Re: living vs chronic pain

[Guest guest]

Sociology. I intend to get a Ph.D eventually. I'm working on my bachelor's now.

I figured since I can't use my body for work, I might as well put my best asset

to work, my mind. I can be successful and productive and maybe even one day

famous (grin) if I get a good education. Then it doesn't matter if I have FMS.

-Tath

Re: living vs chronic pain

Hi Tath....now that is being productive. I'm not productive at all because

of the pain in my lower back. Whats your study.

Tammy

[Guest guest]

At 12:13 PM 7/1/03 -0500, wrote:

>... Living with RSD is a nightmare of gigantic proportions but no one should

>feel worthless and useless because of mobility problems and less than

>functioning days. Go ahead, plant a seed today! It will nourish not only

>your body but your sight, your smell and your soul.

Very commendable, ! You have a great deal to be proud of. I took a

look at your group site, too, and bookmarked it so I can take a better look

around.

Moderator, Yahoo Chronic Pain

[Guest guest]

At 06:36 PM 7/1/03 -0400, you wrote:

>Hi ...Wow your very productive..that is good even though you have to put

>with your pain. ... I haven't taken a pain killer in over a week, but I

>will start

>taking them again. I've always wanted to learn to do professional gardening.

>I know its very interesting. Keep up the good work.

> Tammy

I went through a long spell where I gave in to the pain and did very

little. At the time my pain was also not as well controlled as it is now,

although it still leaves a lot to be desired. I've never been one to sit

and when I could no longer work decided that I needed to find a way to do

something, anything, as much as possible...

If you pain meds are prescribed as " take X pills every X hours " you'll

probably find that you're better off sticking to that schedule. When you

wait until you are in pain or until the pain is very bad, it is not going

be as effective as it is when it has a chance to build and maintain a level

in your system.

Moderator, Yahoo! Chronic Pain