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<blockquote data-quote="Hound dog" data-source="post: 354556" data-attributes="member: 84"><p>Heather Janet is right. You've got to get that pain managed. It's some of the fatigue. Heck no way can you truly rest when you're in that kind of pain even if you happen to fall asleep even from exhaustion. I know, been there done that. </p><p></p><p>I think many people with chronic painful conditions have their "line in the sand". I know I have mine, and have had for years. (I told you I've got a plan for everything lol) And yeah, often just knowing you've got that option is enough to keep you going even though it sounds strange to most people. My kids kept me going for many years. And now I have school that is keeping me going because I'd want very badly to reach that goal I made for myself. Will there be another goal? Who knows. I stopped thinking long term many years ago.</p><p></p><p>For me short term goals help. If I look too far down the road it's just too overwhelming to take. Depending on how bad it is, those short term goals can be hours, days, months or maybe a year or so. Right now I'm doing daily ones because I'm not doing so hot. And each day I think "well I made it again" and I look to the next one. </p><p></p><p>But I do think if you could at least get the pain managed, your overall outlook would improve. mother in law was more than ready to die just a few months ago. So much so that honestly I was surprised she just didn't take too many medications. Since the pain patches and pain medications to help with the breakthrough pain.........OMG you wouldn't believe the change! She still has trouble, and she even has days where she hurts a bit more.....but overall........I think she'll live to be 100. She's happy for the first time in many years.</p><p></p><p>I'd dig my heels in with the doctor. And I know you really like her, but I'd be looking for another opinion if she can't/won't at least do this much for you. Pain can and should be managed.</p><p></p><p>((((hugs)))))</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hound dog, post: 354556, member: 84"] Heather Janet is right. You've got to get that pain managed. It's some of the fatigue. Heck no way can you truly rest when you're in that kind of pain even if you happen to fall asleep even from exhaustion. I know, been there done that. I think many people with chronic painful conditions have their "line in the sand". I know I have mine, and have had for years. (I told you I've got a plan for everything lol) And yeah, often just knowing you've got that option is enough to keep you going even though it sounds strange to most people. My kids kept me going for many years. And now I have school that is keeping me going because I'd want very badly to reach that goal I made for myself. Will there be another goal? Who knows. I stopped thinking long term many years ago. For me short term goals help. If I look too far down the road it's just too overwhelming to take. Depending on how bad it is, those short term goals can be hours, days, months or maybe a year or so. Right now I'm doing daily ones because I'm not doing so hot. And each day I think "well I made it again" and I look to the next one. But I do think if you could at least get the pain managed, your overall outlook would improve. mother in law was more than ready to die just a few months ago. So much so that honestly I was surprised she just didn't take too many medications. Since the pain patches and pain medications to help with the breakthrough pain.........OMG you wouldn't believe the change! She still has trouble, and she even has days where she hurts a bit more.....but overall........I think she'll live to be 100. She's happy for the first time in many years. I'd dig my heels in with the doctor. And I know you really like her, but I'd be looking for another opinion if she can't/won't at least do this much for you. Pain can and should be managed. ((((hugs))))) [/QUOTE]
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