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Grief and Physical Pain?

Willow215
Willow215
Can grief cause physical pain? I do have chronic pain conditions/ disc problems/fibromyalgia+++ x13 years. Since losing my mother 2 days after Christmas 2013, lost my home February' 14, lost my 6 y.o. dog March 1st and have been harrassed by a WICKED step sister who took over my mom's house and is preventing me from continuing a relationship with my step father of 47 years...etc... The losses and sadness have worn me down. I have no friends in my area locally to call, but do attend a Grief Support Group once a week. I'm on Disability because of severe chronic pain and cannot afford medical treatment other than a regular PCP. I'm hurting BAD! Has anyone else had this problem?
Thanks;
Kathy
Tosoonmom
Tosoonmom
Hi Kathy,
I am suffering with this pain as well. It did not just start after the loss of my mother, I've had it for a few years now. I have no advice to give, but I hope someone out there does. Let's hang in there together.
Sandy102142
Sandy102142
Disability income is a small monthly income. Have you applied for Medicaid, Food Stamps, Public Assistance? You live in the county seat for Berks County. The court house should have a Department of Social Services for you to contact and apply. Dept of Public Welfare, County Assistance Office, 625 Cherry Street, Reading, PA 19601, 610-736-4211 is the information. The online tool is at https://www.compass.state.pa.us/compass.web/CMHOM.aspx.

I will say that since my husband died a month ago, I have had much more severe pain from my neck and my hips. I truly believe that stress, including grief, adds to a persons pains and illnesses.

If you can take advantage of the warm days and get some sunshine. My PCP recommends it as it really helps my DDD and arthritis. Hugs to you, Sandy
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi Sandy! Just checking in to see how you are today. If you believe the old saying... "Laughter is the best medicine", as I do.... then pain and negative thinking MUST be hurtful to us. God Bless You!
adlk1234
adlk1234
Yes, I do strongly believe grief and stress can both cause physical pain. At least a flare up in pain you already have. Maybe not bring on new pain tho. I have a disorder called gastroparesis (stomach) as well as fibromyalgia. Both have flared up since I lost a friend to suicide 4 months ago. As I journey through my grief my physical pain is as bad as my mental pain. I hope you can find peace.
deleted_user
deleted_user
When I feel bad, sometimes my stomach hurts or I feel like vomiting. That's just me. I don't have fibromyalgia, though. I do know a lot of folks in my area who do. Not sure if your looking for advice, but you could try meetup.com to look for invisible illness support groups. So often, if you have an illness that others can't see, they don't always understand. Not sure if this is your case, though....just what I've experienced with other illnesses and I find being around others who get it helps keep the stress level down.