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Chronic Pain is Wrecking My Life
2025/6/8
Dr. Laura Call of the Day
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Teresa
Teresa: 我是一名反应停受害者，经历了多次手术，长期遭受慢性疼痛的折磨。随着年龄增长，疼痛加剧，严重影响了我的生活质量，大部分时间只能卧床休息。我最大的恐惧是成为家人的负担，虽然我努力保持积极心态，但仍然渴望找到有效的应对策略，例如寻找合适的座右铭来鼓励自己。杜克大学的医生曾建议进行脑部刺激治疗，但后来因我的身体状况复杂而放弃。目前我使用局部TENS设备缓解疼痛，但效果有限。我希望能够找到更有效的治疗方法，提高生活质量。
Dr. Laura: 你经历了如此多的苦难，还能保持积极乐观的态度，这非常令人钦佩。虽然我无法完全理解你的痛苦，但我认为你应该积极寻求神经科医生的帮助，特别是那些在脑部刺激治疗方面有专长的医生。脑部刺激可能是一种有效的治疗慢性疼痛的方法，值得你去尝试。重要的是要找到合适的专家，并坚持不懈地探索各种治疗方案，不要轻易放弃希望。同时，也要记住，你并不孤单，很多人都在支持你。
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Theresa, a 62-year-old thalidomide baby, discusses her lifelong struggle with chronic pain, exacerbated by age and multiple surgeries. She shares her coping mechanisms and the challenges she faces in managing her condition. She seeks advice on maintaining a positive mindset while living with chronic pain.
- Theresa was born in 1962 and is a thalidomide baby.
- She has undergone almost 40 surgeries.
- She experiences chronic pain and uses a wheelchair.
- She tries to maintain a positive mindset by focusing on others with worse problems.
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