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I’m still trying to figure out how to use this site. My pain has been increased lately. I’m having a hard time getting things done around the house. The mess bothers me a lot. Doesn’t seem to bother my husband and 2 grown sons though.
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Well welcome to the site I hope u enjoy and you’ll able to decrease the pain
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Me too. Eeyore was my nickname growing up. 😆
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Welcome! I am sorry that your pain has been increasing.
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Mess bothers me a lot too, I hear ya’ there, but one person can only do so much, hurting yourself to get it all done is never the answer. Are there tasks the boys can be given to pitch in? I see women always being expected to be the ones to do it all-which logically, is nonsense. Their butts sit on the same toilet that needs to be cleaned, they…Read More
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I had total reverse shoulder replacement in December of last year. I just went to the surgeon and said something is not right. X-Ray were ok. So he tells me he doesn’t know what is causing the pain. I looked at him and asked “X-Ray don’t show muscle tears do they?” He answered no and said stop PT on it and don’t lift any thing. See you in two…Read More
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It is just craziness out there these days
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How do you get your family to understand that because of the pain I need them to help with chores? Mine seem blind to what I am going through.
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HA. I feel you on this so deeply! I’m divorced because of it largely, to be honest. Anything past making them read The Spoon Theory and seeing your pained efforts, honestly I don’t know. It’s really a respect factor. As for kids, a chore chart and rewards help, depending on their age. They have to learn how to do it all anyway being that we…Read More
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@eclecticzebra My two sons are in their 30”s. One has Aspergers, both have ADHD. When I was diagnosed, even though had pain for years, I explained it to them. I just can’t through to them.
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@eeyore509 Ahh I feel for you 🙁 Maybe they just don’t comprehend it.? It is difficult to convey an invisible illness to someone in general. Are they high functioning?
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If you go to Pain Management, is there any chance they could go with you? Maybe one at a time, so they hear what you go through in a very real, fact based setting. If they have questions, they may take a doctors statement more seriously than Mom. As mothers we often get overlooked, ‘Mom will always get it done.’ You are their SuperMom, always.…Read More
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@eclecticzebra They are both high functioning and hold good jobs. I think you might be right. I have always taken care of everything. But, they are blind to see when something needs cleaning. They inherited that from their Father.
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Maybe give each of them, one plate, one spoon, fork knife etc. Box up everything else. If they dont wash their own dishes-they eat out of their hands..LOL Maybe that would drive a point home?
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Lol. I love that idea.
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I wish I could offer you advice, but I can’t. I hope these other ideas help.
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I hope you get the compassion and understanding you deserve. Sometimes people don’t comprehend the struggles that others face. I am lucky to have a partner that understands, but it wasn’t until started he going to appointments with me that he started to be more supportive.
I sincerely hope everyone here has someone who is compassionate and…Read More
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Welcome to the community, @Eeyore509, it’s nice to meet you. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about how to use the site; I’m pretty decent at explaining things!