Tag: pain flare
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Hello Brain?? Can you please press the off button??

Do you know how horrible it feels not to be able to turn off your brain at bedtime? Everything runs through it and when you manage to push something aside then another thing and another thing pops into it just like fast and furious like a freight train. So much that all you end…
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Breathe!

Balancing stress while managing health challenges, family events, and self-care amidst anxiety.
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My Hands!!

The author struggles with pain in their elbows, hands, and fingers, leading to lowered standards and reliance on their partner.
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How can you drive like that???

The author describes their unique driving technique, struggles with pain, and choice to abstain from alcohol, emphasizing their commitment to manage chronic pain while maintaining independence and supporting friends.
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Let’s get spicy?

Ok so my taste and smell are messed up. Ever since I got sick with covid a while back and got the strain with losing smell and taste, it’s never been up to snuff. I mentioned this to my Dr a while ago and she said that I could go to therapy for that,…
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Is Busy good? Or Bad?

The weekend was busy and enjoyable despite exhaustion and a lingering headache. Socializing led to minor flare-ups, but overall, the experience was successful, capped off with fireworks and family time.
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I feel like SHiT!

The week involved struggles with physical discomfort, migraines, and sleepless nights following treatments. Despite these challenges, the author managed social outings and found humor in their situation while navigating personal health.
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Doggy fun
The author shares experiences visiting their son and fiancée, emphasizing joyful moments with their dogs, particularly giving belly rubs, despite having discomfort in their hands. Love for the pets prevails.
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Don’t let him Win!!!

The week involved preparations for a family visit, including extra food purchasing and laundry. Despite pain and exhaustion, the narrator embraced help and enjoyed the family gathering, highlighting the challenge of managing chronic pain while staying active.
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Stand on guard

Acupuncture has helped calm symptoms, though occasional numbness and tingling in fingers continue to create anxiety about potential issues.
