My new diagnosis - God hates me.
Stroke, cartilage missing in neck, metal rods in my back, fibromyalgia, and Interstitial cystitis - yep, he hates me.
What would a day without pain look like? I sure don't remember.
And yes, I'm feeling sorry for myself.

PoliticAverse
(26,366 posts)ohheckyeah
(9,314 posts)dixiegrrrrl
(60,040 posts)Even low level chronic pain is difficult to put up with.
I also think it is highly under treated, IMHO.
LiberalEsto
(22,845 posts)

Hoping you feel better very soon!
mopinko
(72,524 posts)i feel sorry for you too.
pain sucks.
and sucks the life out of life.
demand good pain treatment.
ProfessorGAC
(72,734 posts)No metal rods, but a myriad of maladies and generally in a lot of pain. You have my support FWIW
ohheckyeah
(9,314 posts)it's worth a lot.
MoonRiver
(36,975 posts)My problem is different, but I am in pain almost 24/7. Sleeping, fortunately, is still pretty ok, but other than those 7-8 hours, UGH. Hope something can be done to relieve your pain. I know it is hell.
ohheckyeah
(9,314 posts)I hope something can be done for your pain as well.
MoonRiver
(36,975 posts)We're members of the club nobody wants to belong to.
Just have to take it day by day. I was a little better this morning. How are you doing?
ohheckyeah
(9,314 posts)screwed up. I fell asleep at 2:00 am, woke up at four, was awake until noon and then slept until four pm. I just feel like crap.
I'm glad you feel some better. Take care!
MoonRiver
(36,975 posts)But there are some successful sleep remedies. Hope you can get relief
Alice11111
(5,730 posts)Xanax or Clonazapam at night only, w your othe drugs. Im sorry and i hope you fel better.

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