Re: wow thanks for the warm welcome to Beau

[Guest guest]

Beau,

It's funny that it seems as though there's always at least one or two

others who will chime in and admit to having a pain similar to the one

we write in and ask about. I don't have any battery acid problems,

thank heavens, but before my burn out, I also used to get that

vice-grip type of pain at the bottom of my sternum, base of the

ribcage. Mine felt like it went all the way around my body to the

back, as though there was a wide band there that kept getting pulled

tighter and tighter, until it became painful to take deep breaths.

Those were the nights when I used heating pads on both front and back,

just to get some relief. The only good thing I can say about that one

is that at least it wasn't there all the time, and seemed more

sporadic in nature than some of the other addominal pain was.

Learning to accept this disease can take time for the best of us, and

I'm sure that everyone's dealt with denial at some point, especially

if their symptoms aren't that severe. Yet, along with acceptance

comes some peace, and it also opens up the doors to knowledge and

support gathering, which can benefit us all in the whole scheme of

things. The more we know about CP, the better equipped we are to

face the obstacles ahead with clear vision and good sense. I hope we

can help you with any hurdles you may encounter along the way.

With love, hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

SC and SE Regional Rep.

PAI

Note: All comments or advice are based on personal experience or

opinion, and should not be substituted for professional medical

consultation.