Posted 3/31/2014 3:30 PM (GMT 0)
In my relationship with chronic pain, and I am sure others here will chime in, there is no such thing as no pain. I always have pain; It's largely a question of where and how much. So, are you saying the meds don't cure the pain? Or that they do not lessen it? It isn't going to disappear and you will not be cured, in most cases. It is just up to you to do the best that you can.
With arthritis, lupus, and fibro, gentle exercise is necessary, so it is good you will be doing PT.
Anytime depression is in the mix with chronic pain, the pain is worse and less tolerable. I can assure you that you are not alone in your health battle. But, it's not the pain but how you choose to deal with it that counts. This holds true for almost everything in life, health, and love.
I take tramadol during the day, and oxy at night. I also take a muscle relaxer at bedtime, along with ambien. I exercise pretty regularly, eat disgustingly healthy, and am getting a handle on my emotional trouble. Medications have helped me significantly, especially the depression medications.
Rome is not built in a day--meaning that you can't change everything immediately. But small changes can lead to other changes which leads to big ones. It sounds as if you need some professional help sorting through the issues, and making sense of them.
And, again as supportively as I can type, you can either move forward or say "poor me, I can't." One option leaves you exactly where you are, and you are not happy there, and none of the issues are moderated. Change one small thing, and when you feel successful, move to another. If you make a mistake, you are not a bad person, not weak, not useless, but you made a mistake. IT'S NOT THE ACTION THAT COUNTS, BUT WHAT YOU DO WITH IT.