How do you cope with multiple chronic problems?

kjs1964 Thank you, I have tried so many kinds of calcium, never power, but I have powder capsules now. I have been using D for about 20 years.
I know the number is important, but it is each person's body. We are all so different, and this is just one disease, a lot of people are dealing with many. I believe in the mind, body, and heart. I also think that our bodies are constantly changing and healing. Happy for you, and you work on healing yourself, a blessing.

@kjs1964 Thanks regarding the information ON SMRT - I never heard of it. Always good to hear about new therapies.
Have a good day.

As you're all sharing helpful books, I thought I'd mention this book from Mayo Clinic.
- Mayo Clinic Guide to Fibromyalgia https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/shop/health-conditions-books/mayo-clinic-guide-to-fibromyalgia/

Has anyone read it and found it helpful?

Hello @rjfortier1007 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I wanted to circle back to your post as I see that @calannie mentioned trying to reply to you, however, I don't think that response went through.

@calannie might you try to resend your response?

I am also dealing with multiple problems starting with juvenile arthritis since my teens to the latest four surgeries where part of my colon removed and I got sepsis and almost died.
I was addicted to opioids for 9 months but had the support of my caring doctor who went on writing me lessening prescriptions as I weaned myself off using various CBD products. I went through a dozen tinctures until I tried Tommy Chong's day & night formulas. They use nano technologies and work well. A little spendy but once you are on the mailing list he has frequent 30% off sales and I stock up then.
I also use a cream/lotion from Nightingale in Portland, OR. This is a great combination of CBD, no THC but also has MSM and about a dozen pain soothing herbs. Nightingale Remedies CBD. Also spendy but try one and if it works for you there are discounts for buying 3 or 6 at a time.
I've tried a lot of gummies and my favorites are from Gron.(Supposed to have an umlaut over the "o" but don't know how to do that on this keyboard.) They make gummies in varying flavors with varying amounts of THC--I use the pomegranate one. These are not expensive. What I've read is CBD works better with a little THC included and that seems true for me.
I'm not a medical practitioner, just a patient, so I am only saying what works for me after a lot of experiments. I only use the gummies when I am really bad, but use the tinctures and lotion every day. Takes about 4 or 5 pumps on each joint that is aching and rub it in good.
Don't know where you live but hope you can find these and they help.

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I just wanted to confirm that I did not receive a response . I will keep checking to see if one comes through. Thanks
Kind Regards
Bob

You’re absolutely right about our combination of conditions and how different these conditions can be for each of us. Living with pain especially, has made me feel alone in my struggle and isolated. My activity level changed and I stopped being able to do things with friends and family. As much as I’ve learned about self care, etc. I still have difficult days. After a hysterectomy in 97, my hormones went crazy and I was diagnosed with hypothyroid and depression. I had a couple back injuries prior, after working in the (plant) nursery business for many years. Then fibromyalgia in 03 after a head on automobile accident, but I had symptoms before the accident I just didn’t know what was going on. I was diagnosed with ddd. As my back has deteriorated, I’ve had a lot of pain but couldn’t always distinguish where my pain was coming from with fibro. After a back X-ray, I found out what’s going on there. Now a pain doc wants to do facet joint injections in my lumbar spine for nerve compression. I had a colonoscopy on Thursday, I have tortuous colon. After not being able to go for 11 days, I ended up at the emergency dept. I’ve spent the last 2 months waiting for an appointment with my gastroenterologist. Now this diagnosis!
I educate myself on what to do and how to best handle these different diagnosis. Obviously you have too, I commend you for that! Are you able to get out for walks or any exercise? That can be a big challenge with pain.

I would appreciate hearing how you do with this procedure and how it helps you. Please let us know! I wish you the best and hope this treatment helps!

Thanks for sharing this info. I made a note of your sources and will take a look. I’ve used CBD w/THC and just purchased a muscle cream on fridabotanicals.com. Also an Oregon made product. I haven’t had a lot of success with gummies but will look on Gron. I think the trick is finding quality products! There are so many options out there. I appreciate you sharing what works for you!

hi. i suffer from chronic pain in multiple areas and for multiple reasons. i have muscle, joint, and other pains throughout my body, everyday almost all of the time. i think you are right that meditation is one of the big helpers for this. pain medication (opiods) are fine now and then, but they are not what i want to use long term. any suggestions would be helpful.