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Chronic Pain | Last Active: Jun 8 3:58am | Replies (7235)
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@fransherrell

Hello~ I am Fran…an 84 yr old female with an almost completely fused cervical area and chronic pain in a muscle near my right ear. My pain specialists have given me every injection and medial block … Nothing has helped..but trying an epidural soon. Who should I see at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville?? I can drive there for perhaps an overnight. Need a new perspective on my constant painful and stiff neck. My posture is deteriorating fast… as is my lifestyle. Concerned I am becoming very depressed after formerly living a very active life. Any advice on what doctors might help me? Thank you!
Fran Sherrell

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | May 26 8:33pm

Hi @fransherrell, accepting a life with chronic pain when you are accustomed to living an active life can lead to depression. I'm glad you're reaching out. To inquire about getting an appointment at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, you can get started here: http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63

I also wonder if you might be a good candidate to the Mayo Clinic Pain Rehab Center (PRC). You can learn more about it in this blog:
- Chronic Pain & Symptoms Rehabilitation Blog https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/chronic-pain-symptoms-rehabilitation/

Have you heard about this program?

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debbie75 | @debbie75 | May 28 11:18am

Hello Fran,
I'm wondering if you have tried working with a psychotherapist to come to a level of acceptance--not surrender, but acceptance. Understanding that this will likely be a part of your life for the rest of your life, and learning to live again even with the presence of pain. As a therapist, there is an approach called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or ACT that is really beneficial for folks dealing with chronic pain among many other things. If you can find an ACT trained therapist in your area, I think that you will find it beneficial. I did regarding the chronic daily migraine I experience 24/7, but have learned to not let it control my life. Best of luck and I hope you find something helpful soon!

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