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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AlLaCarte
AlLaCarte

I exist continually and eternally in irritation & discomfort. My calf muscle is continually informing me about how irritated and uncomfortable it is and that I should be tending to ease it in any form or manner that is even possible for me to do so. According to the doctors the manner in which I feel and exist comes completely and entirely from a TBI that occurred just about three years ago. It's beyond frustrating, crushing and demeaning when the only "cure" and solution is time. I have many friends who I grew up that turned into different species because they were abusing muscle relaxers, who started using them recreationally and then turned into an unidentifiable species. So, essentially yes I don't want to turn into that guy but to exist in this current state of discomfort and irritation I indefinitely and absolutely become overly eager and seeking something or anything whatsoever that can alter or ease this eternal and continuous irritation and pain. Boooooooooooo

urbangardener
urbangardener
Are you saying there is nothing wrong with your calf muscle in actuality but you feel pain there? Maybe I misunderstand.
AlLaCarte
AlLaCarte
It’s a very confusing situation for sure. There is an apparatus that I can legitimately move back & forth with my hand, it is continually irritating and uncomfortable. The doctors have denounced that it is from my TBI. I can’t define it as a knot but rather a consequence of of my TBI.
Ladydiva
Ladydiva
Hi Ailacarte i can relate pain can be so irritating i get it you are not alone. I will keep you in my prayers.
AlLaCarte
AlLaCarte
Appreciated very much
urbangardener
urbangardener
Wow, this sounds really distressing. I forgot to say welcome to the forum before. I recommended this book on another post today but I personally found it extremely helpful. Your situation may take specialized counseling with someone who does chronic pain issues. Or nuero work that helps with the TBI if you have not already had this. I know it can be expensive and hard to find. This book is about coping skills. When There Is No Cure by Craig K. Svensson, PharmD, PhD. Anyway please share on here and also support others who post. This is how we get out of our own minds and pain situation by helping others. I am sorry you are here with us but I think you have a lot to offer to others who suffer also. Welcome again.
AlLaCarte
AlLaCarte
Much appreciated Urbangardener. I just ordered that book and it will be on my doorstep shortly. Thank you for the information. Previously I was engaging with a counselor Tuesday-Saturday each week and it was very beneficial for me, one message/interactions daily. But alas the price was way over my capabilities so I unfortunately had to seize my experience. Thank you for your comments and our interactions.