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Hello everyone,I'm really sorry to hear some of the really distressing symptoms and stories about pain.
I've had pain over the years but as I have schizophrenia the doctors have said it's all in the mind,certainly some of the paranoia eg.due to vulnerability to the sound of coughing or traffic has been hard,a cross to bear.
Do look up Sahaja Yoga,a form of meditation which might take your mind off the pain a bit.It is free and tolerant and has a website and there are local weekly meetings in many places around the world.
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Hi all my name is Andy and are looking for some advise.
In 2005 at the age of 53 I had problems sleeping because of pain in both hips if i slept on either side,I was extremly fit playing rugby,running,training etc without any pain,it was only in bed that the pain started.
i was told by a specialist surgeon that my hips were basically worn out because of over exercise, so had a double hip replacement in June of that year,all was well on the left side but had pain on the right due to a bursar which while being treated in hospital contracted MRSA.
I had the infected hip removed only to have another hip put in which kept dislocataing due to wrong size joint so have now had 3 replacements on one side.
My problem is that I still have the same pain in the right side whilst trying to sleep,I have had steroid injections and pain killers but nothing works.
So Ive gone from very fit and mobile to disabled and have been told by my surgeon that they cannot do anything else for me and wont reoperate due to the chance of reinfection
So I am open to your comments and or advice
Thank you
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hi everyone im a 52 yr old female ,and new to this site ,i have had chrons disease for 23 yrs osteoporosis ,and in 2006 had the devestating news that i had breast cancer ,following a mastectomy ,chemo,and radiotherapy ,i have experianced more pain and everyday is a struggle , i do use a wheelchair which gets me out and about ,its nice to know theres people on here that will understand me ,being in constant pain is hard pysicaly and mentally ,as u all well know , hope today is a better health wise for u all ka
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HI Kate,my name is helena and i have just joined this website and saw your story.although you are older than me as im only 38 have been in extreme pain for around 10 years now and have only just a few months ago been diagnosed with chronic long term fibromyalgia after going threw upteen tests all coming back negative.
like you i am fed up of life as my moods are low,constant fatigue,dizzyness,blurred vission,migraines bladder problems,irritable bowel syndrome and carpul tunnel syndrome.
i know its not life threatening but its an awfful thing to go threw.day in day out.i cant cope with it myself and cry alot and dont do what i used to due to stiffness and severe pain.i have been attending pain clinics for the last few months but dont feel any better for going.please can you tell me do you suffer with any of my symptoms due to fibromyalgia eg blurred vission and dizzyness as i get it really bad and the pain clinic said that is part of the condition.what symptons do you have?i would like to exchange info with you.look forward to hearing from you.regards helena
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Kate i could not have put that any better myself, i am suffering with adhesions which causes chronic pelvic pain and affects my back and legs too, i am 37 years old and like you have gone from being fit and healthy to being reliant on my children to do the silliest and simplest things, like loading the washine machine!!! Reading your post was like looking at my life too, i struggle with the guilt of being ill but it is not really serious so i should not moan, our illnesses are not life threatening, but life debilitating but even though i look at it like that i still have guilt!! It is good to realise you are not alone, thank you for posting, xx
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Hi,I am 59 years old.I suffer LUPS__SLE.It changed my life,I have pain all the time.Recently I had major surgery of my two Knees Replacement at a time.My Consultant Mr CURER at North MIddle sex hospital is GREAT.My operation went very successful and I have been discharged.Still I take evry day two CO-Codomol which release my pains and I can lead my normal life,I don't know how long I have to take.My Lupus Consultant Is WOW!She helps me as much as she can.I LOVE her.
The best thing I have learnt is to stay positiv and when I go out with friends and family I don't talk about my illness and if any body ask me ,my answer is GOD'BLEESING IS WITH ME AND IAM VERY VERY THANKFUL TO HIM.It gives me lots of COURAGE and CONFIDENCE.
World is full of beautiful people and Life is too short so lets enjoy and be HAPPY.
Doctors always try to help but end of the day they are human beings like you and me so mistakes and faults alwasy occur.
I go to walk every day and always go with my friend or friends so it becomes enjoyable walk.
Please keep in touch,I will be your friend.
Love,Julie.
