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Chronic Pain members - Welcome, please introduce yourself

Posted by Kelsey Mohring @kelseydm, Apr 27, 2016

Welcome to the new Chronic Pain group.

I’m Kelsey and I’m the moderator of the group. I look forwarding to welcoming you and introducing you to other members. Feel free to browse the topics or start a new one.

Why not take a minute and introduce yourself.

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Chronic Pain Support Group.

mikween | @mikween | Jun 27, 2017
In reply to @sharlynn62 "Hello, I can't remember if I've posted here before, but I'll introduce myself again anyway. My..." + (show)
@sharlynn62

Hello,
I can't remember if I've posted here before, but I'll introduce myself again anyway.
My name is Sharon and I'm a married, mother of one son who just graduated from college.
I am currently unemployed due to my many physical "conditions", however do some consulting work at home and volunteer work in the community.

I have chronic pain due to osteoarthritis in both knees and in my lumbar spine, as well as chronic migraines and fibromyalgia (?). I have just been diagnosed with lupus and have not yet seen a rheumatologist so I don't know what role this illness has in all of my other problems. I also am dealing with depression, which makes it very difficult to "handle" everything. I take it a day, an hour or a minute at a time, depending on how I feel.

Thank you for the opportunity to join this group and to share "my story".

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Hi @sharlynn62, I saw that you said that you do some consulting work from home. Would you mind me asking you what tha is. I am currently trying to find some work that I can do part time from work part time?

Thanks

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bwendland | @bwendland | Jun 27, 2017
In reply to @contentandwell "@bwendland I think with migraines it is different with every person. At one time I had..." + (show)
@contentandwell

@bwendland I think with migraines it is different with every person. At one time I had a list of all possible triggers, there were many, but many of those were things I consumed regularly and never bothered me. For me the biggest triggers were chocolate, raw onions, flashing lights, certain strong scents and barometric changes. When driving on a street where the trees block the sun off and on the flashing would really bother me. If my husband was driving I would sit back and close my eyes.
Many of the triggers didn't bother me much unless I was pre-menstrual. When they did bother me it was not the long, excruciating migraine I would get at that time.
JK

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Flashing lights really bother me as well. I actually had to change churches because they started using them at the one I used to attend. And I have to shield my eyes going across some bridges when the sun flashes through. Don't worry, I'm always being safe if I'm driving! The barometric changes are a big trigger for me. I haven't noticed onions, but will keep that in the back of my mind as a possibility. I'm always looking for what might be a cause so I can avoid it in the future.

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bwendland | @bwendland | Jun 27, 2017
In reply to @bwendland "I'm Betty. I have chronic Migraines. I am very interested in finding out how others cope..." + (show)
@bwendland

I'm Betty. I have chronic Migraines. I am very interested in finding out how others cope with their migraines.

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Thanks for update on the Biotene.

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jorenae | @jorenae | Jun 27, 2017

Is this group still accepting new members? Is it still active?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jun 27, 2017

Hi @jorenae, welcome to Mayo Connect! We are always excepting new members. Glad you found us. Please feel free to share with us and/or ask any questions you may have for others that have joined this discussion.

John

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Justin McClanahan, Moderator | @JustinMcClanahan | Jun 27, 2017
In reply to @bwendland "I'm Betty. I have chronic Migraines. I am very interested in finding out how others cope..." + (show)
@bwendland

I'm Betty. I have chronic Migraines. I am very interested in finding out how others cope with their migraines.

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Hello @virtuous69. I think you will find the following discussions useful regarding your fibromyalgia. If you click on these links, you will be taken to a few conversations centered around fibromyalgia:

- Fibromyalgia pain, http://mayocl.in/2rY1D4d
- Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia - alternatives to medications? http://mayocl.in/2tj9CwL

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marand | @marand | Jun 27, 2017

Peripheral neuropathy sufferer

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Justin McClanahan, Moderator | @JustinMcClanahan | Jun 27, 2017
In reply to @sharlynn62 "Hello, I can't remember if I've posted here before, but I'll introduce myself again anyway. My..." + (show)
@sharlynn62

Hello,
I can't remember if I've posted here before, but I'll introduce myself again anyway.
My name is Sharon and I'm a married, mother of one son who just graduated from college.
I am currently unemployed due to my many physical "conditions", however do some consulting work at home and volunteer work in the community.

I have chronic pain due to osteoarthritis in both knees and in my lumbar spine, as well as chronic migraines and fibromyalgia (?). I have just been diagnosed with lupus and have not yet seen a rheumatologist so I don't know what role this illness has in all of my other problems. I also am dealing with depression, which makes it very difficult to "handle" everything. I take it a day, an hour or a minute at a time, depending on how I feel.

Thank you for the opportunity to join this group and to share "my story".

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Hello @sharlynn62, I would like to add my welcome to @jimhd's.

As Jim mentioned, here are a few conversations you may find useful:

– Fibromyalgia pain, http://mayocl.in/2rY1D4d
– Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia – alternatives to medications? http://mayocl.in/2tj9CwL
- Osteoarthritis at 32 female, http://mayocl.in/2mPCBoe
- Osteoarthritis, what helps? http://mayocl.in/2nVJD7P
- Migraines - http://mayocl.in/2d3qTUi

You may click on any of the above links and you will be directed to conversations centered around the complications you listed. In each discussion you will meet many great members talking about what you are experiencing. I look forward to seeing more posts from you.

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Justin McClanahan, Moderator | @JustinMcClanahan | Jun 27, 2017
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@marand

Peripheral neuropathy sufferer

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Hello @marand, and welcome to Connect. You may want to check out the following discussion taking place on peripheral neuropathy:

- Anyone here dealing with peripheral neuropathy? http://mayocl.in/2aWCYXq

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jun 27, 2017

Hello @marand, welcome to Mayo Connect! I'm glad you found us. This is a great place to share, read what others are doing that helps, ask questions and learn from others what may help you. @jorenae and @marand do you have any questions you would like to ask the discussion group members?

Ditto what Justin said.

John

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