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Chronic Pain members - Welcome, please introduce yourself

Posted by Kelsey Mohring @kelseydm, Apr 27, 2016

Welcome to the new Chronic Pain group.

I’m Kelsey and I’m the moderator of the group. I look forwarding to welcoming you and introducing you to other members. Feel free to browse the topics or start a new one.

Why not take a minute and introduce yourself.

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Chronic Pain Support Group.

kathan55 | @kathan55 | 1 day ago
In reply to @jaray7 "My name is Jacqueline it's been 9 years of chronic pain from a shingles outbreak that..." + (show)
@jaray7

My name is Jacqueline it's been 9 years of chronic pain from a shingles outbreak that damaged my nerves. Nobody understands your life but others who are experiences pain daily. I'm exhausted. Overwhelmed.

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It is exhausting. And I have read about “invisible diseases”. People can’t see what we’re going through. And you’re right. People can’t understand what it’s like. Big hug to you!

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kathan55 | @kathan55 | 1 day ago
In reply to @kathan55 "Hi. I’ve had chronic pain since 2005. I received chemo for NHL then a clinical trial..." + (show)
@kathan55

Hi. I’ve had chronic pain since 2005. I received chemo for NHL then a clinical trial chemo, and within one month of completing all the chemo, began to have excruciating pain. The initial dx was fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and chronic myofascial pain. Years later, three EMG’s confirmed a diagnosis of CIPN. I was awarded SSDI after the pain started in 2005.. I had worked as an RN for 30 years and couldn’t return to work. What surprises me is the progression of symptoms. Foot drop, loss of fine motor skills, pain in my legs and arms, burning sensations, muscle weakness in my arms and legs, and several other things.
I appreciate being able to join this group and would welcome any suggestions that may have helped any of you deal with these type things. Thanks!

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Thank you, both, for showing support!!

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