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Pain Care Needs

3 years ago
Hi everyone! My name is Lelena. My husband and I are seriously considering moving to Portugal. I have an Intractable Pain condition known as Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, & as a result, I need pain management. Unfortunately for me, opioids work quite well for my condition. I just want to live my life, & being able to obtain medications without fear is a part of our pursuit of happiness. My husband doesn't want to see me suffer for the balance of our lives. American doctors & politicians are perfectly happy to allow patients to struggle & suffer.

This pressing issue coupled with America becoming unaffordable by the day has us both looking towards the Iberian Peninsula with great longing. Are there any other ex-pats living in Portugal with similar circumstances? Many patients with severe pain are moving abroad because of the draconian climate in America. It would help so much to hear more first hand accounts of what Portugal is really like for people with longstanding pain.

Do others with health issues find Portugal to be a good place to live?

We also love the idea of eating well & learning Cafe Culture, etc.

We are.hopeful to move to Portugal within a year or slightly more. It ticks every box we have! The people, weather, Healthcare, cost of living, a rich culture & sense of history...the list goes on and on.

Nice to meet everyone! ?

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