Please if you know anything about this or have similar experience... Help me!

I am female 23 years old and this started when I was 17 (6 years)
I am tall and skinny, my pinkies are bent, no skin issues, thin wispy hair, I played tennis, and i have an amazingly good memory when the drugs aren't messing with it.

I have chronic constant intense back pain across my shoulders, shoulder blades and neck.
this is in the form of knotted muscles and spasms
I have incredible headaches, sleeplessness, tired...

I am currently being treated for TMJ (which is a jaw displacement problem)
I am allergic to nuts

I also recently had some kind of kidney infection for which i got rushed to the hospital for only to find they couldn't do anything about it... I am still looking into this.

On a more personal note... (cheers to the anonymity of the internet)
I get bladder infections constantly in spite of the large amounts of water I drink

I have vaginal issues that make intercourse burn

I have tried all the "over the counter" methods of relieving my pain acupuncture, massage, physical therapy... Nothing works. Massages help for a short time, but the best is botox injections right into the muscle, but now my body degrades the botox too fast. I pop muscle relaxants like candy and I cant get my hands on more powerful pain meds because I cant get a diagnosis!
Thank you so much for your timely responses doug and kathy, however, these wonderful massage and chiropractor ideas do work, but the symptoms come back. No matter how many massages or doctor visits i get. I also spend time with a tennis ball (because of the size) against the wall and my back for a self massage.

As for the pluming issues I am aware of bacteria and the fact that intercourse can cause infection.

I forgot to mention that with the help of frequent massages and botox i was able to finish college with a degree in neuro biology so i am able to understand most of the the high level scientific terms.

Please answer. We need for a documentary. Pleaaasee.

I am so sick of this and I am looking into any tips on dealing with this constant knee pain that I have. I have good days but I always have pain just some days it is less than others. I have really bad arthritis in both my knees. I have had 8 surgeries to help with the pain it is slightly better but not a whole lot. I have tried chiropractors, yoga, massage, and acupuncture. I am not overweight. I am so sick of taking pain pills just to get thru the day and even they are not helping me that much. any tips would be great thanks.
I don't carry things for the horses anymore I have a lawn cart for my lawn mower and cart the feed and stuff around in there.
Did the injections and they where the biggest waste of money that I have ever experienced. 0 worth of money that could have been spent elsewhere.

I have to get a c-section. I am 41 weeks exactly right now, and they will not induce me due to a previous c-section and more of a chance to rupture. Anyway. I am really trying to avoid another c-section- especially if everything's fine and the baby's just taking her sweet time. I have tried just about everything except castor oil. (I won't.)
Sex, orgasms, spicy food, massage, walking 3+ miles, a glass of wine (doc's approval), visualization, baths, tea, swings, see-saws....
Should I do acupuncture? Is there anything else I can do?
I am 2 cm dilated, and 50% effaced. My mucus plug has come out in pieces.... lol

In 2008, I was on a trip with my church. We were doing construction work on a house and I was holding a ladder. A woman from my church was on the roof said she would drop a board to the ground and I told her I should probably move out of the way. She told me to keep holding the ladder. Of course, the board hit me in the back (shoulder blade area).. I have had HORRIBLE back pain since then, I can hardly function because my back hurts so bad. I have to take sleeping pills at night to sleep because the pain is just so terrible. I've done everything the doctors recommended - chiropractor care, acupuncture, physical therapy, massages, etc. There's really no hope for my back getting better and I just can't live with this chronic pain anymore. What happened that day just consumes me and I feel an immense amount of hatred for this woman. She was just too dumb in that situation. Her mistake ruined my life. I'm only 17, too young to be having severe back problems - I can't concentrate on homework, exercise, sleep or do anything and keep in mind NOTHING has helped. I have also had to pay A LOT of money and copays for treatment so I am thinking of filing a lawsuit against her to pay for the treatment expenses.

Here is my question: How am I supposed to cope with all this pain? How can I get past this and live a normal life? I know I need to forgive but it's just so hard.

Oh and she also didn't inform my youth pastor about this, my mom had to call him after the pain didn't go away.
it has been going on for almost two years.. i said since 2008.

got xrays.. no broken bones. dr is stupid and said mri's and xrays cause cancer.. so he finally ordered me an mri.

In 2008, I was on a trip with my church. We were doing construction work on a house and I was holding a ladder. A woman from my church was on the roof said she would drop a board to the ground and I told her I should probably move out of the way. She told me to keep holding the ladder. Of course, the board hit me in the back (shoulder blade area).. I have had HORRIBLE back pain since then, I can hardly function because my back hurts so bad. I have to take sleeping pills at night to sleep because the pain is just so terrible. I've done everything the doctors recommended - chiropractor care, acupuncture, physical therapy, massages, etc. There's really no hope for my back getting better and I just can't live with this chronic pain anymore. What happened that day just consumes me and I feel an immense amount of hatred for this woman. She was just too dumb in that situation. Her mistake ruined my life. I'm only 17, too young to be having severe back problems - I can't concentrate on homework, exercise, sleep or do anything and keep in mind NOTHING has helped. I have also had to pay A LOT of money and copays for treatment so I am thinking of filing a lawsuit against her to pay for the treatment expenses.

