Life certainly does change. I'm not thrilled about how my life has changed either. Sometimes acceptance is difficult to come by but with every change in life we have two choices - we either make the most of what we do have by working on stress-management, coping skills and finding joy, or we stay where we are and let our negative mindset keep us stagnant. It takes work, but can be worth it. Treatments, procedures and medications may help, but they can't do it all.

Have you scheduled an acupuncture appointment yet? Do you mind sharing a bit more about what you have tried and how long you have been on your pain journey?