I think there are different types of pain. For myself, I KNOW there are.

 

I think they overlap. The level of one type of pain can determine how much you feel another type. Like with your toe. If it hurts enough, it will take your mind off the other pain. If it hurts a little, you will notice the other pain more and vice versa.

 

If pain seems to increase when a new pain is added, it could just be that we aren't as accustomed to dealing with that type of pain.

 

But take it a step further. If one pain can "cover up" another pain, what if something else can cover up the pain? Personally, I play video games and it can cover up the thoughts of pain.

Thank you :)

 

The things I used to do to distract me I can't do anymore cause of my hands but I will work on finding something :)

So good to see you back _still :)

 

Yes I have been having really bad stomach trouble and it seems when it hurts the most my fibro pain is almost gone.  So what does that mean?  Are we on pain overload?

oh you hit my topic here.........   personally when i get a new pain that i don't associate with my fibro. ( whish as all we know are fewer that out dr's think)  i find it a nice distraction from my fibro pain.    yeah i know kinda wierd.....i also can "forget"
 about my pain if i try and deal with other ppls problems.... ( most likely dues to my feelings of not being useful to the rest of socity)

now in dealig with sick and injured ppl for a little while here i have seen pain of many differing levels and sorces....and htis that there is a major differabce between acute pain  ( short term pain caused by an injury of somesort) and chronic pain... our new best friend....hehehehehe ok my new best friend......i feel the brain and body has the capability for us to forget pain for a short term period...........

 

my thought and feelings here....not any laws or profesional advice here sorry