I'm trying to accept it and figure out what type of life I can have with a chronic pain condition that kicks off when it wants.

suppliments, muscle relaxers, resting, epsom salt baths.

After getting myself off of the opiates I realized just how much my pain subsided! Pain pills work temporarily, the dependency will tell you otherwise however.

I'm not sure if I'm 'managing' but I'm existing like this. Medications (everything from muscle relaxers to opioids), supplements galore, heat packs, ice packs, joint braces, weekly physiotherapy, regular psychotherapy, numerous surgical procedures, breathing exercises, stress relief, meditation, gratefulness and any holistic treatment available to me 😲! Although giving up most of my physical activities has been essential, I do make sure to do regular gentle exercise to maintain movement 🙂