Pain On Top Of Ptsd

[Pakadlangitok]

I had PTSD before my accident. It was very bad from abuse. PTSD is always bad regardless.
I had a wreck 6 months ago. It caused some nerve damage in my face.
It has gotten worse and it can;t be helped too much. Trigeminal neuralgia on on top of PTSD.
I really cannot go on and I don't know what to do because I hav family. But it makes me mad I put so much effor tinto recovery and this is how it ends. It was not worth it to try so hard but I am glad I did.

If anyone has pain on top of PTSD please post.

 

[Riot]

I'm pretty sure there are treatment options for the trigeminal. My friend recovered from the procedure earlier this year.

 

[Ronin]

I'm more like who here doesn't have pain on top of or accompanying PTSD.

Though glad you're reaching out and the thread is here. :)

 

[Broken Dahlia]

I had PTSD before my accident. It was very bad from abuse. PTSD is always bad regardless.
I had a...

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome after a tibial plateau fracture in January, plus sciatica for a decade. The pain kicked my ass; it is so hard to manage PTSD on its own, adding another layer of physical pain seemed impossible to get through. Exercise has been really helpful even though it hurts, it helps to keep the depression at bay. Acupuncture has really helped as well. I hope you find something that helps you manage the pain. Take care.

 

[Pakadlangitok]

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome after a tibial plateau fracture in January, plus sciatica for a de...

I wonder if we heal differently because of the PTSD ? The airbag injuires I have are stupidly "rare" which just pisses me off. But I notice that even after pap smears and blood tests ("easy stuff") I suffer a lot longer or have reactions.

 

[Broken Dahlia]

I wonder if we heal differently because of the PTSD ? The airbag injuires I have are stupidly "rar...

Oh, definitely. My foot basically had a prolonged panic attack after surgery on my knee, another nervous system problem. I knew they were related before the CRPS was diagnosed, told several professionals it felt like a physical manifestation of PTSD. Two surgeons, my primary, and a physical therapist all ignored me, it was normal healing and I wasn't trying hard enough. The surgeon didn't like my helpless attitude. I also have weird reactions to medication, side effects that no one else gets. My last post was about my pelvic exam, went completely numb, didn't feel a thing. It sucks and pisses me off too. Now I'm off to acupuncture, so zen.

 

[Pakadlangitok]

Oh, definitely. My foot basically had a prolonged panic attack after surgery on my knee, another...

I hope to try accupuncture. I was very upset yesterday over it and I punched myself in the face wich made it worse. I have been very sudical.

 

[Broken Dahlia]

I hope to try accupuncture. I was very upset yesterday over it and I punched myself in the face w...

Please try acupuncture if you can . I was suicidal at times over this pain too. It has been horrific and I am sort of surprised to be on the other side of it now. Still have a lot of pain, it is just more manageable now. Since this is a nervous system disorder acupuncture makes since; it isn't really considered a treatment for CRPS, I was just desperate, and it worked. I go to a "Peoples" acupuncture clinic, sliding scale, so my treatments cost $17. I couldn't afford it at a regular clinic. I also take Lyrica now for the nerve pain, also helpful. Please keep posting, so many understand and have helped me to hold on. I also like guided meditation, self compassion dot org is great, " soften, soothe, allow" got me through some of the most excruciating pain. Please be kind to yourself, you have been through enough.