Liz Exists I think they’re trying to show how every day people can travel with chronic pain. It’s accessible coping mechanisms. They’re still getting an all expenses paid trip to Florida to deal with their pain.
chronic pain is disability, i think we need to establish that better accessibility for people thus no need to fear to travel etc, is a needed support. it just human common sense right. wish u all a better day and love this video to increase awareness for people
There is first class, business, and the normal, but they should be prepared in case someone with health issues came on board and need extra help/comfort/whatever
In an ideal world then yes they would be able to support people with disabilities better. The problem is that there are so many disabilities that need the support it that the airline staff would need a damn medical degree to understand be able to help everyone. It's nothing but a pipe dream sadly
@@lunarwolf2291 as a chronically ill individual, I usually request priority boarding so I can choose my seat, ect. It definitely helps. There are some things that airlines do offer to help disabled/ill people help. You just have to ask
The doctor that caused my disability it certainly wasn't intention al as actually her partner surgeon did it....but it happened in 2009 and although I worked on and off with her for 6 months after I was just so relieved when she recognized me in passing in 2016....because I think of her daily and if she isn't remember my face and my case I am not sure what I would have done. For sure it would have added to my depression but also she might have gotten knocked in the teeth right then...phew tho, she was interested in what I was trying those days...which was some potent stuff that of course she hoped worked...instead it half killed me but at least all the problems the med caused were eventually reversed. Now just back to as broken as I was in 2009. Even with the best docs in the world....INDIANA U, Cleveland Clinic, U if Cincy. Consults with Boston, Mayo...not for lack of trying but zero improvement. Some days I get a slight mask of some symptoms but nothing close to a life. I have abdominal pain at 6 to 8, and 24/7 constant horrible freaking nausea. And on top of that motion sickness going even a block. This video is amazing. These girls are so me...and hundred of ppl like me...too young for this and yet very very stuck.
My first psychiatrist when I was 12 told my parents that there was nothing wrong with me and that I was just a moody teenager. Then several years later I find out I have depression. It sucks when doctors mess up or ignore your pain
When you have surgery on your face, you run the risk of hitting a nerve. There’s so many nerves all over the place and it’s hard to avoid hitting one. And you sign consent papers before surgery, so Kelsey was well aware of the risks she faced with the surgery.
It's part of being a doctor, problems can occur. I had surgery on my thumb and had s 1 percent chance of dying form the drugs I had to take. It's what you sign up for when you have any surgery.
@@MallieAnn13 It's true. I have numbness all over the bottom left part of my jaw after having my wisdom teeth removed. The paperwork even lists nerve damage as potential complications to the surgery. I'm so thankful I don't have chronic pain from the nerve damage like Kelsey does, but the numbness was something I knew could happen going into the procedure, so I can't be mad that it did.
@@hopemacdonald1808 Exactly! Everytime I see someone say something about "fixing" chronic pain I cry inside a little. I would love to fix it. I would pay sooo much money for some kinda miracle cure that would get rid of my pain, unfortunately that's not a thing.
I feel for Lara. I had my first Endometriosis removal at 12, then at 14 and again at 16. Now at 18, I moved from Australia to Germany to study. I try to fight through the pain buts it so hard. Keep fighting girl.
Phoebe TT same here babe. I've had so many surgeries and procedures and even had to be put into what was essentially menopause at 16 for 8 months. It was a shot I had to get every month and now I get to go through when older! But aside from the severe endometriosis I have cysts all over in there and the end has grown into other organs oh yeah and even my bowels damnit. So I feel your pain literally hunny! I wish you all the best💜
That is insane! I cannot imagine the pain. If you don't mind me asking, if it's that bad to the point it's migrating and they put you into menopause because of it, why don't they just give you a hysterectomy?
Danielle Marie it's a personal decision but there are also other treatment options. Also, doctors are under educated and only take out the womb when to be effective for endometriosis you need your ovaries taken out. When they take only the womb out women still suffer. And one shot they use called lupron they have discovered actually doesn't do anything for endometriosis which is what it's for which sucks because it damages your body more for now no reason whatsoever. Before women would put up with side effects thinking it was helping them out
Yesssss! Chronic pain and invisible illnesses are not talked about enough! I hope this series continues! I get chronic pain and it is hella important to talk about!
I think these two women are so brave to share their chronic pain and their attempts at healing on the internet. Cudos to them for being confident enough to share this to inspire others.
i know, I wish she had been able to. Unfortunately, he stalled her for 2 years, which was the statute of limitations to sue him. I hope he gets what coming to him for ruining someones life and lying to them until they couldn't sue. It's truly disgusting
Idk the whole story but we are human and we make mistakes - even surgeons. It's just that when surgeons make mistakes the consequences are huge. How would you feel if you made a mistake and that was the result?
It sucks regardless. Knowing that your body is & has always been like that when you have chronic pain really makes you feel like there's no chance it will ever change & if it does, it won't be much. I have scoliosis & hip dysplasia in both hips. I understand daily, constant, chronic pain.
Gabby Echavarria Hope that doctor got some sort of punishment or is no longer practicing. He clearly led her on on purpose so he could get away with screwing up someone’s life
I do to, and I don't know where you live/if you're old enough, but medical marijuana really helps my migraines, and cbd oil is worth a shot because it's legal in the US (if thats where you are) and doesn't get you high, though I find that something with a high thc content works better (but you need to be a certain age for that)
I HATE when people steal your seat on planes, like it may not seem like a big deal but I payed to have that damn seat just as much as anyone else, please stay in your lane. If you want it that bad just kindly ask to switch, don’t just automatically claim it
True! If I pay extra for a particular seat, or I haven't but it's marked in my ticket aka given to me, I have the right to ask the thief to move. If they needed the seat (because of illness, for example) and kindly asked BEFORE taking my seat whether we could switch, I'd be completely fine with it.
See I actually confront people if it's an assigned seated flight. If I paid for that particular seat I'm getting it dammit, idgaf if it makes someone "uncomfortable", they shouldn't of taken my seat to begin with! xD
I remember this rude obese lady took my seat (because I wanted to be comfortable I bought a large seat) and she was like "I want this seat I am comfortable" and I was like "I payed for this seat" and she legit said "so I think I matter more than people like you" (she's white and im a dark Mexican) so I told a flight attendant and she was a young black lady and she moved the woman to the smallest seat she could find
She said she didn't mind having the aisle and it allowed her to go to the bathroom like 4 times so maybe she would have asked them to move but decided she was fine with a different seat. My issue is, what if she was then asked to move by someone else bc there's no way to know what seat the person in her seat was supposed to be in and then she would have had to get up and tell them to move or find a new seat etc. They could have just waited till she came to the seat and then asked her to swap.
Lara my sweet Endo sister, you should look for an Endometriosis specialist that knows how to excise the lesions. I finally found one after suffering for 12+ years! I hope you get the relief you need.
I LOVE THIS! As someone with Chronic Pain its nice to see I'm not alone, especially seeing the clip of Kelsey Saying she cant do it it touched home as all I want is 5 minutes peace from my pain!
Yes! I hear you both. All I want is a pain free day/hour/minute. No-one seems to understand too. I've been called lazy before on a day I was suffering badly and had to spend the day in bed! I'd give anything to live a normal life.
Same. People just don't understand. I am only 19 at the moment and I spend most days in bed, with like a maximum of 2 hours a day at uni. It usually ends in a seizure, though.
I have to be honest,, seeing Kelsey like this causes so much pain. It’s really eye opening to see her in other videos where she’s so smiley and care free then to know that this is the reality she has to live with.
This is SO IMPORTANT. This video is so important because it just opens up a feeling of “I’m... Not alone.” It’s so important that we raise awareness about chronic illness, because it isn’t spoken about very often. The only time you hear it is when you actually get a chronic illness, then all of a sudden you start hearing about it everywhere - people open up to you if they have a chronic illness. And that becomes your drive, you start to accept what happened and move on because your not alone. We always have a relapse where we feel we can’t carry on but somehow we do. I have chrons disease but I’m on my treatment and it is working very well, I have felt proper pain for a few months now. I’m so great full. Thank god! However I feel upset and pathetic about not being able to help other people with chronic illness that they can’t find relief in. For example my Mother has Chiari Malformation and I try to find way to help her, but she continues to have pain. 💔 I pray for her, for myself and everyone else who is ill - that one day we get a cure and relief from pain. Sending lots of love! ❤️❤️❤️
I feel for you guys... Scoliosis, hypermobile joints, overall birth defects on multiple of my bones and currently having cast on my left wrist from surgery (in which they basically cut an inch away from my radius)... I am so glad someone is talking about chronic pain and the issues of having a non-visible handicap. Please keep doing these series, they bring somewhat of a comfort (not by seeing you in pain but by you being vocal about it). Thank you and all the love!
as someone who deals with chronic pain ON THE REGS, i'm pretty excited to see what's going to happen. you guys described your pain in a way that most people describe it and even if this treatment doesn't cure you, I hope it helps in some way
Try listening to something called subliminals for chronic pain. It's messages going to your subconscious mind, and it can change you in different ways. It changed my life (not chronic pain, other things) and I hope it changes yours too!
As someone with chronic pain, seeing other young women sharing their experience has meant the world to me. Thank you so much for shedding light on invisible disabilities, especially for young adults 💜
I think this series will really hit home for me. I had to quit my PhD program because of my chronic illness (combined with a mental health breakdown) and it absolutely haunts me. I really feel a kinship with theses women.
