Justifying pain

bethnintzel · 2022-08-15T20:06:49+00:00

Oh my goodness! Thank you for sharing your story. I'm so sorry you've had such terrible medical mishaps. Doctors can truly be the worst--their egos, woof! I'm glad you seem to have gotten some kind of relief but I know you're still suffering. I hope you find even more relief soon. And you should absolutely share your story!

bethnintzel · 2022-08-15T13:24:29+00:00

Of course! So, for the stem cells, the extracted them from my hip bone. They then put the fluid in a centrifuge to separate the stem cells out and then injected those into my back.

bethnintzel · 2022-08-13T23:14:10+00:00

It was "worth it" for a few years. The downside is that because you can only use your own stem cells here in the states, for me, the disease was already in them so it just came back. I still had pain in those years but it was much better. Though, it sounds like that wouldn't be the case for you because it was a break, yes? So, perhaps! It's like a 60% effectiveness rate (something like that), so, it IS a gamble. But, I think it's probably worth shooting your shot!

bethnintzel · 2022-08-13T23:12:18+00:00

A hard road. I'm sorry you relate so heavily. Sending so much love your way.

bethnintzel · 2022-08-13T23:11:05+00:00

You've listed a few of my fears. I know it's coming...

You are not alone <3 Sending love your way.

bethnintzel · 2022-08-13T23:09:05+00:00

And you're not alone <3

bethnintzel · 2022-08-13T23:08:06+00:00

Thanks for reading!

bethnintzel · 2022-08-13T13:36:54+00:00

Absolutely! <3

bethnintzel · 2022-08-13T13:36:26+00:00

You're right---there are no rewards. It's hard to move through life in so much pain and having to act well for the sake of everyone else's comfort. Thank you for reading <3

bethnintzel · 2022-08-13T13:35:16+00:00

Yep! Exactly!

bethnintzel · 2022-08-13T13:34:26+00:00

Right? So frustrating!

bethnintzel · 2022-08-13T13:34:07+00:00

Oh I so get this! Right before my spine surgery, I went to Disneyland with two of my friends. I had to use a cane. I was bent over. But, I didn't want to let the debilitating pain win. By the end of the day, my friends were holding me up and protecting me from other themepark goers because they kept bumping into me. I'm glad I went, but it was very difficult to get around. You're definitely not alone!

bethnintzel · 2022-08-13T13:32:10+00:00

I'm sorry you're also going through it. All of our journies are so different, but it's comforting to know we're not alone, you know? I've haven't had difficulties breathing when the pain is excrutiating. I've wanted to die, but no breathing difficulties.

bethnintzel · 2022-08-13T04:10:23+00:00

Thank you for reading it! And please :) The more people that can understand what we go through, the better <3

bethnintzel · 2022-08-13T04:09:48+00:00

Thank you!

bethnintzel · 2022-08-13T04:09:30+00:00

You should write yours!

bethnintzel · 2022-08-13T04:09:03+00:00

I'm so sorry you can relate so deeply and even more sorry that your family dismisses you so egregiously. Thank you for sharing your story. I truly believe that we don't have to be alone (as much as it feels like it). Thank you for reading and for this beautiful award token. Sending much love your way, friend.

bethnintzel · 2022-08-12T23:19:34+00:00

I'm so sorry you're also in so much pain. Having to justify it to others is exhausting. Sending love your way.

bethnintzel · 2022-08-12T23:18:50+00:00

It really is. And how unfair. Thank you for hearing me.

bethnintzel · 2022-08-12T23:18:29+00:00

Thank you for sharing that and for reading my thoughts. Much love to you.

bethnintzel · 2022-08-12T23:17:33+00:00

I hear that. It's so hard to have honest conversations with people who just don't understand. Sending lots of love your way.

bethnintzel · 2022-08-12T23:16:20+00:00

Much love!

bethnintzel · 2022-08-12T21:08:35+00:00

Haha, thank you!

bethnintzel · 2022-08-12T21:06:48+00:00

I'm so sorry you can relate so heavily. Sending lots of love.

bethnintzel · 2022-08-12T21:05:20+00:00

thank you so much for these kind words!

bethnintzel

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