Author SpanksTheMonkey Posted January 24, 2008 Author Posted January 24, 2008 I really feel badly for everything you are going through - chronic pain is a soul destroyer. Have you tried acupuncture or some of the other non-traditional pain methods? They can be helpful. Also wanted to say sorry for coming down on you last night, I should have known your original question was coming from a place of contemplation rather than just curiosity and understood that your comment to me came from a place of frustration, rather than bad intentions. . Its ok Lemonade your right I was just frustrated I didn't mean any offense and I know you didn't as well no worries No I haven't tryed much other then massage its nice and can give me a few hours of relief but then its back after a while. I've tryed physical therapy that actually made it worse I thought. I do find a nice hot bath to be quite relieving and of course the meds all tho I know its not the best option or greatest solution. I'm afraid of needles or I would have done the acupuncture I've thought about it. Do you know if it feels like a needle going in? if that makes any sense..
Kasan Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 My ex sister-in-law (now a close friend) was involved in a serious motorcycle accident when she was in her thirties. She was lucky, the driver of the motor cycle died. She is not able to work anymore due to the nature of her injuries, and has had numerous surgeries to help alleviate the pain, (has one scheduled for March) and she is loaded with arthritis. Acupuncture has helped her somewhat, and from what she says, it doesn't hurt at all, and exercising in the pool (local Y) has helped somewhat as it is a non weight bearing activity. Chronic pain is just awful and leads to depression, which, I am sure, I don't need to tell you. She has told me that the only reason that she gets out of bed in the mornings is for her kids. She inspires me, and I really admire her, because what she is going through is not easy, just like I suspect is the same for you. Have you seen a specialist that deals with arthritis?
dropdeadlegs Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 I know nothing about what is involved, but "pain management" as a medical practice is all the rage in the States. I suspect that chronic pain is causing you to be depressed, and depression makes us feel powerless over most other things life throws our way. Help with those two things will probably give you a new outlook about everything else that is currently seen as just one hurdle after another. I'm glad you are looking at counseling again.
Florida Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 Hi Spanks, I'm glad you are opening up. I think it is good to write and vent. I completely understand where you are coming from, in a different way, but I am down in a hole worse than ever. It is all my fault. I'm depressed out of my mind, but I know what I need to do to get out of it, and it requires facing and overcoming every single weak point I know of. So if I can do it, you can do it. What do you think is one thing you can make a goal of, baby steps, not all at once.
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