surgical sympathectomy LUE
Listening to music
push for a diagnosis don't hang about as time is important
A good support system
Faith
Spinal Cord Stimulator
My wife, kids, and my dog!
My pain doctor's with their knowledge and sympathy.
My husband
warm climate
Drive / determination
Rest
Drugs
Used an airwalker for several months. Important!
Having a can do attitude. Never giving up, no matter what.
I'm an advocate for multiple Rare Diseases.
Rest when needed and Heating Pad
Surrounding myself with happy, loving and positive people
Never say die attuide
Rest and peaceful places
Prayer/hope
my wonderfully supportive husband and family
Proper Diet
Keeping my legs, arms, and head elevated (bed rest) for most of my day reduces the swolleness.
keeping moving
BETTER LIVING THROUGH CHEMISTRY! Meds help, find the ones that help you make it through your day. It might be Asprin or Canabis or Ketamine. Keep trying different combinations until you find the right one!
Listening to my favourite music or TV shows as a distraction from the pain.
Learning how to explain it and help educate people and Drs
Learning how to explain it and help educate people and Drs
Amytriptaline has given me much needed sleep at night
Never giving up
Reading helps keep my mind from the pain and takes me away from it all
A good medical team
My psychiatrist Dr. Dammers at the NMC
I went to a pain rehab and it taught me tools on how to survive going to school on a 8/10 pain day.
Oramorph and Paracetamol
Spinal cord stimulator
Spinal cord stimulator
Relaxing with my legs up
Retraining the brain - e.g. Mirror box therapy
Nortriptyline
try to keep stress at min. stress makes me burn
try to keep stress at min. stress makes me burn
Heating pad
Diet
Don't let doctors say it's all in your head.
Medical marijuana helps my pain levels stay tolerable & level
My Support Group
My family including my wee cat <3