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Chronic Pain members - Welcome, please introduce yourself
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Hello. New here. I have all kinds of chronic pain due to a few rheumatological conditions. I'm a "pusher" and work through it until I can't. My life is full but getting smaller. That is typical as we become elderly. Frankly probably more capable than most my age even if I can't tie my shoes or open a jar without great discomfort. Anti seizure medicine, biologics, PRN cannabis and opiates can help. All have downsides, but allow functioning. Quality not quantity. Hard to consider what life will be like in 10 years.
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I'm sorry to hear that you too have to push through but don't push too hard. I also worried about my spine years ago and how it will feel as I age. At 65, it's tough because it's hard facing aging alone and with chronic pain, it's unbearable at times. Can I ask how old you are? And does the cannabis help the pain at all for you? I'm in Iowa where we have some of the toughest cannabis laws so I'm not able to try it. Just curious because I hear so much about it. I hope you take care of your back and push easy.. Janet
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I agree with you.
Hard to stay upbeat lately.