I love this so much. I’m someone who lives with chronic back and joint pain and I’m only 21 years old. People don’t realize that when I say activities like walking and sitting hurt I’m not being dramatic. It prevents me from doing so many things I wish I didn’t have to live this way but it makes me feel good that at least someone is advocating
Yes!! I love you both! Thank you for speaking about these conditions and trying to help yourselves! I have endometriosis and trying to change irelands views on it 🙊 keep up the good work girls💛
I just turned 28 a couple days ago and have had a chronic illness (and pain) for 11 years. My life is hella different than I always wanted it to be. I understand you both completely.
As someone who lives with severe chronic pain, it was like a looking in a mirror. I'd never heard of painful numbness before, but I have nerve damage/fibromyalgia and it's one of the things I experience, I just didn't have a word for it.
i honestly just want to say thank you to everyone who puts out these videos. im 17 and ive had chronic daily migraines since i was 13. it starts to feel like no one else understands chronic pain and why i avoid so many things, such as travel. i look forward to each video like this because it just makes me feel so much less alone. good luck guys i hope the laser work!!
Try listening to something called subliminals for chronic pain. It's messages going to your subconscious mind, and it can change you in different ways. It changed my life (not chronic pain, other things) and I hope it changes yours too!
Kelsey!! For people who struggle with pressure changes on airplanes (like me) use 'earplanes' which are pressure equalizing earplugs which will make it so much easier for you when you're flying!! I've had a migraine everyday for the past 8 years, and have recently been diagnosed with a heart arrhythmia which triggers heart attack symptoms. I also have scoliosis and deep muscle tension, so seeing people being so open about chronic pain is amazing. I also have so much trouble trying to leave my house because it seems like every time I do I'm even worse. Thank you so much for making this video, it means the world to me to see others trying to live with severe pain like mine ❤️
But your worse pain is still your worse pain I say this all the time (I deal with a lot of chronic pain and illnesses) even within the chronic illness community people belittle their pain because it can be worse which sure acknowledge that but that doesn't mean you have to suffer. No one deserves to suffer and should use any and all tools necessary to deal with whatever they are facing
I suffer with chronic pain too. Mine is there 24/7 and unfortunately for me, CBD oil and weed is illegal here. I've had it since I was 13. I wish I could go on vacation or travel, but it's a huge pain (no pun intended) to travel since I know all I want to do is curl up in bed with my meds and at least try to get by everyday.
I don't think that's true. OK, I looked it up. It depends on the THC content - if it's under .3 % THC - then it is legal in all 50 states. If it's over that, it gets more complicated and depends on the state.
I went on a pot trip to Colorado - specifically for my chronic pain. Friends (and family) thought it was "a party" - and no, it wasn't - it was a pure act of desperation for my chronic, severe, arthritis pain. I tried edibles and several different types of pot - it didn't do squat for my pain. Plus, I hated it. It was a pretty awful trip - all by myself - trying pot, feeling even worse - and nothing working. Other people swear by it. I heard on MPR that only about 20-30% of people get relief from pot or medical marijuana for pain. Thankfully, due to joint replacements, my chronic pain is much less severe - but it's also in my neck and back where I've had no treatment (can't replace those!).
Just found your channel. I'm in my 50s and have had chronic pain/illness since 18 years old...so I understand all you mention in this video. We traveled 7 months in 2017 which I recorded. I did not know HOW I was going to do it...but I told myself...if I had to drag myself across the airport..that is what I will do...I survived and so glad I did it. Now I sit here at home resting up for the future...hoping I can travel again. Love your fun channel! Don't ever give up. xoxo - Melody
This breaks my heart! I have M.E. and I'm doing well right now, but their experiences remind me so much of how I felt during my last relapse. Love to everyone with chronic pain/ illness ❤️
Both of these women are true inspirations. I went an international flight with a cold/sinus infection, I couldn't equalize the pressure. I ended up curled in a ball with my arms wrapped around my skull because it felt like my whole head was going to explode!
I'm just over 40 yrs old with severe endometriosis. It was so bad in my mid twenties that it was physically strangling my left colon's blood flow while crippling me with agony during normal peristalsis. Like you, i've tried just about everything for relief so i can hold down a job and function. The one thing i keep coming back to is powdered chamomile. If u drink the WHOLE herb in powdered form it lets you deal. It's not a cure but it gets me through like nothing else. That being said, i've found avoiding dairy in general to really help keep pain levels down as well.
I have hormonal migraines which take me out for about 2-3 days a month and even that’s a huge impact on my life so I can’t imagine the struggle these ladies face daily, you are both so strong!
I’m glad that they’re sharing their stories with chronic pain! It’s really great to spread some more awareness on chronic illnesses as a whole. I have severe, Vascular EDS (among other things) and seeing how they handle their pain and never giving up on finding a “cure” or “treatment” is nothing short of inspiring. It’s so hard to live like that, yet they still do it.
Seeing women with chronic pain and health conditions being represented is such a blessing. Thank you for giving us a voice! Can't wait for the next episode. xx
Thank you all for this video. I'm a girl who has different forms of chronic pain in her head and it feels like you're alone all the time. Then I see videos like this and know that I am not alone at all.
@@fleur8102 praying for you! Is there a Pentecostal church near you? Or some other apostolic church. God is real and He is good. Jesus has healed my knee and my bad scoliosis which was so painful. It doesn't cost anything to go. Love and blessings. May all your pain be healed in the name of Jesus Christ our Savior, your youth be restored and your eyes be opened. Amen. “Then your light will break out like the dawn, And your healing (restoration, new life) will quickly spring forth; Your righteousness will go before you [leading you to peace and prosperity], The glory of the Lord will be your rear guard. “Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; You will cry for help, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ If you take away from your midst the yoke [of oppression], The finger pointed in scorn [toward the oppressed or the godly], and [every form of] wicked (sinful, unjust) speech, “And the Lord will continually guide you, And satisfy your soul in scorched and dry places, And give strength to your bones; And you will be like a watered garden, And like a spring of water whose waters do not fail. ISAIAH 58:8-9, 11 AMP bible.com/bible/1588/isa.58.8-11.AMP “ Ask and keep on asking and it will be given to you; seek and keep on seeking and you will find; knock and keep on knocking and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who keeps on asking receives, and he who keeps on seeking finds, and to him who keeps on knocking, it will be opened. " Matthew 7:7 Before I go, I know someone can come and say He isn't real, but know that science and God can and do go hand in hand. There isn't anything scientific studies say that closes His existence out of the picture, but there are billions of people who stand strong in faith in Him because they know Him first hand. If you haven't had a chance to experience His presence, ask Him to come into your life. I'm not talking about a priest, church, pope, denomination, saint, building or a preacher, but Jesus Christ Himself. He is the way, the truth and the Life. Humans may fail but He doesn't.
@@isidesiwas6680 i'm an Atheist, and don't believe god will heal my pain. But i really appreciate your concern and thoughtfulness. You seem like a truly beautiful human being inside and out. Thank you
@@fleur8102 I also am not religious , and I love how nice you were with saying that. I always appreciate prayers and things even though I personally don't believe they can help
Honestly, it makes me so happy to see this. I have been suffering from tn since I was 16 (I'm now 18) and I've never found someone else who has it. I really just appreciate actually being able to watch someone go through what I'm going through, and not feel so isolated and alone. And Kelsey if you have any tips for dealing with tn please please share them.
Katelyn Sinderberry hi there, I’ve had tn for the past 5 years and I can honestly say it is more painful than having a baby!! I’m in remission at the moment so I’ve just got the dull throb and tightness around my face but when the real pain kicks in, I just want to die!! No-one else in the public eye seems to talk about TN so it’s great to have a legend like Kelsey speak for us. Your very young, I would suggest some counselling to come to terms with your condition and to keep your mental health in check xxx
My girlfriend has many chronic pain disorders, and it absolutely kills me inside to watch her suffer day in and day out. My heart goes out to you ladies, and I wish you all the luck on this journey
As someone who experiences constant pain because of UTI's I have on a daily basis I can relate to this so much. If I had to go on such a trip I would cry hysterically.
Thank you both for sharing your stories! You guys are so strong, and it gives me comfort that I and others with chronic pain aren't going through this alone.
I can totally relate to chronic pain and traveling, as I have had rheumatoid arthritis since I was 14. Sitting in the same spot for long periods of time, when driving or flying KILLS my joints. Keep pushing ladies! Can't wait to watch the other parts of this series!!
I was diagnosed with EDS at a young age, and I have chronic joint pain. When it hits, it hits really hard, and traveling in cars is a real pain. These girls are so strong!
I remember watching this video one year ago... I was so glad that I wasn’t suffering from chronic pain and had so much empathy and respect for you. And now.. I’m 18 years old, finished school and I suffer from pain since christmas 2018. It is really the worst. My bladder feels like it’s on fire 24/7 and no doctor can help me. My dream is to travel and I will be living in korea for three months next year but the chronic pain leaves me helpless and I don’t know if I will be able to do it. I’m really trying hard not to let it control my life but it is just so hard. I suffer from depression because of the chronic pain and I just hope there is a way out. Love to all who have to go through this♥️ You are not alone.
I live with chronic eye pain and chronic issues due to multiple rounds of surgery. My pain dictates my day, so I understand where you are coming from. Plans get canceled last minute, my room has to be completely dark. So thank you for posting your journeys with chronic pain.
As someone who has 24/7 chronic pain for 6-7 years, I understand how Laura feels about trying new things like this when everything else has been a dead end. I really hope that this works for them.
I love these chronic pain videos,finally something I can relate to. I have fibromyalgia,Joint Hyper Mobility Syndrome,Arthritis,Tonsillar Herniation (which means part of my brain is pressing on my spinal cord and stopping the flow of csf). I have given up so much in my life,i danced for 23 years and was about to take my exam to become a dance teacher but the pain got so bad i had to give it up,i gave up my dream. My day is now full of worry and pain. these videos make me feel less alone.
