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 mult. injuries in the line of duty. I've had 4 major operations in the last 13 months 2 shoulder with hardware installed,S1-L5 rays cage fusion, elbow nerve decompression and still looking at neck fusion but not sure I can handle another operation at this point of the games.NOT one operation has change a thing I feel I've traded one problem for another one. My life been changed by one assultive person. I now live in chronic pain 24/7 was told today what been fix is fix and you have to learn to live with it. In Nov. I am goinh into pain mangement program for 8 weeks to teach me to live this way. And after than close the claim and rating. I have loss of feel in my shoulder,arm and hand on the left, chronic lower back pain with loss of feeling both legs,feet, buttock and lower back areas. They are pale white and cold as ice upto my knees and so painful it hard to walk or touch them together so I sleep with a pillow between my feet.Elbow feels like it going to explode all the time
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
My best advice is for you to continue to find a pain medication regimen along with PT to help you find a quality of life you can live with.
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I, too, was told I'd have to go to a chronic pain program & just learn to live w/severe, 24/7 bilateral sciatica, & severe head to toe muscle & joint pain. "You'll just have to learn to live w/it," I was told again & again by my spouse, former friends, PT's, docs, & nurses. I'm so glad I didn't listen to any of them. I found a compassionate, knowledgeable M.D. that literally saved my life.
Are there any patient advocates in your city? Is there anyone who you can count on--friend, spouse, family member, etc. --to advocate/support you in your search for help?