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SMART Goals and Chronic Pain: What are your goals?

Chronic Pain | Last Active: Mar 23 12:44pm | Replies (100)
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@rwinney

@tekkie3 Hello and welcome to Connect. You and I appear to be around the same age. I became permanently disabled at 47 also.

I'm sorry for your health struggles and hear you, and your desire for help with goals, living with chronic pain and obesity. Have you considered a pain management program?

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tekkie3 | @tekkie3 | Nov 23, 2021

I had a bi-lateral laminotomy at L4-5 at age 50, and have been getting a combo of epidural injections & RF ablations every 4-6 months since age 48 Rx pain meds as needed. This still helps to manage my pain fairly well and affords me the ability of limited exercise. My biggest 2 issues are lacking a support system and an aversion to exercise.

I was active in sports my entire life until age 44 (the onset of my back issues & arthritis). Was also never overweight until a new medication I was prescribed from ages 44-46 caused me to gain 60 pounds over a 2-year period. Now at 75+ pounds over my desired weight and every diet and exercise program under the sun, I feel powerless re: my weight. 😥

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