Physical pain severity scale

[dandelion s]

Around a 4 atm. As soon as I go to bed it will rise to a 6 -7. Getting used to my bedtime ritual of pain meds, anti-inflammatory gel and ice packs.

yeah, you’d think going to bed would be a getaway from the pain but its like a nasty little demon who knows you are trying to find some peace and comfort. hey HMB, i went to accupuncture a couple days ago. it does seem like it could help if i contunue with further treatment - which i’ve scheduled already. i’ll keep you posted back in the sciatica thread. last night i think i was about a 5 and now maybe 3 btw just to stay on topic here.

 

[Holding my breath]

yeah, you’d think going to bed would be a getaway from the pain but its like a nasty little demon who knows you are trying to find some peace and comfort. hey HMB, i went to accupuncture a couple days ago. it does seem like it could help if i contunue with further treatment - which i’ve scheduled already. i’ll keep you posted back in the sciatica thread. last night i think i was about a 5 and now maybe 3 btw just to stay on topic here.

It will be interesting to see if the acupuncture helps, pain meds rarely touch the nerve pain. I’m not sure why the nights are worse, you’d think lying down would make it easier. Today has been particularly bad again, probably around a 5 which is high for my daytime and the sciatica has gone down my other leg. I am used to it going down my right leg but when the pain goes down my left leg I can’t block it out as easily and my lower back feels like it’s on fire.

 

[StellaQ33n]

Just wanted to say you are an inspiration StellaQ33n and a breath of fresh air here at SF. Giving support and encouragement to others when you're also in pain. Wishing you good health, joy, happiness, and all the best in life.

thank you

 

[StellaQ33n]

i'm sorry that your pain is so high and i am impressed that your emotion health is so good. you are a real inspiration to others.

mike...

Thanks mike

 

[StellaQ33n]

my pain level not counting spikes is around 4 or 5 and i'm having lower spikes which is good for me.

mike

That's really good, hope it can get even lower

 

[dandelion s]

you’d think lying down would make it easier.

i wish i could suggest something. i think when i’m in bed, even though it is a relaxed postion, moving is actually more labored.

if you happen to fall asleep, i think you move without realizing and that only agrivates the problem and then you wake up to feel it all the more. i’m hoping acupuncture will provide some relief and i will let you know how it goes. pain relieving thoughts for you Holding…

 

[Holding my breath]

i wish i could suggest something. i think when i’m in bed, even though it is a relaxed postion, moving is actually more labored.

if you happen to fall asleep, i think you move without realizing and that only agrivates the problem and then you wake up to feel it all the more. i’m hoping acupuncture will provide some relief and i will let you know how it goes. pain relieving thoughts for you Holding…

Thank you.

 

[1964dodge]

It will be interesting to see if the acupuncture helps, pain meds rarely touch the nerve pain. I’m not sure why the nights are worse, you’d think lying down would make it easier. Today has been particularly bad again, probably around a 5 which is high for my daytime and the sciatica has gone down my other leg. I am used to it going down my right leg but when the pain goes down my left leg I can’t block it out as easily and my lower back feels like it’s on fire.

i'm sorry that you have to suffer in so much pain.

mike...

 

[1964dodge]

today started off good but hit a bad spike a couple of hours ago. my pain level hit 9 again and doesn't want to come down. i've already taken my pain meds and my as needed pain meds and still won't come down. going to try my mmj next. i know there is only one way to end the pain and fighting those thoughts. they aren't serious thoughts but are persistant. i wish i could ctb but there are so many reasons that i can't. oh well life sucks lol

mike

 

[SillyOldBear]

@1964dodge
Be better soon Mike. Think thoughts of Jasmine.

 

[1964dodge]

@1964dodge
Be better soon Mike. Think thoughts of Jasmine.

thank you, i'll be better when the spike goes down. i think it should be like logans run everybody dies at 30, nobody suffers the pain/illness of old age lol

mike...

 

[StellaQ33n]

today started off good but hit a bad spike a couple of hours ago. my pain level hit 9 again and doesn't want to come down. i've already taken my pain meds and my as needed pain meds and still won't come down. going to try my mmj next. i know there is only one way to end the pain and fighting those thoughts. they aren't serious thoughts but are persistant. i wish i could ctb but there are so many reasons that i can't. oh well life sucks lol

mike

sorry Mike, keep fightning, your doing so well! We're here for you

 

[Holding my breath]

today started off good but hit a bad spike a couple of hours ago. my pain level hit 9 again and doesn't want to come down. i've already taken my pain meds and my as needed pain meds and still won't come down. going to try my mmj next. i know there is only one way to end the pain and fighting those thoughts. they aren't serious thoughts but are persistant. i wish i could ctb but there are so many reasons that i can't. oh well life sucks lol

mike

Hope the pain settles down soon for you Mike. Life sucks is one of my favourite phrases! I hope you are able to forget the pain when it is lower and go back to enjoying life.

 

[dandelion s]

today started off good but hit a bad spike a couple of hours ago. my pain level hit 9 again and doesn't want to come down. i've already taken my pain meds and my as needed pain meds and still won't come down. going to try my mmj next. i know there is only one way to end the pain and fighting those thoughts. they aren't serious thoughts but are persistant. i wish i could ctb but there are so many reasons that i can't. oh well life sucks lol

mike

 

[1964dodge]

thanks @extraterrestrialone @Holding my breath and @StellaQ33n my pain is only a little higher and controllable today.
mike

 

[StellaQ33n]

thanks @extraterrestrialone @Holding my breath and @StellaQ33n my pain is only a little higher and controllable today.
mike

Glad it's controllable, hope it gets even better

 

[Holding my breath]

6 Back pain and sciatica really bad atm.

 

[Astrid78]

6 Back pain and sciatica really bad atm.

Hugs, I hope this number can go down for you some today.

 

[1964dodge]

6 Back pain and sciatica really bad atm.

i'm sorry that you have physical pain that bad, i hope it's better today

mike....

 

[1964dodge]

it's been mostly 6 & 7 this week with some bad spikes because of the situation but that is better than it was. hopefully next week i'll get back to normal around 5 & 6

mike