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 was waiting for three weeks for an appointment to see a pain clinic doctor with a pain level around eight, I was incapacitated. It of course wasn't a constant eight, but it felt like it. I wanted to go to the ER, but I knew they would keep me, and I couldn't do that because I have to care for my parents. So I stayed home.
It was awful, as you can imagine. I vented here, and at all my support people. I think I wore everyone out. I am sorry. You know how it goes.
But good news. I saw the pain clinic doctor a week ago Wednesday, and now my pain is much better. I have had my medication increased,and my pain is down fro an 8 to a general 5 or so, sometimes more, or less.
More good news. I am going back next week to get a TENS unit and be trained how to use it. I am willing to try anything they say. If they told me to smear magic mud on my tummy to help, I would try it if they said it would work at this point. In the last 12 years I have been through the wringer.
I have even been on tube feedings and IV feedings, and that was the next step if this did not work. Thank goodness it worked.
I want to thank you all for being supportive during my crisis.
Most sincerely,
Ayla
It was awful, as you can imagine. I vented here, and at all my support people. I think I wore everyone out. I am sorry. You know how it goes.
But good news. I saw the pain clinic doctor a week ago Wednesday, and now my pain is much better. I have had my medication increased,and my pain is down fro an 8 to a general 5 or so, sometimes more, or less.
More good news. I am going back next week to get a TENS unit and be trained how to use it. I am willing to try anything they say. If they told me to smear magic mud on my tummy to help, I would try it if they said it would work at this point. In the last 12 years I have been through the wringer.
I have even been on tube feedings and IV feedings, and that was the next step if this did not work. Thank goodness it worked.
I want to thank you all for being supportive during my crisis.
Most sincerely,
Ayla
And quit qorrying about "wearing" anyone out here-because that is what we're here for,to lend an ear or two
I missed your original posting as i was out with cervical surgery, but I am so glad you got some relief. There's nothing worse than being in constant pain like that.
Hugs,
Mary Ellen
Hooray!!!!!
Hugs-RJ