Thanks for reading on pain. I have lived in constant chronic pain since 1999 when I was injured. It sucks. I don't remember what 'pain-free' even feels like any more. But I am tired of politicians, who don't know what they are talking about, telling me I don't need medications to help me manage my pain. For those with Fibromyalgia they too are living with constant pain. I hear you about the ringing in your ears. My ears have consistently rang sing the injury in 1999. There are times when I have to ask others if they are hearing crickets or something or if it's just me. And I haven't slept through the night since I was injured. I have to get up and walk around every couple of hours. This is so important for others to realize that for those of us who live in pain, we have no control over it. Most of the time we just grit our teeth & hope no one notices. So from me to you - Thank You for talking about this.

omgosh! I have live w tinnitus for 30+ yrs! it can be painful at times.