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Pain

Hindustani41
  • By Hindustani41
  • Posted June 26, 2009 at 8:15 am · 8 replies
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I suffer from arthritus for the last 2 years. The pain is unbearable and cnnot walk properly. Medicines and physical therapy have not been helpful. Even He seems to be of no help. Probably I have to repay for the mistakes I have made in this life or in previous lives. I hope He will hear my prayers one day to make me haelthy. In addition to pain in the left knee I suffer from mood swings for the last 28 years. No medicines or talk therapy has helped me. Otherwise everything is fine. I always thank Him for three wonderful chidren and six grand kids He has given me.

Let us hope He will listen and provide me with a healthy life!

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8 replies

skeeter

I am so sorry your having such a rough time. I have RA and know how you feel being in pain. I think all of us at one time has asked " WHY ME,,, OR WHAT DID I DO TO DESERVE THIS". I dont have and answer as to why,, but you have to just get up and take it one breath at a time. Keep writing in your journal, I rant hear all the time, and its good to get it out! Gentle Hugs I send your way, skeeter

deebelle

I think He hears you but we are impatient and want things now rather then in God's time.

Hugs to you!!!!
Dee

KateG

I don't think that God has to do all the work. I think you have to be a partner with him. And I do not believe that God makes us pay for our mistakes. He is forgiving.
Maybe if you stopped blaming yourself and start loving yourself, one of those treatments will work.
You are part of the equation. Kate.

AnneMarieKatherine

We interestingly share BOTH ailments for the equal amount of time.

We can't live with the expectation that He will heal us but hope that He will but if not do our best to take One Day At a Time to meet the challenges today and ahead of us.

I think if you put yourself in some "Group" settings you'll find alot of people are worse off than we.

If one therapist isn't helpful to us....then perhaps we need to search until we find one that is.

Due to the medication I take for mood swings I can't take most pain relievers that are prescription or over the counter. I can't walk due to a fx knee or with my arthritis without a cane. But I'm not limited to a wheel chair yet.

Yes.....we have it bad. I'm glad I'm only dealing with the wounds of THIS life. In just 2 years I've been divorced after 37 years of marriage, bankrupt, hurt at work and totally disabled.

Does He care? Absolutely! And He sends us on a journey to find others to help us along the way and through our trials and tribulations we become stronger to help others and encourage them to strive for inner healing and ways to ease their pain.

We must have a positive approach and seek a sense of humor along with our faith to muster through this life. Along with everyone here you will find it! He already led you to this site to be enlightened by others! May His wisdom guide you and His peace ease any future turmoils....giving you serenity.

foreverinbluejeans

Do you mean God when you say He? God does not give people diseases because they make mistakes. There are many forms of arthritis caused by things that have medical explainations.

Sometimes medications and PT are not enough. There may be other things you can do - relaxation therapy, meditation, biofeedback, yoga, ect. - that can help you deal with the pain. You can learn to block out the pain. I have 2 forms of arthritis and can't take pain meds and I have learned how to do this.

Blaming Him (God) for giving you arthritis is not helpful. Accept you have arthritis for a medical reason, learn to cope with the pain, and learn how to function the best you can.

purple57chevy

hi on occassion I have thought the same exact thing......."what did I do in a previous life to deserve this?" I'm sure thought that you know as well as i do that He doesn't cause our pain and suffering we also aren't being punished. There is some gel called 'China Gel' (you have to get it on line) but it works really well for arthritis. The smell (like icy hot) is really potent, but it's worth it:)

JayRo

Hi Hindustandi41,
Your comments about pain really hit home today because I went to my "regular" doc and found the visit pretty much a waste of time. I saw a nurse practioner because I was experiencing severe knee and lower back pain. Both were more extreme for several weeks than I had before this, so I thought I should get this checked out. I have a very complicated health history and it takes time to explain everything. I thought she seemed interested and helpful until I asked her for renewals for 2 prescriptions. One was for BP and the other for occasional anxiety. Well you would think I asked for illegal drugs!!! All of a sudden, she got cold and distant and told me that the antianxiety med. was extremely addictive and she didn't want to renew any meds for me. I said I had my yearly Physical in Sept. but she then said she had spent enough time with me. I had only been booked for a 15 min. visit and she had spent well over 30 min. with me! She made me feel like I was asking for something that I shouldn't. I felt demeaned. I am also depressed and have been on medications for years. When I told her I was extremely depressed she pretty much said she couldn't do much about changing my meds. and to just increase what I am on. I guess I am questioning WHY I have these problems, much as you are. Did I do something wrong in my life? I know you cannot blame HIM for sicknesses and ailments, but it seems like I am getting more than my fair share of them. It's hard seeing everyone else my age going along without a problem. It makes me feel soooooooo old.
Please know that we are all thinking of you and just by
writing about your feelings helps. As you can see by all the replys' to your post you have many people that ccare.
JayRo

Hindustani41

Thanks! I thank all of you who responded. Well all I meant in my message was that as per theory of "Karma" in east Indian religions He awards us for our deeds in the past lifes. I have been always patient & try to bear whatever HE gives. I am sure He will hear our prayers one day and give us the relief from pain we are suffering one day after the time is over. I recollect the saying " What you sow so shall you reap".If you have given pain to others you are going to get it back.

I am trying to see another psychologist & urologist for a second opinion.

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