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Pain and Loss of Self Worth

Chronic Pain | Last Active: Jun 15 2:09pm | Replies (160)

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I’ve struggled with undiagnosed flank pain, brain fog and balance issues for five years. This year I’ve been in the hospital 4 times with anaphylactic allergy attacks, chest pain, neurological issues and now have excessive fatigue; again all undiagnosed. I’m now testing for sjogrens and mast cell disease to learn what is attacking my body. I’m only 70 years old. I used to hike, garden and live a vibrant life. I pray for the diagnosis that never comes. It’s all very complicated and I spend too much time trying to figure it out. Days stretch on between appointments keeping me from entering the Mayo pain program. I cancel most plans and I, too, feel dull and uninteresting. Did your diagnosis make acceptance any easier? Thanks for listening to my first time share.

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Having a diagnosis did help in terms of my acceptance of the chronic pain I experience. It helps because I know it's not "in my head"; it's resulting from a real surgical injury.
I sympathize with others suffering chronic pain from an undiscovered source. They are on a seemingly endless journey to receive an answer and perhaps treatments to alleviate the pain.
I hope you find an answer soon; in the meantime know that you are not alone in this frustrating journey.