The pain is far greater than the meds.
The meds give me the worst side effects
All together I’m slowing unravelling
Can it get any worse?
I lie in what was once my bed
It’s now become a torturers rack
I toss and turn to no avail
Sleep, sleep, what is that?
I’ll take a pill to let me rest
It zonks me out, into a zone
I’m a zombie and I don’t care,
Can I wake up feeling any worse?
I am now at my wits end
Desperation becomes my default
I grab at anything in the hope,
Can it possibly get any worse?
A friend is currently dealing with chronic pain and suffering terribly through it.
I wrote the above in response to the last email I received.
Morpethroad 
Chronic pain is so debilitating, especially when you start taking new medication and your body has to fight through all of this new things being thrown into it in an attempt to combat it. I know when I started taking mine, I had serious side effects, and ten years later I still do to some extent. I hope that it evens out soon and your friend starts to feel more human again soon.
Thanks so much Al. I have fingers and toes crossed hoping for the same.
Your friend has my utmost sympathy, Michael. I have osteoarthritis and am on two different medications that requires special permission every time the doctor writes a script. The medication helps the pain, but leaves you so brain fogged you wonder if it’s worth it. Sending your friend a gentle hug.
Thanks Lyn. Yes I do relate to those drugs. The cure sometimes is worse than the disease.
So sorry to hear about your friend. I hope that the doctors can find something that will help ease the pain.
I think they are working on it RoSy as we speak. Have a good day.
I’m so sorry for your friend, Michael. I’ve had friends with chronic pain and you painted an accurate picture of it. I hope they will find a remedy soon for the suffering.
We live in hope Mandy. Thank you for your support.
Chronic pain is certainly a hard thing to deal with. Your friend is lucky to have you in their corner Michael.
That’s exactly what I say to my friend Jackie. Thanks for your comment.
Suffering of any kind, mind or body is very hard to deal with, the tortuous rack a very apt description of the place of slumber that isn’t so anymore. I hope your friend gets through the ordeal they face. They are lucky to have you for support.
Thank you Jenny, appreciate your supportive comment.
Ugh this is terrible Sam has chronic pain and medication doesn’t help in the slightest. Even anesthetics the poor man literally has had root canals wide awake with no numbing agents or drugs to minimize pain. I often find the side effects of meds make things worse.