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Living with chronic pain and illness does not have to be a lonely experience


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Oh yea you did, Tammy. Look at the responses, already! This is important information... Blessings, my friend1 Anthony
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Inadvertently while doing my morning research, I ran across a most interesting article about food sensitivities and RA. (Rheumatoid Arthritis) Studies in Norway have proven that there is a link between food sensitivites and the ability to ease RA pa…
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aww golly gee wonkers, Anthony, I didn't do THAT much.....LOL Thanks hun...it wwas my pleasure and excitement, to off some new info and HOPE for those of us who suffer from CFS.
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The challenges of living with any kind of chronic illness or pain, is not always apparent , when they first begin to realize that our body is not working as it should. As we find ourselves facing the reality of our illness that effects us every single day , we find ourselves reexamining every aspect of our lives. We examine our personal relationship with other people, our relationship with our family, our spouse, and even our relationship with the Lord. And more to the point, we begin to look closer at the way we personally react to our own illness.

If you suffer from chronic illness and pain, or know someone who does, you have no doubt seen the effect it can have on daily life. You have also seen or felt the emotional ups and downs , depression, resentment, frustration, fear and anger, that result from having to deal with a body that is seems to fail you at every turn. A body filled with so much pain that it often wakes you up in the middle of the night, thus keeping you from the vital rest that your body needs to replenish itself. Pain that is keeping you from enjoying the pleasures of life.

Most people who suffer from a chronic illness and pain, feel trapped in a world of dark despair, confusion, depressions and a sense of hopelessness. They don’t like that feeling of being ill, and being in pain all the time. They don’t like feeling helpless, or unable to do anything about their physical problems. And they surely don’t want to feel like their being a burden to anyone else, especially those they love. As a result, they often feel alone and isolated even though they are surrounded by people that love them.

But it does not have to be that way. Each and every person with in our group, knows what it is like to live with a chronic illness and pain. So you are not alone! With in our groups you will find loads of joy, compassion and understanding here, and prayer, all from people who live with Chronic illness and pain on a daily bases.

Many mornings it's hard for most of use to get out of bed... but we take one moment at a time and having friends to share it all with make it a bit easier. Each post makes this group richer in knowledge and a sense of purpose. So even if you are feeling a bit down and out, go ahead and share your thoughts, and you will find someone to encourage you and cheer you up, or they mancheer you up, you will likely validate exactly what someone else is feeling who just hasn't yet felt comfortable enough to write about it.

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Happy New Year! As the year 2010 begins, we have entered into a new season of change. This time is best known by all as “Resolution Time.” New Year’s Eve has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, forward to the coming year. New Years after New Years, millions of Americans make a resolution to go on a diet, manage debt/save money, volunteer to help others, eat right, reduce stress overall and/or at work, etc. But unfortunately after a couple of months, many forget… Continue

Posted by The World Through My Eyes on February 4, 2010 at 2:19pm

CG

"Pain" That Lupus has brought on me.

I have so much to deal with, and all of the pain that comes with lupus. I am most of the time crying, and hurting so bad, that a couple of months ago I had to go to the emergency room because I could not move or even dress myself.

I had severe pain on my lower back and could not even raise my right leg or strengthing myself up because the pain was so severe not even to mention that I could not even sit up straight or even lay flat on my back.

I had x-rays done on my back and was diagnose with… Continue

Posted by CG on January 28, 2010 at 1:15pm — 3 Comments

Anne McCracken

should i seek out diagnosis or just learn to live with it?

I am new to this site,I am just wondering if it is worth the effort to try and get a diagnosis for my "stomach problems" . I have had a couple of "possible diagnosis" including gastroparesis,or just nausea as a symptom of anxiety disorder.I have already seen all the gastroenterologists in my area,and insurance plan,and have gotten no answers,my Primary care physician told me if I wanted to go to a bigger teaching hospital I could do that,however I don't know if I want to go through the insurance… Continue

Posted by Anne McCracken on January 26, 2010 at 5:23pm — 1 Comment

Barbara Engle

Are you experiencing SAD ?

Personally, I do not like winters. Not simple because my pain levels increase with the cold, but I also seem feel unusually SAD. Sometimes, I simple do not want to get out of bed. And when I do, I drag my butt around most of the day. All have less patients with every with my family, and what daily problems arise. And when all is said and done, I want to be lift alone, which really only makes the problem worse, because I soon begin to feel isolated and alone.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SADD),… Continue

Posted by Barbara Engle on January 19, 2010 at 7:00pm — 2 Comments

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