There have been a few consequences to my pain tolerance. I grew up with chronic pain and daily recurring severe injuries, the doctors discouraged pain killers because I would become dependent and so I had a slew of paid mediation techniques as a kid and now. I still do not have pain meds, except if the doc has no choice, like I have to go under for an operation.
Perhaps the most counter-intuitive thing is that my body over-reacts because it can't accurately gauge what is happening. Like if I bump a table, my reflexes freak out, because sometimes I bump a table and nothing happens, but other times I bump a table and it's A Really Bad Day.
I think the lack of pain meds can surprise people but I also think maybe I'm not thaaat tolerant, there's just a trend to treat any discomfort with meds. So whilst I am probably more than average tolerance, I think most tap out early and could endure more if they needed to.
I know exactly what you mean. I have chronic lower back pain and sciatica but mild enough that I can manage it without medication most of the time.
But often, just walking through the house I will bump into a doorway etc and get a sudden spike of pain not from the bump but from my reflexive response.
Sorry to hear about your condition and I hope you can manage it successfully.
Perhaps the most counter-intuitive thing is that my body over-reacts because it can't accurately gauge what is happening. Like if I bump a table, my reflexes freak out, because sometimes I bump a table and nothing happens, but other times I bump a table and it's A Really Bad Day.
I think the lack of pain meds can surprise people but I also think maybe I'm not thaaat tolerant, there's just a trend to treat any discomfort with meds. So whilst I am probably more than average tolerance, I think most tap out early and could endure more if they needed to.