Any Decent Pain Groups?

[Jaydaan]

Peppermint Essential Oil: - has many therapeutic uses and may be used for a wide variety of conditions including respiratory and digestive conditions as well as musculo-skeletal pain. Used in massage, peppermint has strong anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties and also assists in promoting blood flow to the affected areas. On the emotional level, the aroma of peppermint oil will relax and refresh the mind as well as the body, helping to uplift the spirits and restore courage and mental focus.

Ginger Essential Oil: - obtained from the root of the ginger plant, ginger, like peppermint, is a highly versatile medicinal plant with thousands of years of therapeutic history. The oil is warming and toning and has particular application to all musculo-skeletal conditions, soothing pains and aches and also helping to reduce fever. Inhalation of ginger also helps to boost tired spirits and strengthen resolve.

Pine Essential Oil: - In traditional herbal medicine, the shoots of young pine trees were used during bathing to treat rheumatism, promote circulation and relieve nervous fatigue. Therapeutically, pine essential oil is very effective in relieving the pain caused by conditions such as arthritis, rheumatism and gout and promotes circulation. Strongly recommended in the treatment of post surgical or post illness fatigue, pine oil is refreshing and helps to lift the spirits.

Carrier base consists of arachis, wheatgerm, almond and grapeseed oil. These carrier oils are also chosen for their nourishing and healing properties.

[Jaydaan]

I did not find any groups, in my area that helped deal with my pain. I wanted a way to deal with it, or remove it from my life, NOT hearing about how everyone else was tired, sick, depressed and so on. So I went and found out all kinds of information on my own.

I have used with great sucess: Aromatherapy, changing my eating habits, heat therapy meditaion, light exercise, Shamhalla multi-dimensional healing, crystal healing, Chakra balancing and positive attitude.

The attitude was the hardest! Getting out of the "I am depressed, because I am in pain, and in pain because I am depressed" circle was difficult. I gave up on whole days, years ago. I even went to 15 min increments. Then gradually went up to hours, then a portion of the day ( before breakfast, then after breakfast, until lunch... etc) and now, years later I am on full days. I am still fighting pain, it has not gone away. But now I can look at it differently. More... "ohhh.. did a bit too much yesterday, and am very sore, so today I will work on the computer, have a bath, and mellow." This is not something I should do to deal... its my JOB, in order to bounce back.

My faith in the Goddess, and knowing she will not give me anything I can not handle in one way shape or form, remembering my mood DOES effect my children and deciding to enjoy this life has helped me. I hope.. in time, something you stumble across, will allow you to have the relief from pain enough to enjoy what this life has to offer you. Your posts are usually quite enjoyable, and I hope something someone offers helps you deal with the hand this life has dealt you.

I am practicing alone, cannot sit zazen any longer, my practice is lying or reclined now.
I appreciate the food tips, I have been studying this for some time, I also avoid all dairy and nightshades as well.

My pain levels have been nearly intolerable for some time... I have had to use the chair almost every time we have gone out lately.
My stimulator stays on.
Yesterday the Dr. that deals with most of my meds doubled several of them.
I don't want to begin to think of what this is going to do to my next liver count....
The last x-ray I had looked pretty bad for my upper spine. I get a CT scan now because they want to see just how much faster the bone and connective tissue degeneration is progressing.
I know it should not, but the curiosity aspect to my treatment bothers me... I don't really know why. I think THAT is what bothers me the most. I am usually pretty self aware about this kind of thing.
Been very off-balance since a trip to Sea World where I was treated pretty badly by a lot of people and some of the staff. Like a thing, something to be taken advantage of, to be swept aside, ignored, stepped over, gotten in front of. Not human, not fully. I would say "excuse me" after they got in front of me in line, stepped in front of me before an aquarium, or put their kids in front of my chair and they would just look at me and turn back around. Not worth it. What am I going to do? It was all day, for two days.
Someone assigned to help me get my food at a buffet, walked away from me as soon as her supervisor left... she stood ten feet from me and ignored my calls. A guest went and got my mother-in-law, who helped me as her food got cold... there is more.
I am going to go back... but when? What to do. It has to be before I get worse.
I wonder if anyone is reading this any more? I don't really think it matters.

