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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meganK08 10/04/2008

I cannot even begin to explain it. I feel like i have someone just running a huge knife through my right side it just hurts so bad. hubby cannot handle it i dont even want to tell him he is at work and had a really rough day. i was just trying to do laundry and zap. my house is a complete disaster and ive been sick to my stomach all weekend and believe it or not i havent lost any weight i actually just feel huge. i cannot do this. i cant handle all this pain and just being alone. i want to clean this house and make it beautiful for my hubby some kind of normal and i feel so helpless. any ideas or advice guys i took my oxycodone 2 of them actually and it took the edge off but just help please why are we all having bad nights

deleted_user 10/04/2008

I don't know if this is the same for you, it sounds more like you are having a flare up. But this time of year, I have noticed, is when my pain is worse, and a depression kicks in on top of that. Its when it starts getting dark early, colder, and darker when I start my day. I feel the winter coming and I am so prone to a seasonal kind of depression. Also when it gets cold, my pain is worse. I am starting to prepare myself for a few months of hell, although there is not much to do to prepare. I just make sure I am aware of what is happening with my moods and body.

Maybe I should start a separate discussion for this issue.

orchid11 10/05/2008

I know exactly what you mean about not wanting to tell your hubby about stuff. I feel like I'm burdening him enough already with this rollercoaster of physical and emotional complaints. That's why I came on here - to try and get some support.
I'm so sorry for your pain, truly I am. When I first got injured it felt like someone was prying the muscles off my rear end off with a crowbar. I still try to do small things around the house to maintain some semblance of normalcy. Sometimes I feel like I can't do anything though.

deleted_user 10/05/2008

Megan, it always upsets me to see someone your age in so much pain! I think misskrist has said it best as far as why most of us are up in the night right now. The darkness and impending cold can take a toll on our minds and body. I saw that you were an avid movie collector, maybe putting on a fav film could help take you mind off the pain? Try taking your meds with something warm as it helps them to work faster, and taking an aspirin ( if your not stomach sensitive) will make them last longer according to my dr and I have found that to be true.
Sorry I can't offer any more help than that but I did want to let you know I was thinking of you and I'll say a prayer for you. Hugs, Dale

russ54 10/05/2008

Hey sorry Fall is fallin on you too...I know how relentless the pain is, hang in there, do what you can but don't over do it... Hopefully you will adjust soon, I'm startin to adjust to this Wisconsin weather change, hurt like all getty up but that comes with the territory I guess... as for the weight you have to change your eating habits, water intake and sodium... hey I learned the hard way... I developed edma... think it's called got up to 450, almost croaked... now I have chronic heart failure on top of my fibro and chronic pain...
So just kinda hope this helps some, cause if depression sets in it's a rough ride, so bundle up stay warm, try it keep a positive attitude, and vent like all get out here on DS... these folks really help me a lot... russ

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