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How do you cope with chronic pain?

Chronic Pain | Last Active: Jun 14, 2023 | Replies (14)
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@ferr

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I’ve been dealing with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, irregular bowel movements, IBS for 4yrs now, the spasms are starting to become more often. I’ve tried 2 or 3 nausea, vomiting, stomach spasm medication & none have really helped. The pain can go from feeling sore to stabbing/squeezing tight like pain, it sometimes makes me cry it’s so uncomfortable. It’s mostly on the right side under my rib area/flank and around my belly button.

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Rachel, Volunteer Mentor | @rwinney | May 4, 2023

I'm so sorry to hear you're really struggling. Spasms and nerve pain are difficult. I've had my share and know how you feel. I used to not know how to handle them either. How do you currently deal with the spasms considering the medication doesn't does your doctor say? Do you have any other diagnosis besides IBS?

Here are a few helpful conversations that talk about about chronic pain management:

SMART Goals and Chronic Pain: What are your goals?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/smart-goals-and-chronic-pain-how-smart-are-you/
Moderation and Modification: How can it help your chronic pain?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/moderation-and-modification-how-can-you-benefit/
You are not alone in the struggle and it is very challenging to do by yourself. For me, learning mindfulness, meditation, diaphragmatic breathing and relying on joyful distractions have helped. At the end of the day when you're in pain no one else can really help you sometimes it takes mindset, resilience positive self-talk and perseverance to stay hopeful and know that you can get through the next 5 minutes.

Please meet members like @abujan, @betterway, @budo7, @ess77 and @samz0429 who also cope with chronic pain.

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Rachel, Volunteer Mentor | @rwinney | May 4, 2023

And here's a conversation specifically about IBS:

Your Experience With IBS:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/your-experiences-with-ibs-mixed-i-feel-sick-and-alone-in-this/
You may find it very helpful to connect with other IBS sufferers. Will you get back to me and let me know if any of the information I've provided helps? Keep your chin up. 😊

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