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Mayo Clinic Pain Rehab Center (PRC) - What’s Your Experience?

Chronic Pain | Last Active: Nov 19 1:12pm | Replies (116)
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@alh123

Just a wee correction…I haven’t had chronic pain for 25 years , it’s been 12 years and 25 different therapies . I sincerely hope I don’t reach the 25 year mark , I really don’t know how I could cope with that .
My stuff plus the referral call have all just gone in in the last 2 weeks , so I haven’t heard anything yet. My journey is pretty complicated , sadly , so it may take a while to put it all together.
I am still interested in connecting with anyone who has been through the program. @rwhinney has been very helpful …I am particularly worried about how to set up a new life at home to return to , so want to talk to as many people as I can . It seems the home part afterwards is critical to not falling back into the same habits .

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Rachel, Volunteer Mentor | @rwinney | Aug 30, 2022

It's me, rwinney...
No worries @alh123, at the PRC you will work with PT and OT on the transition back home. OT will teach ergonomics from bending to lifting to sitting, brainstorm in group sessions on finding ways to work smarter not harder, problem solving and schedules.
PT will work with you slow and steady on gradually building strength and instruct you on how to continue at home.

The PRC not only provides support and instruction while there but also when you go home. They're available through the portal to ask questions and seek guidance, they provide access to a private PRC Facebook group for graduates only, and offer After-Care sessions.

I know it's scarey. I had the same concerns and apprehensions going in. Trust me, you will be in very good hands.

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