We all experience aches and discomfort from time to time. But what’s it like to be in agony every single day? Learn how these individuals cope.
One in five. That’s the number of adults in the U.S. who live with chronic pain, according to the. Unlike acute pain—which comes on suddenly and is triggered by something specific like, say, a cavity, a broken bone, a burn, or a cut—chronic pain is ongoing. And it can be caused by a number of conditions, from migraines, and arthritis to multiple sclerosis and even cancer. The women below offer a glimpse into what it’s like living with“I had to make some profound changes to cope.
The incentive to stay on track is powerful for the now 27-year-old, living in Knoxville, TN. “When I have an off day and go crazy on chocolate, the joint pain can be so intense that it wakes me from a dead sleep,” says Owen. “I also notice it first thing in the morning. My stiffness lasts double the amount of time it normally does.”
Granted, she has to work a little harder to do some of the things she used to do without hesitation—whether it’s opening a jar or running a mile—but she reminds herself of all the things her body“I ground myself in rituals like journaling, meditation, and reading.” Shivika Sinha, 36, of San Francisco, CA, spent the early days of the pandemic bedridden, but not for reasons having to do with COVID-19. She was in the final trimester of her first pregnancy, and was experiencing intense pain—the result of what she learned was pubis symphysis dysfunction. This condition occurs when the pelvic joints become stiff or move unevenly causing pain that can affect your mobility. Therefore her doctors ordered bed rest for her final weeks.
Even after giving birth, Sinha’s discomfort persisted. “I was in chronic pain my first year postpartum. My pelvic issues caused constant sciatic pain, lower backaches, and more, ”she says. Nursing both a newborn baby and a business in its infant stages didn’t automatically take her mind off thethat radiates through her body with even the slightest movement. So she put into practice a simple, but effective strategy.
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