Comments on: living with pain

By: A Passion for Running » new goals

A Passion for Running » new goals — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:25:15 +0000

[...] Training: If you’ve been hanging around here for a while, you probably know about my struggles with chronic pain. Although things are currently much better than they were in that link you just saw, I’m [...]

By: Eoin

Eoin — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 23:30:19 +0000

Thanks Mark. i Suffer the very same plight. It’s encouraging to hear of people who are not willing to be defeated by this condition.
i recommend reading a bit about President JFK. He suffered with extraordinary back trouble but never let it stop him – as far as was possible.

By: Brooklyn

Brooklyn — Thu, 04 Aug 2005 23:42:46 +0000

Damn, dude. I can’t imagine what you’ve been going through, and I’m dumbfounded that modern science couldn’t have helped you sooner. I hope you’re out of the woods and that sometime soon the pain is all gone for good.

By: Cassie

Cassie — Thu, 04 Aug 2005 17:29:39 +0000

Mark- I am a huge believer in ART. If you can afford the sessions (I ran out of money before I could get 100% healed), it will work wonders on the body.
Glad you are much better

By: Scooter

Scooter — Thu, 04 Aug 2005 13:53:54 +0000

I’m a big believer in “voodoo medicine”, and while it doesn’t work all the time, nor for everyone, it can and does work well for some. Congratulations on finding the right path to your cure!

By: BD

BD — Sat, 23 Jul 2005 04:47:34 +0000

Amazing. You are an incredible person and I’m so happy that your cloud of pain has lifted for you.

By: Annalisa

Annalisa — Fri, 22 Jul 2005 16:56:14 +0000

Mark, I had no idea! First off, I’m sooooooo happy that you are feeling that much better, that quickly. I am a big believer in ART and chiropractic, so it is not surprising to hear that you are improving – but the turnaround on it is amazing. Also, if the chiro doesn’t relieve it, you might want to try accupuncture. I’ve had it for carpal tunnel and also for quitting smoking, and while needles aren’t fun (I’m terrified, FYI) they work.

By: beverly

beverly — Fri, 22 Jul 2005 14:44:05 +0000

I too was relieved for the happy ending, as I needed Kleenex about two paragraphs in …

I am so glad for you that you have taken control of pursuing your health and that your cloud of pain has lifted. I’ve worked with people in chronic pain, and it is devestating to one’s physical and emotional well-being.

Glad for you, Mark!

By: Debra

Debra — Fri, 22 Jul 2005 08:32:51 +0000

Mark, thanks for sharing this.

When doctors say ‘you’ll have to live with this’ about pain, what they usually mean is ‘I don’t know enough to be able to help you’. It’s not their fault, just the way scientific medecine is. Thank god for chiropractors and the like.

Having injured myself yesterday, my pain is hovering around 6-7, but I know it will go soon. I can’t imagine having to put up with this long-term.

By: Jack

Jack — Fri, 22 Jul 2005 05:16:13 +0000

Weep, weep – wow, I can really dig what you’re saying here. I am also amazed, overwhelmed, proud of you and glad you’re feeling better. Did I forget anything;)