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Toledo, OH
January 26, 2020
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Members shared diverse strategies for managing the weariness, aches, and mental fog that often accompany chronic pain, with warm water... Read more

Members shared diverse strategies for managing the weariness, aches, and mental fog that often accompany chronic pain, with warm water therapy, pool exercises, and rest emerging as common sources of relief. Several members mentioned trying CBD oil with mixed results, exploring chiropractic care or gentle physical therapy, staying mentally engaged through reading and caring for pets, and learning to pace themselves to prevent worsening symptoms. A recurring theme was the emotional weight of living with chronic pain, including frustration with limited treatment options, medication side effects, and the challenge of finding what works while maintaining hope and self-compassion.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I wish I could, but KY keeps dragging their asses and won't let us have it, so we're stuck with opioids and drug addiction!.
I'm ready to throw in the towel and give up!
No one should tell us that we can go to jail for trying to get relief from chronic pain.
Might as well be Dead 💀💀💀😂😂

March 12, 2020
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

The warm water works for me as well sometimes. I look forward to them. Cant stay in the shower all day though, I try to keep my mind occupied. Watch a lot if tv. Which is interesting

January 28, 2020
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I do pool therapy it hard in the beginning but it worth it.you feel better after🙏👍

February 13, 2020
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

A good chiropractor would probably turn you away with your history but some very gentle physio therapy may help. In relation to relieving the fog. Try to rest up when your body is telling you to, learn pace yourself. Try not to worry too much sometimes that makes the fog worse. Aches are more difficult ..... but .... make sure you have good posture, Rest, don’t use a walking stick unless you have been assessed as needing one. Warm baths/showers. Make a list and if you achieve something on the list you’ll feel you’ve accomplished something and hopefully this will help you feel a little better. Review your medication find out what the side effects are, are there ones which will suit you better?
Have you tried mindfulness or Cognitive behaviour therapy. These may help you think about your problems in a different way helping you to manage them more positively. I’ve found since coming off opioids I feel much better. I allow my condition to walk with me...... not to overtake me.

February 11, 2020
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I did try the 40%CBD oil. It did absolutely nothing. I am going to try 100%only Available on line. If that don't work, I will start using Marijuana for relief

March 8, 2020

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