I've had chronic pain for over 5 years now. I'd love to say that it hasn't changed me and that I'm still the old me, but this isn't true. It's not a bad thing that I've changed, but I know I'm different in some ways than before I started dealing with daily pain. It's bound … Continue reading How my chronic pain has changed me
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My chronic pain journey after surgery
In my last post I talked about the first two years of my chronic pain journey before surgery. I found it a hard post to publish as it was a tough journey but it?s also a very personal one. The purpose of it is for you to get to know more about me and my … Continue reading My chronic pain journey after surgery
5 things I?ve learnt at the gym
Yesterday I conquered one of my fears and completed my first solo session at the gym. In fact, while I was writing the first draft of this blog post I was still there, sat in the cafe area. Recovering. My glasses were still steaming from the sweat on my face. My workout Ok, it sounds … Continue reading 5 things I?ve learnt at the gym
My physio session: a spanner in the works
Last week I went to see a physio for my neck pain. If you have read some of my previous blog posts you will know that this pain has been getting worse lately. I was simply expecting a few recommended exercises that would loosen my neck muscles, as they are extremely tight, and perhaps a … Continue reading My physio session: a spanner in the works
I have a sitting disability. Oh and a few other chronic pains
I want you to get to know me a bit better so in this blog post I talk in more detail about what my chronic pains are. As I mention in my About?page, I suffer from different types of chronic pain, and they?re all invisible disabilities. Last week was?Invisible Disabilities Week?(in the USA - … Continue reading I have a sitting disability. Oh and a few other chronic pains
Why I don?t like taking medication for my neck pain
My neck pain is driving me mad. It is getting worse and I'm struggling to cope with it. I've been on the verge of tears many time these past few weeks and it is making my back pain even more difficult to manage. DiazepamPreviously I was told my neck was very tight and I was … Continue reading Why I don?t like taking medication for my neck pain