I woke up today with increased pain in my SI joint after a relatively nice day yesterday. It seems like I just can't keep my head above water! I have been off work for 8 months. I was turned down for LTD from my work (although I'm going to appeal). I went to see my family doc. and she is sympathetic but states my complicated case is way out of her league. I need her because I can't see my physical med doc very often due to her busy office and she is unavailable by phone! This has been very hard to get anybody to have the whole picture. My husband is supportive but sometimes I feel so alone and overwhelmed by the pain and disability, financial challenges and work stress. People have very little understanding the life drain of chronic pain. It takes so many things to keep ones's life together. I wish there was some place to go for help and support. Today I can't carry the load . Thanks for your ear.
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