I’m opening this thread again because I didn’t want to consume all the air in another thread where some of us, including me, were discussing personal pain management…

I don’t think I have a particularly high tolerance to pain, or a mild case of …name a major cause of chronic pain… I’m 84 and have gathered my share of Spirit breakers, if you know what I mean. I have had pretty bad RLS, chronic fatigue since mid 30’s; 2 knees that were to be replaced, several compressed discs and arthritis of the spine, gout in my left foot and hand, COPD, Peripheral Neuropathy and several issues with my heart…but life is good!!
I might have said, “And life stinks!” But I CHOOSE not to. Am I stronger than others? No! Have less pain? Hell no!
To me I keep my promises… to my friends, to my family and TO myself. I promised (chose) to do whatever I could to stay as independent as I can for as long as I can. And to do that I CHOSE, among other things, to work out in some manner every day.
I am not saying that is easy but you know what Yoda says “Do or don’t do. There is no try”