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...
Hi. I am a 38 year old mother and grandmother. I suffer from chronic pain associated with various forms of arthritis, muscle spasms, and the wear and tear that comes from having four children. I hurt every day. Whether it's my knees or back or the carpal tunnel and cramps in my wrists and hands. I have muscle spasms in neck and shoulders. I can't sit down for too long because my bones will "lock" up and ache. I can't spend too much time on my feet, because my muscles will swell and hurt.
My screen name is actually both my actual nick name and a crazy little joke. The "Nia" is a part of my middle name pronounced "Nay". The berry part is actually in reference to Mayberry from the Andy Griffith show. I come from a small country town.
It's nice to be among people who know how I feel, and I look forward to getting to know the group.
My screen name is actually both my actual nick name and a crazy little joke. The "Nia" is a part of my middle name pronounced "Nay". The berry part is actually in reference to Mayberry from the Andy Griffith show. I come from a small country town.
It's nice to be among people who know how I feel, and I look forward to getting to know the group.
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Tomorrow is National Relaxation Day but seeing how we already had a Moment of Zen this week and today happens to be a Friday, how about some relaxation jokes instead?! Namaste... enjoy! Happy Friday!
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I come from a small town, too. And I still live there!
Hugs and welcome...
Cherry
.i suffer from neurofibromatosis 2, a rare disease that causes tumors in my spine, i suffer from various ailments severe chronic back pain amoung the highest..
please comre to our morning breakfasts they are very scrumptious...
Sorry that it is pain that brings you to our group, but glad that you have found us. I came from a small town. Wish I had stayed in a small town.
Look for our "Gooood Morning" post and join us for virtual coffee in the morning. We try to check in, get a laugh, and get the day started.
DS has been a wonderful support group for me, I hope you find the support you are looking for here.
Welcome-RJ
Looking forward to getting to know you.
Gentle Hugs,
Joanne
Welcome to our group. I suffer with back and neck pain which makes It diffucult to stand or sit For any periods of time. You'll find some kind and caring people here who really understand what it's like to suffer with pain.
I've met some amazing people who I'm happy to CALL My friends n
Hope to get to know you better soon
Hugs,
Mary Ellen
I have arthritis throughout my spine and knees. Pull up a seat. You're among good company!
Welcoming hugs, Dianna
I like your nick name that's really clever and cute
I'm still looking for my DX 6years so its now a zebra a term for a surprising diagnosis after 6years of hunting whatever it has to be surprising or they would of found it by now.
there are a few zebra chasers running around, hopefully we'll find our zebra.
your in a great place to get support, there's also a lot of humor and a lot of grace in the face of so much pain and everyday struggles
tori
I grew up in a small town and now live in an even smaller town that's a lot like Mayberry too. I was actually surprised when I looked up the population of our town and it's under 1000 people. I honestly thought it was bigger.
We just moved here a year and `1/2 ago and am still trying to meet folks. My husband's niece lives a few blocks away so that's nice- she's pretty dependable in an emergency.
You sound just exhausted- and I saw you have grandkids- it's so hard to keep up with little ones when you're in pain. I raised my son with pain since his birth and I know how hard that is.
I'm so glad you found us, but also sorry you had too. But you'll find so many compassionate people here. I hope you stay around and we can help you through all of this.
Sandy
I live in the Poconos. It really is still a small town behind the glitz.
I hope you enjoy your stay here.
I nearly died from miss-diagnosed with Fibro when I really was starving to death from Celiac. All that time while I was starving, I was exercising harder and harder every day as doctors told me I was not getting better because I was "non-compliant" with the exercise program they set out for me.
Finally, after 40+ years, one doctor looked at me, sent me to a neurologist who actually apologized to me for the medical profession doing this to me and allowing me to get so sick. Then my PCP called to tell me to dial 911 to get to the hospital where they expected me to die overnight.
I have pain everywhere. The list of what does NOT hurt is shorter nothing! Every nerve, muscle, bone, tendon, ligament, organ, is damaged from being abused while starving for food.
You have found a great group.
We have a great group of people here and you will fit right in our Mayberry town!
Welcoming hugs,
Toni