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Who Else Uses Crafting As A Distraction Technique And What Do You Love To Make Ie Papercraft, Crochet Etc
A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭

I use crafting as a pain relief as im distracting myself from my pain.
I prefer a physical craft rather than paper crafting at the moment anyway.
What do you love to make and post a photo if youd like to.
Photo of my latest craft, a floating tea cup, below

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

How gorgeous, so personal and so very special x

What Are Your Top 3-5 Tools That Reduce Your Discomfort?ie 10s Unit, Spinal Cord (SCS), Exercise, PT, OT, Medications,Injections (Epidural)
A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭

I use the injections as allowed, they give me the ability to function and significantly reduces the pain. It's like getting my life back. Bless you, Kathy

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I'm seeing a pain dr and starting getting injections. I just had steroid, epidural injections and so far I think this time its working. I have had only two treatments so far.❣️

Has Anyone Had Experience With Hypnotherapy For Chronic Pain?
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To my shock (and this doesn't apply to everyone) but over time, Acupuncture has done a lot. The worst part? I have to shave my legs now - blood is circulation is really good. Groan! lol. If you… read more

Does Anybody Else Have Severe Cervical Stenosis, Or Bodyskin Nerve Disorder
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If so how do you cope with the pain that changed your life!!! I don’t know if it’s just me but when I was told we are trying to deal with your pain and give you some quality of life back 🤔really are we to feel so much better to live with health issues I mean it just can’t be me that knows by your Drs saying that to you that you actually feel so much better and still dealing with pain, quality of life back sounds like it should be said to the patients that even though they are suffering they’ll… read more

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When we are in constant pain, our minds deal with situation through distraction. This is why you may find yourself being more forgetful (where are my keys, why did I come in this room). I have… read more

How Does Stress Affect Your Pain?
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I think the flare-up in back pain I’m having is only partially because of physical activity and partially from stress. How do I separate them and keep the stress from making my pain worse?😫

Unrelated, there needs to be a better pain emoji.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

As far as baths and showers go, Dr. Teal's body washes, baths, and lotions all have Epsom salt in them. I like the one called Endurance. It's even a good shampoo. Has anyone heard of this?

Headaches Can Be Caused By Chronic Pain?
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I usually push myself harder than I should. I quit my meds and have been getting pushed even harder by people who love me and think they are helping me. I've also recently started getting headaches and I noticed some others have them too. Could this be from the constant tension on my body and the added stress?

Also, does anyone else have an issue with people who love you trying to force you into doing what they think is best? I'm at my wits end with trying to be nice on top of all the other… read more

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Our bodies are very sensitive yes tension and our bodies carry stress try massages

I'd Like To Know: How Do You Get Your Motivation Back After Hitting An All Time Low?
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How do you get your motivation back after a long fight with pain. The feeling of giving up when nothing seems to go right? When those you talk to say they don't wanna hear it anymore? When you have so much that needs done but your body won't cooperate and you feel overwhelmed.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Hello, and sorry your suffering because I suffer so much it is for 2 or 3 people
The pain, I have to take a narcotic, and if they do not work. I go to 911 because I can not control the pain. I have… read more

Is There Anything You Can Suggest That I Can Do This Not Expensive To Help With The Pain Not Taking A Pill
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A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Have you tried Kratom?

What Are Your Hints To Get The Best Rest?
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We all rest. I am almost professional at it. I awake some times feeling well rested, other times I am immediately ready to go back to sleep again.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Weed. You will feel better and get sleep.

Tips For Living Fibromyalgia Flare Ups
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Hi, everyone 🙄
Does anyone have any ideas to attach workout bike pedal?🤔

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

The best thing I ever found for the ache all over my body was a nice, hot bath. It was a lifesaver for me.