Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

ncrainbowgrrl

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15. Hugs, Cali. They're tough words to write.

Wed Dec 14, 2011, 11:05 PM

Dec 2011

You're not complaining. Venting is healthy, provided you take something from the vent, and don't stay stuck in a "woe is me" pity party constantly.

And while you don't know me well at all, largely 'cause I spent time modding and not posting on DU, I know that you're a strong person, from what I've seen.

I have lots of chronic ick, and it's really hard not to overdo, especially with my Migraine Disease... but my neck is a biggie, and i know that i have good days and bad days, and if my neck gets flarey, i'm not happy.

I have a wrist injury- right wrist- was rear ended- and torn ligaments, TRCC, and had to have bone scraped lapro. I don't have much cartilage there, so, sometimes, carrying groceries up the stairs can be occasionally painful.

Soft tissue and nerve damage are (IMHO) the worst, as they don't have targeted meds- other than powerful RX meds for the conditions. (notice i didn't say nerve injury)

Sometimes, I want to scream. Or vent.

And I have safe places- both online and off. But I'd like to think that this forum could be a safe place for all of us.

And... well.. DH never understood about severe chronic pain...until he had a severe break- and comes with screws and plates in his leg. We both now joke about feeling the weather changing....

Hugs

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Chronic Pain. [View all] cali Dec 2011 OP

Frustrating yes Pharaoh Dec 2011 #1

they know. I'm in PT cali Dec 2011 #18

Stick it out and be patient with yourself. MedicalAdmin Dec 2011 #23

I feel your pain Pharaoh Dec 2011 #25

you most certainly have my moral support cali Dec 2011 #29

Hang in there... cyberswede Dec 2011 #2

If you can, get some physical therapy. You need to rebuild those muscles without causing further hedgehog Dec 2011 #3

I'm in intense PT, including aqua therapy cali Dec 2011 #19

Good for you! Here's hoping for some good results quickly! hedgehog Dec 2011 #21

The only thing that stopped my own pain --- elfin Dec 2011 #4

I've has PT twice - once for a badly sprained ankle and once for a badly sprained back. hedgehog Dec 2011 #6

Understand Your Pain grilled onions Dec 2011 #5

Brilliant analysis. MedicalAdmin Dec 2011 #24

I am so very sorry to read that. It's really OK Mira Dec 2011 #7

You are not a whiner. But I know how you feel. kdmorris Dec 2011 #8

You are not a whiner Irishonly Dec 2011 #9

I didn't mean to poh-pooh your pain, just suggest some alternatives you can try. hedgehog Dec 2011 #10

Last year I had shoulder surgery. TNDemo Dec 2011 #11

No you are not a whiner nadinbrzezinski Dec 2011 #12

thanks nadine cali Dec 2011 #20

Hugs nadinbrzezinski Dec 2011 #22

That is a lot to deal with libodem Dec 2011 #13

This just occurred to me - if you can get some PT, you can hedgehog Dec 2011 #14

Hugs, Cali. They're tough words to write. ncrainbowgrrl Dec 2011 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author Obamanaut Dec 2011 #16

I've been reading about tart cherry juice TBA Dec 2011 #17

there are many of us that suffer in pain daily demtenjeep Dec 2011 #26

What a great thread you got going, Cali! ITA with the others -- it's NOT whining! tpsbmam Dec 2011 #27

thank you! cali Dec 2011 #28

I'm the same way with all meds that have the potential for addiction/dependency tpsbmam Dec 2011 #31

Your remark that the pain came from nerve damage made me wonder if you should see a neurologist. Vinca Dec 2011 #30

Complaining Is OK ProfessorGAC Dec 2011 #32

The need to share with other what's going on with us is part of our nature housewolf Dec 2011 #33

You're not a whiner. You hurt, there is a reason for you to hurt, and you still want Warpy Jan 2012 #34