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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Been a long time since I have been here.

Sly
Sly

Hi,  I'm Ted,  48.  I have a birth defect that didn't show up until I was 39.  I have "Intestinal Malrotation Presenting in Adult Life". I had a Ladds Pro'edure.  Also an adhesion removal a year ago.  I am back to hellish pain again,  CT scan tomorrow. Surgeon thinks I have new adhesion. My intestines are twisted and tied in knots,  I have partial volvulous throughout.  Pain drugs don't work and they constipate me.  Mary Jane will kick it's ass fast.  My pain meds.  I just can't imagine living the rest of my life this way!  A surgery once a year will eventually kill me,  one infection can end it all! I'm just bummed out,  I wish I wouldn't wake up a lot of the time!  I can't imagine being this way until I die!  Too much to handle! 


billwfriend
billwfriend
welcome back...you got banned here before....I remember you...bill
Sly
Sly
A long time ago. I have multiple psych disorders. I used to be angry. Think about it Bill, life is not always pleasant. I hurt so damn bad I would rather be dead! Have you ever had extreme chronic abdominal pain because of a birth defects? Walk a mile in my shoes before you judge Me! Ted
Sly
Sly
But who gives a shit anyway! Lol
OlderCPer
OlderCPer
Nobody's judging you, but you do have to mind your manners around here. Most of us around here live in extreme Chronic Pain everyday of our lives. Me personally, yes I've been in extreme Chronic Pain from Genetic Illnesses, have been in Pain Management since I was 17, that would be, ohhh 31 years now, I also have BiPolar Disorder for 28 years now, have had 30 surgeries in the last 19 years....I could keep going on and list all of major diseases and illnesses that I currently live with....but you get the picture. It's the Chronic Pain Board....we tend to get people in Chronic Pain around here.

I would imagine your Dr.'s are hesitant to do frequent surgeries on you (or should be) also because every time they do they create more adhesion's, which just makes things worse for you. What about Muscle Relaxers and Anti-anxiety meds like Klonopin, have they tried those types of combinations to help relax the muscular structure in your abdomen and calm you to help with the pain?
Sly
Sly
I assure you, I've been through the same hell as you have. I have chronic abdominal pain 24/7. I will just block the person who can't seem to but out with his ignorant and insulting comment towards me. Ted
OlderCPer
OlderCPer
Oh I believe you, I had severe endometriosis which involved webbing and adhesions throughout my abdomen "gluing" most of my organs together until I finally had a hysterectomy and bladder repair surgery at 36. I'm sure your pain is severe, I'm sorry that your Dr.'s haven't been able to find a fix for your pain. Hopefully something will be found to help you at some point soon.
Sly
Sly
Thanks all, Ted
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