so sorry there, beautiful!

I am recovering from cancer, radiation, chemo, surgery, the whole cha-cha. I can relate to pain, surely.

I noticed an improvement in my physical condition, and the pain intensity overall, when I began listening to guided imagery cd's and affirmations. I played the cd 2 x a day, which cd I played depended on what I was experiencing at the time, and I must tell you, it has helped.

I'm not one to go in for every new, fandangle, you know?

I'm only writing this to you because it helped me immensely deal with side effects, lower pain, change my positions on pain - my attitude about it, and also gave me renewed hope - or we give it to ourself thru re-languaging how we talk about and to our bodies!

I hated my body once. I was hurting all the time. It was changing and I began to detach from it. I became more ill. I'm so sure my body knew how much anger I was holding, and shame, and helplessness.

That has all changed! Yup. Little by little I tried new things.

Take it one step at a time, and try something new yourself.

There are movement classes you would qualify for, and they are amazing. There are qi gong instructors everywhere, or by a cd, and try that. There are these wonderful tapes that work with us in developing a healthier, positive outlook - which helps with how we experience our pain, and our bodies, and life in general.

Everyone here is probably sick of me talking about 'my BellaRuth' (Napersack) .... a certified, qualified PhD. who makes tapes for many different types of problems and areas where people suffer from poor health.

I have been using the chemo and rad tapes when I needed them, and fight cancer tapes....for months.... and my side effects were minimal and my outlook kept improving.

Now I'm working on total wellness and I will get fatigue next, then of course, healthful sleep... although these wonderful cd's put me to sleep ( ;

Best to you!
Yes, we need medical attention, of course. Fight for it.

While you do that, there are other avenues you might care to persue in order to help you deal, give you support, and encourage your health and total wellness ... as hating our bodies DOES NOT work.

Love yourself, your own body ... and treat it gently and tenderly.
It's been with you a lifetime. WE need these bodies to do their best.
Be grateful you can try other avenues to address your pain, and even heal where your body hurts... we all deserve this.

So, you can try TCM, eastern medicine, qi gong, special exercises gentle on your body, vitamin therapy, or nutritional choices that reduce inflammation, and RA must have an association or somewhere you can contact for support.

It can be the turning point for you, Dear Person.

Best of health to you in the future, and now
Sending positive thoughts your way....

Peace,
nightbird