All I have to say is thank you sooo much you really don’t know how much I love that you guys are putting chronic pain out there I’m 14 and I have lupus so chronic pain comes with it and I was diagnosed at the age of 9 and I cannot really find something for pain and maybe I will with this series
Isabel Mejia I don't know if you can get Zapain where you come from but it's awesome. I just take 2 pills when I am in too much pain and it does help me, it doesn't stop the pain completely but it does make sure I don't have as much pain. It's very strong though so be careful with it.
I now get a wheelchair when I travel because I can’t walk fast or far - it makes sure I’m never late, and I don’t kill myself more than traveling does already. I wear comfy jeans or soft sweat pants with slip on shoes. I’m trying to figure out how to get travel heating pads/packs to use during the flight (since you can’t use the breakable ones and all of the plug ins are for wall sockets, which isn’t feasible on a plane).
They have usb heating pads on Amazon. Also I have chronic pain and a deformity. We traveled this year and requested a wheelchair and it was the most helpful thing and all the employees were great! Glad my mom demanded I request one. Idk how I'd have done it otherwise.
You both are way stronger than I am. I recently returned from an out of state work trip. Seven hours there on a plane and seven hours back. On my way there I managed to knock out my sacrum (for the third time) and was in excruciating pain. Today I went back to my chiropractor and was adjusted. But even being adjusted doesn’t completely stop the pain as the nerves now have to heal and there’s no guarantee that i won’t somehow manage to knock it back out of place. I never knew how much I would miss being pain free and everyday is a new game of “how badly do I want to die”. I’m slowly healing again and only hope that this time it’ll stick at least for six months. :( I don’t even want to imagine the degree of pain you both are in. Constant and chronic pain can do a lot of wear and tear both physically and emotionally.
Oh my word I had no idea a channel like this existed! I'm so relieved to see you two brave souls speaking so openly about chronic pain. Thank you for sharing your stories 💜💜 I feel a little less lonely now!!
I'm so happy I've found this video. As someone who's dealt with Endometriosis and Adenomyosis for over 10 years sometimes it's nice to know you're not alone. The UK is a nightmare for treatment. Their answer is always more pain medication or medical menopause (both of which I've done) their treatment is never long term. As a 30 year old woman to be told they wont remove my uterus because I'm childless is frustrating.
Yeah..but a puppy died because they forced a family to put it in a overhead bin. You should be able to do exactly what she did with her dog. Not suffocating an animal to death. That's what Eleanor was talking about. You pay for the dog being with you on the flight.
@@LazersNLeather I know this is late but if you are "prescribed" an Emotional Support Animal (ESA), then by law you are allowed to keep up to 3 pets in a home, even if they have a no pet policy, and you are allowed 1 pet with you on a flight, both at NO extra charge. It's a federal law.
I’ve been dealing with chronic pain for most of my life, really bad the past 5 years. Thank you so much for making these videos, they mean a lot! I legit started crying, it’s so rare to find representation of how hard it is
You just have to do it. I have had chronic daily pain for 13 years, just make sure you have comfortable accommodations where you end up. Being at home is "more" comfortable during a flare up, but then you are stuck at home. My first trip after chronic pain was to cuba to an all inclusive resort and i said to the therapist i was seeing if im really bad on this trip it will be a waste, what if i need to go to the hospital etc... (the hospital doesn't help me anyways). She told me what difference is there between having bad pain at home and having bad pain in a tropical location, the difference is when it passes you can enjoy the beach and sun. I also brought extra breakthrough medication incase, i did have 3 bad days, but i had the most fun i had had in years. The airplane is the worst part but i feel it is worth the extra pain, now i have been to china, Australia, Mexico, and a road trip across the usa. Make sure you have a compassionate traveling partner and don't over book or over do it, dont take the cheapest routes and be compassionate to yourself
I will never understand how anyone with chronic pain can go through their lives and act like nothing's wrong. Dealing with such a horrible thing every day seems absolutely terrible. Anyone who has to live with such a thing is so strong ❤❤❤
It's great to see people trying to find answers but also live their lives as much as they can. When I found out I had chronic leukemia I was devastated and did not know what to do. These days I try to do as much as I can in life with the cards I'm given, sometimes I still wake up to a sense of despair, but I don't want to give up on myself yet. I'm hoping for the best in your journey and thank you for sharing!
I cant express my gratitude for this series enough. I’m a junior in high school and have been dealing chronic pain for 2 years. It has been very traumatizing because I live in a small town in the middle of nowhere and I have never met anyone like me who deals with chronic pain. Just knowing that there is others like me that understand where I’m coming from gives me hope. Like seeing you girls live your life and keep pushing through the pain shows me that I can do it. Thank you for being brave enough to document your struggles and victories. Much love, Avery.
Thank you so much for this. I am 35 and had to have a full hysterectomy about a year ago. Suffered from endometriosis for years. Had many many surgeries. I was absolutely blessed about 9 years ago with my son. I was on medication because my body no longer would ovulate and bam pregnant. I th ought I drank to much. Nope I was 5 to 6 days pregnant. Omg. But I see what y'all are going through and as woman I think we shut up too much. This pain is real and can cripple you. I am so happy to see some light being shed on the real deal. God bless
I understand you guys and being nervous about traveling with a chronic illness. I have epilepsy (no cure) and traveling is VERY TAXING on the body, especially with the stress, sleep deprivation, time zone changes etc. I TOTALLY get Lara, and kind of giving up when their isn't a cure yet for the disease(s). I hope the laser treatments help you both!!!!!!! I got really excited when I heard about this adult sh1t! Cannot wait for the next episode!
Try listening to something called subliminals for chronic pain. It's messages going to your subconscious mind, and it can change you in different ways. It changed my life (not chronic pain, other things) and I hope it changes yours too!
I have chronic pain and I can't believe videos like this exists. I'm so happy I'm crying lol. 💖 great day for me to binge watch some videos while I'm vegging on the couch.
You are so incredibly strong, and no matter what the outcome is/was, we're all super proud of you both for fighting through so much pain for this long. Much love and respect ✊
Oh my god I feel better I had all the same gyno pain for 19 years So great to see this , I have now stopped painkillers cause the doctors left me on for so long . My life was turned upside down My hot water bottle is buddy. I had a half hysterical and I get vulvadynia still at times but the other gyno pains went but I put on so much weight from painkillers . Now at 37 I'm not going let this pain isolate me anymore . Love to you both
Ahh as someone with a chronic illness this speaks to me!! I have to carry an extra suitcase full of medication for my diabetes, as well as trying to get through security. Often staff try to force me to hand over medication or medical devices that are literally attached to my body. The stress is UNREAL. Please please please if you see someone travelling who you even suspect has an illness etc be kind and considerate because we're doing the best we can ☺️
I just got over a level 9/10 two plus day migraine. My head is sore. My skin on my face looks blah from ice packs. The migraines used to be predictable, days of my period cycle. But about a year ago they stopped being so predictable. Two years ago I stopped the topamax, and imitrex because they were GIVING ME MORE MIGRAINES, and the imitrex has stopped working. So since then I’ve just used cannabis. Lol which you can’t fly with. Maybe I’ll be as brave as Lara someday. Last July I got a migraine the day we were gonna fly. Omg it was awful. Anyways, just at least gives me comfort to know there’s other ppl out there. I’m sure you ladies know that you can feel alone. Depressed. Like you’re missing out on events, my son is 12. Hugs.
Lauren Beckerle My mom used to have bad migraines like that. She stopped eating gluten and she hasn’t had one since. 🤷♀️ I know all bodies are different but I thought I’d share in case my mom’s experience helps.
I suffer from chronic migraines too and just to make things worse it was usually with aura. It scares me a lot because I never know when an episode is about to occur.. or WHERE I could be. It has been 12 years, my eye doctor said my eyes are ok so I went to a neurologist... all good too he said. Long story short, I've been spending these past few years trying to understand what triggers an attack, well at least the one with aura. I used to have 1 or 2 attacks every month. My conclusion has something to do with my sleeping routine (which university ruined) and staying hydrated! I swear, keeping track of what you do daily can really help. Since 2016, I've only had 2 attacks with aura, I can't help the "normal" migraines, Idk it could be the cold weather... who knows, really. Anyhow, wishing you all the best!
Oh yea I've tried to figure it out. It seems like they're hormonal. The past few months, I have this chart to keep track of days of my cycle they orrured, it's been either right before, or the week after my period. I'm a weirdo when it comes to staying hydrated. My husband says I'm like a camel. lol. Super consistent with the little caffeine I do drink. Since last September I've been eating a whole food plant based diet, lol so super healthy. I feel great...other than the migraine. I had such a bad time with topamax, that's what made me give up on prescription meds. That and when I first started with the imitrex it was 2-4 migraine days a month, fast forward a couple years and it was 15-18 days a month. They were giving me 'rebound headaches'...just as bad as a migraine. It probably took me a month or two to detox. It was not fun. cannabis basically got me thru that. Now I'm back to the 2-4 days a month, but the last two have been so intense pain wise. I haven't ever had an aura. That does sound really scary. A couple times ago my speech got weird, kinda like I sounded really drunk. I've been trying that cefaly thing, you should look that up. I'm not sure about the prevention bit. It seemed to be working but I had to stop because I had septum/turbinate surgery. Seems to help sometimes during a migraine too.
Lauren Beckerle if they are hormonal I have a bit of experience there. Eliminating gluten and dairy from your diet can help lessen the attacks as well as a migraine medicine specifically for hormonal or cycle related migraine. Frova is one that worked well for me. Best of luck to you.
