Hi everyone
So since my wreck, I have good and bad days for the pain. For those who I didn't update, I broke both legs (compound) in a car wreck back in October.. had 3 surgeries and was on a vent for 4 days. Well, here is a picture of the xrays: Lots of hardware. Anyway, I have pain and that is a given I am sure- but it is so bad sometimes, that even the hydrocodone doesn't help. (I have Tramadol, Norco, and Motrin at my disposal). Generally, 4 motrin and 2 tramadol fix me up- but not on nights like this, with weather changes etc. I just want some relief.
So my question is, does anyone else deal with chronic pain? I know I will probably have pain for life-- but won't it get better at some point? October will mark a year since my wreck......... and some nights I just need to cry from the pain. My insurance capped out my PT so I am on my own for PT, and I do it. Problem is- the walking they want, hurts........ they want me to walk 30 minutes a DAY. Just honestly get fed up with the chronic pain at times...... what helps? I will say Xena seems to know when I am in pain and stays by my side. My bank account probably hurts too... as I tend to shop online (for Xena of course) when it is the worst, to take my mind off it.
So since my wreck, I have good and bad days for the pain. For those who I didn't update, I broke both legs (compound) in a car wreck back in October.. had 3 surgeries and was on a vent for 4 days. Well, here is a picture of the xrays: Lots of hardware. Anyway, I have pain and that is a given I am sure- but it is so bad sometimes, that even the hydrocodone doesn't help. (I have Tramadol, Norco, and Motrin at my disposal). Generally, 4 motrin and 2 tramadol fix me up- but not on nights like this, with weather changes etc. I just want some relief.
So my question is, does anyone else deal with chronic pain? I know I will probably have pain for life-- but won't it get better at some point? October will mark a year since my wreck......... and some nights I just need to cry from the pain. My insurance capped out my PT so I am on my own for PT, and I do it. Problem is- the walking they want, hurts........ they want me to walk 30 minutes a DAY. Just honestly get fed up with the chronic pain at times...... what helps? I will say Xena seems to know when I am in pain and stays by my side. My bank account probably hurts too... as I tend to shop online (for Xena of course) when it is the worst, to take my mind off it.
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