worked
- It relieves most of the pain, but I find it affects my behavior. There seems to be huge mood swings with this medication
- Lidoderm Somewhat Helpful
- Side effects were horrible. Stopped taking
- Marijuana Somewhat Helpful
- What it comes down to is it is Illegal.
- Nerve Blocks Not Working
- Really didn't find any relief
- Oxycodone Working / Worked
- I am probably going to go back on this because it really worked
- Physical Therapy Working / Worked
- I have been goin for 2 months now and I am learning to reteach my body to respond to pain and spasms. I am really excited about the whole environment and how much it helps me deal better mentally
- TENS Working / Worked
- It can be very helpful sometimes. Will continue to use it because it is better than the side effects of pain medicine
- Physical Exercise Working / Worked
- I cant do the major stuff I used to like kick boxing and running but it helps me deal better mentally and keeps me more positive about living with Chronic Pain.
Close Degenerative Disc Disease
I have had two spinal surgeries at C4-C6 and a fusion from birth at C4-C5. I now have a heriation at C6-C7 and a pinched nerve. I live with Chronic Pain and am struggling to live an active, normal life with this disease.
Open Myofascial Pain Syndrome
I am a 43 year old living with Chronic Pain. I receive injections in the myofacial area of my back and receive Botox injections to lessen the spasms. Nothing ends them completely, but the Botox stops the unbearable headaches.
Treatments
- Physical Exercise Working / Worked
- I am doing all the exercises that help with this type of pain and I am also getting Botox injections. Every little bit helps
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