People Who Are Living With Chronic Pain

Karen Lee Richards

Co-Founder of the National Fibromyalgia Assn.

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6 Tips for Improving Relationships with Chronic Pain

Relationships are often one of the biggest casualties of chronic pain. A recent news story got me to thinking about the toll any kind of illness, particularly a chronic illness, takes on relationships. (Note: I have no idea whether or not this story is true. Since the story broke on ESPN a day or so ago, it has gone... Read more Chevron

posted 01/31/2012, comments (8)|

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PURPOSE IN THE PAIN

Going into surgery with great expectations of a pain-free future, glorious days playing with my kids, and trail rides on my bicycle, I met the unfortunate adversary of my dreams. This adversary has attempted to completely destroy my family, dismantle my self-esteem, and disintegrate my hope. Six years have gone by since my surgery... Read more Chevron

posted 01/26/2012, comments (0)|

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not sure why .....

Hi, I have been very negative the last few days....the only thing I can see is that the weather changed from sunny to cloudy and raining...this usually effects me...many of us... I just keep thinking about the same things and last night...I was up all night, crying...and trying to breathe...and just so upset.... So, here... Read more Chevron

posted 01/16/2012, comments (5)|

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becky

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pain that travels in my nervers

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braininjury

i have not been here for a long time, but idid get a daigose central pain syndrome very painfull, had a brain injury and that is what caused the CPS. and my pain is under controll today. iam on alot of meds. without the meds i would not be alive today. iam just very greatfull today.

posted 12/18/2011, comments (0)|

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deborama2

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pain to left groin, ongoing problems.

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Spinal cord stimulators

Hello everyone I have chronic nerve pain after a surgery gone wrong for stress incontinence. I am awaiting assessment for a spinal cord stimulator. I am both excited and scared. I would love to hear from anyone with their experience with a stimulator. Cheers

posted 12/02/2011, comments (0)|

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