Oh I've never heard of Frova. I'll have to check that out. I don't do dairy as I'm a whole food plant based diet...basically a healthy vegan. I don't eat gluten very often. I did go gluten free for 6 months at least a few years ago. I have Hashimoto's and ppl said it would make a difference. I didn't really notice anything. lol other than the hassle. I know it works for some ppl tho. Thanks for commenting about that medicine, gonna check that out. :)
I've been waiting for this series. I had a hysterectomy for endometriosis and adenomyosis. I still have pain but it helped so much. Problem is, I have fibromyalgia and severe arthritis. At 35 I've been unable to work for almost 3 years. I will follow these gals always.
I feel for Lara. I have tried everything for my chronic pain with endometriosis and adenomyosis. I've tried acupuncture, herbs, vitamins, pain medicine, massages, and so much more. I have yet to find something that works. Love that you guys speak out on these issues and try to help other women who suffer find answers as well.
I'm 22 and I walk with a cane due to three different conditions and syndromes that make walking hurt so much. Last spring my family and I traveled to England for the first time (one of my dream trips) and I ended up having multiple panic attacks because I felt so guilty because I thought that I was ruining the trip for everyone else. You have to walk so much in England when you can't afford to taxi six people everywhere and it was extreamly painful for me. I wasn't enjoying the trip, I really wanted too but I was in too much pain. I'm a studying jeweler, so I waited in line for an hour and a half to see the crown jewels. I was in so much pain that by the time I actually got to see the crown jewels, I didn't care anymore. I just wanted to leave and sit down. I've never found relief for my type of pain. And on top of the pain of my body, I also have Ibs, which sucks. It's so difficult to find certain foods in different countries when you are trying to avoid sensitivities.
Muhammad Abdurrahim Myofascial pain syndrome (can develop into fibromyalgia) which I finally discovered was also causing me extream chest pain which I've been to the emergency for- only to be told that they think it's just heartburn, Joint Hypermobility syndrome, Severe ankle overpronation. On top of everything, I'm obese which causes these conditions to become so much worse. The only way of treating it is ice and losing weight (which I'm working on).
Amanda Snider I feel you :( I have Joint Hypermobility syndrome and Fibromyalgia too. So hard to keep on top of it all and took so long just for diagnosis in the first place! Stay strong ❤️
I'm so thankful you two women are bringing awareness to Chronic Pain. I hate that you both are going through it though! Lara, I too have endometriosis. I have had a full hysterectomy (no cervix, no ovaries, no uterus), however, since I didn't see an endo specilist, the endo has never been removed and I'm now on hormones because I had to be due to having vaginal atrophy and vaginosis (?). Anyways I'm so thankful for you two shedding light on this issue!!! Day to day life is so hard with chronic pain and I applaud you for putting yourselves out there! God Bless and Peace!
Not everyone soldier is the same within the army but they’re fighting for one goal. Like wise these two strong women have their differences, but they’re fighting their chronic illnesses with every breath, every tear and every smile.
I had daily pain from a cancerous ovarian tumor for about a month, and even that short amount of time really tried my strength of will. All of you women who fight through chronic pain with no end in sight are true Amazons.
I can’t thank you enough for sharing your stories. Hearing Lara’s situation was like looking into a mirror. In a strange way, it gives me hope. You go girl 🎉
As someone with multiple chronic pain diseases/disorders/illnesses/conditions (including severe endometriosis) I am very excited for this series!! Obviously I wish the girls weren't suffering like they are, but I think this is a great opportunity to, at the very least, show people just how debilitating chronic pain can be, so they stop telling us to, "just smile through it". Like you try smiling when it feels like someone's stabbing your insides with a number of hot knives as another persyn simultaneously sets your legs on fire. In general our society needs to show more compassion and provide more accommodations for people like us. We're not useless or a burden, we just do things differently and need you to support that
That woman here - the one who started with endometriosis - is just like me (I was 17 at the time). Except now my doctor/doctors refuse to even aknowledge anything is wrong with me anymore. It was flat out accepted and actually seen (through surgical exploration) that I have endometriosis (among other complications), but the doctors that I have seen (even the ones I have come to adore over the years) tell me that I am either faking it, seeking attention, or overreacting. No one helps me. Not my doctors, not the nurses, not my urgent cares, not my hospitals. I have in the past gotten to the point where life just isn't worth it anymore. No, I am not suicidal right now (though I have had those symptom before, but not now - or yet). But, seriously, right now, I am just .... done. I give up. I have always just wanted someone to understand or give me answers. And no one can provide this. Adding : I do not take narcotics. I take Tylenol, Naproxen (Advil or Aleve), Meloxicam, and Gabapentin (which I take for a nerve injury in my back as well as a seizure disorder). I am not, nor have I ever been a "drug seeker", which makes some of their claims not just insulting ... but hurtful. Eh. End of my life story/rant-thing. I am sorry to those who were not interested. For the rest ... thank you for reading/listening. ❤ PS: There will be typos. Please just ignore them.
Try being a chronic pain sufferer who needs opioids because everything else has failed. Literally treated worse than a drug addict and doctors won't even prescribe to help you.
It took my doctor literally 10 yrs to diagnose it after me complaining for so many years then he gave me a antidepressant to help . Well the first day I took it I slept for 3 days but it did seem to help a little bit I’m not about drugs either because I’m in kidney failure and have to be carful . But I think more gynecology doctors should listen more ! I had gotten muscle relaxers for kidney muscle pain and that did help the endo pain but again how long can you poison your body to feel good ... I really hope everyone finds freedom from their pain one day . I’m 42 been dealing with it since I was 18 and I am like you just tired of the pain and suffering and the fact people think it’s just cramp pain . I wish a couple of midol would work but not that lucky . Guess I’m gonna go zombie out again .
Emily you are so strong 😭💪 maybe you could take a form of hormonal birth control, it might help reduce pms and also make cramps a little bit less painful
Already loving this series. As someone with chronic pain, I relate to Lara and Kelsey so much and really love videos on this topic because it helps me to not feel alone. Love you both and hope this laser can help even a little bit!:)
Keep fighting girls. It's comforting to see other women with chronic pain figure out how to deal and live as "normal" of a life as they can possibly live. I love you guys, I hope you can find answers and relief. 💜
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Buzzfeed won't pay for some extra comfort when these ladies are making content about their CHRONIC pain? Smh
Liz Exists I think they’re trying to show how every day people can travel with chronic pain. It’s accessible coping mechanisms.
They’re still getting an all expenses paid trip to Florida to deal with their pain.
Who do you think are paying for their video surgeries??
Well, yeah, cuz then they can't get money about the pain
Liz Exists but they can pay 25.000$ for steven to get on a luxury flight..
Kelsey is the producer of Buzzfeed, she's Buzzfeed
chronic pain is disability, i think we need to establish that better accessibility for people thus no need to fear to travel etc, is a needed support. it just human common sense right. wish u all a better day and love this video to increase awareness for people
There is first class, business, and the normal, but they should be prepared in case someone with health issues came on board and need extra help/comfort/whatever
In an ideal world then yes they would be able to support people with disabilities better. The problem is that there are so many disabilities that need the support it that the airline staff would need a damn medical degree to understand be able to help everyone. It's nothing but a pipe dream sadly
@@lunarwolf2291 as a chronically ill individual, I usually request priority boarding so I can choose my seat, ect. It definitely helps. There are some things that airlines do offer to help disabled/ill people help. You just have to ask
Dude that doctor that gave Kelsey the pain is a bunch of sht I hope they took his license away
The doctor that caused my disability it certainly wasn't intention al as actually her partner surgeon did it....but it happened in 2009 and although I worked on and off with her for 6 months after I was just so relieved when she recognized me in passing in 2016....because I think of her daily and if she isn't remember my face and my case I am not sure what I would have done. For sure it would have added to my depression but also she might have gotten knocked in the teeth right then...phew tho, she was interested in what I was trying those days...which was some potent stuff that of course she hoped worked...instead it half killed me but at least all the problems the med caused were eventually reversed. Now just back to as broken as I was in 2009. Even with the best docs in the world....INDIANA U, Cleveland Clinic, U if Cincy. Consults with Boston, Mayo...not for lack of trying but zero improvement. Some days I get a slight mask of some symptoms but nothing close to a life. I have abdominal pain at 6 to 8, and 24/7 constant horrible freaking nausea. And on top of that motion sickness going even a block. This video is amazing. These girls are so me...and hundred of ppl like me...too young for this and yet very very stuck.
My first psychiatrist when I was 12 told my parents that there was nothing wrong with me and that I was just a moody teenager. Then several years later I find out I have depression. It sucks when doctors mess up or ignore your pain
When you have surgery on your face, you run the risk of hitting a nerve. There’s so many nerves all over the place and it’s hard to avoid hitting one. And you sign consent papers before surgery, so Kelsey was well aware of the risks she faced with the surgery.
It's part of being a doctor, problems can occur. I had surgery on my thumb and had s 1 percent chance of dying form the drugs I had to take. It's what you sign up for when you have any surgery.
@@MallieAnn13 It's true. I have numbness all over the bottom left part of my jaw after having my wisdom teeth removed. The paperwork even lists nerve damage as potential complications to the surgery. I'm so thankful I don't have chronic pain from the nerve damage like Kelsey does, but the numbness was something I knew could happen going into the procedure, so I can't be mad that it did.
Sooooo buzzfeed can pay for people eating $1,000 gold ice cream but they can’t pay for two people who want to fix their chronic pain 😐
It’s really sad honestly
I know right
You can't fix chronic pain, you can buy medicine and treatments to help you calm your flare ups or symtoms but it won't cure it.
