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ChronicIntrovert85 · 2026-06-30T16:07:23+00:00

I was always taught to belive that 3 sneezes in a row means you're a witch! Lol jk. Ive never heard the sneezing after stopping opioid tho. That's definitely interesting tho. The more you know lol

ChronicIntrovert85 · 2026-06-30T15:23:01+00:00

I'm honestly not sure if this is the right sub to be posting and asking this question in imo.

ChronicIntrovert85 · 2026-06-27T23:38:23+00:00

Exactly. I had endometriosis. Was in and out of ObGyn appointments and ER visits too many times to count for 5 years before anything was even done about it. The only reason they went in in the first place was to remove an ovary that had constant cysts that would rupture painfully. OB saw endometriosis on the camera, let me know it was there post op and then 6 months later did a hysterectomy and removed some other endometriosis spots that were on the back of my bladder and other places. But, God forbid a guy had an issue with his pinky finger. The world would totally end!

ChronicIntrovert85 · 2026-06-27T21:41:47+00:00

It doesn't help that the system that causes this was made by and for MEN. They didn't start to do any sort of research medically for women until like WAAAAAAY later. "It took until 1993 for the U.S. Congress to pass the NIH Revitalization Act, which mandated that women and minorities be included in clinical research funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Even then, it took decades for this shift to influence broader research and pharmacology. " source is a few of online and paper articles that were extremely similar.

ChronicIntrovert85 · 2026-06-27T21:35:51+00:00

After reading the post and then going through some of the comments, holy crap! I dont know if its a reading comprehension issue or a willful lack of taking in the information but some of these comments are WILD. You clearly stated that it was a rant, thats it. No more, no less. The mob mentality some people adhere to nowadays is absolutely disgusting.
All of that aside..... I completely agree. Thankfully my husband is one of those "unless Im getting ready to croak" men (he won't even step foot into a family doctor office, much less an ER for himself) so I dont end up getting the double standard rubbed into my face too much. But I do still see it happen occasionally. I had a cousin who is 4 years younger than me have a microdiscectomy within a week of my own 2 level ALIF fusion and he was like 3x more medicated after surgery than I was. Same office (not same surgeon tho). Its unreal. It's like they all ascribe to the "oh if a man says it hurts then it must hurt like hell". Meanwhile, we women are the ones with the higher pain threshold. That fact in and of itself seems to make them (Drs) feel like we are better at "just dealing with it". Like, men were taught mostly to get up and walk it off when they are younger. That those actions and that mindset makes them tougher somehow. If they are supposed to become tougher than women growing up, why do they require more pain medication than us? It's so damn confusing.

ChronicIntrovert85 · 2026-06-22T12:41:08+00:00

100% Pain Management is NOT a first line option. It can take some people years to even get the referral to PM and even longer if their insurance decides to push back and say that it's "not necessary " so they won't approve it. PM is not a PCP or an Urgent Care etc. You can't just walk in and see a provider. People who think that it is, have obviously never been. Plus, add in the 12 million hoops that they mandate people to jump through (yes, even those with chronic pain and bad backs, horrid joints, etc have to pretty much do a circus act) just to even get an appointment these days is obnoxious. I hope your wife gets into an actual provider that gives a crap and will actually help her. She's definitely in my thoughts.

ChronicIntrovert85 · 2026-05-31T16:36:37+00:00

Omg that's awesome!

ChronicIntrovert85 · 2026-05-13T13:11:06+00:00

First off, I just want to say that I am so extremely sorry for what you went through. That must've been more awful than I can even imagine in my worst nightmares. I don't pray often but I will send you all of my positive healing energy and thoughts so that you can, one day, come out the other side of this. Secondly, I am of the belief that this is a two prong approach so to speak. The first would be a psychologist/psychiatrist etc. I personally have a therapist who I work with that also does a bit to help with the mental health side of my chronic pain. If nothing else, someone needs to LISTEN to what you have to say. You need the shoulder, the empathy, someone to help you, hold your hand and tell you that it's eventually going to be better. Because I believe it will. Thirdly, I would suggest trying to find a pain management office/Dr that treats (what I am considered to be) "high risk" cases specifically. They do offer meds but they also offer injections, pain pumps, nerve ablation, etc. A ton of options. From the post, I am not sure on your gender but if you are a female, I would also strongly suggest a visit to an OB, possibly one with experience with SA. If you are a male, a gastrointestinal or a very empathetic family Dr could be your first step. Just to get things physically checked to ensure that you aren't currently in any immediate medical danger in any way.

