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Chronic Pain members - Welcome, please introduce yourself
Chronic Pain | Last Active: Apr 26 9:22am | Replies (6794)Comment receiving replies
Hello! I have read some posts and I like you have moderator as well. I am 61 and due to wreck 26 years ago I have lots of broken bones, arthritis, fibromyalgia, nerve damage...yadayada. I visited the Mayo couple years after the wreck for several days tests, appointments that were exhausting. On the final synopsis with husband and sister there, they said nothing could be done...lucky to be alive...I asked prognosis for future as only 36 then, 2 teenagers...expect to be in wheelchair within 10 years.
Soooo...I am still walking. I feel mind body connection biggest factor in dealing with pain. I volunteer at different places and even though difficult at times, it takes me out of myself, improves moments for others and puts good karma in universe. Plus added bonus of oxytocin hormone in body.
My dog Doll is best medicine of all. Husband good guy but...
I Persist and prayers up for you all.
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Hello persist, and welcome to Connect. It sounds like you are bringing a positive attitude with you despite the troubles that you face. I think you will find that other members share your positivity here in the community and will also appreciate yours.
You may be interested in joining the active discussion taking place on fibromyalgia here, http://mayocl.in/2effi2l. There are many other great conversations covering many topics here on Connect. If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask.
Thank you! What's your favorite pain distraction?
Great question. I play guitar, exercise, and when I really need to turn the brain off completely I play video games. I am glad you brought this question up because it reminded me of another great discussion you should check out regarding this exact question, "what distracts you from the pain?" http://mayocl.in/2dzZdD9.
Persist, I have a psychiatric service dog, who's always with me. She, and the dog I had before her, is an important part of my support team. I'm still training her. My last service dog died suddenly in February, and I found Sadie a month later at the shelter. She had things from her past to overcome, and we're working on them. My wife is wonderful, but...
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I totally understand. Nothing can be done for my scoliosis either. Same as you. I keep distracted as much as I can. The wheelchair will be coming for me too at some point.