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luvs2sing

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8. I've had pain most of my life.

Reply to ansible (Original post)

Thu Aug 19, 2021, 02:15 PM

Aug 2021

I’m 64. I’ve had multiple damn-if-I’m-not-klutz injuries and athletic injuries. I’ve had fibromyalgia and whiplash and back pain from undiagnosed scoliosis. I’ve had traction, physical therapy, and TENS units. What works best to alleviate pain for me? A couple ibuprofen or Tylenol, some ice or heat, and stretching. It’s not just that anything stronger causes uncontrolled vomiting with me..these things simply work better.

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Half of Americans think they'll never have a pain-free day again [View all] ansible Aug 2021 OP

"...the average American says they only have 13 truly pain-free days every year." CrispyQ Aug 2021 #1

Another article mentions most people feeling pain in their 40s ansible Aug 2021 #3

Surprisingly ridiculous as stated? I also wonder about that 37% who've Hortensis Aug 2021 #9

But, we criminalize this situation by making opiods almost impossible to get. Coventina Aug 2021 #2

Spot On! ProfessorGAC Aug 2021 #7

Paid for by a company that provides some kind marybourg Aug 2021 #4

Our culture is so cruel when it comes to pain. WhiskeyGrinder Aug 2021 #5

Very narrow article Johnny2X2X Aug 2021 #6

I've had pain most of my life. luvs2sing Aug 2021 #8

Wow! I'm 75 and female and I would say that most of my days are pain free. I broke Raven Aug 2021 #10