Very much so!! I was in an accident in 2011 and weighed about 190lbs at the time since then my weight has ranged from 180lbs-240lbs. I'm currently at 230lbs which has been since April. In the last 12...
Hi everyone I currently have both a femoral and tibial rod in my left leg. I have osteoarthritis in the left knee and it is recommended I have a full knee replacement. I spoke to another specialist...
How do I reply? I'm better now, I posted requesting help in a bunch of PTSD and Chronic Pain closed groups on Facebook. Over 20 people replied and are talking to me, helping me, calming me down,...
Don't know what to do .... I have all these meds calling to me tonight. Something is going on, I'm having a terrible PTSD flare up and don't know what to do. I hate feeling like this I don't want to...
I greatly appreciate everything you have no idea how helpful the idea(s) of been!...
That's the thing though it doesn't bother and I want people to feel comfortable talking about it (I'm in a wheelchair) and am considered a role model for perseverance for my students. The problem is...
I've recently started back to work from long term medical disability leave. I'm struggling with not answering honest with too much detail when people ask how I am. I don't know what to do to not talk...
Tai chi is great. A nice complimentary exercise to yoga. If you can afford a Wii I use a lot of the games to do my exercises, most I do in sitting even though you are supposed to stand. A friend of...
I just responded to your other post but I can tell you a bit more about myself here. I just turned 30 last month. I have advanced osteoarthritis in both knees, my left needs an immediate replacement...
I'm sorry to hear about all these health problems that have destroyed your normal day to day life. I think one thing that may help you is having perspective. It sounds like you have a good doctor who...
Be as proactive as you can. Work on strengthening and developing the muscles around your knee so they can help do it's job. Think about what you're doing and be cautious and aware of your environment...
You may want to talk to your wife and family doctor about purchasing a hot tub. A lot of people get relief (not magical) from the hot water. I'm in my tub once-twice daily everyday! Best of luck,...
I find hot/warm water, preferably with movement helps - maybe 2-6 times a day up to 45 minutes a time. Heat pads too. Yoga for hands as long as it's gentle and meets your current needs (ie. changes...
Hi Everyone I've been on Lyrica since Feb 2011. My dosage has changed depending on the severity of my nerve pain. I currently take 150mg three times a day. I've been on that dose for about 8 months....
Hi KneeMe I agree with Judy that if your pain is so intense that it interferes with your daily life then it's worth considering. I have advanced bone on bone osteoarthritis in both my knees. I'm only...
I agree with you White Beard! Hence the name of the post, I am tired of explaining simple "no brainers" to him. It's hard because he comes up with reasons why not to do it. He said the whole reason...
Hi Anna The purpose of the tracking is to help my husband see how much easier it would be to make a bedroom, not just a pullout downstairs. He and I are very organized and think our decisions through...
Since my car accident 3 years ago I've been working extremely hard at getting my life back to as much pre-accident "normal" as possible. The past three days have been astoundingly difficult. I have...
Hi SyXx Thanks for the reply. I should note that my husband is amazing and is now shoveling the lane. He doesn't clear it as promptly as it should be because he too is exhausted. It has been a rough...
Hi Misty, It sucks! I know that you will find a balance out there. Have you looked into mindfulness and/or meditation? It takes a lot of hard work but you may be able to find some strategies that...
this is a rant, for that I apologize I spend over an hour in my pool meditating to gain control of my anger of being in pain. I finally feel "in control" again and get out grab a shower and then plan...
Any stories about high risk knee surgeries that ended up being a full success? My OS is concerned about my history of infection, my poor healing rate, and rejection of hardware. I'm still awaiting my...
Hi Anxious There are a lot of other strategies you can try to help regain control. I can't guarantee any or even some may work for you but I strongly recommend trying them. I personally use...
Hey Forum I'm having one of those days. My overall mental health has been quite exceptional compared to my past. However today is one of those days I can't keep my mind positive. Any tricks or...
Thanks everyone!...
Thanks Merrida, they are great and I love the idea of having quotes, videos, and photos handy for anxious situations. I have issues with people thinking I said something differently then I meant it...
I suffer from PTSD. I'm in the process of a gradual return to work for pain, energy, and PTSD symptoms/healing from a MVA I was in 3 years ago. Last week I was in a meeting, within the first 5...
Hi Mark, I'm hoping my story will at least make you feel as though you are not alone. I was in a MVA in Feb 2011, I broke all 4 limbs in multiple places and completely destroyed my left leg. I have...
I have severe nerve damage in my left leg from trauma and seventeen surgeries. Along with Kadian and Tridural I take 150mg of Lyrica three times a day. I have tried many times to reduce my pain and...
My legs don't always do what I want them so I'm in the process of getting my car equipped with hand controls. Has anyone on here have experience with them?...
Hello, I take tridural (long acting tramadol) 200mg in the morning, 225mg of effexor in the morning, and take 50-100mg of tramadol as my breakthrough medication. My GP warned me to watch for the...
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I find distracting myself, which is never easy in the moment helps a lot. Create a list of strategies/tricks that you can or have tried. Save some meditation sessions on your phone/favourites so you...
I was on it in 2002 for about a year. I started back on anxiety meds in Oct 2011 (Cymbalta) but switched to Effexor in May 2012. I've been on it since then. I've been lucky and haven't had any side...
Hi Everyone I'm 29 and in need of a full knee replacement. My OS mentioned he has concerns about the joint replacement being done before I have children (high risk of infection). I talked to a friend...
That's great to hear Shaw! It's taken me a long time and it's still a work in progress but I have myself taking my scheduled meds three times a day with almost no break throughs.... ever! I hate...
Hi Krystal I'm sorry to hear about your challenges. I wanted to let you know that I have problems with my thoughts/voices. I am a manic depressive, generally I am in control and feel like the two...
Hi Lunakg I hope that when you read this it finds you in a better place. It's hard trying to find balance in life. It sounds like you've been handed a lot of extra challenges. Good on you for being...
Hi Mom of 3 Girls I too have anxiety when driving. Have you noticed specific triggers? I had a psychologist tell me once to handle triggers/symptoms with the amount of energy I have to handle it. For...
I'm not sure if it's alright that I'm sharing my blog http://stay-strong-and-persevere.blog.ca/ but I just started it. I was in a car accident 3 years ago and have PTSD....
had surgery yesterday, terrible pain management today with minimal relied, hubby and i aren't seeing eye to eye, my body hates me, and today, well today i'm done!...
My husband knows my diagnosis and we've been together for years but lately we've been dealing with additional trauma. Question is how do you help someone understand how hard being low is? The other...
I'm here SoulNHealing, I know it's hours after your post but know that my thoughts and wishes of happiness have been sent your way. Panic attacks are terrible and even harder when alone. Wishing you...
I love this idea for a thread heading. It can feel so personal and yet so likely to be a positive/negative venting session. My weekend went well. My husband and I had planned on going to this pumpkin...
Hi David I'm sorry to hear about your fall. Almost all my setbacks have been due to falls. I'm really impressed at your thoroughness of the clean up. Last Fall my husband was pushing my wheelchair...
Hi Princess in Pain There's a chance the relief in your hip has made the pain in your knee heighten, just a thought. I know my leg length discrepancy causes pain and limping when I walk, I find that...