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Running: On day 388. 20 days remaining. Running group total: Days (0 Days remaining).
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stlucia | Boy can I relate Hi Alexnikki,
My name is Lorrie and I have chronic facial pain which I've lived with for over 17 years. It's a symptom of Multiple Sclerosis. I'm on 3 different treatments for the pain in my face which defintely help but I still experience breakthrough pain which varies in intensity. For me, the fatigue varies with the level of pain I'm experiencing, the more pain, the more fatique and it just all seems to be a vicious circle at time. Then I'm also dealing with tremendous fatique relating to the M.S. and I've been struggling with depression with the last few years being the worst. I've gained 40 lbs back in the last 2 years where I had lost 65 lbs the 3 years prior. I'm having a difficult time getting motivated to do the things I need to do get healthy again. I'm on Long Term disability through my employer and Canada Pension and I haven't been involved in much volunteer work the last 2 years, I find myself spending far too much time at home alone. The pain in my face really weighs me down and I find it really difficult to be motivated to participate in life, never mind exercising, etc. So I'm trying to turn all of this around. My heart goes out to you as I know how difficult it is living with pain on a daily basis. Take care of you, Lorrie |
dr_july | Wow alexnikki This challenge is commendable, both because I wasn't aware of your chronic pain issues and also the week by week charting of progress shows your commitment towards making it a fun and worthwhile process for others.
I am guessing other members did not know about this, or they forgot to sign up.
cheering you on for your great challenge, Julie |