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Chronic Pain. [View all] cali Dec 2011 OP
Frustrating yes Pharaoh Dec 2011 #1
they know. I'm in PT cali Dec 2011 #18
Stick it out and be patient with yourself. MedicalAdmin Dec 2011 #23
I feel your pain Pharaoh Dec 2011 #25
you most certainly have my moral support cali Dec 2011 #29
Hang in there... cyberswede Dec 2011 #2
If you can, get some physical therapy. You need to rebuild those muscles without causing further hedgehog Dec 2011 #3
I'm in intense PT, including aqua therapy cali Dec 2011 #19
Good for you! Here's hoping for some good results quickly! hedgehog Dec 2011 #21
The only thing that stopped my own pain --- elfin Dec 2011 #4
I've has PT twice - once for a badly sprained ankle and once for a badly sprained back. hedgehog Dec 2011 #6
Understand Your Pain grilled onions Dec 2011 #5
Brilliant analysis. MedicalAdmin Dec 2011 #24
I am so very sorry to read that. It's really OK Mira Dec 2011 #7
You are not a whiner. But I know how you feel. kdmorris Dec 2011 #8
You are not a whiner Irishonly Dec 2011 #9
I didn't mean to poh-pooh your pain, just suggest some alternatives you can try. hedgehog Dec 2011 #10
Last year I had shoulder surgery. TNDemo Dec 2011 #11
No you are not a whiner nadinbrzezinski Dec 2011 #12
thanks nadine cali Dec 2011 #20
Hugs nadinbrzezinski Dec 2011 #22
That is a lot to deal with libodem Dec 2011 #13
This just occurred to me - if you can get some PT, you can hedgehog Dec 2011 #14
Hugs, Cali. They're tough words to write. ncrainbowgrrl Dec 2011 #15
This message was self-deleted by its author Obamanaut Dec 2011 #16
I've been reading about tart cherry juice TBA Dec 2011 #17
there are many of us that suffer in pain daily demtenjeep Dec 2011 #26
What a great thread you got going, Cali! ITA with the others -- it's NOT whining! tpsbmam Dec 2011 #27
thank you! cali Dec 2011 #28
I'm the same way with all meds that have the potential for addiction/dependency tpsbmam Dec 2011 #31
Your remark that the pain came from nerve damage made me wonder if you should see a neurologist. Vinca Dec 2011 #30
Complaining Is OK ProfessorGAC Dec 2011 #32
The need to share with other what's going on with us is part of our nature housewolf Dec 2011 #33
You're not a whiner. You hurt, there is a reason for you to hurt, and you still want Warpy Jan 2012 #34
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