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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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I am unable to stand erect due to the pain when I try to. Until this pain is gone, this will be the way I am. I have given up the cane in my house as well as the rollator, thinking this was keeping me from standing straight. I thought I was relying on them too much. It's been 3 weeks now and it hasn't helped me one bit. I still have to bend over to alleviate the pain. I had my back rebuilt nearly 2 yrs ago. Didn't help at all. It is all due to this horrible pain when I try to stand erect. My back surgeon has no answer other than physical therapy, which I can't do because of the pain. I try to do exercises for the back & again, the pain is just too horrible altho I keep trying. I have no pain as long as I am sitting or laying in bed. I am thankful for that. I tell myself "it could be worse".

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abujan | @abujan | Mar 2, 2023

I am so sorry you are in this much pain! Kudo's for your attitude on it could be worse. Be gentle & patient with yourself and rest.
About 10 years ago I was in MX, visiting my daughter for awhile. While talking to a random woman on the beach one day, she told me she could see I was in pain and how much it was affecting my body stature. Ends up, she was a licenced acupuncturist and offered me a free session. I was a bit sceptical, but then amazed how much it helped! I stayed for 3 months just for continued acupuncture therapy. I don't know if you have the ability to try, but it might be worth it. Also a good massage from someone who has experience with chronic pain is often helpful, ask questions before just going to anyone. I had a couples massage at a spa once. Felt good at the time as she dug deep & hit those pain spots that hide, but I ended up black & blue afterwards for weeks.
I truly hope you find relief and that 1 day you will share your story of being upright again!

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