Dealing with a chronic pain flare at 3am with a sick child
How do you handle a chronic pain flare at 3am with a sick child? Well this is what I did recently. I have…
Month: September 2019
Taking antidepressants for nerve pain? How easy is it to come off them?
I imagine the answer is different for everyone. Actually, I know the answer is different for everyone because I am in a variety…
Coming off Lyrica for Nerve Pain after 5 years
I first started taking Lyrica after my second back surgery left me with permanent nerve damage early 2013. And during the following 5…
Why saying no to invitations when living with chronic pain is sometimes necessary
How hard is it for you to say No? Or Thanks, but no thanks. For some people, myself included, the struggle is REAL!…
Can significant weight loss really help chronic pain?
Over 18 months ago, I had weight loss surgery - a gastric bypass. My reasons for this are in a previous post, here.…
Practical ways to help create better sleep with Chronic Pain
Chronic pain and sleep ... I know ... you’re thinking I am crazy right?! More often than not it DOES sound like a…
22 tools/gadgets to help survive chronic pain life
Are you living day in and day out with chronic pain as well? Here are 22 things that help me to function as…
Effective distraction ideas for chronic pain flares
Pain flares are horrible. Not only do they take over your body, but they can take over your mind way too easily. I…
Top 6 Mum Hacks for Chronic Pain Flare Days
Living with chronic pain means that flare ups join us without an invitation, whenever they like. It can be 10 minutes, a few…
7 things to help survive winter with chronic pain
Winter can be harsh for many people who are living with chronic pain. I know for me winter sends my back into a…