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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Blossom123 02/03/2012

Thanks everyone for such a warm welcome! I want to tell everyone a little bit about me. I will
Try to keep it short. I have fibromyalgia,
Chronic migraine,neurotherapy,neck and back
Pain and just today found out that my thyroid is low. I have to go to a specialist for it. Just
what I need another doctor !!!

I hope to make some new friends,I lost a few
friends when I got so sick. I can't believe how
Some people treat you when you get sick.
I've always been the kind of person everyone
come to when they needed something. When
couldn't do everything they needed they didn't
need me.

4solace 02/03/2012

We need you! Jump in anytime. Glad to have you.

Sending hugs, love, and comfort.

Tonna

heatherhurts 02/03/2012

You will make a ton of friends in DS. Like Tonna said, jump on in!

deleted_user 02/03/2012

Yes, most of us have lost friends as our lives were narrowed by pain and illness. I don't blame them. Its very hard to understand and for some people who love us, its hard for them to see us spiral downward.

On the other hand, I have made many new friends and some old friends have stayed around. Our relationships may have changed as I can't do all the things I used to do but they still stay in touch.

Welcome. You'll find many wonderful people here.

cherrychanga 02/03/2012

I think we can all relate to the loss of friendships because of our physical limitations. True friends stick with you and you'll find many here!

Hugs to our new friend!

serenityha 02/03/2012

i'm so sorry that you've found that you had fair-weather friends, but you're not alone there. many of have experienced that and will understand or, at least try, what you're going through. you can be open and honest here. seek solutions, vent, get info. hope you feel comfortable and understood here.
hugs, serenity

fibrolizzy 02/03/2012

Hey, Blossom...I've got fibro, too. The others are right...this is a place to make some new friends who totally understand.

We're glad you joined us!
Blessings, Elizabeth

deleted_user 02/03/2012

Hi Blossom! I think everyone here has experienced what you are talking about. The upside is that you know who your true friends are. Welcome!

tendonshurt 02/03/2012

Welcome to the cp group. I'm sure you'll find comfort and understanding here. I lost friends and some family due to all the pain and inability to do all the fun things I used to do. It's a sad situation.

Healing hugs

tendonshurt 02/03/2012

deleted_user 02/04/2012

Welcome, blossom, to our forum. I am sorry for what brought you here but I can assure you that you will find love and support here.

I look forward to getting to know you. I think you will agree before much longer that this is an awesome group of people.

Big gentle hugs,

Melinda

deleted_user 02/04/2012

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