starflake

thanks scooter, i'm glad you reponded it does help to have others who are in the same place,although it's staggering how many of us there are.I would also like to thank you for the wish of "low pain" I'm learning that there are many,many facets to this chronic pain thing,and it's an education! be well and happpy

Starflake, It is totally amazing how many people are effected by chronic pain. We not only have to deal with the physical pain, but everything that goes along with it. I miss working so much that even after four years of not working I still dream about it. What really stinks is that in my dreams I have pain. I can't  get away from my pain even in my sleep. I hope you have a low pain day.    Scooter

OMG Scooter,I also dream of  work,although thankfully not with my pain,it's very sad to me to be reduced to a poorly functioning human due to a necessary medical decision.I continue to have hope for my future though some days are much harder fhan others,and that is directly related to the level of pain.I'm sure it's the same for many chronic pain patients,and I wish you a day of low pain too!

hello to you Wendell,thanks for responding it's an amazing amount of people who are suffering from chronic pain and I have to say that I finally understand "misery loves company" although I would never wish chronic pain on anyone it's relieving to know that you're not alone in this frustrating and overwhelming battle,i wish you a low pain day!

HELLO TO ALL OF YOU WHO ARE IN CONSTANT PAIN...I IDENTIFY WITH ALL OF YOU....I AM NOT IN CONSTANT PAIN BUT HAVE  JUST LOGGED ON TO THIS SITE BECAUSE I HAVE CONTACTED SHINGLES WHICH IS A VERY PAINFUL CONDITION...IT CAN LAST FOR MONTHS IM TOLD....SO I WANTED TO SEE HOW YU GUYS MANAGED YOUR PAIN

I ALSO IDENTIFY WITH THE FACT THAT YOU CANOT WORK....I LOVE MY JOB AND CANOT BEAR BEING AWAY FROM IT FOR TOO LONG.....I WISH YOU ALL A PAIN FREE

DAY AND I ENJOYED READING YOUR CMMENTS

IRISH