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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Lynr
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Sorry, could have written a better title but it would have been censored:( I'm really out of sorts and feeling like the world is crashing down around me. My pain level was going up (understandable with the stress of the holidays, etc.) but my shoulders were really killing me so I went to see my lupus doctor to have my blood levels checked and ask about the shoulders. After a check up she sent me for x-rays (preliminary for MRI's) as she thinks I have torn rotator cuffs. I don't remember doing anything that would have caused this and she told me that with the lupus being a connective tissue disease, it wouldn't take much; reaching into the back seat of my car for something or lifting something at the wrong angle:( Well, as you can imagine, with all the extra things to do around the holidays I'm feeling quite stuck- I get angry; been stomping my feet alot, then crying in frustration and pain. By the end of the day I am so tired of it all that I'm in bed on the heating pad a little after 8 and asleep by 9 then up again at 4-5 a.m.
I also wanted to wish everyone the very best during this holiday season. I know this is a tough time for many of us and want to remind everyone to be gentle with themselves. I am very grateful that I have a loving family and a wonderful husband all of whom know and understand what I live in on a day to day basis. They remind ME that my company is present enough for them and not to overdo it.
My best to you all now and always, xoxoLyn
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Merry Christmas Lyn, I hope that you start to feel better soon, and wish a wonderful holiday for you and your family! T
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It's hard to accept Chronic pain during the holidays. Man, yesterday, I could have eaten nails I was so angry and frustrated. Hope you have a great holiday too.
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Merry Christmas Lyn, I hope your shoulder is going to be alright and it isn't a torn rotator cuff. I have always enjoyed Christmas and buying gifts for others. So this is a hard year for me, no money and the pain increase. It will be a new experience not having my husband present-just the boys and Morgan. Hopefully we will learn to make a new tradition and new memories...
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Happy Holidays Lyn!! I can relate to what you are feeling. It seems this time of year serves to remind us of all the things we can't do. I hope your shoulders are ok and nothing is torn. It must be scary on top of everything else. I'm here for you if you ever feel the need to vent or talk. I now have my knee problem on top of my back problem, so I share your frustration. I hope you are able to find little joys this holiday!!! Take solace in the fact that you have a splendid family :-D Maybe I could borrow them for the holidays?!?!?! You are wonderful, so I'd borrow you too!!!!!!!!!!!

Much love,
Lisa
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The holidays are a bear and I can never seem to do everything I want to do or used to do. I have to learn that I am not a bad person because I cannot be super-woman and delegate some of the things so I can take the time I need for myself. I am lucky too, I have an amazing husband who loves me, pain and all. I don't know how, but I am glad he does.

Merry Christmas and take care of yourself. I hope the next week won't be too bad and that you can enjoy the season.
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I too am in a lot of pain and done far to much yesterday baking and now I can,t move.Still lets hope that we can all get through the hoiliday with as less pain as we can.Its hard when you are visiting or family is with you and you have to try and cope with the pain without showing it or getting a bit ratty.God Bless you all and I am praying for a pain free Christmas and New Year for us all.
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merry christmas to you as well.Hope the holidays are wonderful for you.
Lynr
Lynr
Thank you all for your kind words and support, it's really a comfort to know that there is a place to come and vent and know that you will be understood. Hubby and I were out doing errands and I came back to all these wonderful responses- it brings tears to my eyes- of gratitude.
xoxoLyn
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lyn,

i don't really know you, but i think it's awesome that after venting about something SO important (a torn rotator cuff on top of everything else you deal with is a LOT), you take the time to write an entire positive paragraph wishing everyone the best, and remembering the things that *are* positive still in your life ... clearly i can see that you are an awesome person, and i wish you nothing the best with your health now and in the coming year.

xoxo, *misa*
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I'm sorry to hear that you're not doing well. I think most everyone's pain levels are skyrocketting because of the holiday's stress. So, anyone reading, I hope you get better soon.

I wish you luck with your shoulders. I know that shoulder pain is really debilitating and frustrating if you're trying to get anything done around the house.

Have a nice holiday.
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Your story nearly brought tears to my eyes. Not only do I suffer from my own pain, I have known a person with lupus and have seen first hand the pain. Please think possitive thoughts, and try to keep busy. Sending you this note with hopes that your medical care can help you to overcome this hill.
Sincerly, Kim
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Hi my Darling Lyn,
I understand how you feel. I am sick with an autoimmune disease but not as rough as yours. I had surgery on my right shoulder last week for my disc, bone spurs, and severe calcium. I can't believe my friend how easy the surgery was and nothing to be afraid of honey. And I could move right away ;) I am doing my Physical Therapy at home and yes it's sore a a little it's getting easier and easier everyday. The thing that is frustrating me right now, is my hands! Their so stiff and my fingers lock up on me. They claim it's "trigger fingers" but I am a bit concerned yet. They are so bad in the am I can't use them at all. I am typing this on my iPhone with one finger. I can't go see a doc for my hands until my shoulder is better:( I get fiesty about it too! It's frustrating. But, know one thing ... This to will past as everything else has I have gone through. And I know that to be true for you to my friend ;) I know you have dealt a rotten hand with Lupus, but try hard to focus and take it day by day. I know how hard it is, but truly believe a positive attitude can help fight what is attacking our bodies. You'll still have moments were we want to kick something and that's okay. Just remember you are a very special gift to all of us here! Merry Christmas to you my friend ;)
Bright Blessings to u
Willow54
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Hi, My husband tore a rotator cuff just putting his hand on a chair to help himself up. He went to er & got an x-ray, but nobody recommended surgery on it right away & by the time he was in so much pain he couldn't stand it, it was too late. So be sure to consider what your doctor recommends. He finally had surgery on that arm a year ago; the tendon that goes from the elbow to the shoulder had to be cut; it is better now, but now he is complaining about the other side. Good luck with yours. Merry Chrsitmas & I wish y;ou a new year filled with less pain. Hugs.
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Sorry to hear about your shoulder pain. I had rotator cuff surgery last spring and it is a slow recovery process. I was doing great until a few weeks ago and I am now having pain just like I did when I had the tear. It is awful as you can lay on the side with pain, hard to sleep and it is just an all round pain. I am hoping that is not what you have and maybe it is something that can be fixed with some therapy. Hope you are feeling better and able to have a nice holiday.

Karen
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