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Message 1 of 6 in Discussion

From:

oo-----Christina------oo (Original Message)

Sent: 1/22/2008 1:50 AM

Hi everyone, my name is Chris and I'm a 30yr old married mom of 2 girls from Ontario, Canada.

I found your group while searching for ways to deal with chronic pain, I'm having one of those bad days.

Approx. 4years ago, I had bilateral carpal tunnel release surgeries, which temporarily eased my pain level. Shortly therafter due to my workplace, I developed tendinitis in my right forearm. In May 2006, I sustained an upper thoractic strain which never healed, nor will it. (this is when my severe chronic pain began). On Feb.14/07, I woke up and could not move my hands. I have tendinitis in both thumbs, wrists, elbows. Which is my main chronic pain area.

I will admit that I am bitter towards my employer, as my back injury, if given the proper rest(which my employer did not) could have healed. My hands/arms, was all due to the repetitive nature of my job.

Both of my injuries have been declared a permanent disability by healthcare professionals and WSIB (workers compensation).

I am currently going through retraining due to my workplace injuries.

Not a day goes by that I am not in some degree of pain. Weather affects me greatly, moreso than overuse. Winter is the hardest time for me as I have no tolerance for the cold, it sinks right in and elevates my pain level dramatically.

I have my emotional good days and bad days, today being a bad one. I hurt, and can't help get into the "poor me" syndrome...the "curl up and avoid everyone" syndrome.

I also have chronic depression on a moderate to severe level, which I did spend 5yrs on antidepressants and reached a point in my life where everything was stable, and withdrew from them. Up untill dealing with chronic pain, I was doing pretty good emotionally.

I have severe panic disorder, when I take daily meds for.

All this leads to some very bad days, and is what brought me hear.

I could continue, there's a lot of positives about me, but I've reached my typing limit for the moment.

I hope to find some tips, make some friends and both give and recieve from this group.

Thx, Chris

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Message 2 of 6 in Discussion

From: Hannah.

Sent: 1/27/2008 6:31 AM

Hello Chris, and welcome to the group.

I am sorry to hear of your chronic pain experience. It sounds very painful and limiting, both of your hands and arms, and having 2 kids. There is always hope that with the passing of time and proper care, you will heal somewhat and heal better. Hopefully, your bad days will become less.

I will keep this short, just wanted to welcome you!

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From: Dan

Sent: 1/27/2008 11:03 PM

Hi, Chris. Welcome to the family. And we are a family by virtue of all of us knowing what it means to hurt 24/7.

I'm Dan, one of the managers here. All that means is that you can yell at me if there's something you're not happy about. <Grin> Hopefully that won't happen. We try to keep folks happy around here. (

<--- Happy folk)

As far as tips for dealing with chronic pain go, over on the left is a whole bunch of links to things we've either found helpful or informational. Let us know if you have any questions or if we can help in any way, OK?

Welcome again.

Lots of love and healing hugs,

Dan

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Message 4 of 6 in Discussion

From:

starseed798

Sent: 1/30/2008 1:27 AM

Hi Chris,

I totally understand you. I feel the same as you right now. It is really hard when you have those bad days and you feel like the pain will just never go away.

For me, the best remedy is watching comedies. It really does help! For instance, a little while ago, Rick Mercer (I am Canadian too!) was on and he totally made me forget about my pain for a bit. And just now, I am watching American Idol... well, let's just say those auditions sure know how to make me laugh, and forget about my pain for a bit.

Take care!

Julie

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Sent: 4/23/2008 10:44 PM

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From:

Between_Lines_And_Verses

Sent: 4/23/2008 11:24 PM

Hi!

It's so easy to let bitterness creep into our lives. Once there, bitterness can steal our smile, and eventually our hope for a better tomorrow. In 1974 after the drunk driver hit me head on going 80, leaving me unable to walk in the hospital, in a wheel chair, I indeed was bitter. I was only 20. But in time I learned how to walk, because the dr. "Took" mywheel chair, lol and forced me to walk. I am much better off for all everyone did for me back in my darkest of days.

Now I just do my best. If I fail at something, I cannot feel bad because I know I still did my best.

I almost forgot.

I have both hearing loss and tennitus, the loud high pitched ringing in my ears, but I use a box fan at night to mask the noise so I can sleep. I have learned all these years to adapt as best I can. I hope you will have a low pain day.

Raymond.

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