Something had finally worked. She also let us know that she'd been able to do some puttering in her garden that morning, for the first time in a long while. I can tell you the entire office staff went home that night with lighter steps and feelings of great accomplishment. With her pain controlled, this woman was pleasant and friendly. She was finally able to rest, and to enjoy life.
Chronic pain causes much unnecessary suffering and overwhelming disability.
It robs independent, healthy, happy people of sleep, prosperity and inner peace. Pain also affects us emotionally. People with chronic pain need to be allowed to grieve their loss. Too often, misinformation and misunderstanding impede pain management. People dealing with chronic pain fear the reactions of family, friends and society in general.