[jean17]

You see I don't have chronic pain in one area or because of one thing.
I have various old injuries and areas of over-use that just never heal.
Every day and night I am hurting somewhere.
Sometimes I can ignore it, but it usually wins and brings me up short.
The result is I can just sit or I can take something for the pain and carry on.
I usually settle for a little bit of both.
Don't know what else to do.

Will be glad to hear how you are doing.

[bluekoi]

Hello jean17. I have chronic pain and it is in my shoulders/neck/head, low back, hips and down my legs into my feet. I hurt all the time - I hear you.

It's frustrating. Are you seeing a doctor on a regular basis to document the pain and provide therapy? Have you tried a pain management clinic?

I've had chronic pain for about 20 years and I have learned to live with it. What I find helpful is to try to do the things I love most, even if I drastically have to cut back the time so as not to cause so much pain I cannot move the next day. Something (for me) is better than nothing.

[January]

Hello to both of you!

Have you ever been evaluated by a rheumatologist for for fibromyalgia? I have it and it sounds like you might have it, too. I wish you the best.

[jean17]

Originally Posted by bluekoi

Hello jean17. I have chronic pain and it is in my shoulders/neck/head, low back, hips and down my legs into my feet. I hurt all the time - I hear you.

It's frustrating. Are you seeing a doctor on a regular basis to document the pain and provide therapy? Have you tried a pain management clinic?

I've had chronic pain for about 20 years and I have learned to live with it. What I find helpful is to try to do the things I love most, even if I drastically have to cut back the time so as not to cause so much pain I cannot move the next day. Something (for me) is better than nothing.

Thanks. You take care.

[jean17]

Originally Posted by January

Hello to both of you!

Have you ever been evaluated by a rheumatologist for for fibromyalgia? I have it and it sounds like you might have it, too. I wish you the best.

Yes, I really want seen at a Pain Management Clinic. Hope you have a pain-free day.

[modair]

Here is a weird thought, but have you been evaluated for chronic fatigue also? If you are dealing with numerous sources of pain, it seems possible you are dealing with chronic fatigue also.

I can tell you from personal experience that a lot of doctors don't get it when it comes to chronic pain. It seems that they think if you just made "lifestyle changes" most of it would clear up by itself. Well, if you really have chronic pain, that is not going to happen.

[Pierro]

Just for someone to say "yes this pain is not all in your head "was such a relief for me. Go and see a proper professional about your condition... it will make the world of difference.. you are not alone..

[*Laurie*]

I also have constant, chronic pain all over, and have for most of my life. Since hitting my 50's it's much worse, generally. I once dared to mention fibromyalgia to my otherwise-helpful NP and she jumped on me like I'd demanded she hand me her paycheck.

I want to exercise but it hurts so much, I end up taking a short walk or doing some yoga stretches. I feel like that's all I can manage...if I push it further I end up feeling nauseated and awful.

One of my sisters has fibro and she takes care of herself by setting her own schedule and resting a lot. She flat-out will not give anyone or anything her time/energy when she doesn't feel up to it (which is most of the time).

Chronic mental illness is bad enough...but then add chronic pain to it.....OUCH.