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...
went to the surgeon today for my shoulder.torn rotater cuff.they will be opening me up.he said they will be taking about a half inch of bone out and they might have to use screws or weights to reattach the muscle.i will not be able to move that arm for 6 to 8 weeks for healing and PT.they will know more when they get in there .oh boy .the nurse will call me with the date.the doc.has no bed side manner but as long as he des his job i dont really care .he is supposed to be very good .i am tired of caring anymore.tired of pain .tired of it all .depression is eating and consumming me.i will be getting new meds on wed.for my depression.just hanging on till then for dear life...hugs ..marie
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no need to comment just venting....marie
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I hope all goes well for you. Sorry you have a doctor with no manners as it sure makes things harder. I really don't know your story yet, but i have had 5 shoulder surgeries with a total replacement. Just be sure no matter how much it hurts that you keep it moving when you get your PT so it doesn't freeze up on you! Best wishes for a quick recovery....
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it is like having toothache all over my body - worst ever. Did way too much on sat night (dancing!) and now I am paying the price for having fun for a change!brain scan result was unclear so repeating it on 27th plus a spinal cord scan which unfortunately will delay my rheumatology appointment even more.I wish someone would just knock me out right now.
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I have been here before, a long long time ago and now I am back.Forgive me for not just saying what I want to say,even under a triple dose of antidepressants it is still raw and seeping and I am hesitant at revealing it as at least under the bandages around my heart I don,t have to look at how raw and wounded.My child was cleaved from my heart by his own actions. my child of ten,turning eleven...
