Archie...is your doc that is telling you its nerve pain and you need to buck up....get another doc.

Oh, and by the way Welcome to Neuro Talk!!!
I visit with two different forums for just a shoulder to lean on...one is for Chronic Pain.

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum10.html

And this one is for just great support...people are great...the best! They have been through a lot.

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum29.html This is a Forum called Survivors of Suicide "SOS" don't bee to intimated by the title...best folks you will ever visit!!

Or you could visit with me...take care

gday 2U, and welcome to the wonderful, understanding community of caring people.

We do understand.

So sorry you're having pain like that. It won't always be this way. The pain patterns do change, usually with some kind of intervention or just total rest or surgery.

Unexplained reasons is the worst. If yo udon't know you can't help yourself too much.

Use the "SEARCH" button above to find out more about your specific symptoms or concerns. There's so much info here.

Keep up posted and let us know how you're doing.

I also suggest that you keep a pain dairy or your daily activities and pain scale ratings at different times during the day, sleep pattern and disturbances. If you start a new thing, log it's progression to see if it is helping you. Keep track of medications and healthcare providers conversations, info and numbers.

Relaxation and deep/belly breathing is a good place to start. And Yoga is another to help ease stress and stretch the body. It's a learning process too. You may need a class or two. Noboday starts out knowing what they're doing. You have to ask and train sometimes.

You have problems. You must learn how to help yourself. There are things to ease your suffering.

I hope to read more about you.

We're here for you.

Just let us know is you're having trouble getting around.

Hang in there ! ! ! !