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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car wreck

tabby2010
tabby2010
Hello everyone two years ago I was in a car wreck I was in the car with my mom and my brother My mom was driving I looked out the window and I saw this car coming straight at us But it was-to late the car slammed into us. The car hit on the passenger side door. Thats where I was sitting. then another car slammed into the front of our car. My mom ended up with bruises all over her body from the air bag. I was trapped with no way out. I could not move my legs they were pinned under the drivers seat. all I could do i scream A person driving by saw the accident and came to help They finally got me out of the car. I don't remember much about that day all I remember is how much pain I was in. They took me to the hospital and got me checked out. I suffered severe damage to my back I ended up having to have surgery they put a mental rod in my back and since that day I have had chronic pain in my back and legs My back and legs hurt all of the time I guess I will probably always have pain in my back and my legs for the rest of my life. Is there anything that might help to relieve the pain I have tried ice packs Physical therapy walking. Nothing seems to help. They took me off of my pain medicine after I had my surgery they said That I would not need it anymore. But I do. My back and legs are killing me.
stranded
stranded
Look you guys I been told some these things before. I think that it better to be supportive then to just pick apart people's posts. Somtimes I know I don't write stories actually the same because of short term memory issues or the fact I am just in pain. Also when I first came here I didn't want to share certain things at first and when I shared them later I was told I wasn't telling the truth and I should stop whining and that I most certainly had help. Sometimes you feel like you are alone in the world even though there are other people. Also why does it get to the point that newer people are getting picked apart at the seams. Sometimes you guys don't agree and that is ok but it really harsh to say someone is lying. I have goe through it and I really stopped coming to the site because of certain people. We are here to be nice, supportive and help each other. There are always more to the story about our life then what is in other post. Frankly it takes time for me to reveal my deepest problems and emotions. there does happen to be another post about her going to the ER. I can't spell and don't sometimes tell my storey in the right order. Let just please try to not accuse each other especially if when she isn't trying to go after you or getting made. If you don't feel like reading her topics just click ignore. Not everyone will get along with all the personalities here. I remember going to bed crying and trying to defend myself and still being hurt by others.Were not here to judge and speculate. just try to give love
deleted_user
deleted_user
Passenger seat is on the other side of the drivers side as I was a bit confused also of the post, when I read a post I try to visualize it so when it does not make sense it is something I ask about also not picking apart the post but it is just hard to read and understand when it does not make sense.

I have been in a horrible car accident and had to get multiple surgeries that is why I am here. I think if you are having a hard time talking about it or it is a touchy story then you need to talk to a therapist to get through it. Car accidents happen and if everyone walked away then it is a good day in my opinion