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...
The rash under my thigh that Dr said is shingles..
Is now on my opposing foot..
And jaw and neck.
I didn't know this was possible. All of my research into shingles before was centered around what can cause it to recur.
I think this has become systemic. ( explains why I've felt so awful lately.
I have the meds here that they would use...short of I.V. meds.
( some of you know how much I resist hospitals)
All of the same stuff happening as when I got so very sick last year, dangit.
I've been trying to recapture some of my old self.
You guys know how hard it is not to get discouraged...
Anywaaay...
A horse walks up to a bar.
The bartender asks...
" hey, buddy...why the long face? "
Is now on my opposing foot..
And jaw and neck.
I didn't know this was possible. All of my research into shingles before was centered around what can cause it to recur.
I think this has become systemic. ( explains why I've felt so awful lately.
I have the meds here that they would use...short of I.V. meds.
( some of you know how much I resist hospitals)
All of the same stuff happening as when I got so very sick last year, dangit.
I've been trying to recapture some of my old self.
You guys know how hard it is not to get discouraged...
Anywaaay...
A horse walks up to a bar.
The bartender asks...
" hey, buddy...why the long face? "
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I know this is stupid, but after not being able to find a job after graduation for almost two years, I ended up just taking an online teaching job because I couldn't find anything in my field. I was trying to get out of teaching and I feel so devastated. I felt this crushing feeling when I signed the paperwork and when I was in the meetings. I know that sounds so dramatic but it is how I felt. It...
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Tomorrow is National Massachusetts Day!Have you ever lived in or visited Massachusetts? If so, tell us what's great about the Bay State!
hope you get some answers and relief (and a new joke book ;) jk)
Sorry I have a type-o in there....I broke out 4 years ago...NOT a year ago. The acyclovir has really worked wonders but must be taken every day for prevention.
Xo MLC.
Take care.
Jeri
You are amazing! With all the pain that you are in you can still crack wise! :)
I really hope you are starting to recover.
The daily anti viral may be very helpful if you are having recurring outbreaks. Best of luck to you.
Ow ow ow.