Oh the pain

[mhansenm1]

The first 15 years of MS I always used to listen to people talk about the pain. I would say to myself I have no pain what are you talking about? But then I begin little by little the pain has begun and as I get older the pain gets worse. I talked to my doctor and she prescribes medicine it sometimes takes the edge off. I talked to my doctor and tell her the pain is driving me crazy and it beats me down. So she increases the medicine and it makes me dizzy forgetful and sleepy all the time and now my legs are beginning to swell up probably because of one of the medicines. I do have something that I do that takes my pain away. I drink lots of water but what takes it away the most is when I paint. It is wonderful to share my paintings with you and I appreciate everyone's kind words as you do it gives me strength. Thank you my next painting is not too far of my next share. To everyone with MS good luck stay strong and be brave I'm here with you.

[CynthiaS]

THANK YOU 😊 🙏 ❤️

[jimeka]

I for one look forward to your paintings. They are always full of life, and you give me hope, as you channel your pain into something constructive and what you produce is phenomenal. So I thank you for sharing your wonderful talent, it sure is a blessing. Jimeka

[mhansenm1 in reply to jimeka]

Thank you 💞 jimeka

[Amore55]

I’m so sorry that you are feeling such pain. It is terrible. Thank you for sharing your wonderful paintings with us. You bring such joy to our forum with your talent. I feel like the subjects are right in front of me!

[Neworleanslady]

I’m very glad you found a way to provide some relief. What kind of pain do you feel?

[Alan_Ski]

I find a massage gun helps a lot with my spasticity/muscle pain.

[152114randal]

Have you tried methadone? Very inexpensive and no side affects. That is what helped my wife.

[mrsmike9]

I have degenerative discs in my back, plus more. All non-MS pain. I have not really had much MS pain except my toes, and it's starting to creep along my feet. Manageable so far, the feet anyway. I'm hoping your pain story won't be mine. Diagnosed in 2014 but can't remember the last time I could run, so it's been around longer that.

[Elle61]

Gabapentin would make me swell up , it was awful. Stopped that and just take Hydrocodone at night only . Distraction in the daytime works best to stop the pain . Wish I could paint as good as you .