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Samurai · 11-07-2008, 09:57 PM

Just want to say hello and introduce my self to you folks. I found this forum about a week ago and have been trying to post a message with no luck.

I am recovering from a Ulnar shortening surgery about 3 months ago and have been having a real rough time with horrible pain and not sleeping, this was the 9th surgery that I have had for my wrist problem so it has been very problematic. I have been on Percocet for pain relief... about the only thing that works now. I have been involved in AA for many years thank God.
It seems like I am becoming more and more less tolerant of the pain.... Like it gets harder and harder to deal with it emotionally and physically. I am really emotional and crying alot..... Which sucks when you think you are a tough Irishman!

Feel as though I am reaching my limits as far as how much I can take. I am going to hook up with a Pain management Dr next week thank God..... I really need the counseling part right now. A little worried on the medication deal,
I had a bad experiance in the past.

Anyway..... This forum has given me more hope thanks to your experiance, strength and hope.

Thank you so much.

chloes1 · 11-07-2008, 10:13 PM

welcome & sorry you had to find us.

I have some chronic pain as well, and like you I notice I don't tolerate pain as well as I used to. I applaud you going to a pain specialist, there are some good ones out there! Hopefully they can help without relying so much on the meds.

lizw · 11-08-2008, 03:04 PM

Welcome

I developed my health problems in recovery/soberity and to say it is a learning curve is an understatement.

Take care of yourself

Liz

11-07-2008, 09:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Samurai Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 2	New to Forum Just want to say hello and introduce my self to you folks. I found this forum about a week ago and have been trying to post a message with no luck. I am recovering from a Ulnar shortening surgery about 3 months ago and have been having a real rough time with horrible pain and not sleeping, this was the 9th surgery that I have had for my wrist problem so it has been very problematic. I have been on Percocet for pain relief... about the only thing that works now. I have been involved in AA for many years thank God. It seems like I am becoming more and more less tolerant of the pain.... Like it gets harder and harder to deal with it emotionally and physically. I am really emotional and crying alot..... Which sucks when you think you are a tough Irishman! Feel as though I am reaching my limits as far as how much I can take. I am going to hook up with a Pain management Dr next week thank God..... I really need the counseling part right now. A little worried on the medication deal, I had a bad experiance in the past. Anyway..... This forum has given me more hope thanks to your experiance, strength and hope. Thank you so much.

11-08-2008, 03:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
lizw God's Kid Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,561	Welcome I developed my health problems in recovery/soberity and to say it is a learning curve is an understatement. Take care of yourself Liz __________________ ....blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.

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11-07-2008, 10:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
chloes1 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 45	welcome & sorry you had to find us. I have some chronic pain as well, and like you I notice I don't tolerate pain as well as I used to. I applaud you going to a pain specialist, there are some good ones out there! Hopefully they can help without relying so much on the meds.

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