Replies to 'Living with Chronic Pain'

Quote From: ladidi100

Hi Karen;  After reading your note, I feel sorry that you are enduring such pain; in more ways than one.  I live in Canada and we have a great medical system here.  I had no problems getting CPP (Canada Pensoin Plan) Disability and also a disability from my employment pension.  Do you have an Arthritis website in the US?  If so, perhaps you can get information on that website regarding pensions and advocates for arthritis sufferers;  We do have it here and although the Arthritis Advocates do all that they can, there is still lots to be done.  Perhaps speaking out in this way will let others know the dilemma we face; not only with the painful debilitating diseases, but how our governments are SLOW.....in reacting.  I wonder if their families have any of these chronic diseases and know the frustration and helplessness we go through...???   If nothing else, we become stronger through this disease just coping with day to day life and all that it brings (or doesn't bring).  Like you said, Iwonder what people who do not have family support do?  It truly is sad.  Like you, I also believe that God has a purpose for our lives and one day it will be revealed to us.  So take care, chin up and may God bless you abundantly each and every day.  I too will pray for you and your children and that your government will hear the message and fill your needs.   LadiDi