Chronic Pain Support Group

Physicians and professionalsdefine pain as chronic if it lasts longer than three to six months and is persistent. It's distinct from acute pain that is a direct result of injury or trauma. This support group is dedicated to those suffering from chronic pain. Discuss treatments that have worked for you, find advice for your specific experience, and find support. You're not...

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cherrychanga 05/26/2011

After a rough start this morning, I had things down to a dull roar...then I started working and my neck, shoulder and upper back are screaming. My meds don't help much when I stress my body every day trying to work. I don't have another option so I'll just keep going.

How can I be expected to feel hopeful and act cheerful when every day is something to dread???

Sorry...didn't mean to complain and whine so much. I know you're all hurting.

deleted_user 05/26/2011

I must work as well. Can you move into a less physical job? What reasonable modifications might lesson your neck, shoulder and back pain? (This is my main issue as well.) Employers are usually required to provide reasonable accommodation. Take time to stretch for 5 minutes every 1-2 hrs. It does not sound like much, but it helps. Make sure your workstation is ergonomically correct. Perhaps it is time to up your meds or change to something more effective? I hope you find solutions.

deleted_user 05/26/2011

I agree with Dahmma she is so right! Even though I am on social security disability, but I also have to work part-time and thank God my boss is my best friend, so If I can not work, go home, or do whatever he is cool with it, because he knows that my pain sometimes rule my life.
Take care,

deleted_user 05/26/2011

I remember when I was still having to work managing a convenience store my first thought when I woke up every morning was, "How am I going to make it through today" and then I would always pray for God to help me make it. Every day was unrelenting, constant pain regardless of how I tried to get through the day. I finally decided I could no longer do it and quit and applied for social security disability. Fortunately, I was one of the lucky ones that got approved the first time around. I had a book on social security disability that said the golden age to be approved is 53 or older so maybe you should try to file.

deleted_user 05/26/2011

thats the kinda pain i have they say it my neck hope you feel better hugs minnie

deleted_user 05/26/2011

It is hard to be positive when the pain is really bad. I know how you feel. My back and neck hurt so much from working at a computer that I can't eat (it will come back up).

We walk in your shoes so we can understand that you are doing your best. The fact that you want to feel positive proves that you are NOT wallowing in self pity.

cherrychanga 05/26/2011

I worked so hard to build a business that it would crush me to have to give it up. My salon is attached to my house so it's very convenient and I can schedule my day in a way that gives me breaks. It's just that even down time between clients isn't working for me, anymore.

I can't imagine what else I could do part time that could come close to paying my bills. I have to hang on as long as possible.

deleted_user 05/26/2011

Keeping you in my prayers. I am trying to start my own business so I have some independance from the nuts at my job.

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