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Posted 9/16/2012 5:58 PM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone,

I'd been hanging about for about two weeks getting a feel for the place. I'm not exaclty shy but takes me a bit to warm up.  I've been enjoying the chat boards alot.

I'm sitting outside watching my three year superman play with his friends, and realized he had to introduce himself to make friends so I figure its time I do the same. 

I came here because I'm 27 and I live in pain, of course some days worse than other. I have arthitis that affects my ability to walk at times, like sticks me in a wheel chair or on a cane. It's been life altering learning to live with the pain and lack of mobility. I am a "watch this" kind of gal, I don't like the word can't. So I am learning new ways to do things.

And on top of it I have PTSD and depression with occassioal psychosis, so sometimes I not always with it. Sorry in advance. LOL.

To sum it all up, I'm here like the rest of you so I'm not alone in dealing with this crap and make a few friends along the way. 

Have a blessed day,

Ashley

Posted 9/16/2012 7:17 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Ashley
Just wanted to welcome you to the site. I deal with chronic pain on a daily basis myself as do many many people here, so your in the right group. I don't think you'll find a better more knowledgeable and supportive group of people anywhere. So again welcome and make yourself at home. All the best.
Stingray(Randy)
Posted 9/16/2012 7:37 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Ashley,

I've seen you post - and I'm glad you took the time to introduce yourself. Welcome to the forum.... glad you found your way here, but I'm sorry you suffer w/ chronic pain and other things. I have several health issues as well as chronic pain - sure makes life.... interesting, to say the least, lol.

Anyway - I just had a moment and wanted to welcome you. The people here are supportive and encouraging... I hope you'll find it that way, too. If you have any questions, please let one of us know :)

Have a blessed day, too....

--Tina
Posted 9/16/2012 8:48 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Ashley, welcome, and I'm glad you joined us. It really is a brutal proposition being in this age range (I'm 28), and trying to deal with this all on your own. My town isn't that big, but it's definately a city now, and in this whole community, I really dont know anyone that I can really identify with, and I know quite a few people. The people that I have met here are so supportive and wonderful, my own family just doesn't have this kind of experience to be able to empythise what I have been going through day to day, and it is that personal, one on one connection, and ability to identify with everyone here that really keeps me coming back, I know my family feels bad, but they just dont have the ability to talk about any of this, because they've never truly experienced it. I hope you'll stop by often, I'm just kind of getting back into the swing of things after a lumbar fusion, the last several days had been a little better, until last night, but it seems like I've just been down in the dumps, because I have yet to notice any real, functional changes, and I think the idea that my doctor keeps trying to drive into my head, about most of this being permanent, is finally starting to sink in, it's not very easy to swallow.

Anyways, welcome again, and I hope you will continue to enjoy it here. It does get a little slow here from time to time, and you might have to go overnight before hearing from anyone, just be patient, someone always pops in eventually. I hope you're haveing a good day, take care, and God bless.
Posted 9/17/2012 2:09 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Ashley Welcome to our chronic pain forum. I'm sorry that you have chronic pain everyday, but I'm glad that you found us. The members here are very caring and supportive.

I have chronic pain in my back, so I can sympathize with you. I have several other health issues.

Take care, and enjoy.

hugs
Loretta
Posted 9/17/2012 4:19 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Ashley and welcome to HW and also sorry you have to be here! This is the best site to learn,make friends and sometimes vent. Arthritis is a beast that most people dont realize that it attacks young people. I have Osteoarthritis and is 1 of 5 afflictions that I have been awarded disability. I started having problems with it when I was a teenager. I hope your aware not to take OTC anti-flammatory meds daily. That and drinkin shot my liver. The OTC's will do it by themselves but if yours is severe enough your Dr. may Rx you something better. Google antiflammatory foods- that may help! Good Luck Ashley and hope to hear more from you!
Stingray(Randy) is there anyway I could discuss your experience with your foot surgery? Im having major surgery on mine soon and would like some input if possible.Thanks!
Posted 9/17/2012 5:32 AM (GMT 0)
Hi, Ashley :-) I hate to see you young 'uns around here. Don't get me wrong, this group is one of the warmest, welcoming groups around and I know you'll feel the warmth, as I have. I just think it's a double blow to be struck with chronic pain at your age... Well it just isn't fair to you and I'm sorry.

I'm new around here, too, but it just feels so comfortable! Hope to 'see' more of you... Take care!
Posted 9/17/2012 1:01 PM (GMT 0)

  Hello Ashley!

     I have been gone on a short break for the last three days, and missed your introduction here. Just stopping by to Welcome you to our forum! Enjoy!

  SE wink

Posted 9/17/2012 6:11 PM (GMT 0)
thank you everyone for the warm welcome. Do you ever wonder if the pain is all your head? I feel that way sometimes when I am having good days. I had a week of them recently. The pain was so mild. Then gradually over the past few days it has stepped back up. Argh! Oh heck I don't know what I am trying to really say. Thanks again for the warm welcome. I don't know to many people that live with chronic pain, but I do know it makes me feel older than what I really am. I do hope to become good friend with ya'll during the good and the bad time.
till later,
Ashley
Posted 9/17/2012 6:25 PM (GMT 0)
 

      ...for me the answer is no!...my pain is very real, however I do know what your talking about. I have had days that I felt great...no known reason, but makes one cock their head and say huh! LOL I have even had that happen just a few hours or so as well, and about the time I bragged about it to my wife...Boom!...all went quickly down hill. shakehead

    Enjoy those good days when they happen, and keep looking for ways to get the relief you need.

    Stay active on the forum, and you will have plenty of friends who understand chronic pain well. It's the place to be! Enjoy!

     SE wink     

Posted 9/18/2012 9:40 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Ashely
Welcome to the forum.

So nice to meet you. Pop in when you feel like it and one of us will be in touch with you.

Hope you have a low pain day real soon

Betsey
Posted 9/18/2012 11:48 AM (GMT 0)
Welcome Ashley. You've come to the right place. We are like a family here. We don't judge nor condem here. We are all going through a condition that have truly changed our lives for the worst. But the best thing is we have support from each other that helps to make you comfortable in a bad situation. So again do not hesitate to vent.

Post Edited (Lynnzack) : 9/18/2012 5:51:04 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/18/2012 1:37 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome, we are like family here nice to meet you, but sure wish we were meeting under better circumstances than CP. However, welcome.
Yes I also have good days and sometimes I think it's because I get so busy that the pain is not focused on and that being distracted off of it has help, not gotten rid of it, but it has helped. Makes you wonder. Sure hope you can get more low pain days ahead of you. Many well wishes and look forwards towards your posts.
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