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@anne4u

I’ve done the same ‘self care’ as you. I do meditation, try to eat right and maintain some exercise. Right now I walk when ever I’m able. Usually 2-3 times a week for at least 30 minutes. I have FM, another source of pain is degenerative disk disease. My back has been neglected for several years from doctors I’ve seen. I know Covid didn’t help any of us seeking help for pain conditions! I gave up my career, which I loved after a head on auto accident triggered fibro, with injuries. I hung in another year, until I couldn’t get out of bed. That was 19 years ago. I think the losses we experience when we start having serious health problems are like mourning a death. I was also very active prior to disability. I owned a Harley Davidson and put 20,000 on my 1st bike in 18 months. I was a buyer for Harley Davidson and traveled all over the US for my job. It was heartbreaking to give it up, and sell my bike!
I hope you are able to find the help you need. I’m currently looking for a new pain doctor. Finding the right doc is so important!

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@anne4u Hi again. Wow! Your job sounded very cool!! What a blessing to have had those joys. I bet you still keep your eye on the Harley industry. 😊

I'm curious if you have ever looked into or considered Mayo Clinic's Pain Rehabilitation Center (PRC)? You might want to check this out:

- https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/pain-rehabilitation-center/sections/overview/ovc-20481691

Also, perhaps you will find this conversation about the program helpful:

- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-pain-rehabilitation-program/

I can't speak highly enough about PRC. You seem to be someone that might greatly benefit from it. What do you think?