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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calebjax 11/04/2011

I just wanted to give everyone a quick update. First I want to tell everyone that I really appretiate all the messages and hugs I have received. I haven't been on much lately and when I have I was in no condition to type. The swelling in my legs is almost gone, but since I had to stop my hormone therapy my testosterone levels have dropped down to near zero again and I am feeling the effects. Also the pain in my legs has become worse even after the swelling has went down. I saw my pcp yesterday and found out my left leg is now 1/2 inch shorter than my right, he is sending my to several specialist, one for my hormones and another for my knee as he believes my left knee is gone, I tend to agree with this prognosis since every step I have blinding pain as I feel bone grinding on bone. I have also aside from my other usual pains been experiencing severe cramps in my back that are causing immense pain. So that's the gist of it, I'm miserable, immobile and generally in profound pain. But I am still smiling and trying to keep on as well as I can.
And once again thanks everyone for all your support, I love you all for it and you are in my prayers as well........Kris......

11longyears 11/04/2011

Hope the specialist can give you much deserved answers and pain relief. Keep smiling . Hugs and prayers

cherrychanga 11/04/2011

You are very brave and strong in the way you're handling so much. I wish you weren't suffering so since all I can offer is a hug.

Hang in there and I hope the specialist will give you some answers...and some solutions.

Hugs and prayers,
Cherry

deleted_user 11/04/2011

You are amaxing for being able to withstand so much pain and hard ship and still even consider being able to smile. You are so great and I sincerely hope they are able to help you and give you the pain relief that you desperately need and deserve!

AmaSun 11/04/2011

If you're still smiling, then Kudos to you. You get all my respect and admiration. When I get upset about my one problem area (my back), I will think of you and smile and send you a prayer.
Thank you for your courage.
Ama

calebjax 11/04/2011

I as well hope for some relief, I do not expect it though. At this point I fear the most I can hope for is to get my test levels up do I can regain some strength and therefore take some of the sublaxation out of my joints. And just to put it out there, In my heart I know that I am neither stronger nor braver than any of you. Better to say that in you, my new friends and comrades I have found a new strength and a small bit of tranquility that my life was missing.
Every time I get on here I read a small piece of each of your lives and I know that I am no longer alone. Anyone can live, but is us, those that constantly struggle with pain that have learned the true value of life, love, and strength. It is people like us that are the true catalyst of change in this world and it is through our struggles that others find inspiration..........Kris......

Enigma609 11/04/2011

I feel the same as you, Kris. I was lost before I found the people of this forum and I gain strength from the strength of others who move forward, like yourself. If you do it, I will too. You have my admiration.

Angela

hippyone 11/04/2011

Kris I am hopeful for your knee to be fixed surgically and you will have less pain. I know you have many areas of pain but the sounds like horrific pain.

Good luck and God Bless.

deleted_user 11/04/2011

over last year i had 2 knee replacements hasnt always been easy and back and hips also gave me alot troubl after seems to be settling know that im walking with out limp, i dont walk alot far but when i do no knee pain so thats something building muscles in legs is hard they hurt i do alot pool really helps but 2 weks rain here has stopped that and my heating pads help
hope u find releif hugs

Sue825 11/05/2011

Kris, I'm so impressed with how you think. You have wisdom way beyond your years. It must be such an adjustment to get used to being on disability. But I know, as you do, that constant, chronic pain can act as a crucible to bring out both the worst and the best in people. And I see that you are fighting through the pain and that you have one heck of a good heart. I hope that you can find some relief for your knee pain, which I understand is just one of your pain problems. But even that would help you so much. Stay strong and take care! Hugs, Sue

deleted_user 11/05/2011

I am glad to see you are back on and writing so many times I see people come and go and I often wonder what happened and I am glad to see that you are staying as I think support for pain is so important to us and need it to be successful in our daily grind.

deleted_user 11/05/2011

Kris I loved the great words that you said. They are so true. It helps me to know that there are other people struggling and succeeding and that maybe together we can all manage to if not find some physical relief have a safe place to talk about our lives with others that know and understand and help us through the tough times aw we help them through their tough times.

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