Chronic Pain members - Welcome, please introduce yourself

All I can tell you is a positive attitude plays a big part in healing. Getting and keepng the inflammatory things out of my body has paid off big time. Some people are just eager to get onto CBD's and medications instead of taking the route of cleansing their body and their mind. A challenge was put down in front of me regarding my pain and i took it on and it has paid off. Attitude; teaching hospital; anesthesiologist specializes in pain management...no sugar, carbohydrates, processed foods,; followed by eating healthy. Good luck to you!

Hello, name Jim. 7 back surgeries, both knees, rods, pins, spine stimulation unit. 82 years old, work every day in my construction business. No physical work, but do all inspections and estimates. Love what I do. Hurt everyday but with pain meds that takes the sharp pain away I can get up every morn at 5:00 thank God for all my blessings, dress ang go to the office. I wish and pray for everyone a pain free day.

My name is Conetha. My chronic pain is not controlled. I give up.

Hello! My name is Shaun from Virginia. My chronic pain for the most part is controlled in different ways fortunately. I hope I can help someone with ideas or whatever I can do.

@chatnoirkc please do not give up. There are very many sympathetic and knowledgeable people on this site. Consider giving us some more detailed information so we can try to help. If nothing else, it will give you a chance to vent. I’m so sorry you feel this way❤️

Good morning, my name is Candy, I live in Massachusetts and I just found this way of connecting with others in chronic pain. I cannot suffer in silence anymore. Thank you for welcoming me and I’m hoping to make some new friends and learn more information. Never stop learning, educating myself has been my only saving grace. I’m hoping to learn from others and I’m hoping some of my experience can help others as well.

@shaun2025
That’s why I’m here too, and for support. It’s a very lonely disease. Gentle hugs for a great day.

@aileenredding
I just started using a cream called Penetrex. 2-3 times a day religiously for 10 days, then as needed. Miracle cream and I have tried everything. It helps me so so much. Not too pricey, because, well let’s face it, things that work cost more. Amazon. Maybe give it a looksee 🙃

@daxel79
I completely understand. Same treatment, no different. Just existing. I have spinal stenosis, 5 ruptured discs and I need my neck operated on because my spinal cord is being pinched and cutting off the flow of fluid. It takes me 3 hours on the morning, just to get moving. I have to get up at 4. I watch my grandson who will be 3, my daughter and her fiance can’t afford daycare, I’m disabled, but I don’t have a choice. Life is hard. I get it.

@fitzcan1970 What exactly are you using Penetrix for? I have tried multiple nerve creams that do absolutely nothing for the burning in my feet. Have you tried Mama Bear Oasis? Also did nothing for me. Glad you found something that works for you.