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Chronic Pain members - Welcome, please introduce yourself
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@dawn_giacabazi
Hi Dawn,
I do have 2 married children. My son lives in another state so he doesn't really see me in all my glory. (LOL)
My daughter lives down the block so she does see me all the time.
I know how much my situation pains her.
She tells me how she feels and I can see it in her face.
There is no way to keep things from her.
I haven't really found anything to take the pain away.
I have opioids, but they really don't work.
They just relax me enough to continue on or to rest.
The only time I feel NO pain is when I am sitting in my comfy chair.
Also, I live in Florida and have a pool.
Being in the pool helps and I get to 'exercise' in it.
It is still very HOT in Florida with temps in the upper 80s to mid 90s each and every day.
Problem is, it rains just about every day and the cold rain cools off the pool water.
That, I cannot take. I need the pool to be warm.
What do you do to ease your pain?
Of course, it goes without saying, hugs and kisses from my grands are the VERY BEST MEDICINE!
I always say that to my granddaughter who lives here.
When she knows I 'm not doing well, she'll come over to give me her "medicine.'
Have a pain free day!
Ronnie
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Well Ronnie, NOTHING IS BETTER than HUGS & KISSES!!!
Actually have a “huge bag of tricks” full of all kinds of tricks & magic remedies that I have tried over the years. For myself I have many different remedies I use on a daily basis.
Here’s a few of my daily tricks:
1. I try to stay busy. As if my family doesn’t keep me busy enough. I also own a company that keeps me very busy and I’m the president of the local triad that helps fight crime against seniors. A sedimentary status seems to make my pain worse and allows me unwanted time to dwell on my ailments.
2. Hot baths. My bedroom is on the second floor of my home. I am physically unable to climb the stairs by the end of the day. I have found a hot bath relaxes my muscles and joints so that I’m able to make it up the stairs at night.
3. Music - music calms my restlessness and allows me to relax. Along with meditation and biofeedback
4. Physical therapy— I see my physical therapist three times a week he keeps my muscles stretched and my joints three of fluid buildup as much as possible.
Sadly I am still working on the debilitating muscle cramps caused by muscle wasting. Each day I search my bag of tricks and will continue.