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Chronic Pain members - Welcome, please introduce yourself
Chronic Pain | Last Active: Apr 26 9:22am | Replies (6794)Comment receiving replies
I have been a member of The Chronic Pain group for over a year and I believe this is my very first post. That's not because I don't have anything to say - I could go on forever but my chronic intractable pain is so intolerable and overwhelming that I literally don't have the energy or time to express my thoughts and feelings since my pain clinic abandoned me almost 3 years ago. The pain is so all-consuming that I can only stay awake for about an hour and then I have to knock myself out. I just wanted to let you know that I read your posts when I can and you have my greatest admiration. Thank you for all you do!
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@gayle1 Welcome back to Mayo Clinic Connect. You are in a tough spot. Can you have a loved one of social worker help you find a pain clinic? No one should have to live that way.
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Gayle, my heart goes out to you!!! I am so sad to hear of this un-freaking-believable ordeal your are living through. The simple act of writing a post is difficult for you, how sad. I am sure you would otherwise have much to share here. I am glad you are able to read what others have to say. I just want you to know that it's only for people like you, and my wife who is a fellow sufferer to you, that I read and post here myself. I send you my most caring thoughts and prayers.
Just curious and no answer necessary if too difficult for you: I see you posted last June asking Lori @lorirenee1 about kratom. Did you ever end up trying that?
Best to you dear, Hank
@gayle1 my prayers go out to you and we all will watch out for you if you ever can post. You should not need to be in the position you are in but that is the state of our medical care now.
@gayle1 I'd like to extend my welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. No one should have to sleep their way through life because of unbearable pain. It sounds like you need a new pain management provider. Do you have someone to help you find one? If not, you may wish to call your local county and ask for a social worker to help navigate and coordinate your medical care.
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You, my lady, @gayle1, are why I fight on. May God give you strength to carry on.