Vicki (crying)

[Guest guest]

I had forgotten how comforting this group can be. Has been a long time since I

got involved in sharing with those who would know the pain and frustration and

panic of what we have. Thanks to those who replied (vicki crying, crying). I

guess the panic sets in when I reach another pain level and it stays . How much

more can I take without REALLY wanting to " do myself in " . I would never go

that far, but have heard of people who have. I believe there is a Country

Western singer, whose wife committed suicide in the past few years because she

had such extreme migraines (spelling?).

We can share and support and get through this I suppose. Just think of all the

people who for hundreds ,well thousands of years had extreme pain with no

technology or pain pills to get them through! UGH

So hard to know which doctor to go to to trust. I went to 3 doctors with my

tendon problem in foot and they all had totally different answers. There has GOT

to be a real solid answer.So I am hoping to find right approach. I wish you all

well and comfort!

Vicki

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[Guest guest]

Vicki,

I know you don't want to " end it all " you just want to be out of pain. Find a

pain specialist who understands this. Tell them how you feel and let them know

you've even considered ending it because you need relief. I found showing my

vulnerability is the only way I got help.

I hope you can find a good Orthopedist for you foot. I gave mine three chances

and then had him refer me to a younger Dr. who specialized primarily in ankles.

Please don't let it get so bad it aggravates all you other pain. I know its

overwhelming and I know your probably sick of seeing Dr.s but you have to be

your own advocate. You know your body better than anyone and its obviously in

need of care if you are having such severe pain. I've learned through the years

that I can take more than I ever though possible. So stay strong and keep

seeking the answers and pain meds you need to keep going. It will be alright.

Take care and let us know how things are going ,

Caitlin

Moderator

I had forgotten how comforting this group can be. Has been a long time since

Igot involved in sharing with those who would know the pain and frustration

andpanic of what we have. Thanks to those who replied (vicki crying, crying).

Iguess the panic sets in when I reach another pain level and it stays . How

muchmore can I take without REALLY wanting to " do myself in " . I wouldnever go

that far, but have heard of people who have. I believe there is aCountry Western

singer, whose wife committed suicide in the past few yearsbecause she had such

extreme migraines (spelling?).We can share and support and get through this I

suppose. Just think of all the people who for hundreds ,well thousands of years

had extreme pain with notechnology or pain pills to get them through! UGHSo

hard to know which doctor to go to to trust. I went to 3 doctors with mytendon

problem in foot and they all had totally different answers. There has GOTto be a

real solid answer.So I

am hoping to find right approach. I wish you allwell and comfort!

Vicki

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