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@parus

I read here how others are getting help with chronic pain. I get nowhere and have learned mentioning pain is like using a dirty word. It is in my chart I have chronic pain. I have tried advocating for myself in an appropriate way-my blood work is normal so go back in 6 months and hear the same old song. Why even bother?? Yes, I am extremely discouraged. Clinics are taking over although they call themselves medical groups and charge big money. I know, quit my whining. I can still drive, am still ambulatory, can keep my bills paid, am not in debt...

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jul 17, 2018

Hi @parus, I'm sure others here with chronic pain can relate to your feelings...including myself. I have some pain but I don't consider it chronic. But it does remind me of my mother - a sweet, crippled up lady with severe RA and almost always in pain. She always had a smile on her face and I believe she was able to deal with a lot of her pain by music and positive thoughts like you said. One of the songs she used to sing to with an old 78 record she had was a Bing Crosby hit - Accentuate The Positive. She was a joy to be around.

Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters-Accentuate The Positive
-- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8fRZu_s34U

John

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jul 17, 2018

@johnbishop Love that song and love it's message! Thanks for a great musical reminder. Teresa

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