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Biashpainabix
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Buddhism and medical problems
I have medical problems that are rare, cause illness, chronic pain, doctor appointments, need for medical supplies, surgeries etc. I haven't read much yet but I read this
http://www.dhammasukha.org/Study/Tal...T-MAR03-TS.htm
article, and I was wondering...if in buddhism a person is supposed to let go of suffering, how does this apply to medical problems that cause physical suffering?
I do what I can but my medical issues are rare (I have vacterl association and some other miscellaneous issues if anyone is wondering) and I can only do so much and do the best I can in taking care of myself physically. I can not get rid of all my physical pain and suffering, it is not possible. Or if it will be someday with technology they haven't yet figured out it isn't yet.
I am 23 and in just the last couple of years they've figured stuff out I wish they had figured out when I was a kid because it explains a lot and could be helpful so I know I shouldn't say it won't ever be possible, who knows what's to come in the future but as of right now there is no way to cure all my physical medical problems.
From what I understand so far (which I haven't read much or done anything yet so that's not much) my attitudes at times and feelings about my medical situations could change for the better and it seems great to me, but i'm wondering if because I can't get rid of medical issues that I have little to no control over that causes chronic suffering if that means...I don't know how to put it.
What are Buddhism's thoughts on medical problems like that? Does that mean if someone has medical issues like me they shouldn't bother with meditating at all like that because they can't end their suffering 100% even if they could still benefit from it?
I hope this makes sense. I'm not always that great with getting thoughts into words..
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