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...
HI everyone..
I just wanted to apologize for b eing so absent and not being here to support you all. I think I hit the great wall of denial. I am just so tired of dealing with the pain clinic, the family doc, the accupuncterist, and the therapist.. I am tired of always hurting 24/7 and the fact that no medication makes a dent in the pain no matter what they try. it doesn't really help to go to the emergency room because those IV meds only take the pain away for a few hours and then it bounces right back, and I think that is almost worse.
The sleep tudy they stuck in there did not help. I was so freaked out by being in a strange place, locked in a small room, that I slept only 1 hour max they told me and the rest of the time I just laid there with silent tears on my face. there was one outlet in the room which means I could either listen to music, have my fan, or plug in my cell phone in so that I could talk to my hubby if I wanted in the night. They called two days later and said the doctor wanted to see my right away but I told them I couldnt take another day off work and they were going to have to wait.. what are they going to say - that I have no brainwaves and I don't sleep.. we already know that! :)
CT also came back clean - which knew, but then I got sick from the contrast and it made the pain worse that week and had to take another day off work.
Then Easter Sunday I got a message from my priest via email - he has been my friend for years as well - that he has stepped down, disconnected his cell phone and is dealing with some health issues and will no longer be around. He has been such an intense support to me that, although I hurt that he is ill - a part of me was devasted that he will not be there for me anymore.
SO, that is the longer story of why I have been away. I hope you are all holding your own and getting better each day.
God Bless,
-Wen
I just wanted to apologize for b eing so absent and not being here to support you all. I think I hit the great wall of denial. I am just so tired of dealing with the pain clinic, the family doc, the accupuncterist, and the therapist.. I am tired of always hurting 24/7 and the fact that no medication makes a dent in the pain no matter what they try. it doesn't really help to go to the emergency room because those IV meds only take the pain away for a few hours and then it bounces right back, and I think that is almost worse.
The sleep tudy they stuck in there did not help. I was so freaked out by being in a strange place, locked in a small room, that I slept only 1 hour max they told me and the rest of the time I just laid there with silent tears on my face. there was one outlet in the room which means I could either listen to music, have my fan, or plug in my cell phone in so that I could talk to my hubby if I wanted in the night. They called two days later and said the doctor wanted to see my right away but I told them I couldnt take another day off work and they were going to have to wait.. what are they going to say - that I have no brainwaves and I don't sleep.. we already know that! :)
CT also came back clean - which knew, but then I got sick from the contrast and it made the pain worse that week and had to take another day off work.
Then Easter Sunday I got a message from my priest via email - he has been my friend for years as well - that he has stepped down, disconnected his cell phone and is dealing with some health issues and will no longer be around. He has been such an intense support to me that, although I hurt that he is ill - a part of me was devasted that he will not be there for me anymore.
SO, that is the longer story of why I have been away. I hope you are all holding your own and getting better each day.
God Bless,
-Wen
heatherhurts
Do not apologize. A few of us have been MIA as well, myself included. It seems we have all been hit in some way real hard all at the same time. We get it. Just glad to hear from you!
Hang in there. Sending hugs, love, and comfort.
Tonna
Years ago, I had a problem with having to see many doctors, and was finally diagnosed and was being treated by my wonderful little doctor. It was such a relief. Until he died from his first chemotherapy treatment for leukemia. I was distraught, not knowing where to turn for medical care for my condition. But it's been around 8 years, and I've found that there are more doctors out there who care. I'm certain you will find another trustworthy confidant, so stay as positive as you can until that perfect person comes along. Until then, we're here for you if you need us.
Great big gentle hugs.