Learning to Live with Chronic Pain

[@johnrichardson7280]

I've been in constant pain for 18+ years but it didn't start until I was 41. Can't imagine having to deal with this as a child or young person. All the best to every one of us

[@Kashif314]

Sorry to hear John and same here my chronic pain started like 5 years ago. I am 42 now and already gave up. Can you tell me how do you manage your pain?

[@pagebench]

Am said young person here, I am 17 and I guess for 9 months now I’ve been in constant pain. Guess I’m here, looking for how the fuck to stay alive

[@shawnmcanthony5724]

I to have been inconstant pain due to an autoimmune disease. Apart from medication what gives me hope is being one of Jehovah's witness i know one day no one will say i am sick isiah 33:24 an thats a fact❤

[@Kashif314]

To everyone watching I wish you good health and happiness forever. I can understand your pain.

[@kimluna3980]

Hi, im 23 and my pain was so bad at 18 that i had to give up my job and school. Every day is a fight and some days you have to just breath. Touch your heart with your heand and tell yourself everything is ok. That you love yourself and you are a warrior. That is enough. I know you wrote this along time ago and i read all your coments. If you still need help or someone to talk to, im here for you 😊

[@Kashif314]

@@kimluna3980 I am so sorry to hear this. Chronic pain is the worse thing ever. How are you doing now?

[@kimluna3980]

@@Kashif314 some days are better some are worse. I got new madication that made me sick, it was really bad. I try not to take them if its not really bad. How are you?

[@Kashif314]

@@kimluna3980 Same here. Some days are better and when I think things are getting good they again turn bad. What medicine you took and did you inform doctor about the side effects?

[@OwO-mx8uv]

Chronic pain has thought me a lot of things. It’s very difficult to concentrate and or do drawing or even reading. and if you think that appointments shouldn’t take so long to get in you probably live in America. However I leaned that out of the people here, a few here actually want to help, not nearly as many as some were else, but they exist and pain can be coped with. Thank you. Ps move to Europe if you have chronic pain, it takes less time and money to get treated there.

[@crueltyfreemakeupheaven6907]

This gave me a lot of hope, going to a "pain centre" again too soon. I need to have better coping mechanisms, because I lost control at the moment. This was a great reminder 🙌

[@charlessoukup1111]

Encouraging...not likely a child can imagine such pain ...and I don't imagine mine...it IS real. I was fine all my life until this started up and now I can't shake it. Viewed every lecture and post I can find but nothing works except pain meds, which I have been hesitant to do but finally have had to give in - I simply can't live with this constant pain.

[@thjbird]

It sounds like this is a good first step- acknowledging that it is real. There are unfortunate limitations to treatment, but support is essential.

[@user-co8uf1mj6c]

I'm 27 now, it started at 17, I failed almost everything due to chronic pain.

[@anaclaudiavieira3200]

That's really amazing! A good strategy of knowledge translation. Congratulations!

[@paulettewright8174]

I know this is a old post but this gives hope, Thank you

[@charlessoukup1111]

Have avoided most health issues like cancers, diabetes, serious heart issues, but this chronic pain has reduced me to a bed-ridden cripple. Thankful for my heallthy life so far, but this one has stopped me in my tracks. Glad I am 75 and near the end before this hit me . Ringing in my ears.....It NEVER goes away.

[@Auroraluis-cd9cn]

Yes I understand very well

[@johnmitchell2741]

@@Auroraluis-cd9cn Me too im 63 two fusions 7 years ago

[@amysho2192]

This poor girl. 😞 Chronic pain is a nightmare you cannot escape. The world isn't familiar with such a living nightmare. You don't know it exists until it happens to you.😢

[@johnmitchell2741]

I couldn't have said it better

[@amysho2192]

@johnmitchell2741 I'm sorry you know. 😞

[@crazycat1345]

I have been to a pain clinic here in Alberta and all they did was drug the crap out of me and turned me into an addict. So with no success I quit the clinic and the pain meds and went to marijuana, this hasn't cured me but sure helps to get me through a day.

[@whiskeytangofoxtrot5244]

You hold a child in pain. To the child it's like someone is sharing the pain.

[@crueltyfreemakeupheaven6907]

It can hurt though, when I'm in pain and anyone hugs me it can get worse but I understand what you mean, that it helps to "share the pain" even though I don't want my loved ones to experience my pain too

[@angelirizarry2666]

Im 26 and I feel like neurodermatitis brought my life to a screeching halt at 21 I just want to work amd make money to give my SO a good life I don't know how to live

[@johnathanabrams8434]

Myofascial pain syndrome is the most common chronic pain condition. THE MOST COMMON

[@darlenetillman7084]

Awesome

[@iloveyouyoulovemeify]

not everybod has parents or family for support but i get what the video is trying to say

[@klarity1111]

No meds?

[@bonnieplastino4923]

MAYBE SOME ARE NOT AS BAD OFF IN THE ILLNESS LIKE OTHERS WHAT DO YOU SAY TO SOMEONE THAT HAS 3 DECEASE. AND REALLY TAKING A BEATING WHAT DO YOU TELL THEM IR DO FOR THEM

[@t-rexmermaid3590]

I've had a really rough time with my 3 kinds of pain for 11 years up until recently. I also got to meet a team who helped me a lot. Previously I had to crawl or limp quite often to get to different room so I looked for wheelchairs to buy online. Before I got one tho they wanted me to try out a new medication, it's called mabthera and is a cancer medication you get as a drip. It was my own choice of course to take it. I had previously tried changing my diet and exercise (mostly exercise) which made life a tiny bit easier but the new medicine has helped me so much. I can walk way more than Before, I can even work half time now! So having a team and trying stuff out (it doesn't have to be meds! It could be massages, tools/ mobility aids or exercises) Can really change your quality of life.😊 Do you have chronic pain?🙂

[@cdbndbnd102]

MAYBLE YOULL GET WHAT YOU DESERVE IN THE AFTERLIFE @@t-rexmermaid3590

[@pursedelighted]

Just let know u love them and are there for them.that means alot.take care

[@Kashif314]

Anyone who is successfully manage to manage their chronic pain can please share any strategies with me?

[@OwO-mx8uv]

This may sound stupid but tiger balm works with my chronic headaches. Being with Friends and taking quick consecutive gulps of cold water to get a brain freeze helps. This may not be for everyone but saying (on the count of five I’ll do x) can help with motivation, it doesn’t work for everyone though.

[@Kashif314]

@@OwO-mx8uv My grandma always use tiger balm instead of medicated pain gels. Maybe I should try it as well.

[@pursedelighted]

I get a warm washcloth and rub myself the menthol alcohol. Feels great