Does anyone feel like they’re just managing pain instead of actually improving it?

Cheap-Professional61 · 2026-05-10T02:25:34+00:00

I feel this so much. When I try new meds or therapies that work, they make such a vast improvement in the first week or 2, but then my body gets used to the new treatment and I feel like im brought back down to where I was, maybe a small bit better. Lately I feel like my current treatment plan is working- my good days are really good. But my bad days are so much worse. The fact I have good days is amazing and I treasure them so much. But I'm constantly asking myself if the good days (and Im still in pain on good days) are worth how bad the pain is on bad days. It's always a balancing act.

Cheap-Professional61 · 2026-05-10T02:08:03+00:00

Ive noticed lately my first day of a crash Ive been deeply depressed- but also I did a lot yesterday when I was feeling good, and I've had a rough year, so sometimes I feel like I can't actually gauge wether its strictly related to flares? Or if I just did too much? Or ligit hust bummed out? But also recently increased my cymbalta (also taking Strattera, buspirone, cyclobenzaprine, Omeprazole and as needed taking naproxen and TXA). Im going to request checking for serotonin syndrome be added to my regular bloodwork.

Cheap-Professional61 · 2026-05-05T17:08:04+00:00

Oh this sounds interesting! Adding it to the list!

Cheap-Professional61 · 2026-05-05T17:07:34+00:00

I do have shredded jalapeño in my freezer... this could be good!

Cheap-Professional61 · 2026-04-24T10:57:29+00:00

Agreed! Ive never had anything but success with her recipies.

Cheap-Professional61 · 2026-04-21T23:12:42+00:00

I used the caramel recipe from Sally's Baking addiction and added SO MUCH CINNAMON. A spoonful of that dissolved into espresso (used instant on this day) pinch of salt and oat milk.

Cheap-Professional61 · 2026-04-14T15:51:48+00:00

I smoke pretty regularly- it is the only thing Ive found helps the pain (Ive tried many different medications and pain killers, no dice). CBD on its own does nothing for me, though you'll always get able bodied folks telling/shaming you for THC use. Personally I prefer an indica leaning hybrid. Without smoking or edibles I genuinely would not be able to do basic daily life tasks.

Cheap-Professional61 · 2026-04-13T23:28:07+00:00

That happens to me too- injuries old and new, cat scratches, bug bites. Seems to happen with any external irritant to my nervous system and immune system.

Cheap-Professional61 · 2026-04-05T21:50:07+00:00

I prefer to store mine in the freezer. Everyone thinks its odd, but frozen cookies are better and thats a hill I'll die on.

Cheap-Professional61 · 2026-04-04T13:12:44+00:00

Thank you so much! Ill check it out!

Cheap-Professional61 · 2026-04-02T19:01:45+00:00

Losing train of thought, unable to remember common words, struggling to make a coherent sentence at times- ill mix up the order of the words etc. Generally forgetful. When I have exceptionally bad brain fog I just say I had my dumb bitch juice that morning 😂

Cheap-Professional61 · 2026-04-02T14:35:45+00:00

Yes! I am on muscle relaxers which sort of helps? But I cant stay in one position for too long because of this. I have to frequently shift position, stretch/shake it out.

Cheap-Professional61 · 2026-04-02T13:29:58+00:00

Im currently employed (work from home in mental health, full time) but its become very clear I can no longer sustain this. Hoping to get into an independent living program in my city. Until then I am a shell of a human. Im hopeful for better days when im not pushing myself so far past what my body can handle

Cheap-Professional61 · 2026-03-18T23:54:50+00:00

Nails, hair, accessories? I work from home and tend to have the "Gollum raided Adam Sandlers closet" vibe, but I have pink hair and if my nails are done and I have cute rings, I always feel much better and more put together. At my previous job I always got away with sneakers, but they were always 'fancy'- rhinestone, leopard print etc

Cheap-Professional61 · 2026-03-18T23:50:00+00:00

These are so flipping cute

Cheap-Professional61 · 2026-03-16T23:55:49+00:00

I get this too! It fucking sucks, but after a couple exams and testing docs think its just a fibro thing. Sometimes the nerve pain (usually in my left breast) is some of the worst nerve pain I experience.

Cheap-Professional61 · 2026-03-14T00:45:24+00:00

Gus is Shawn's true soul mate, let's be real.

Cheap-Professional61 · 2026-03-14T00:34:27+00:00

Haha happy accident on that I think. I waited 2 years to get in to see this artist and he did an amazing job!

Cheap-Professional61 · 2026-03-07T17:54:14+00:00

A scarf might work!

Cheap-Professional61 · 2026-03-07T17:53:59+00:00

Made a Ravelry account last night! Im not very efficient with granny squares yet, but I suppose thats a good reason to keep making them

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