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Living with chronic pain

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I sit here clenching my teeth as my pain levels sore. What I would give to live just one day pain free. It's times like these my mood sinks and I sit here doing nothing.  I have my trial stimulator to look forward to however can only hope that it works. It's important I go in to that trial with an open mind only. Words cannot express what living with pain for over 8 years feels like. I've definitely changed a lot since 1st developing neuropathic pain and alloydina.  I don't live in fear anymore. I used to be scared to go out, for fear of causing more damage. After being educated on neuropathic pain I learned that wasn't the case. I definitely do more these days. I just ensure I have recovery days and ask myself is what you're about to do worth a severe flare up. I attended 2 music festivals this year! Pretty proud of myself. I could barely walk by the end of the night at 'Hotter than Hell' and at Download we left early due to my seve

Trial for Spinal Stimulator APPROVED!!

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I got some pretty great news late last week. The trial for my spinal stimulator had finally been approved.  We 1st asked for it about 2 1/2 years ago in which they said no. Truthfully I wasn't ready back then however am now. My reasons for changing my mind are due to a few things. I've  done a lot of research, 5 years of research as this was when it was 1st brought to my attention. I've spoken to people, posted questions in pain groups, reached out to people and searched online. I even have acquaintance whom when I posted about the device, I found out they collected research for this device and it's been very successful.  Returning to dance has been my main reason for wanting the stimulator. My passion is back in my life and it's great. I have become a part of a dance school I believe in and love. I'm grateful to work for someone who has hired me knowing I have chronic pain. Nadia has allowed me to teach within my limitations. I have definitely test