hi,
i live in a small town and not to many people have pain problems (lots of acute not many chronic sufferers). most of the chronic patients i encounter are having such a hard time dealing with their own struggles they have a hard time having a conversation without dragging me down. thats not to say i dont have bad days...i do, i just perfer to be happy to focus on good the good things life has to offer. i am a 31 yr old female with crps type 2. i have 2 spinal stimulators (1 cervical, 1 lumbar). i used to be really active (went to college on an athletic scholarship), after multiple surgeries my nerves were fried. most of my old friends are out enjoying everything life has to offer, unfortunatly, i can no longer participate. i have a hard time talking with them because i always feel like my current perdiciment will drag them down.
anyway i guess i joined in hopes of finding some people who know what it feels like to exist in the constant wave of pain without having to answer the dreaded so what have you been up to question.
thanks

Hello and Welcome ,
I see you found your way to some forums already- so I'll see you around on some of those most likely.

Wakegirl,

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Nice to see you have come here to be with this loving group.

There are a great number here to help you as they can.

Looking forward to seeing you around. Again welcome.

Darlene

Hi, Wakegirl!

Welcome to NeuroTalk!

Hello Wakegirl, nice to meet you and welcome to NT.

I, too, have crps type II. I do know how you feel, and I sympathize. I'll see you in the forum

Hi WakeGirl! Welcome to NeuroTalk!

Hi Wakegirl. The question I don't just dread but hate as well is that daily "Hi. How are you?" I work with people who say that every single day. It's part of their greeting. Hi, How are you...as they continue walking along.

If they were serious, they'd stand there and ask that question. I think they think it's being polite.

I dread that question because every day I have pain, not what you have, and I hate responding with "Just fine." But I do. What else am I going to do? Go into a long spin on how I really feel???

People here will understand. This forum is very supportive and caring. Visit the Chronic Pain forum if you haven't. I bet you'll find a lot of support there as well.

Hugs, and wishes for a remission for you.