There are millions of Americans who are suffering from chronic pain.
My spine healed incorrectly. There were long periods when I'd be perfectly all right, and then there were many other times when I wasn't, when my back would give out and throw me down to the floor amid waves of nauseating pain.
I am addicted to prescription pain medication.
My dad lived with pain his whole life.
I've certainly experienced physical pain in my life.
When you break your pelvis, you can't do a whole lot. It took me about six weeks to be able to get out of bed. Anything you do that shakes your body is painful all over, so you can't cough, you can't sneeze, and going to the bathroom is impossible.
I got my first migraine on my first day of work in TV in 2001... it was debilitating.
I can't even remember playing a game without pain.
I've learned a lot about pain management.
I've never experienced chronic pain myself, but I have known many people over the years who have.
It's so important for those living with chronic pain to establish good communication with both their healthcare professionals and caregivers. Clear communication about pain is vital to receiving proper diagnosis and effective treatment.
I live with very serious headaches, even though I am on daily medication.
Because of my sickle-cell disease, I have a high tolerance for pain.