[Griff]

We're still reading man. Your willingness to share is admirable. I don't know if I could write about it, but I'm learning something about your perspective. thank you. g

[WabUfvot5]

I'm still reading. Sadly all I can suggest is that you carry around a cattle prod next time you goto SeaWorld. I say that without sarcasm too.

[Jaydaan]

I am still reading, keep typing/talking.. Venting helps you, and helps us understand what other REAL people go through. I have done some more digging, but other than the food choices, aromatherapy, meditation, meds, and everything else you are already doing.... there is not much else I can suggest. The crystal therapy helped me, as well as the reiki/shambahlla healing. Also you could try removing negative energies from your home ( if you have not already)
I have lit a candle for you, and hope something helps your pain.

[limey]

I'm still reading. I, too, think it's good to vent - I know for sure that it does you no good at all to bottle stuff up. I hope that the support we can offer through the Cellar helps a little. Sometimes all the Cellar can be is a little distraction, but sometimes it is good to know that there are people wishing you improvement, strength, patience and a high-voltage cattle prod !
All the best from across the water.

[glatt]

I've read all 96 posts so far in this thread. I'll keep reading it too. So keep posting.

I don't have much to offer in response, but wish you well.

Another fun fact... the Sheraton hotel's disabled room I stayed in was inside (not a room with a view), smaller than a regular room, and $30-60 more than a regular room. When I told them I did not want a disabled room (I only use the chair when I have to be out for long periods), they put me in it anyway.
They only took the charge off after my wife complained about it for a while.
All of the handicap seating at Sea Word is obstructed view... the hits just kept on coming.
I am fine at home and still do all the Yoga I still can and meditate regularly.
I have a very positive attitude about my condition, usually. Something my Dr.s constantly compliment me on. I think of myself as a very fortunate person with this being my negative thing, we all have something in our lives that causes us pain.
This really blindsided me.
BTW, I have an inflamed lymph node in my side that is pretty painful that may be infected... CT has been ordered for Mon.

Thank each of you for your support. As to the advice on how to deal with them, like a cattle-prod, thought I know it is in jest, I will not lower myself to their level. Rudeness in return just makes me the same as them. It is a quandary.

[limey]

Originally Posted by rkzenrage

... I will not lower myself to their level. Rudeness in return just makes me the same as them. It is a quandary.

On a completely other and frivolous level, the only way I could cope with the idiots who, for example, have to stand by the bus exit door because they will be getting off the bus (though that may be thirty stops away and 150 other people have to get off the bus before them) is to admire their self-centred attitude and their stupidity. Would that work for you, RK? It is an admiration that has to be cultivated (forced at first) but in the end I found it a helpful thing to do.

Sorry, but I'm not sure I understand what you are saying?

[limey]

Originally Posted by rkzenrage

Sorry, but I'm not sure I understand what you are saying?

You don't want to descend to the ignorant level of the fuckwits who treat you as though you weren't human by acquiring a cattle prod and using it on them. Is it possible, however, to take a mental step back and admire their ignorance?
I managed this mental trick with the stupid people who stop and stand still at the bottom of escalators (moving stairways) because they don't know which way they're going next, or those who stand close to and obstruct the exit door of a bus for several stops because they will need to get off the bus and are oblivious of the fact that so does everyone else who is travelling. These things used to make me disproportionately angry and I dealt with it by the trick of admiring their self-centred-ness. Initially this was a forced reaction, but eventually it came more naturally to me and was a hell of a lot more comfortable than fuming all the time.
I do repeat that I fully understand that the irritations that used to get my goat are not comparable to the rudeness you have described and therefore my method may be totally inappropriate.
Wishing you all the best.

[WabUfvot5]

You're right of course rkzenrage. I'm in perfectly fine shape but in certain places people treat me like I'm not there too. Very infuriating, like they have a red carpet in front of them.

I understand.