Disability, Chronic pain, illness Forum

I saw my doctor at work yesterday (he is the medical director for our facility) and had a talk with him about this chronic, severe pain and depression from the same. It has been cold and rainy the past few days and I have hurt all over so badly I wanted to scream and cry. He suggested I consider going to a doctor who specializes in chronic pain management to see if he could offer me some alternatives. He told me he would happy to call one of them and get me in to be seen.

I think I will take him up on his offer. I don't really need pain medication every day but I do need something to take the edge off when it's cold and/or rainy. Those days are the absolute worst. It's difficult to move much less walk the halls at work. I'm also thinking about asking for a paraffin wax machine for my hands for Christmas. It is supposed to last longer than soaking them in hot water.

I am one of those people who have a hard time smiling when I am in pain. Between that and the severe fatigue it's no wonder I am so depressed. I try to remain positive but sometimes that just does not work. If anyone has any tips to keep upbeat or any techniques to deal with the pain and fatigue I would love to hear about them. I am willing to try anything to avoid a self pity party.