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...
I have watched my Dad slowly lose his short-term memory over the past few years and my Mom is not that terribly far behind him! They're in their 80"s so it's no surprise. They're more active then I am and stay very busy. It's a little disconcerting to have them do my grocery shopping, bring meals all prepared, deliver my mail and run errands for me. I should be doing those things for them!!!
I need to take the advice I give them...'Write everything down!' At this moment, I'm trying very hard to remember if I took the second half of a pain med or was just planning to. I have no way of knowing so I guess I'll just wait and see how I feel.
A while ago, I was really screwing up my med schedule and took something twice because I had no memory of it. I knew by the way I felt that I had screwed up so I started writing down what I took and the exact time each day. I guess I got a bit lazy or thought I was in better control and stopped the documenting.
Stupid move...not sure how much is in my system, now. I am having such difficulty with concentration, focus and memory. If I'm like this in my 50's...oh well, I doubt I'll be around to see my 80's, anyway.
Hugs and a good day to all,
Cherry (I may forget I posted)
I need to take the advice I give them...'Write everything down!' At this moment, I'm trying very hard to remember if I took the second half of a pain med or was just planning to. I have no way of knowing so I guess I'll just wait and see how I feel.
A while ago, I was really screwing up my med schedule and took something twice because I had no memory of it. I knew by the way I felt that I had screwed up so I started writing down what I took and the exact time each day. I guess I got a bit lazy or thought I was in better control and stopped the documenting.
Stupid move...not sure how much is in my system, now. I am having such difficulty with concentration, focus and memory. If I'm like this in my 50's...oh well, I doubt I'll be around to see my 80's, anyway.
Hugs and a good day to all,
Cherry (I may forget I posted)
It is a no win situation sometimes
As for the pills I keep my daily allotment in a small pillbox I carry in my purse or pocket. I just fill it up each day with the max I am allowed to take for a day. If I am in pain and wonder if I can take more meds I just take a look and see what is left. I wouldnt' be able to remember otherwise and even with this system I screw up a couple times a week. I always take 2 at a time so there are 6 of my regular pain killers in there with everything else. Sometimes at the end of the day I look and there is either only 1 or there are 3 - how does that happen, I'm sure I always take 2?? it baffles me
I also have a Fentanyl/Duragesic pain patch that I change every 72 hours. It has been very effective for me.
Take care and I hope everyone has a cool day=102 here today in Colorado; low pain level day.
Love & gentle hugs,
MaryKathryn
I noticed I'm getting worse with simple things such as names or words. I know we should keep our mind exercised as well as our bodies. Perhaps its time to take that more serious.
I did wonder if it something more to do with the meds. I know when my pain is up there I can't think, but there are times my pain is not the culprit.
Heck I'm under 50 so I hope this is not the beginning of another problem. Then again stress can cause this also. Stress, pain, meds & age, I'm beginning to understand....
Get yourself some type of pill dispenser, its not worth taking a chance.
Sammy