Do you remember when your last pain-free day was?

I was talking on the phone to my dad tonight.  I mentioned that my UC pain was minimal today, but that my sciatica was really hurting.  He asked me how long it had been since I have felt no pain in my body.  I responded that I couldn't remember specifics but that I thought it was about 15 years ago.  I am 32 years old.  Body pain is a regular part of my existence.  On any given day, I have at least 4-5 things that hurt on my body.  I am definitely use to them now, I only speak of them when the pain is unbearable.  Having shots, blood drawn, or IV's inserted doesn't phase me at all...I actually think it's kind of fascinating.

So, when was the last time you had a completely pain-free day?

Hmm I would have to say when I was 15 - I'm 40 now. I've always had some sort of pain. It started in my teens with my back - I later found out that I have scoliosis and misaligned hips. As I get older, things seem to always hurt more. But I am like you, I really don't pay much attention unless the pain gets severe. I have a very high pain tolerance so when I see my primary and I tell her I'm in pain, then she knows that something is really wrong.

At age 70 I take arthritis Tylenol on a regular basis so some days are about painfree.  Usually no pain when sitting or sleeping! 

UC pain (left side only) is not really pain - just discomfort - I can handle that.  My knees are the worse and sometimes sciatica also.  I have learned to "live with" a lot of it.

ElaineNY