I can't tolerate this pain any longer
By rosegardens
@rosegardens (3034)
United States
May 30, 2012 10:37am CST
I was weeding the yard last week and ended up pulling a glutial muscle on the right side. The following day my back was hurting. The next day it went to my thigh. Then I drove my car and ended up with a painful knee. Often there is a fluid buildup in the knee, but usually I can walk on it as long as I keep it straight and am careful not to turn it. Well, the day after I drove my car, I could not even walk because of the knee pain. I had to literally hop down the stairs.
Now the back does feel better, still a bit of pain but manageable. There is only a tinge of pain every now and again in the glutial area. My right thigh is killing me though. It has been over a week now, and I am tired of being in so much pain.
I think about those who are in chronic pain, and pray for them. I just cannot imagine being in this kind of pain forever, and there are many people who are. Mine will go away eventually, when is anyone's good guess--but it will go away. I feel for the people with arthritis, blood clots and other chronic conditions that cause pain they will never be rid of. Lord have mercy.
Meanwhile my lawn needs to be cut badly. I'm going to have to do this. I am sort of a leader in my community and can't let people see my weeds higher than the rose bushes any longer.
How do you deal with pain?
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@sheen13 (567)
• India
30 May 12
Aww... That's really painful. I wonder how will you manage to do the weeding with all the pain. Well, whenever I get such kind of pain, I prefer to be seated. I don't like to get up every now and then. Because the pain doesn't let me to. In the beginning of this month, I joined aerobics classes to stay fit. So, in the start, I suffered a lot of pain in my thighs, knee, biceps and even in my abdomen. I wasn't able to move at all. In fact, during the night, when it was time to go to bed, I wasn't able to lie down straight! I though of giving break to aerobics but then I realized that if I do so, I'll end up having more pain after that. So, I didn't stop going for the aerobic classes. And now, I do not get any pain like that. But I think of the time when I'll stop doing aerobics after a few months and then if I start it again, I'll have to suffer the pain again! :(
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@rosegardens (3034)
• United States
14 Oct 12
That is good pain, you are bringing oxygen and nutrients into your muscles and bloodstream by exercising. Good for you! 
After I mowed the lawn that day, I felt better. Isn't that weird? Though I still have some pain in my back now, between my shoulder blades and neck. Some days it hurts to get out of bed. I hate that. This pain isn't too unbearable, I'm not whining about it incessantly. lol.
After I mowed the lawn that day, I felt better. Isn't that weird? Though I still have some pain in my back now, between my shoulder blades and neck. Some days it hurts to get out of bed. I hate that. This pain isn't too unbearable, I'm not whining about it incessantly. lol.
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
30 May 12
Fortunately, I am not in any pain although one of my fingers ached like crazy the other day for no reason at all. The pain went away on its own but - like you said, I wouldn't like to suffer from chronic pain on a permanent basis; I don't think I could stand it.
My Dad has had one pain or another practically all his life. I can never remember a day when he wouldn't go "Ooo, that hurts!" It's just been a constant in our lives and we have all learned to live with it as much as he has. I don't actually live with my parents anymore but whenever I am there (about 4 times a year) I am struck by how much pain my Dad is actually in now, 24 hours a day, every day. He needs a hip replacement you see but is 74, not 80, when the NHS have said he can have one.
However, saying all that he DOES force himself to do things. This is very important from his point of view. He could be in absolute agony mowing his small patch of grass he has in the back garden..but he does it..and cleans the inside of the windows (the window cleaner does the outside) which causes him even more pain in different areas of his body.
I am totally gobsmacked at how he manages to do ANYTHING, let alone physically demanding tasks.
My Dad has had one pain or another practically all his life. I can never remember a day when he wouldn't go "Ooo, that hurts!" It's just been a constant in our lives and we have all learned to live with it as much as he has. I don't actually live with my parents anymore but whenever I am there (about 4 times a year) I am struck by how much pain my Dad is actually in now, 24 hours a day, every day. He needs a hip replacement you see but is 74, not 80, when the NHS have said he can have one.
However, saying all that he DOES force himself to do things. This is very important from his point of view. He could be in absolute agony mowing his small patch of grass he has in the back garden..but he does it..and cleans the inside of the windows (the window cleaner does the outside) which causes him even more pain in different areas of his body.
I am totally gobsmacked at how he manages to do ANYTHING, let alone physically demanding tasks.1 person likes this
@rosegardens (3034)
• United States
14 Oct 12
Your dad is a saint in his own way, handling such pain and still doing things that cause him more pain. Geesh, even I have a cold and I plop my behind on the computer chair or if it's too bad lay down and take much NyQuil like stuff.
80 before he can have the surgery? WHAT?? my gosh--that is forever. 
I am sorry for your dad and you too, having to see him like that.
I am sorry for your dad and you too, having to see him like that.
@musicloverfriend (1465)
• India
30 May 12
Well I salute you for dealing with your pain that way. Wow!! I have never had the patience to think about other people who are in chronic pain and forever. I just went on complaining about my unfortunate situation. I'm so ashamed. I want to be a good doctor. And I behave so immature sometimes. I need to learn a lot in life. This things you said will help in my life. Thank you! 
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@rosegardens (3034)
• United States
14 Oct 12
Awe, thank you for saying that. To tell the truth, I was so aggravated with my own whining I had to think of something to take my mind from the pain and myself. I am the biggest baby when it comes to pain.
Funny thing, after I mowed the lawn, I felt better........
Go figure. Happy though!
Good luck in med school!
To tell the truth, I was so aggravated with my own whining I had to think of something to take my mind from the pain and myself. I am the biggest baby when it comes to pain.
Funny thing, after I mowed the lawn, I felt better........Go figure. Happy though!
Good luck in med school!
@syramoon (654)
• United States
30 May 12
That is something I'm still learning. Back in Feb. of 2011 I broke my ankle, two surgeries later it's still not fixed, and I'm using a walking boot. I have a third surgery coming up in a few months, for a bone graph, and well the specialist isn't even sure that will fix it. So moving around is painful, and sometimes just sitting is still painful to my right foot.
I've learned that if I can get it comfortable and get into a good television show, book, or conversation sometimes I can ignore it. Other times it's going to sleep to get through it. Some days it's prayer, meditation, and the vague hope and faith that this next surgery will fix it. I don't take prescription pain medication for it, which surprised and annoyed the specialist. I will only take them right after a surgery because I've seen too many of my family members become addicted to them.
My gallbladder had to be taken out about a week and a half ago. I didn't take their prescription stuff then either. My friend made a big deal about it, and how I was being stubborn. I took a few Tylenol when it was too bad to sleep.
I guess I've learned to live around my ankle for now. Doing what I can when I can.
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