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Chronic Pain | Last Active: Jun 21 7:15am | Replies (12)

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I am 75 years old and have suffered with chronic pain in various parts of my body for years. My therapist suggested I try to connect with people also suffering from chronic pain to learn how they cope. I already have a variety of doctors helping me and take pain medicines but don't know how other people continue with their lives. How do you avoid depression thoughts, for example.

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@massler thanks for being here. What have you tried so far for your pain?
Please tell us a bit more about why you have pain. If you don’t feel comfortable, you certainly don’t have to.

For myself, I’m almost 76 y/o, and have chronic pain from several disorders.
I deal with: fibromyalgia, IBS, Polyneuropathy, osteoarthritis (my fingers have had several surgeries) weak tendons in my hands and feet that have required surgery, Occipital Neuralgia, Raynard's disease, and Functional Movement Disorder (FMD, or FND),
Mentally I have bi-polar 2, depression, and generalized anxiety.

The diagnosis that makes all the above almost meaningless is, Mild Cognitive Impairment with traits of dementia.

How do I handle all of this? I’m not sure. I do not take any pain relievers except an occasional Tylenol. Every minute of everyday, I’m in pain somewhere.

I live alone even though my brain is failing. I also have a therapist. She hasn’t done much for me with one exception,
She told me about “green noise” for deeper sleeping. It’s relaxing. I found it on YouTube, and I list to it while I sleep.

Oh, I almost forgot to tell you one very important fact. Jesus Christ walks with me through all my storms. He eases my pain, makes the path straight,

I hope you find what you’re for here.

Blessing