Arthritis

Hi, my name is PinkPachederm. I'm here because I have several autoimmune issues: Reynards, Sjogrens, Fibromyalgia, CAD, Arthritis, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue - as we know is a symptom of all the aforementioned diseases. Then for some extra fun I have Neuropathy in my hands & feet, carpal tunnel in both hands, something else in my thumbs - can't remember the name, and Glaucoma. High blood pressure, though not too bad, is kept under control, as is cholesterol. I am in constant pain somewhere in my body every day if not all over. I can tell when the weather will change by my barometric migraines which are as bad as regular migraines. The regimen of daily pills & healthy diet can sometimes get frustrating when a flare up occurs & the meds for it just put me to sleep. I detest having to cancel plans due to a flare up or migraine so severe I can not function.
So, I am here to see if there really are like pained people. Sometimes I think I am going crazy with all this pain & all these issues. Is there anyone else experiencing all of this???

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For years, pain ruled my life. What started as a dull ache in my lower back slowly spread to my hips, knees, and legs. Some days, the pain was so intense I could barely get out of bed. Nights were even worse—tossing and turning, unable to find a position that didn’t hurt. I was diagnosed with arthritis and nerve-related pain, and I tried everything: pain medications, anti-inflammatories, physical therapy, acupuncture, massage—you name it.

Some treatments helped temporarily, but nothing lasted. Worse, the side effects from the medications left me feeling foggy, tired, and sometimes even more miserable than the pain itself. I started avoiding people, skipping family gatherings, and saying no to things I used to enjoy. It felt like my world was getting smaller every day.

Then, by chance, I came across a post about PEMF therapy—Pulsed Electromagnetic Field therapy. I’d never heard of it before. At first, I was skeptical. Another “miracle” treatment? But something about it being non-invasive and drug-free caught my attention. I started reading stories from others who had chronic pain like me, and how PEMF had helped them. After a lot of hesitation, I decided to try it.

I’ll be honest—the first few sessions didn’t seem to do much. But after about a week, I noticed something small but important: I wasn’t waking up in as much pain. My mornings weren’t as stiff, and I could actually get out of bed without wincing. Over the next few weeks, I found myself moving more, sleeping better, and even smiling again. It wasn’t a dramatic, overnight change—but it was real.

PEMF didn’t “cure” me. But it gave me something I had lost—relief, energy, and hope. I finally feel like I have a tool that helps me manage my pain, instead of being controlled by it. And that, for me, has been life-changing.

Hi, my name is Tiaria. I'm here because I suffer from fibro, PTSD, degeneative disc disease and have arthritis prety much everywhere. I want to see if any one has any hints to make this all feel just a bit better.
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“The Weight That Has No Name”

It lives beneath the surface skin,
A silent storm, a whispering din.
Not loud enough to scream or cry,
But deep enough to question why.

A thousand needles, slow and keen,
Invisible, yet always seen.
The world moves fast, the clocks obey,
While I endure the longest day.

Each morning starts with hope’s refrain,
Each step—a truce with ghosts of pain.
Muscles ache like broken strings,
Joints forget their once-winged wings.

No bandage wraps this kind of fight,
No cast for what keeps me up at night.
It’s patience taught by gritted teeth,
By holding on when strength’s beneath.

But still I rise, I breathe, I bend,
Though pain may never truly end.
There’s beauty in the quiet grace
Of those who walk, but not in haste.

So judge me not by speed or gain,
But by the miles I walk with pain.
For I am more than what you see—
There’s fire yet that burns in me.

Hi, my name is majack71. I'm here because it's frustrating to deal with the chronic pain and reduced mobility caused by my arthritis and I would like people to share this with.

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May God bless each mother on this day. Motherhood brings with it many challenges, but in God’s strength we can be what we were designed to be. #Fibro asthma #Arthritis migraine. Etc

Hi, my name is GwynStone. I'm here because I have multiple chronic illnesses including FND, COPD, Fibro, Arthritis and Diabetes. I'm looking for tips, tricks, and support in dealing with living with multiple chronic illnesses.

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