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Posted 10/13/2011 3:25 PM (GMT 0)
Why does flare pain have to be so intense? Is it to remind us how good the usual everyday pain feels like in comparison? My flare pain, I describe as bone crushing pain as though I was beat with bats and then thrown under a moving mac truck and then forced to walk wearing a lead coat.

Having had numerous flares in the past, I know the routine well...plenty of good self-talk...ie...this will get better....all the pleasant distractions to use.

Heat does help...I just finished soaking in the tub and now I'm using my moist heat heating pads.

I plan on taking a short walk shortly, come home, take a muscle relaxer and watch tv. Hoping someday it is possible to build up pain tolerance to flares.

In the meantime, I'm praying this flare is short lived and I will be able to take off my grouchy pants soon. turn

Hope you all are having a flare free day yeah

Hugs, Robin

Posted 10/13/2011 3:32 PM (GMT 0)
*Hugs*

I'm sorry to hear that you are having such a hard time, but its good that you are taking care of yourself.

Hang in there!
Posted 10/13/2011 4:30 PM (GMT 0)
Robin, sorry you are having such a bad flare. I'm in a flare too, and you're right - when I'm not flaring I forget just how painful flares can be. This one took me by surprise, and I'm in bed, with ice and heat, struggling to focus enough to work.

Later today, I think I'll try the muscle relaxer and TV too. :) I'll call it "Robin Rx".
Posted 10/13/2011 5:39 PM (GMT 0)
Robin, I'm so sorry to hear your in so much pain today. It's raining today and I'm not so comfortable, but definitely am in the same boat as you in terms of mood. I love how you described it - taking off your grouchy pants. I definitely have mine on today. Once I get home from work and change hopefully I will be in a better, nicer and more tolerant mood. I know my husband would appreciate it turn

When I am in a bad flare I also feel like I've been beat up and various parts of my body are in vice grips. I hope your flare is short lived and you feel better soon! I know you'll be back to your normal chipper self soon - here's a happy dance to help you get there turn yeah turn yeah
Posted 10/13/2011 6:54 PM (GMT 0)
Robin,

You do know how to make the best of a bad situation ~~~ :-) Healing Vibes!! :-) ~~~ hope this flare is short-lived... 

Debbie 

 

Posted 10/13/2011 7:58 PM (GMT 0)
Thank You my friends...for your well wishes and Thank you Frankey for the happy dance...you know how I like it. Those who are flaring, I hope you find some relief soon.

I did take off my grouchy pants...they were way too uncomfortable!!!

Did take a short walk, it is beautiful outside and it helped raise my spirits :)

A muscle relaxer has helped take the edge off too. Flares do pass, sometimes not fast enough for my liking, but I'm thankful that this type of pain isn't my everyday pain.

Time for just a little nap.

Hugs, Robin
Posted 10/14/2011 6:04 AM (GMT 0)
I am glad you are feeling better. It's so nice to have support when we need it. I love my heat also. I just got this plush heating blanket with a pre warm up button. It's hard to get out of bed. Lol.
Posted 10/14/2011 10:56 AM (GMT 0)
Happy to hear you are feeling a bit better.  My DIL bought me one of those large, heated lap blankets for Christmas a year ago...I turned it on the other day and it had burned out already!  Huh?  I guess I used it too much.  But...it really helped with the pain last winter as I could use it all over my body.  I'll be out looking for another one very soon!

Donna

Posted 10/14/2011 2:26 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Angel and Donna...those heating blankets sound great...I'm going to keep an eye out for one...heat really helps and so so does all the support we get here.

No matter how strong I try to be, I still find myself getting overwhelmed at times....living with chronic pain can be so emotionally overwhelming that my anger will just explode and I will have a day where I'm down and feel sorry for myself. I try to get myself back on track as soon as possible. It is knowing that I'm not alone in this and others really do understand that helps me. Thank You all :)

Hugs, Robin
Posted 10/14/2011 3:53 PM (GMT 0)
Robin, I'm glad you are feeling a little better.  When I get pain like that, I get in a hot shower and cry my eyes out!  Honestly, it does help.  We all spend so much time  keeping positive and looking at the bright side of things, which is all wonderful and helpful to do, but sometimes you just need a good cry.  It does release some tension and you do feel a little better.  It's your very own pity party and no one needs to know about it either!

 

Keep getting better and better, my friend.

 

Sherrine

Posted 10/14/2011 4:57 PM (GMT 0)
Thank You Sherrine, you are such a good friend to all of us. I admire your positivity, your strength and words of wisdom. We are lucky to have you here.

Hugs, Robin wink

 

Posted 10/16/2011 11:38 AM (GMT 0)
I had a flare-up last night. You described it very well. I also get sharp pains in my lower back and neck if I'm not careful about lifting or I overdo. That feels like I have a hatchet imbedded in those areas. Luckily my chiropractor has me adjusted well enough so I don't get that sensation as often but I do still have to be very careful.

Hope you're feelilng better.
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