I get to hurting so bad in my lower back that it upsets me and then I take it out on the one's around me.
It was a great way to get to talk to someone about how I am feeling and for them to understand what I am going through.
Not that I can think of.
This seemed to be a genuine concern and I feel for the support seeker.
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Hi there, how are you doing?
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Ok Kinda, my back is just hurting so bad today.
user
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So you have an issue with your back, are you experiencing constant pain?
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yes, it is like a real Charlie Horse that just won't stop.
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Have you been doing an activity that has triggered this? Or have you woken up and felt a difference?
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It has been going on for over ten years now. I can't hardly walk and I can't hardly sit still.
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Ok so to confirm you have constant back pain and this has been going on for over 10 years and you just want a solution to mitigate that pain.
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Restatement or Paraphrasing
Yes, I have had back surgery, tried Yoga, and chiropractors, and physical therapy. Nothing has worked.
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I know that constant pain is definitely up there with one of the most difficult things a person can deal with. It can also affect your mental health over time but there are solutions out there that can help.
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It is just hard, waking up in the middle of the night with pain and not being able to go back to sleep. It drives me nuts some days and I just stay away from everyone.
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from what I can tell you have tried many Solutions. I can see that you are committed to finding something that can work for you. personally I think it is only a matter of time until you find the right combination for you if you can stay positive.
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Affirmation and Reassurance
I try to hide the pain from my family because the man of the house is suppose to be strong and provide for his family. I have a very loving wife and a set of twin boys that just turned 13. I am blessed in so many ways but I still seem to have to suffer to enjoy it.
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if I'm being honest I can relate to this. I have a young son and a small family myself. I have had problems with my hearing and tinnitus that is manageable at the moment but constant. in feels like nobody understands just how difficult this can be.
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I feel your pain, I have came a long way in managing the pain mentally. I try to block it out and keep my mind busy to not think about it. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.
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ok so I assume you spoken to many medical professionals about this. have you had a diagnosis?
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I have sever spinal stenosis and a deteriorating bone disease. The surgeon said it was worse than he thought and he done all he could. He was afraid to go any deeper because I might not walk again if he did.
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you have clearly been through a really tough time and my heart goes out to you at how well you are dealing with this. you seem like a very positive person and I appreciate how hard this must be a times. you also care great deal for your family and they're helping you to get through this. I think you are strong and can continue being positive!
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Thanks for the words of encouragement. It makes me feel better knowing that people in the real world still care about others and how they feel.
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if I am being completely honest I think you are incredibly strong. Have you seen a pain management specialist that can help you block out pain? also there may be new advances in pain relief so it would be a good idea to keep up with advances in managing pain. You may be able to take part in studies for new developments.
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Sounds great, I will check into it with my doctor. Have a nice day.
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take care it was nice talking to you
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