I’ve got pain from three sources now and they all vary from day to day.  I have diabetic neuropathy, I have a nerve that was damaged by surgery to drain a boil (the L1 nerve), and I have digestive discomfort that is in part related to gut bacteria being wiped out by antibiotics and in part by metFormin.

     For the nerve pain, I have gabapentin (often known by the brand name Neurontin), but usually only take that in the evening as for some reason the nerve pain usually only flares up at night but there are occasional days that are exceptions and today is one of them.  I only have enough for my nightly dose because it’s usually only a problem at night and so during the day like today I just have to live with it, which isn’t easy as it is very distracting.

     I am not used to dealing with chronic pain and when it flares up in the daytime like this I find it difficult to get anything done or to interact with people in a good manner.

     The Bible teaches us we should be content in all things.  I’m having a very difficult time realizing contentment in this situation.

     During the church service this morning, our pastor gave us a moment for private prayer before the closing hymn, and I prayed for help with this.

     Then the closing hymn was, “All is Well With My Soul”, and if you know the story behind it, it is incredible.  I do not have that fortitude however and I’m having difficulties.

     I know God was listening at least.  I can’t say I like the answer (here is a guy that lost his whole family and you’re bitching about a little nerve pain?).