@@hopemacdonald1808 Exactly! Everytime I see someone say something about "fixing" chronic pain I cry inside a little. I would love to fix it. I would pay sooo much money for some kinda miracle cure that would get rid of my pain, unfortunately that's not a thing.
I feel for Lara. I had my first Endometriosis removal at 12, then at 14 and again at 16. Now at 18, I moved from Australia to Germany to study. I try to fight through the pain buts it so hard. Keep fighting girl.
Kiamatra TT endometriosis really sucks, especially when people don’t know what is feels like
Phoebe TT same here babe. I've had so many surgeries and procedures and even had to be put into what was essentially menopause at 16 for 8 months. It was a shot I had to get every month and now I get to go through when older! But aside from the severe endometriosis I have cysts all over in there and the end has grown into other organs oh yeah and even my bowels damnit. So I feel your pain literally hunny! I wish you all the best💜
That is insane! I cannot imagine the pain. If you don't mind me asking, if it's that bad to the point it's migrating and they put you into menopause because of it, why don't they just give you a hysterectomy?
Danielle Marie it's a personal decision but there are also other treatment options. Also, doctors are under educated and only take out the womb when to be effective for endometriosis you need your ovaries taken out. When they take only the womb out women still suffer. And one shot they use called lupron they have discovered actually doesn't do anything for endometriosis which is what it's for which sucks because it damages your body more for now no reason whatsoever. Before women would put up with side effects thinking it was helping them out
I have it too, I actually hate when people are like "oh I get period pain too" and I'm like NO! you don't understand, it's not "just" period pain.
Yesssss! Chronic pain and invisible illnesses are not talked about enough! I hope this series continues! I get chronic pain and it is hella important to talk about!
I think these two women are so brave to share their chronic pain and their attempts at healing on the internet. Cudos to them for being confident enough to share this to inspire others.
I fell so bad for these girls especially Kelsey it was a doctors fault I hope she sued that doctor till he had nothing left
i know, I wish she had been able to. Unfortunately, he stalled her for 2 years, which was the statute of limitations to sue him. I hope he gets what coming to him for ruining someones life and lying to them until they couldn't sue. It's truly disgusting
Idk the whole story but we are human and we make mistakes - even surgeons. It's just that when surgeons make mistakes the consequences are huge. How would you feel if you made a mistake and that was the result?
It sucks regardless. Knowing that your body is & has always been like that when you have chronic pain really makes you feel like there's no chance it will ever change & if it does, it won't be much. I have scoliosis & hip dysplasia in both hips. I understand daily, constant, chronic pain.
@@Emma-te6mi If he was so sorry he would try to compensate her
Yellow W He used an outdated technique that current surgeons don’t use anymore. So it’s safe to say it was a medical mistake but a negligent one
Hope Kelsey got some money out of that surgical mistake
Guadalupe Rodriguez she didn't because the doctor led her on for 2 years and there is a time limit for filing the law suite
Gabby Echavarria Hope that doctor got some sort of punishment or is no longer practicing. He clearly led her on on purpose so he could get away with screwing up someone’s life
What did the doctor 😷 do to her?
Denzel Carbajal while she was in surgery, he made a Mistake and messed with one of her nerves, causing it to be permanently damaged.
Sadly, no.
That doctor needs killing.
I get chronic migraines and I literally have to take 2-3 days off school because it’s so painful.
I do to, and I don't know where you live/if you're old enough, but medical marijuana really helps my migraines, and cbd oil is worth a shot because it's legal in the US (if thats where you are) and doesn't get you high, though I find that something with a high thc content works better (but you need to be a certain age for that)
I had to take a leave of absence because of how bad mine have been so I totally understand this x
Ok i know this is an old comment but I really hope you're okay :3
@@okradiowise didn't work for me, at all
Sofia Brotton that sucks, have you found anything that works?
I HATE when people steal your seat on planes, like it may not seem like a big deal but I payed to have that damn seat just as much as anyone else, please stay in your lane. If you want it that bad just kindly ask to switch, don’t just automatically claim it
True! If I pay extra for a particular seat, or I haven't but it's marked in my ticket aka given to me, I have the right to ask the thief to move. If they needed the seat (because of illness, for example) and kindly asked BEFORE taking my seat whether we could switch, I'd be completely fine with it.
See I actually confront people if it's an assigned seated flight. If I paid for that particular seat I'm getting it dammit, idgaf if it makes someone "uncomfortable", they shouldn't of taken my seat to begin with! xD
especially because some seats have wider cushions or longer leg spaces and you pay more for that!
I remember this rude obese lady took my seat (because I wanted to be comfortable I bought a large seat) and she was like "I want this seat I am comfortable" and I was like "I payed for this seat" and she legit said "so I think I matter more than people like you" (she's white and im a dark Mexican) so I told a flight attendant and she was a young black lady and she moved the woman to the smallest seat she could find
She said she didn't mind having the aisle and it allowed her to go to the bathroom like 4 times so maybe she would have asked them to move but decided she was fine with a different seat.
My issue is, what if she was then asked to move by someone else bc there's no way to know what seat the person in her seat was supposed to be in and then she would have had to get up and tell them to move or find a new seat etc. They could have just waited till she came to the seat and then asked her to swap.
Lara my sweet Endo sister, you should look for an Endometriosis specialist that knows how to excise the lesions. I finally found one after suffering for 12+ years! I hope you get the relief you need.
I LOVE THIS! As someone with Chronic Pain its nice to see I'm not alone, especially seeing the clip of Kelsey Saying she cant do it it touched home as all I want is 5 minutes peace from my pain!
So true! There is never a moment without pain and it kills all us chronic pain sufferers inside. All we want is a few minutes no pain.
Yes! I hear you both. All I want is a pain free day/hour/minute. No-one seems to understand too. I've been called lazy before on a day I was suffering badly and had to spend the day in bed! I'd give anything to live a normal life.
Same. People just don't understand. I am only 19 at the moment and I spend most days in bed, with like a maximum of 2 hours a day at uni. It usually ends in a seizure, though.
I’m with you guys. Do you know of any online support groups for chronic pain?
Find yourself a 'Spoonies group' on fb i have mine for questions support and even rants and they are so supportive!
I have to be honest,, seeing Kelsey like this causes so much pain. It’s really eye opening to see her in other videos where she’s so smiley and care free then to know that this is the reality she has to live with.
"Afraid of being away from my comfort zone, bed, etc" struck a chord with me oof.
This is SO IMPORTANT. This video is so important because it just opens up a feeling of “I’m... Not alone.” It’s so important that we raise awareness about chronic illness, because it isn’t spoken about very often. The only time you hear it is when you actually get a chronic illness, then all of a sudden you start hearing about it everywhere - people open up to you if they have a chronic illness. And that becomes your drive, you start to accept what happened and move on because your not alone. We always have a relapse where we feel we can’t carry on but somehow we do. I have chrons disease but I’m on my treatment and it is working very well, I have felt proper pain for a few months now. I’m so great full. Thank god! However I feel upset and pathetic about not being able to help other people with chronic illness that they can’t find relief in. For example my Mother has Chiari Malformation and I try to find way to help her, but she continues to have pain. 💔 I pray for her, for myself and everyone else who is ill - that one day we get a cure and relief from pain. Sending lots of love! ❤️❤️❤️
That's so lovely to hear. It's a really important thing to discuss. I agree with you.
Strong women💜
little rose they really are
I feel for you guys... Scoliosis, hypermobile joints, overall birth defects on multiple of my bones and currently having cast on my left wrist from surgery (in which they basically cut an inch away from my radius)... I am so glad someone is talking about chronic pain and the issues of having a non-visible handicap. Please keep doing these series, they bring somewhat of a comfort (not by seeing you in pain but by you being vocal about it). Thank you and all the love!
as someone who deals with chronic pain ON THE REGS, i'm pretty excited to see what's going to happen. you guys described your pain in a way that most people describe it and even if this treatment doesn't cure you, I hope it helps in some way
Try listening to something called subliminals for chronic pain. It's messages going to your subconscious mind, and it can change you in different ways. It changed my life (not chronic pain, other things) and I hope it changes yours too!
As someone with chronic pain, seeing other young women sharing their experience has meant the world to me. Thank you so much for shedding light on invisible disabilities, especially for young adults 💜
It means the world to me as well, it makes you feel less lonely ❤️
I think this series will really hit home for me. I had to quit my PhD program because of my chronic illness (combined with a mental health breakdown) and it absolutely haunts me. I really feel a kinship with theses women.
I love this so much. I’m someone who lives with chronic back and joint pain and I’m only 21 years old. People don’t realize that when I say activities like walking and sitting hurt I’m not being dramatic. It prevents me from doing so many things I wish I didn’t have to live this way but it makes me feel good that at least someone is advocating
Yes!! I love you both! Thank you for speaking about these conditions and trying to help yourselves! I have endometriosis and trying to change irelands views on it 🙊 keep up the good work girls💛
I just turned 28 a couple days ago and have had a chronic illness (and pain) for 11 years. My life is hella different than I always wanted it to be. I understand you both completely.
I'm so sorry :(
i’m glad these girls can use resources available to them to try whatever they can to feel better! I hope this ends up working
As someone who lives with severe chronic pain, it was like a looking in a mirror. I'd never heard of painful numbness before, but I have nerve damage/fibromyalgia and it's one of the things I experience, I just didn't have a word for it.
As a fellow chronic illness warrior I’m wishing you all the luck and spoons! 💖
You too, fellow spoonie!
its nice to see a fellow warrior!
