by benforred | Apr 25, 2022 | Health, Medical Procedures, Medical Providers, Nausea, Pain, Symptoms
After 6.5 months of chronic pain that was only improved but not cured by Lyrica, consults with 7 types of doctors, a multitude of tests and an absorbent toll physically, mentally, and financially – I finally have a diagnosis: Abdominal Migraine. All of my...
by benforred | Jan 27, 2022 | Medical Providers, Medication, Pain, Procedures, Surgery, Symptoms
In the time since my last update in the beginning of November, I continue to have chronic pain since the 2.5 weeks after my 8th surgery to remove my gall bladder and adhesions for the third time. A lot and yet not enough has occurred during this span.Carafate...
by benforred | Jul 19, 2020 | Birthday, Pain, Symptoms
I’ve wanted to try out a sensory deprivation tank for years now and this year, for my birthday, I finally went to one. Sensory Deprivation is also known as Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy. A sensory deprivation tank is a float tank that contains...
by benforred | May 29, 2020 | Guest Post, Health, Pain, Physical Therapy
I had my first abdominal surgeries were in grade school from 1995-1996 and endured severe back pain particularly during this time. By the time I was in high school, I started noticing increased back issues as I was unable to sit up from a forward bend position. My...
by benforred | Sep 12, 2019 | Food, Nausea, Pain, Symptoms
I have a long history of chronic pain caused by eating and no, it isn’t my food choices that are the culprit. I appreciate others being concerned about my well-being but unsought advice gets to be tiresome, particularly when I’ve been dealing with my...
by benforred | Jan 8, 2018 | Pain, Product, Review, Sponsored, Symptoms
Disclaimer: I have been given this product as part of a product review. Although the product was a gift, all opinions in this review remain my own and I was in no way influenced by the company. With worsening GI symptoms of chronic bloating, abdominal pain, and nausea...
