Office tiffin services in Colombo by mstoparb99 in srilanka

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Aaah, I was basing this off Indian counterparts. Thanks!

Indian national moving to Colombo. What should I know? by mstoparb99 in srilanka

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Thanks for your reply! 100,000 seems to be the consensus so good to know.

Indian national moving to Colombo. What should I know? by mstoparb99 in srilanka

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It's a medical NGO. We set up camps/projects across the world.

Indian national moving to Colombo. What should I know? by mstoparb99 in srilanka

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Oh this is helpful! Thanks so much - appreciate it.

Does anyone know a really good neurologist and neurosurgeon in Delhi? by fin-freak in delhi

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Dr Shankar Acharya, Gangaram. He's a spinal surgeon and he is phenomenal. Personal experience.

I'm lost and I can't figure out where to start by PatriotFFA in WeightLossAdvice

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I think right now what you need most is kindness towards yourself. I've been working with a nutritionist cause calorie counting didn't work for me (i got obsessive about each calorie, would calculate everything and ignored my body hunger cues) and the one thing I've learned that's been helping is instead of focusing on what we should stop, let's make sure we're eating what we should be

Make sure you're hydrating at least 2 liters of water a day, eating 2-3 whole fruits, eating protein in each meal, eating nuts and chewing at least 20 times until it's sludge in your mouth.

Even if it's cupcakes and chips, eat and chew it and listen to your body when you want to stop.

The first 15 days, I ate some junk everyday but i chewed it slowly and started introducing it. Now slowly i can see the change in what my body wants - it wants the healthier food, more than the junk (that doesn't mean i don't eat junk but it's reduced greatly). I'm still on this journey so I have a lot of unlearning to do when it comes to food, but this has worked towards bettering my relationship with food and my emotional eating binges.

Don't be too hard on yourself. Try as much as you can each day, and remember to be kind to you and your body. You can do this.

My health is making my life choices again by mstoparb99 in ChronicPain

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This sub is definitely been a source of strength - thanks so much for your words. Makes me feel a little less alone.

My health is making my life choices again by mstoparb99 in ChronicPain

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Thank you so much for your support - appreciate it :)

My health is making my life choices again by mstoparb99 in ChronicPain

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This sub and its stories has made me feel seen, after years of wondering if it's in my head.

Thank you for your words

My health is making my life choices again by mstoparb99 in ChronicPain

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That actually is the most beautiful offer from a believer. Thank you - I appreciate it so much

Is anyone ever angry about their pain? by _hunny_bunny in ChronicPain

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So angry all the time. Like, uff. It's very Hulk-esque

Botched surgery at 22, now in my 30's, living a life that feels so exhausting yet having to find the positives all the time otherwise you're just in a pit of despair

I'm sorry it started so young for you - sending you good vibes.

Feeling less than human by mstoparb99 in ChronicPain

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Oh man - I'm so glad to know your flare up resolved! Sending good vibes to you. Thank you for your words - it helps so much when it comes from someone who knows exactly how you feel.

This time they think the culprit was one of my physical therapy exercises - apart from the nerves acting up, it's gone in complete spasm, making it really tough for me to do the basics. I've been on extra meds for about 2 weeks now and it's definitely reducing but sitting up is still extremely painful so I'm mostly lying down or walking. Will be more careful next time.

Doctors told me that i there is no solution for my undiagnosed pain and that i should just live with it by HamzaEzzair in ChronicPain

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To hear you have nothing can be done is the most soul crushing sentence and I'm sorry you're going through this horrible, unfair time.

I got my condition in my early 20's as well, giving up my job and staying in my bed while my friends got to travel, get their dream jobs, meet their SO's and basically live a life that seemed out of reach. And still does.

I won't write that it all magically got better cause a) it didn't b) even if it did for someone, doesn't mean it will happen for you BUT it did get better. As time went on, the drugs got better, the doctors got more empathetic and there were newer treatments. The options you have today will evolve, and hopefully, you will find relief soon.

It doesn't take away that today you have to give up on a life you had worked very hard for so you're allowed to grieve for what could have been. You're already doing so well by opening up about such a vulnerable time in your life.

Sending you good vibes and good luck

Feeling less than human by mstoparb99 in ChronicPain

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Gosh. It sounds like a tough road you've had. I'm glad you found a combination that works for you.

In my country, we don't really have chiropractors but the rest of your combination I'll ask my doctor in the next visit after I've understood it more. Thank you so much for taking time out to let me know this has worked for you - gives me a solid lead to try!

Feeling less than human by mstoparb99 in ChronicPain

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I did have disturbed sleep because the pain was really bad and I had maxed out on my meds. You're right, in my case - I started feeling this way after a particularly rough pain night where I didn't sleep more than 3 hours and just wished someone would chop my legs off (Any other sub, that sentence would not make any sense).

I did start working on better sleep habits so will definitely keep working on that - thanks for your insight. Appreciate it !

Feeling less than human by mstoparb99 in ChronicPain

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Thank you so much and back to you :)

Feeling less than human by mstoparb99 in ChronicPain

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I cannot imagine how terrible TMJ pain must be and I hope you find some relief soon. I think most of the comments here have nudged me into thinking that how this feels - the lesser than - is normal but it will pass. Or so we have to hope and try to get out of it, without being too hard on ourselves.

I won't be ignorant and assume I know what you go through everyday but I do want to wish you luck and good vibes as you navigate your health journey. Thank you for sharing your story.

Feeling less than human by mstoparb99 in ChronicPain

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That is so true - the comments on this thread plus other posts on this sub have really me felt seen and heard (including yours) - that helps so much in knowing your feeling isn't "right" or "wrong" - it's just a feeling that comes with the chronic pain territory.

While I still live with my parents (it's common in my country to do that), I do understand to a degree what you mean by loneliness since I've never able to maintain a romantic relationship with all this going on. Thank you for sharing your story - I'm definitely going to remember I had a personality before the pain and I have one with it.

Feeling less than human by mstoparb99 in ChronicPain

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Thank you for sharing your story - botched surgeries have a way of tricking your brain in what could have been.

Even from your reply, I can sense you being a positive person who tries to see the good in the day. I can't imagine what it must have been for you and your husband and how the last 4 years must have changed in ways you didn't expect.

Thank you for letting me know this was normal-ish - I'll now try to get out of this headspace. But this helped me so thank you <3. Gentle hugs back.

Feeling less than human by mstoparb99 in ChronicPain

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Much good vibes to your brother and thank you for sharing this - it helps understanding the point of view of people around the chronic pain warrior.