Gentle hugs and spoons to you all #fibro #ptsd #migraines #seizures
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i honestly just want to say thank you to everyone who puts out these videos. im 17 and ive had chronic daily migraines since i was 13. it starts to feel like no one else understands chronic pain and why i avoid so many things, such as travel. i look forward to each video like this because it just makes me feel so much less alone. good luck guys i hope the laser work!!
Try listening to something called subliminals for chronic pain. It's messages going to your subconscious mind, and it can change you in different ways. It changed my life (not chronic pain, other things) and I hope it changes yours too!
@@AlmaMarie333 doesn't really work for physical things
Sofia Brotton
It works for me. I don’t have chronic pain, but whenever it hurts from working out or from sleeping in the wrong positions it helps me
@@AlmaMarie333 yeah but it's caused by different thing
I get really bad migraines and don’t be afraid or embarrassed to go to the doctors or even opticians! They often have reasons to do with your eyes
Kelsey!! For people who struggle with pressure changes on airplanes (like me) use 'earplanes' which are pressure equalizing earplugs which will make it so much easier for you when you're flying!!
I've had a migraine everyday for the past 8 years, and have recently been diagnosed with a heart arrhythmia which triggers heart attack symptoms. I also have scoliosis and deep muscle tension, so seeing people being so open about chronic pain is amazing. I also have so much trouble trying to leave my house because it seems like every time I do I'm even worse. Thank you so much for making this video, it means the world to me to see others trying to live with severe pain like mine ❤️
Wow. Keep fighting, wow that’s a lot of things to deal with. You can do it ♥️
As someone with endometriosis and fibroids at the age of 16 it’s very nice to see that others having chronic pain can find relief.
And here we are complaining about a simple headache.
Yani you are SOOO right!!
Yani is
But your worse pain is still your worse pain I say this all the time (I deal with a lot of chronic pain and illnesses) even within the chronic illness community people belittle their pain because it can be worse which sure acknowledge that but that doesn't mean you have to suffer. No one deserves to suffer and should use any and all tools necessary to deal with whatever they are facing
What a beautifully compassionate comment!
ChronicAly Blooming that's exactly what I think too and I suffer from chronic pain
I've had chronic pain for 16 years, I'm 31. It's great watching videos about it and knowing you arent alone. Chronic pain sucks.
I suffer with chronic pain too. Mine is there 24/7 and unfortunately for me, CBD oil and weed is illegal here. I've had it since I was 13. I wish I could go on vacation or travel, but it's a huge pain (no pun intended) to travel since I know all I want to do is curl up in bed with my meds and at least try to get by everyday.
Sweet 2 Eat Baking same...hate it so much..
Cbd oil is legal I’m pretty sure everywhere. I very well could be wrong but you can buy it on amazon with no problem
I was to I went to Mayo and it really helped
I don't think that's true. OK, I looked it up. It depends on the THC content - if it's under .3 % THC - then it is legal in all 50 states. If it's over that, it gets more complicated and depends on the state.
I went on a pot trip to Colorado - specifically for my chronic pain. Friends (and family) thought it was "a party" - and no, it wasn't - it was a pure act of desperation for my chronic, severe, arthritis pain. I tried edibles and several different types of pot - it didn't do squat for my pain. Plus, I hated it. It was a pretty awful trip - all by myself - trying pot, feeling even worse - and nothing working. Other people swear by it. I heard on MPR that only about 20-30% of people get relief from pot or medical marijuana for pain. Thankfully, due to joint replacements, my chronic pain is much less severe - but it's also in my neck and back where I've had no treatment (can't replace those!).
Just found your channel. I'm in my 50s and have had chronic pain/illness since 18 years old...so I understand all you mention in this video. We traveled 7 months in 2017 which I recorded. I did not know HOW I was going to do it...but I told myself...if I had to drag myself across the airport..that is what I will do...I survived and so glad I did it. Now I sit here at home resting up for the future...hoping I can travel again. Love your fun channel! Don't ever give up. xoxo - Melody
Omg this is me when I travel. I’m 23 and have had chronic pain for 6 years. I relate to this and think they are so courageous For doing this.
I can’t imagine what it’s like to have chronic pain... I’m so grateful that I don’t suffer from this, but I also feel so bad for Lara and Kelsey.
This breaks my heart! I have M.E. and I'm doing well right now, but their experiences remind me so much of how I felt during my last relapse. Love to everyone with chronic pain/ illness ❤️
Both of these women are true inspirations. I went an international flight with a cold/sinus infection, I couldn't equalize the pressure. I ended up curled in a ball with my arms wrapped around my skull because it felt like my whole head was going to explode!
I'm just over 40 yrs old with severe endometriosis. It was so bad in my mid twenties that it was physically strangling my left colon's blood flow while crippling me with agony during normal peristalsis. Like you, i've tried just about everything for relief so i can hold down a job and function. The one thing i keep coming back to is powdered chamomile. If u drink the WHOLE herb in powdered form it lets you deal. It's not a cure but it gets me through like nothing else. That being said, i've found avoiding dairy in general to really help keep pain levels down as well.
It's 2022 and I watch this any time I am traveling because of my endometriosis. This helps me so I am not nervous about flying in pain.
I’ve had chronic pain for the past 6 months and was just diagnosed with a condition that has no cure. You women are strong, feeling you ❤️💪🏻
I have hormonal migraines which take me out for about 2-3 days a month and even that’s a huge impact on my life so I can’t imagine the struggle these ladies face daily, you are both so strong!
I love seeing you guys looking for things that will better you! It is so life changing for everyone struggling with chronic pain!
I’m glad that they’re sharing their stories with chronic pain! It’s really great to spread some more awareness on chronic illnesses as a whole. I have severe, Vascular EDS (among other things) and seeing how they handle their pain and never giving up on finding a “cure” or “treatment” is nothing short of inspiring. It’s so hard to live like that, yet they still do it.
Seeing women with chronic pain and health conditions being represented is such a blessing. Thank you for giving us a voice! Can't wait for the next episode. xx
Thank you all for this video. I'm a girl who has different forms of chronic pain in her head and it feels like you're alone all the time. Then I see videos like this and know that I am not alone at all.
I wish I could donate money for you guys, but this person (me) doesn't have any money
Dc Chen dont worry Buzzfeed has a lot of money, I think they help them out a lot.
Money doesn't really help unfortunately :/ my chronic pain sucks
@@fleur8102 praying for you! Is there a Pentecostal church near you? Or some other apostolic church. God is real and He is good. Jesus has healed my knee and my bad scoliosis which was so painful. It doesn't cost anything to go. Love and blessings. May all your pain be healed in the name of Jesus Christ our Savior, your youth be restored and your eyes be opened. Amen.
“Then your light will break out like the dawn, And your healing (restoration, new life) will quickly spring forth; Your righteousness will go before you [leading you to peace and prosperity], The glory of the Lord will be your rear guard. “Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; You will cry for help, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ If you take away from your midst the yoke [of oppression], The finger pointed in scorn [toward the oppressed or the godly], and [every form of] wicked (sinful, unjust) speech,
“And the Lord will continually guide you, And satisfy your soul in scorched and dry places, And give strength to your bones; And you will be like a watered garden, And like a spring of water whose waters do not fail.
ISAIAH 58:8-9, 11 AMP
bible.com/bible/1588/isa.58.8-11.AMP
“ Ask and keep on asking and it will be given to you; seek and keep on seeking and you will find; knock and keep on knocking and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who keeps on asking receives, and he who keeps on seeking finds, and to him who keeps on knocking, it will be opened. " Matthew 7:7
Before I go, I know someone can come and say He isn't real, but know that science and God can and do go hand in hand. There isn't anything scientific studies say that closes His existence out of the picture, but there are billions of people who stand strong in faith in Him because they know Him first hand. If you haven't had a chance to experience His presence, ask Him to come into your life. I'm not talking about a priest, church, pope, denomination, saint, building or a preacher, but Jesus Christ Himself. He is the way, the truth and the Life. Humans may fail but He doesn't.
@@isidesiwas6680 i'm an Atheist, and don't believe god will heal my pain. But i really appreciate your concern and thoughtfulness. You seem like a truly beautiful human being inside and out. Thank you
@@fleur8102 I also am not religious , and I love how nice you were with saying that. I always appreciate prayers and things even though I personally don't believe they can help
These women are so strong. I can’t imagine what it’s like to live with this pain.❤️
Honestly, it makes me so happy to see this. I have been suffering from tn since I was 16 (I'm now 18) and I've never found someone else who has it. I really just appreciate actually being able to watch someone go through what I'm going through, and not feel so isolated and alone. And Kelsey if you have any tips for dealing with tn please please share them.
Katelyn Sinderberry hi there, I’ve had tn for the past 5 years and I can honestly say it is more painful than having a baby!! I’m in remission at the moment so I’ve just got the dull throb and tightness around my face but when the real pain kicks in, I just want to die!! No-one else in the public eye seems to talk about TN so it’s great to have a legend like Kelsey speak for us. Your very young, I would suggest some counselling to come to terms with your condition and to keep your mental health in check xxx
Sitting here watching this while going through what Laura is going through makes me feel so connected and makes me feel like I'm not alone
More of this please. I also suffer from chronic pain due to a number of medical issues and just not feeling alone is really helpful.
My girlfriend has many chronic pain disorders, and it absolutely kills me inside to watch her suffer day in and day out. My heart goes out to you ladies, and I wish you all the luck on this journey
You are so brave to put yourself out there like this!! It takes real courage to put your heart on your sleeve and show it to the world!!
As someone who experiences constant pain because of UTI's I have on a daily basis I can relate to this so much. If I had to go on such a trip I would cry hysterically.
