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Looks cozy, BD. I love that Ms. Kitty is venturing out of the cabin too! Thanks for the share.

Bd,

Thank you for allowing us to follow along on this exciting journey with you. You have shown that dreams can and do come true even when one lives with pain.

You are a true inspiration to many.

TPC_YaYa

TPC Community Moderator
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Bd,

Bd,

Thank you for allowing us to follow along on this exciting journey with you. You have shown that dreams can and do come true even when one lives with pain.

You are a true inspiration to many.

TPC_YaYa

TPC Community Moderator
“The views or opinion(s) contained herein do not necessarily represent those of The Pain Community.”

Megan,

You forgot to add a space for non-drug treatments, such as ice, heat, exercise, etc. Most of us, use meds along with other techniques.

Oye matey……….great to hear you are still afloat. So very, very excited 4U!!

If you want your real name to be posted, choose it as your nickname. At TPC, you have a choice, right?

While I do not have severe back pain from several surgeries, I do have back, foot and ankle pain that has plagued me since the holidays. There are some things that seem to help me that you might try if you have not done so already. Have you tried ice packs to your low back? If not, use a bag of frozen peas or corn, put it in a pillow case, then…[Read more]

So you are going without an air conditioner? You prefer the moist, heat on the stifling windless days of summer, eh? Great to hear about the progress, sailor.

Hi Karenisawriter,

Welcome to our family it is nice to meet you. I do wish it was under different circumstances. There have been changes made to the amount of Tylenol that is safe to take during a 24 hour period.

You can read more about this change at, http://www.tylenol.com/safety-dosing/usage/dosage-for-adults

The maximum daily dose for Extra…[Read more]

Mikehale,

I would like to welcome you to our discussion forums. I do wish it was under different circumstances. Is there an option to have the implant removed since the doctors are saying your body isn’t accepting the implant?

Keep coming back and we will support you in every way we can. We also have live hosted chats on Monday – Wednesday -…[Read more]

Ms. Kitty is so darn cute. She looks like she is enjoying her new home. It is so nice to see the photo’s, thank you Noki4 for posting the pictures for Bd.

We all miss you at chat but we understand that moving takes time. We look forward to hearing more about your new home and journey, when you have the time.
Until then take good care of you and…[Read more]

I did not know that Ms. Kitty was a red head………explains her list’s! She goes nicely with the decor, BD. Did she pick it out?

Hello Heartonsleeve,

There are other spouse’s/partners who are caregivers and support a loved one here on the forums and in our live hosted chats. You will find many ears to listen and offer you support. Caregivers need a safe place to open up and talk and you have found that safe place. Here at TPC we understand that being a caregiver and…[Read more]

Bd,

It is so nice to read you made the trip to Florida and are now moving forward to purchase a boat. It has been a long journey to get where you are and it has been an honor to follow along on that journey.

Here at TPC we have been and will continue to support you and cheer you on to the next adventure.

Please stay in touch when you can, safe…[Read more]

Hello Noki4 and Dana702,

I would like to echo Noki4 when she said no apologies ever needed for venting. TPC forums are here for exactly that reason, we want our members to feel comfortable, safe and secure.
TPC is where you can be yourselves and share with others the struggles of living with daily pain.
We know that sometimes it can be hard to…[Read more]

Hello Dana702,

Welcome to The Pain Community forums. I see that Petmom1 mentioned that we have live hosted chats three times a week. The forums are a wonderful place to talk to others who do truly understand what living with pain is all about. You meet new folks and make new friends.

The hosted chats are like talking to someone on the phone the…[Read more]

Good to see you on the forum. I hurt just reading your post. I have back and foot pain, but nothing like what you must be feeling.

Have you thought about joining us during chat? Many who participate can help you with more support and suggestions from their life experiences. There are guys as well as gals (as my Texas friends would say). We would…[Read more]