Pain is high; it is an 8. Had to take lyrica and trams. I am doing good riding my bike; i am riding it almost everyday and i ride it for at least 20 minutes. I have been able to ride for 30 minutes sevral times. I am painting. I am having some parts of the days that the pain is below a 3 and life almost feels normal. I have been playing games on 'Lumosity' and it really shows my areas of tbi effects.
Replies
I\'m so sorry about the pain. big hug ((((((((((((((((((Carolaina)))))))))))))))))))))))
It is great you are riding your bike. Is it stationary or mobile? I\'m guessing stationary. The exercise is good for you body and your mind. I bet it helps somewhat with the pain, or at least with the mental stamina you need to deal with it. I tried Lumosity and got frustrated. It wore me out, and even when I did well, I felt bad that it was so hard for me. And when I couldn\'t do stuff, I felt so dumb. I just don\'t have the emotional strength I need.
I\'m really glad you are painting! You add beauty to our world.
you only get a short trial period to play the games and then you have to pay for an online subscription. I did not like the games that much to pay to play them. Treasure Maddness on face book is way more fun and free. Meds are working. walked outside and trying to talk to God. I am so mad about the constant pain. I can live with the tbi and find ways to cope and work around the memroy issies, and i have friends that help me get to places... but the pain is the worst thing to deal with. OH GOD make this heal and go away. The stupid pain makes me hungry and not want to move.. so i have gained 15 pounds since the pain land slided me about two years ago. It has been about 4 years now since the avm/tbi.
how about a swimming pool? especially a nice and warm pool? pools do wonders for most things. i know it helps my joints and knee...if it is cold where you are, you can put a stand up pool in the basement.