Thank you both for sharing your stories! You guys are so strong, and it gives me comfort that I and others with chronic pain aren't going through this alone.
I can totally relate to chronic pain and traveling, as I have had rheumatoid arthritis since I was 14. Sitting in the same spot for long periods of time, when driving or flying KILLS my joints. Keep pushing ladies! Can't wait to watch the other parts of this series!!
I've never related to a video so much in my life. Sometimes, you need a reminder you're not alone. I really needed that today.
I was diagnosed with EDS at a young age, and I have chronic joint pain. When it hits, it hits really hard, and traveling in cars is a real pain. These girls are so strong!
I remember watching this video one year ago... I was so glad that I wasn’t suffering from chronic pain and had so much empathy and respect for you. And now.. I’m 18 years old, finished school and I suffer from pain since christmas 2018. It is really the worst. My bladder feels like it’s on fire 24/7 and no doctor can help me.
My dream is to travel and I will be living in korea for three months next year but the chronic pain leaves me helpless and I don’t know if I will be able to do it. I’m really trying hard not to let it control my life but it is just so hard.
I suffer from depression because of the chronic pain and I just hope there is a way out.
Love to all who have to go through this♥️ You are not alone.
I live with chronic eye pain and chronic issues due to multiple rounds of surgery. My pain dictates my day, so I understand where you are coming from. Plans get canceled last minute, my room has to be completely dark. So thank you for posting your journeys with chronic pain.
As someone who has 24/7 chronic pain for 6-7 years, I understand how Laura feels about trying new things like this when everything else has been a dead end. I really hope that this works for them.
I love these chronic pain videos,finally something I can relate to. I have fibromyalgia,Joint Hyper Mobility Syndrome,Arthritis,Tonsillar Herniation (which means part of my brain is pressing on my spinal cord and stopping the flow of csf). I have given up so much in my life,i danced for 23 years and was about to take my exam to become a dance teacher but the pain got so bad i had to give it up,i gave up my dream. My day is now full of worry and pain. these videos make me feel less alone.
All I have to say is thank you sooo much you really don’t know how much I love that you guys are putting chronic pain out there I’m 14 and I have lupus so chronic pain comes with it and I was diagnosed at the age of 9 and I cannot really find something for pain and maybe I will with this series
Isabel Mejia I don't know if you can get Zapain where you come from but it's awesome. I just take 2 pills when I am in too much pain and it does help me, it doesn't stop the pain completely but it does make sure I don't have as much pain. It's very strong though so be careful with it.
You might want to try cbd oil, which is a type of marijuana that doesn't get you high, and is legal in the US. Stay strong
I like how they both are sort of chill about their pain
Kelsey's description of pain on the flight sounds like me most days with chronic migraine.
I'm 14 and I've had functional abdominal syndrome since I was 8. It's nice to see people who have issues like I do. gives some hope.
I now get a wheelchair when I travel because I can’t walk fast or far - it makes sure I’m never late, and I don’t kill myself more than traveling does already. I wear comfy jeans or soft sweat pants with slip on shoes. I’m trying to figure out how to get travel heating pads/packs to use during the flight (since you can’t use the breakable ones and all of the plug ins are for wall sockets, which isn’t feasible on a plane).
rollenmuziek I saw on amazon a USB handwarmer not too long ago! Maybe this would help?
rollenmuziek Sorry I just need to say your hair is so aesthetic
Cliquey McPilot Awww thank you!
They have usb heating pads on Amazon.
Also I have chronic pain and a deformity. We traveled this year and requested a wheelchair and it was the most helpful thing and all the employees were great! Glad my mom demanded I request one. Idk how I'd have done it otherwise.
That’s what I do and someone with major injuries knows those travel tips.
You both are way stronger than I am.
I recently returned from an out of state work trip. Seven hours there on a plane and seven hours back. On my way there I managed to knock out my sacrum (for the third time) and was in excruciating pain.
Today I went back to my chiropractor and was adjusted. But even being adjusted doesn’t completely stop the pain as the nerves now have to heal and there’s no guarantee that i won’t somehow manage to knock it back out of place. I never knew how much I would miss being pain free and everyday is a new game of “how badly do I want to die”.
I’m slowly healing again and only hope that this time it’ll stick at least for six months. :(
I don’t even want to imagine the degree of pain you both are in. Constant and chronic pain can do a lot of wear and tear both physically and emotionally.
Oh my word I had no idea a channel like this existed! I'm so relieved to see you two brave souls speaking so openly about chronic pain. Thank you for sharing your stories 💜💜 I feel a little less lonely now!!
I'm so happy I've found this video. As someone who's dealt with Endometriosis and Adenomyosis for over 10 years sometimes it's nice to know you're not alone. The UK is a nightmare for treatment. Their answer is always more pain medication or medical menopause (both of which I've done) their treatment is never long term. As a 30 year old woman to be told they wont remove my uterus because I'm childless is frustrating.
Who knew? Some airlines don't try to kill your pet and let you hold them!!
Eleanor Williams it is because the dog is a support animal. Any support animal they are required to have fly with the owner
Emma E you saw the news? I cried for days
Yeah..but a puppy died because they forced a family to put it in a overhead bin. You should be able to do exactly what she did with her dog. Not suffocating an animal to death. That's what Eleanor was talking about. You pay for the dog being with you on the flight.
@@LazersNLeather I know this is late but if you are "prescribed" an Emotional Support Animal (ESA), then by law you are allowed to keep up to 3 pets in a home, even if they have a no pet policy, and you are allowed 1 pet with you on a flight, both at NO extra charge. It's a federal law.
I’ve been dealing with chronic pain for most of my life, really bad the past 5 years. Thank you so much for making these videos, they mean a lot! I legit started crying, it’s so rare to find representation of how hard it is
You just have to do it. I have had chronic daily pain for 13 years, just make sure you have comfortable accommodations where you end up. Being at home is "more" comfortable during a flare up, but then you are stuck at home. My first trip after chronic pain was to cuba to an all inclusive resort and i said to the therapist i was seeing if im really bad on this trip it will be a waste, what if i need to go to the hospital etc... (the hospital doesn't help me anyways). She told me what difference is there between having bad pain at home and having bad pain in a tropical location, the difference is when it passes you can enjoy the beach and sun. I also brought extra breakthrough medication incase, i did have 3 bad days, but i had the most fun i had had in years. The airplane is the worst part but i feel it is worth the extra pain, now i have been to china, Australia, Mexico, and a road trip across the usa. Make sure you have a compassionate traveling partner and don't over book or over do it, dont take the cheapest routes and be compassionate to yourself
I will never understand how anyone with chronic pain can go through their lives and act like nothing's wrong. Dealing with such a horrible thing every day seems absolutely terrible. Anyone who has to live with such a thing is so strong ❤❤❤
It's great to see people trying to find answers but also live their lives as much as they can. When I found out I had chronic leukemia I was devastated and did not know what to do. These days I try to do as much as I can in life with the cards I'm given, sometimes I still wake up to a sense of despair, but I don't want to give up on myself yet. I'm hoping for the best in your journey and thank you for sharing!
I cant express my gratitude for this series enough. I’m a junior in high school and have been dealing chronic pain for 2 years. It has been very traumatizing because I live in a small town in the middle of nowhere and I have never met anyone like me who deals with chronic pain. Just knowing that there is others like me that understand where I’m coming from gives me hope. Like seeing you girls live your life and keep pushing through the pain shows me that I can do it. Thank you for being brave enough to document your struggles and victories. Much love, Avery.
Thank you so much for this. I am 35 and had to have a full hysterectomy about a year ago. Suffered from endometriosis for years. Had many many surgeries. I was absolutely blessed about 9 years ago with my son. I was on medication because my body no longer would ovulate and bam pregnant. I th ought I drank to much. Nope I was 5 to 6 days pregnant. Omg. But I see what y'all are going through and as woman I think we shut up too much. This pain is real and can cripple you. I am so happy to see some light being shed on the real deal. God bless
I understand you guys and being nervous about traveling with a chronic illness. I have epilepsy (no cure) and traveling is VERY TAXING on the body, especially with the stress, sleep deprivation, time zone changes etc. I TOTALLY get Lara, and kind of giving up when their isn't a cure yet for the disease(s). I hope the laser treatments help you both!!!!!!! I got really excited when I heard about this adult sh1t! Cannot wait for the next episode!
I have a non-traumatic spinal disorder I understand chronic pain. Great video.
Try listening to something called subliminals for chronic pain. It's messages going to your subconscious mind, and it can change you in different ways. It changed my life (not chronic pain, other things) and I hope it changes yours too!
I have chronic pain and I can't believe videos like this exists. I'm so happy I'm crying lol. 💖 great day for me to binge watch some videos while I'm vegging on the couch.
As someone with chronic pain, I'm so excited to watch this series and I hope it works for the bith of you!
You are so incredibly strong, and no matter what the outcome is/was, we're all super proud of you both for fighting through so much pain for this long. Much love and respect ✊
Oh my god I feel better I had all the same gyno pain for 19 years
So great to see this , I have now stopped painkillers cause the doctors left me on for so long .
My life was turned upside down
My hot water bottle is buddy.
I had a half hysterical and I get vulvadynia still at times but the other gyno pains went but I put on so much weight from painkillers .
Now at 37 I'm not going let this pain isolate me anymore .
