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Does anyone have any advice on how to manage chronic pain? I'm in stage 3 kidney disease and the pain is pretty bad. I do have pain killers but they make me stupider than I already am (as in can't drive, can't work, can't train doomweasels). So, my fellow Halforumites, what can I do to make myself more comfortable and still be productive?

I would only be repeating the typical advice, such this:

http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/guide/11-tips-for-living-with-chronic-pain

I'm sorry Emry's... that is so hard. I can't even comprehend what you are going though. Adam's link seemed to cover everything pretty well, have you asked your doc for a pain killer that might not be as intense? So maybe it won't be quite as effective but it might leave you a little more able to do things you need to do?

I'm going to be talking to him about that at my next appointment, which is on Monday.

Great. There has to be something in-between basic Tylenol and drooling in your chair.

I often find my own pain to be lessened when I inflict it on others, but I don't know if that applies to everyone.

bhamv3 said:

I often find my own pain to be lessened when I inflict it on others, but I don't know if that applies to everyone.

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I like the way you think. Have you ever considered becoming a minion?