Welcome! Please feel free to share your journey of living with chronic pain.
I finally found out during the end of 2011 that I have many severe food allergies, plus 2 copies of the genetic gene for extreme allergy to gluten. And in June 2012, I was diagnosed with extreme Fibromyalgia & Fatigue.
I have learned it is possible to find joy and blessings while living with chronic pain. I created a simple safe life that works for me. I have tried everything more than once when it comes to regaining my health. It always has been on the forefront of my mind – I’m learning how to try to put it in the background of my life instead. Some days are better than others. And I’ve managed to hang on to my sobriety through all of this. Out of frustration, in one of my more recent posts I wrote more honestly and openly about my journey When I Ask For Help, I Receive Hope I was surprised to see my stats on my blog immediately rise plus I’ve gotten more subscribers as well. We are all positive and courageous in our own way. We all feel hope through a common bond. Sometimes we may be lonely and isolated as we ride out the storm – especially when chronic pain can keep us awake at night – but I know we are not alone. No one goes unscathed – that’s for sure. Sometimes a good life is not for wimps – it is hard work – but we all are worthy of a good life with things that make us happy. Sometimes, the impossible only takes a little longer. Perseverance is a good thing. A new and improved life is on the way . . .
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Kathryn P. Bernhardt
livingliberalevangelical.wordpress.com
Submitted on 2011/08/07 at 2:51 pm
I suffered from chronic headaches from many years, started by a serious concussion, and they got progressively worse as the years went on until nearly everyday, for most of the day, I had a severe headache along with other symptoms like nausea, dizziness, etc. Just when I’d almost given up hope that I would ever be able to live my life free from this, I found another doctor who has helped me on the path of recovery from my headaches. Hope is a very powerful thing, I think it’s one of the best coping mechanisms and I’m so glad that you have that. While the path of living with pain is incredibly difficult, I still believe that for me it was part of God’s plan, to help me become the person I am today. I know how difficult it is to live with chronic pain and you have all my sympathy (and it’s even more frustrating when there’s no clear reason why or way to treat it). It’s wonderful that you have people in your life that care about you and support you through this. I suppose that I’ve always taken comfort during those times of pain that somehow this is part of God’s plan, and that He is there with us every step of the way. Hold onto hope, I wish you all the best. I shall keep you in my prayers.
Kathryn
I just saw your post as an article link on my blog. I suffer from Chronic Neuropathic Pain. Am the child & sibling of alcoholics and since taking medication for my pain – haven’t had a drink in 8 years. Don’t miss it at all – but know the risk factors.
In response to my use of medication for my pain – my family deemed me the addict. Even though a hospital stay and several doctors have determined there is no addiction risk – as I am using multiple therapies to solve my pain.
The treatment that has worked the best for me so far is my Naturopath. He used my blood work up – and Health Assessment I privately paid for to guide him on what I need.
Hormones, naturopath remedies and western medication have all helped in getting me back on track. Chronic Pain is a bitch.
Please take a look at my blog too http://chronicpainjournal.wordpress.com and my petition http://painisreal.worpdress.com.
Thank you for sharing your journey!
Thank you for this space to share our stories. My body is in chronic pain 24/7 and has been since around 2006. Sharing the load let everyone carry a little.
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Michael, Thank you for your contribution. Bless your heart – chronic pain since 2006 is quite a long time. Please know that I admire your courage. I look forward to hearing more from you soon. julie
Hi Julie. I am a sister in chronic illness – I have severe fibromyalgia too. Im 29 and living on disability. Today my body burns with pain and my skin feels raw. Its not easy carrying on. I find blogging helps also – it helps me connect, and put my days into perspective. I pray that one day they will find a treatment for this horrendous neurological condition. Much love, Lucy x
Dear Lucy,
I am incredibly pleased to meet you! Thank you for writing! And yes, you are “a sister in chronic illness”. The words you wrote, and your discription of living with severe fibromyalgia are so familiar to me that for a moment I thought your comment was something that I had written. The way you felt physically today as you wrote, is just how I was feeling physically last night for many hours. I finally had no choice but to burst into tears and felt grateful I was alone – thinking how odd it would be to observe me in that moment in time. So, I made myself write the post: “Time To Count Blessings (and hurry!)” because I knew it would help if I sent a little bit of positive energy out into the magical, powerful Blogging World. Thank you for hearing me and reading my page “Chronic Pain Stories”. I am on my way to visit you and your blog as I speak!
Again, thank you for the love. (I need it some days more than other days)
Much love and understanding right back, julie