Love to you both
Ahh as someone with a chronic illness this speaks to me!! I have to carry an extra suitcase full of medication for my diabetes, as well as trying to get through security. Often staff try to force me to hand over medication or medical devices that are literally attached to my body. The stress is UNREAL. Please please please if you see someone travelling who you even suspect has an illness etc be kind and considerate because we're doing the best we can ☺️
I just got over a level 9/10 two plus day migraine. My head is sore. My skin on my face looks blah from ice packs. The migraines used to be predictable, days of my period cycle. But about a year ago they stopped being so predictable. Two years ago I stopped the topamax, and imitrex because they were GIVING ME MORE MIGRAINES, and the imitrex has stopped working. So since then I’ve just used cannabis. Lol which you can’t fly with. Maybe I’ll be as brave as Lara someday. Last July I got a migraine the day we were gonna fly. Omg it was awful.
Anyways, just at least gives me comfort to know there’s other ppl out there. I’m sure you ladies know that you can feel alone. Depressed. Like you’re missing out on events, my son is 12. Hugs.
Lauren Beckerle My mom used to have bad migraines like that. She stopped eating gluten and she hasn’t had one since. 🤷♀️ I know all bodies are different but I thought I’d share in case my mom’s experience helps.
I suffer from chronic migraines too and just to make things worse it was usually with aura. It scares me a lot because I never know when an episode is about to occur.. or WHERE I could be. It has been 12 years, my eye doctor said my eyes are ok so I went to a neurologist... all good too he said. Long story short, I've been spending these past few years trying to understand what triggers an attack, well at least the one with aura. I used to have 1 or 2 attacks every month. My conclusion has something to do with my sleeping routine (which university ruined) and staying hydrated! I swear, keeping track of what you do daily can really help. Since 2016, I've only had 2 attacks with aura, I can't help the "normal" migraines, Idk it could be the cold weather... who knows, really. Anyhow, wishing you all the best!
Oh yea I've tried to figure it out. It seems like they're hormonal. The past few months, I have this chart to keep track of days of my cycle they orrured, it's been either right before, or the week after my period. I'm a weirdo when it comes to staying hydrated. My husband says I'm like a camel. lol. Super consistent with the little caffeine I do drink. Since last September I've been eating a whole food plant based diet, lol so super healthy. I feel great...other than the migraine. I had such a bad time with topamax, that's what made me give up on prescription meds. That and when I first started with the imitrex it was 2-4 migraine days a month, fast forward a couple years and it was 15-18 days a month. They were giving me 'rebound headaches'...just as bad as a migraine. It probably took me a month or two to detox. It was not fun. cannabis basically got me thru that. Now I'm back to the 2-4 days a month, but the last two have been so intense pain wise. I haven't ever had an aura. That does sound really scary. A couple times ago my speech got weird, kinda like I sounded really drunk.
I've been trying that cefaly thing, you should look that up. I'm not sure about the prevention bit. It seemed to be working but I had to stop because I had septum/turbinate surgery. Seems to help sometimes during a migraine too.
Lauren Beckerle if they are hormonal I have a bit of experience there. Eliminating gluten and dairy from your diet can help lessen the attacks as well as a migraine medicine specifically for hormonal or cycle related migraine. Frova is one that worked well for me. Best of luck to you.
Oh I've never heard of Frova. I'll have to check that out. I don't do dairy as I'm a whole food plant based diet...basically a healthy vegan. I don't eat gluten very often. I did go gluten free for 6 months at least a few years ago. I have Hashimoto's and ppl said it would make a difference. I didn't really notice anything. lol other than the hassle. I know it works for some ppl tho. Thanks for commenting about that medicine, gonna check that out. :)
I've been waiting for this series. I had a hysterectomy for endometriosis and adenomyosis. I still have pain but it helped so much. Problem is, I have fibromyalgia and severe arthritis. At 35 I've been unable to work for almost 3 years. I will follow these gals always.
Stop all the “new name sucks” “change it back to boldly” comments. They won’t change it. And As/Is is fine. It means love yourself as is.
I feel for Lara. I have tried everything for my chronic pain with endometriosis and adenomyosis. I've tried acupuncture, herbs, vitamins, pain medicine, massages, and so much more. I have yet to find something that works. Love that you guys speak out on these issues and try to help other women who suffer find answers as well.
I'm 22 and I walk with a cane due to three different conditions and syndromes that make walking hurt so much. Last spring my family and I traveled to England for the first time (one of my dream trips) and I ended up having multiple panic attacks because I felt so guilty because I thought that I was ruining the trip for everyone else. You have to walk so much in England when you can't afford to taxi six people everywhere and it was extreamly painful for me. I wasn't enjoying the trip, I really wanted too but I was in too much pain. I'm a studying jeweler, so I waited in line for an hour and a half to see the crown jewels. I was in so much pain that by the time I actually got to see the crown jewels, I didn't care anymore. I just wanted to leave and sit down. I've never found relief for my type of pain. And on top of the pain of my body, I also have Ibs, which sucks. It's so difficult to find certain foods in different countries when you are trying to avoid sensitivities.
Amanda Snider EDS?
Muhammad Abdurrahim Myofascial pain syndrome (can develop into fibromyalgia) which I finally discovered was also causing me extream chest pain which I've been to the emergency for- only to be told that they think it's just heartburn,
Joint Hypermobility syndrome, Severe ankle overpronation. On top of everything, I'm obese which causes these conditions to become so much worse. The only way of treating it is ice and losing weight (which I'm working on).
Amanda Snider I feel you :( I have Joint Hypermobility syndrome and Fibromyalgia too. So hard to keep on top of it all and took so long just for diagnosis in the first place! Stay strong ❤️
I'm so thankful you two women are bringing awareness to Chronic Pain. I hate that you both are going through it though! Lara, I too have endometriosis. I have had a full hysterectomy (no cervix, no ovaries, no uterus), however, since I didn't see an endo specilist, the endo has never been removed and I'm now on hormones because I had to be due to having vaginal atrophy and vaginosis (?). Anyways I'm so thankful for you two shedding light on this issue!!! Day to day life is so hard with chronic pain and I applaud you for putting yourselves out there! God Bless and Peace!
Not everyone soldier is the same within the army but they’re fighting for one goal. Like wise these two strong women have their differences, but they’re fighting their chronic illnesses with every breath, every tear and every smile.
I had daily pain from a cancerous ovarian tumor for about a month, and even that short amount of time really tried my strength of will. All of you women who fight through chronic pain with no end in sight are true Amazons.
I can’t thank you enough for sharing your stories. Hearing Lara’s situation was like looking into a mirror. In a strange way, it gives me hope. You go girl 🎉
Just watching this makes me feel phantom pain all over. I can’t even imagine it. These women are so strong
This is my whole life. Thank you for bringing light to this experience. Listening to you two made me feel less alone.
As someone with multiple chronic pain diseases/disorders/illnesses/conditions (including severe endometriosis) I am very excited for this series!! Obviously I wish the girls weren't suffering like they are, but I think this is a great opportunity to, at the very least, show people just how debilitating chronic pain can be, so they stop telling us to, "just smile through it". Like you try smiling when it feels like someone's stabbing your insides with a number of hot knives as another persyn simultaneously sets your legs on fire. In general our society needs to show more compassion and provide more accommodations for people like us. We're not useless or a burden, we just do things differently and need you to support that
Buzzfeed won't pay for better seats but they pay for worth it.....isn't this 'worth it'?
That woman here - the one who started with endometriosis - is just like me (I was 17 at the time). Except now my doctor/doctors refuse to even aknowledge anything is wrong with me anymore. It was flat out accepted and actually seen (through surgical exploration) that I have endometriosis (among other complications), but the doctors that I have seen (even the ones I have come to adore over the years) tell me that I am either faking it, seeking attention, or overreacting. No one helps me. Not my doctors, not the nurses, not my urgent cares, not my hospitals. I have in the past gotten to the point where life just isn't worth it anymore. No, I am not suicidal right now (though I have had those symptom before, but not now - or yet). But, seriously, right now, I am just .... done. I give up. I have always just wanted someone to understand or give me answers. And no one can provide this.
Adding : I do not take narcotics. I take Tylenol, Naproxen (Advil or Aleve), Meloxicam, and Gabapentin (which I take for a nerve injury in my back as well as a seizure disorder). I am not, nor have I ever been a "drug seeker", which makes some of their claims not just insulting ... but hurtful.
Eh. End of my life story/rant-thing. I am sorry to those who were not interested. For the rest ... thank you for reading/listening. ❤
PS: There will be typos. Please just ignore them.
Try being a chronic pain sufferer who needs opioids because everything else has failed. Literally treated worse than a drug addict and doctors won't even prescribe to help you.
It took my doctor literally 10 yrs to diagnose it after me complaining for so many years then he gave me a antidepressant to help . Well the first day I took it I slept for 3 days but it did seem to help a little bit I’m not about drugs either because I’m in kidney failure and have to be carful . But I think more gynecology doctors should listen more ! I had gotten muscle relaxers for kidney muscle pain and that did help the endo pain but again how long can you poison your body to feel good ... I really hope everyone finds freedom from their pain one day . I’m 42 been dealing with it since I was 18 and I am like you just tired of the pain and suffering and the fact people think it’s just cramp pain . I wish a couple of midol would work but not that lucky . Guess I’m gonna go zombie out again .
Look for an endo excision specialist!!
Emily you are so strong 😭💪 maybe you could take a form of hormonal birth control, it might help reduce pms and also make cramps a little bit less painful
Already loving this series. As someone with chronic pain, I relate to Lara and Kelsey so much and really love videos on this topic because it helps me to not feel alone. Love you both and hope this laser can help even a little bit!:)
Keep fighting girls. It's comforting to see other women with chronic pain figure out how to deal and live as "normal" of a life as they can possibly live. I love you guys, I hope you can find answers and relief. 💜