Pain and suicide

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17 Jul 2020, 9:07 pm

I can see why pain can drive people to suicide. Managed about 2 hours before waking with a very sore foot. Hoping against hope that the painkillers will blunt the soreness. I'm not blind to the fact a lack of sleep is probably doing a number on my mental and physical health.

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17 Jul 2020, 9:59 pm

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Only time I could understand suicide is if you are going to die for sure either way and that you are only prolonging you're suffering.

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21 Jul 2020, 2:19 am

Been up less than 45 minutes and the soreness is already hard to handle. It's like knives are being stuck in my foot.

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21 Jul 2020, 2:46 am

can you tell me what happened to your foot?

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21 Jul 2020, 3:23 am

Gout or plantar fasciitis are the things that are being overwhelmingly mentioned by people online as the cause . My stepdaughter who has worked with the disabled and/or elderly thinks it's a case of hard skin.

The reason for it - being very sedentary . That also no doubt has exacerbated the hip and lower back pain I experience. As well as swollen feet and legs.

My balance, which has never been good anyway, has got somewhat worse. People have said it could be related to walking funny on account of the pain , and that stronger painkillers may be needed.

My stepdaughter's concern is that my balance and stronger pain killers that can make you woozy would not be a good combination .

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21 Jul 2020, 3:49 am

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Gout or plantar fasciitis are the things that are being overwhelmingly mentioned by people online as the cause . My stepdaughter who has worked with the disabled and/or elderly thinks it's a case of hard skin. The reason for it - being very sedentary . That also no doubt has exacerbated the hip and lower back pain I experience. As well as swollen feet and legs. My balance, which has never been good anyway, has got somewhat worse. People have said it could be related to walking funny on account of the pain , and that stronger painkillers may be needed. My stepdaughter's concern is that my balance and stronger pain killers that can make you woozy would not be a good combination .

have you tried TENS [Transcutaneous Electronic Nerve Stimulation]? that was a lifesaver for me when i had my shattered elbow a few years back. it electronically blocks nerve sensations, replacing them with a buzzing vibration which to me was a lot better than the pain.

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21 Jul 2020, 4:03 am

Can you get a virtual appointment with your GP Firemonkey? I know some NHS surgeries are offering that facility to their patients and it's been helpful for them.

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21 Jul 2020, 4:16 am

^^ I've heard of TENS , but never used it.

^ I had a face to face appointment at my stepdaughter's surgery a little while ago. Previous to that I'd had a virtual appointment with a GP from my own surgery.

My stepdaughter is going to phone the GP again today .

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21 Jul 2020, 4:27 am

I had chronic pain some years ago and that experience helped me to understand how pain can wear a person down, mentally. I sometimes find with GPs that I have to emphasise the pain quite decidedly so that they take me seriously.

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21 Jul 2020, 4:30 am

It is a horrible thing to be in pain and have no way to deal with it.

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21 Jul 2020, 5:05 am

You should emphasize to your GP, like Amity is saying, the effect your pain has on your sleep.

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21 Jul 2020, 5:23 am

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it is worth a try at least, the units are inexpensive or your NHS might be able to get you the use of one.

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21 Jul 2020, 6:02 am

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You should emphasize to your GP, like Amity is saying, the effect your pain has on your sleep.

That's a very good point. I 've had about 21 hours sleep in the last 6 days .

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21 Jul 2020, 6:08 am

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Another good point . I'm one of those that when I get to see a GP virtually ,or otherwise, I'll downplay the level of pain etc .

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21 Jul 2020, 6:10 am

please do not downplay, and please DO UPPLAY your pain. because you're hurting enough for the powerful pills, the good stuff.

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21 Jul 2020, 6:31 am

Sorry to hear this firemonkey ... I had plantar fasciitis, and needed OT, the pain was excruciating. 3 years of pain, and feet will never really be the same again. Any idea what is wrong with your foot, what might have caused it? I find that voltarol is a wonderful pain relief cream for feet and shooting pains down legs etc. A golf ball placed on the floor, and rolling your foot over it can be good too. There are also heated foot massages out there that can help. Heart goes out to you ... foot pain can be very debilitating.

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