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I am there as well. My husband, who was 4 years younger passed away 7 years ago. We feel guilty when as a partner, we are the one always complaining! There is no good answer to pain, but this site helps!! I have PN, constant sciatica, and now a new pain. I could not move my head to the right. So, my Doctor gave me an injection that numbed both my arms all the way and including my hands! So, I should be grateful for the trade-off? Now I can move my neck better. The last visit to my Doctor, I foolishly said I have three complaints. Same pill pack that doesn't work. Too many ailments? So should I have picked just ONE at a time? That's not the way it goes for me. I think if you are over 85, whatever it is, pain is not taken seriously. Only blood speaks loudly! The thought must be, we have pretty much lived our lives by then? Do I just have a bad attitude?
Would you go back to that Doctor? Should I just pick a specialist for each ailment? So, it is MY bad, my GP, (they call them PCPs now,) who gives me a few pain pills (that seldom work)? I know, I know, there are not enough Doctors, for one thing! So, now what? I am crabby from the pain, and I have NO IDEA where to go from here. Too bad we don't live next door, but thanks for this site! Misery still loves company!
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I understand and hear you. If you would like to talk to a fellow chronic pain suffer text me your line Rob. I wish serious chronic pain sufferers could meet once week like AA. Only ones like us who suffer 24/7 understand.
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. Mac -- Hang in there !! You didn't say whether you are under the care of a Pain Management Doctor. If not, I highly suggest you find one in your area. Their job is to keep you comfortable and dull your Pain. They also have the ability to recommend and prescribe things like acupuncture, physical therapy, etc. I thoroughly recommend the physical therapy.
In my case, the severe pain is in my neck, shoulders and spine. The physical therapist would do a variety of things, and for me, it really helped give me some relief. Oh, the warm wet towel with heating pads -- I seriously never wanted to leave. I think they got tired of me saying "Just 10 more minutes, please!!"
It's also something you can do yourself at home. You just need a black garbage bag (or any color, just one to cover space around you so your sofa or bed doesn't get wet), a big towel (or 2 little ones) heated with warm water and wring out as much water as you can, and a heating pad to cover the towel area. It isn't a fix all, but I guarantee you will feel relief from pain. It always put me in a better mood and frame of mind.
Good Luck !!
Amie