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Chronic Pain: How We Measure Time
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mpratt
“It’ll take awhile to clear up.” “The time it takes for the med to begin to work varies, depending…” “You might have more pain for awhile before your symptoms subside…” “Rehab results might take a bit longer…” When I moved squarely into the world of chronic pain, I learned a hard lesson very quickly: “Time”…
Chronic Pain: Recognizing Gentleness
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mpratt
A few years ago, someone asked me if I was in constant, chronic pain. I replied, “I am always aware of it.” I think my response was a bit confusing to the person who asked, and he did look puzzled. But it was a more accurate description of the place of chronic pain in my…
Labor Day Thanks!
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mpratt
On this Labor Day, I’d like to lift up heartfelt thanks to all the healthcare workers who give their knowledge, time, and care to help me and many others who live with complicated, often frustrating, and ongoing health issues. I know how hard it is to have an illness (more than one, actually) that cannot…
Chronic Pain: When Your Power is Gone
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mpratt
My much-used and appreciated tablet died yesterday. Or, at least, it seemed to die. One second, I was opening an app, the next, the screen went black, and I couldn’t get in or out of anything, tablet, app, or otherwise. Of course, my first reaction was, “Oh, no! I’ll have to get another tablet!” This…
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