#sciatica

⊹☾ things you can do for a regressor w⼃ chronic pain

ʚɞ decorate their pill containers with them

ʚɞ help them pick out their favorite kids ice packs, heating pads, and water bottles

ʚɞ hold them tight when they cry

ʚɞ make bracelets with them to put on their mobility aids

ʚɞ reassure them that they're not too much to handle

ʚɞ help them figure out the best distractions for high pain days (playing games, watching movies, coloring, going on walks)

ʚɞ download their favorite games on handheld devices for when they can't get out of bed

ʚɞ keep stim toys (especially pain stims) nearby to keep them from hurting themselves

ʚɞ gather materials for crafts you can do from bed!

⠀⠀⠀⋆ no-sew blankets

⠀⠀⠀⋆ torn paper art: kiddo needs paper for ripping (preferably construction paper), paper for the background, and glue! kiddo can then tear the paper into tiny scraps (like 1-2 in.). they'll love that part. you can use an outline for the next section but it's not required. help them (or direct them to) arrange the paper scraps into a design, like an owl or their name!

Flare ups happen and when they do its okay to slow down and it's okay to take a break

Rest is productive

Taking care of your body is an act of self love

Asking for help is okay and you should do it because your loved ones wanna be here for you

You are not a burden for your flare-ups, and your flare-up is a burden on you, not everyone else

“Normalize drawing your favourite characters with your problems” they said, “it’ll be fun they” said.

Does anyone have any decent pain treatments/solutions for living with chronic pain/sciatica/endo? I can't take NSAIDs or hormonal treatments and I also do not want to take opioids or other drugs.

Every time I go to a doctor they just look at me with pity and tell me that there's nothing they can do and I'll accept that if it really is the case but surely there's got to be something that others have found helps?

I'm physically incapacitated by inflammation which isn't great because, well, I need to work or at the very least be able to lower my pain levels enough to think and move.

Honestly throw anything at me, even if it's like a strict exercise regimen or a specific style of diet or some kind of expensive equipment. Even if it's not plausible for me right now I'd still love to know.

I feel like people only see my stick when they look at me.

Whether it is out of care or disgust, the stare is the same.

Whether it is my closest friend or a stranger, the stare is the same.

I just want to be normal