I feel so frustrated and helpless. I just want to break down and cry. Again. I’ve recently had a big step change in my pain baseline. And I’m having flare ups so bad I can’t stand. Sitting hurts. Side sleeping hurts. Previously, my baseline was a constant pressure, maybe a dull ache, and the usual more severe pain would my period and ovulation. But this is another level. And I’m so, so tired. All the time. I’m going through the process with a new specialist, but it takes time. A week or two between scans and the appointment to review results, and booking surgery will be another wait. Pain meds take the edge off the worst of it, but I’m still constantly at a level of pain that I can’t just ignore. And nothing helps with the fatigue. I’m exhausted. So how do you deal with it? I just feel absolutely crushed. I have to work. I have social obligations. I’m supposed to workout and be a productive member of society. But I can barely get out of bed. What works for you?   submitted by   /u/isthisreallife080 [link]   [comments]