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Perception of pain

I used to think the worse pain was when my right shoulder had to be replaced around 15 yrs ago. That was awful. Then my right hip ..OMG the pain..but then I got a replacement for that hip...aah so much better.

Then-WHAM....AS diagnosis, flares, horrible ogre flares. I'm finding new definitions for pain every day.

Is it all relative? Is there actually a personal thresh hold of pain for each of us or is it that we accrue new pain thresh holds? Random thoughts on pain!

  1. BTW, I forgot to tell u how I'm doing, lol. For now , the flares have calmed down, thank God! How are YOU doing?

    1. Hi Happy Sunday! Glad to hear your flares have calmed, im doing ok hanging in there thanks for asking. Yes we are all warriors fighting this daily battle of pain and fatigue we just have to keep going and living our best AS life lol! have a wonderful sunday! Nadine (Community Member)

  2. Hey there how are you doing today? wow you have been through a lot your a true warrior 💪🏽 I believe there is a personal thresh hold of pain for each of us, everyone handles pain differently. I try to block it out as much as I can Is it still there absolutely but I try not to dwell on it as much although this is a hard way to cope it’s my way everyone copes differently I don’t think there’s a wrong or right way to deal with pain I believe your a strong person if you have to deal with any kind of pain daily because it takes a strong person to handle this kind of pain daily! Sending love 💙 Nadine (Community Member)

    1. Thank you Nadine! I think we are all warriors when it comes to daily living of serious pain. I too try to ignore it the best I can by keeping my mind busy. Such as doing research or just roaming the web. I notice the pain less when my mind is occupied.
      Only problem is, I have to remind myself to get up every 1/2 hr to stretch, walk around the house, ( we have a small 1, lol,) or if I can handle it, I walk up and down the driveway for a few mins. If I become too invloved while sitting, when I DO get up, I am in excruciating pain. UGH...but you're right, whatever works for each person is the right thing.


      Sending love back to ya!!
      momof1



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