Here is my question: How am I supposed to cope with all this pain? How can I get past this and live a normal life? I know I need to forgive but it's just so hard.
Don't even question my faith. Obviously you have not had a serious chronic injury where you can't even function. She didn't do it on purpose, but she made an awful choice. I cannot afford all the expenses and since it was her mistake, she needs to own up to it.

In 2008, I was on a trip with my church. We were doing construction work on a house and I was holding a ladder. A woman from my church was on the roof said she would drop a board to the ground and I told her I should probably move out of the way. She told me to keep holding the ladder. Of course, the board hit me in the back (shoulder blade area).. I have had HORRIBLE back pain since then, I can hardly function because my back hurts so bad. I have to take sleeping pills at night to sleep because the pain is just so terrible. I've done everything the doctors recommended - chiropractor care, acupuncture, physical therapy, massages, etc. There's really no hope for my back getting better and I just can't live with this chronic pain anymore. What happened that day just consumes me and I feel an immense amount of hatred for this woman. She was just too dumb in that situation. Her mistake ruined my life. I'm only 17, too young to be having severe back problems - I can't concentrate on homework, exercise, sleep or do anything and keep in mind NOTHING has helped. I have also had to pay A LOT of money and copays for treatment so I am thinking of filing a lawsuit against her to pay for the treatment expenses.

Here is my question: How am I supposed to cope with all this pain? How can I get past this and live a normal life? I know I need to forgive but it's just so hard.
Physical pain is different than emotional pain. I have had awful things happen to me, mentally and emotionally. But this will stick with me forever. There is no counseling for this. NOTHING to help ease the pain.
i did acupuncture for 2 months
chiropractor for 1.5 years
massages for 6 months
physical therapy for 2 months

i had an xray, nothing showed up. the specialist just ordered an mri. we have no idea what is wrong

In 2008, I was on a trip with my church. We were doing construction work on a house and I was holding a ladder. A woman from my church was on the roof said she would drop a board to the ground and I told her I should probably move out of the way. She told me to keep holding the ladder. Of course, the board hit me in the back (shoulder blade area).. I have had HORRIBLE back pain since then, I can hardly function because my back hurts so bad. I have to take sleeping pills at night to sleep because the pain is just so terrible. I've done everything the doctors recommended - chiropractor care, acupuncture, physical therapy, massages, etc. There's really no hope for my back getting better and I just can't live with this chronic pain anymore. What happened that day just consumes me and I feel an immense amount of hatred for this woman. She was just too dumb in that situation. Her mistake ruined my life. I'm only 17, too young to be having severe back problems - I can't concentrate on homework, exercise, sleep or do anything and keep in mind NOTHING has helped. I have also had to pay A LOT of money and copays for treatment so I am thinking of filing a lawsuit against her to pay for the treatment expenses.

Here is my question: How am I supposed to cope with all this pain? How can I get past this and live a normal life? I know I need to forgive but it's just so hard.

Oh and she also didn't inform my youth pastor about this, my mom had to call him after the pain didn't go away.
haha i'm a girl not a guy, but thanks
ha! i was 15, this happened in 2008 so i was not 17. also she was a youth leader , i HAD to listen to her. so umm yeah read the details woman.

So I'm really interested in getting into alternative medicine in horses, such as massage, acupuncture (and pressure points), and also natural herbs and treatments.

First of all, does anyone have any experience with it? Any advice for someone that would like to get into it?
Second, I'm planning on going to Michigan State University, and they have a College of Veternary Medicine. Should I start there by going into pre-vet, and eventually get a degree in Equine Science? If not, what is my best route?
Last, is there anything special I can be doing now in high school before college to prepare to go into this type of medicine?

Thanks in advance!

My partner and I have been trying to get pregnant for over two years. I am about to turn 37, he is 39. Both of us have been tested for fertility and everything is fine. We time sex during ovulation as well has having it regularly throughout the cycle, I’ve tried charting, ovulation predictor kits, basal body temperature….I’ve taken evening primrose, prenatal vitamins and folic acid (still do). I tried acupuncture for fertility and massage…. We even took a break from “trying” at the year mark in case it was causing too much stress, but I know in the back of both of our minds, every month I wait to see if I will miss my period. We still aren’t’ pregnant and I’m starting to feel completely desperate. Is anyone else experiencing this and has a happy ending?
Yes, thanks for the "sorry I don't give advice to unmarried couples" comment. No need to post if you are just trying to get your two points. If you don't have anything nice to say...don't say it.
Thanks Kelly,

If she really must know, our marriage is booked for next October, but we are TTC now (for the past two years) because of our age. We don’t want to be old parents!! I actually had an HSG a month ago to make sure that everything was ok (where they put the dye through your system and take the xrays). Apparently after having this test couples may have better chances for up to 4 months (I think the premise is that the dye clears out any mucous or minor blockages). Anyway, I am ovulating now so I am remaining hopeful for this month as it’s the first cycle after the xray. I will definitely consider IUI. I go back for follow up at the end of March, so if there is no luck by then, that will be my next step.
All the best to you ladies this month! I hope the test comes back a huge positive!!