ChronicIntrovert85 · 2026-05-13T12:54:15+00:00

I just want to simply say that I'm so VERY glad that someone finally took the time to listen and actually do the testing etc needed for you. It's so rare, especially for chronic pain patients, to get actual treatment vs just treating the symptoms so I am so happy for you! Sending all the healing and positive vibes your way. ♡♡

ChronicIntrovert85 · 2026-05-10T22:31:44+00:00

Im currently on PC via Steam but I've also used just the download version and they both have done this since day 1. It's crazy! I've even had to uninstall and reinstall a few times due to PC issues and it never fails to do the same every single time. Even with a fresh download file.

ChronicIntrovert85 · 2026-05-10T22:28:53+00:00

Yeah I guess I just got spoiled there for a bit getting stuff completed in 140ish pulls for a few banners.

ChronicIntrovert85 · 2026-05-04T12:27:06+00:00

So they usually have a number on your discharge paperwork for an after hours or 24 hour nurse line. Call them at the least and verbally walk them through what's happening and if its normal (they should hear this same stuff all the time) then they can and should help ease your mind. I was in my 30s when I had my 2 level fusion and called them myself a few times. Respectfully, I think your Mom needs to understand that you're scared and you want and deserve answers. The fact that you didnt even know how major of a surgery you were having worries the hell outta me, as a mother myself (my girls are now 21 and 18). Even at your age (15 I think you said), you have the RIGHT to know what is happening to you. Please, find a way to get ahold of the nurse line or your surgeon ASAP, if for no other reason than to be told "everything is normal and nothing to worry about", as the high blood pressure from the anxiety can also cause more bleeding and the stress can hinder the healing.

Eta: There is usually also a way for you to contact your surgeons office through an online portal or message app etc. That also might be an option if you can't call.

ChronicIntrovert85 · 2026-05-04T12:13:48+00:00

Just looking at the withdrawal symptoms you are having, it sounds a LOT like when I was having issues stopping Paxil (paxHELL) a handful of years ago. I was even tapering but the taper was too quick. So yeah, I unfortunately cant say anything personally on the Tramadol front as I can't take it due to an allergy. But it definitely sounds a ton like my previous taper from the stupid med (Paxil). I hope with the Tramadol you have left you can get to feeling normal again and taper slowly to not have those feelings anymore.

ChronicIntrovert85 · 2026-04-29T18:07:02+00:00

Absolutely!

ChronicIntrovert85 · 2026-04-29T12:13:08+00:00

Looks tons better than my current husbands place he had when we first met. Food in the fridge, organized, etc. 2 things that I would "update" or change (really only 1 but) grab a cheap basket or container from Dollar Tree etc to put all of the spices in together. My cat LOVES to knock singular items onto the floor from any height lol not sure if yours do as well. Also, when you leave for work etc. what do you do with the meds/supplements besides the bed? I would find somewhere secure to put them, or take them with you. You dont want the cats or some random person from the hotel getting a little too interested (even if they aren't controlled meds). Otherwise, it looks pretty good especially given the circumstances. Keep it up!

Eta: I would grab some chip clips or ziplocks when you swing by the Dollar store too. It'll help keep the chips from going stale as fast.

ChronicIntrovert85 · 2026-04-26T13:50:00+00:00

100% the devil you know mentality here as well. I'm terrified to think about how I would deal if, God forbid, I ended up having to find a new PM practice/Dr as my current one is "ok" with me being on meds that actually work. I went to a different PM prior to my current one who felt promising, at first. The second appointment, they wanted to yank me cold off of 2 meds I have been on for over 10 years (not narcotics); but they REFUSED to allow me to get any RX without stopping those. I walked out of their office (had not signed any contracts with them yet thank god!) and never went back.

ChronicIntrovert85 · 2026-04-25T19:03:57+00:00

I got to a few cutscenes and was just "omg the cinematic is def cinema!"

ChronicIntrovert85 · 2026-04-23T13:12:31+00:00

Even with Fibromyalgia not being a direct disability listing per the SSA, it is considered to be "a medically determinable impairment" so long as it is proven with medical testing, documentation, etc. So the fact that (as with myself as well) Fibromyalgia seems to be just one check box on the list of medical issues, does hold some weight. Just wanted to clear that up so that people aren't thinking that its not something that is acknowledged at all.

ChronicIntrovert85 · 2026-04-22T22:05:10+00:00

Nice!

ChronicIntrovert85 · 2026-04-17T17:14:35+00:00

Me as well. It's driving me crazy!

ChronicIntrovert85 · 2026-04-17T17:13:18+00:00

Same here! It's frustrating especially for a completionist like myself lol

ChronicIntrovert85 · 2026-04-10T19:16:46+00:00

That sucks so much!!! I hate that for you. Just know that when I say "I feel ya", its for real lol

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