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Hello Mdmc,

Welcome to TPC. Sounds like you have a plan of attack in place to beat the pain back and that is fabulous.
We have a great group of folks here who truly understand this journey we call pain.

We have live hosted chats here on the website every Monday-Wednesday-Friday at 11:00am ET.
We have an evening chat on Thursday’s at 7:30pm…[Read more]

Hello Snow,

Welcome to TPC. You can change your profile picture by looking at the top of the window for the green bar. You will see Profile – Settings – Notifications – Log out.

Clink on the profile and it takes you to your personal profile and you can change your picture.

Here are two photo’s that I hope will help. If I can be of more help or…[Read more]

Ynver,

Those are all really good ideas. I also have the issues with reaching stuff on higher shelves and using the bottom of the cart. It is hard enough to pick up the heavier items but then to bend to get them under the buggy is madness some days. Once I get heavy things like washing detergent or cases of soda down there I have a hard time…[Read more]

Hi Bd,

You have been busy with craving and dealing with technology issues. Happy to hear you have things worked out.
We miss you in chat.

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

Hi Lizzben,

It was nice chatting with you in the chat on Wednesday. I understand way you are as I have been told many times that same thing, “sorry we can’t help you with the pain”.

I have been lucky that my family doctor continues to help me with options for pain relief. I have tried a couple of the pain management programs offered by one of…[Read more]

Bd,

It is so comforting to hear that you are exactly where you and Ms. Kitty need to be. I adore that you have such wonderful dock mates to help you when needed. It sounds like Ms. Kitty has explored her surroundings and has a few places she has not shared with you.
I have to say that as I was reading your post, I got tense when I read she was…[Read more]

Hi Sudsysuzy,

Welcome to the TPC family and community. It helps to have others to talk to you, we know that we are not alone on the journey.

We have hosted chats on Monday-Wednesday-Friday at 11am ET and on Thursday night at 7:30pm ET. Lots of great conversation and support.

If I can help you with anything please let me know.

TPC_YaYa
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Lizzben,

Thank you for sharing the treatment options that you are trying. With so many different treatments out there it can be down right frustrating and scary. Having someone to share what they have experienced allows others to gain some insight.
We wish you the very best in your treatment and low pain days.

Take care,
TPC YaYa
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Bd,

As I was reading over the last two entries I could hear my brain saying stop…wait a minute…I want to stay in canyon country for a little while. The wonderful descriptions you gave about the rabbit run and the dry river beds instantly took my brain to those places.

There are days here in my pain world where my brain wanders off down a…[Read more]

Ambersprun,

Those are some really great questions. I know for myself the thing that helps me the most is one of those Reachers/Grabbers. The problem is finding one that folds up small enough to keep in my purse but is still strong enough to pick up heavier items on the top or bottom shelves.
The expense is another issue, in order to find one that…[Read more]

Those are some powerful questions you put forth. I feel it is important to keep ourselves grounded in the present if at a possible. I live with pain, the pain is part of who I am and so I have to include it in my day to day life, when planning a trip to the store or across the country.

Finding the answers to those questions is a journey in…[Read more]

Ms. Kitty,

Do be careful when you are keeping watch. That first step is wet one. I know that Bd worries about you slipping off in to the water. You are so smart to wake up Bd so he could help you dry off.

Make sure you stay a couple steps ahead of that dog that chases you.

Take care,

TPC YaYa

TPC Community Moderator
“The views or o…[Read more]

Hello Ms Kitty,

It is a pleasure to meet you. We will look forward to reading more about your life with Bd and your adventures aboard the Lonoh and on the dock.

TPC Yaya

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

Having arthritis in my hands I have found gloves are an absolute must. Spring, Summer, Fall & winter, you can find me wearing gloves.
At my local CVS, I found white cotton gloves. The box calls them, Dermatological Cotton gloves and you get 2 pair in the box for around $5 dollars. They are great for helping to keep the medication on my hands.…[Read more]

FredFriend,

Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your friend. I love the sign tool idea. I cared for my in-laws for many years. My mother-in-law had diabetes. We came up with a word that she could say when she was having issues with low blood sugar. She didn’t have to worry about trying to explain what was happening, all she had to do was say…[Read more]

Bd,

We are happy to have you back. The journey of pain is one that is unpredictable. Sometimes before we even realize what is happening, it sneaks up on us to make sure we are still paying attention to it.

We look forward to reading more here about the Lonoh and Ms. Kitty and on the other forum, Mumblings of a Hermit.

TPC_YaYa
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Shadowbox,

Your words speak of hope and renewal. Two key things that we as people living with pain need to have close by in our lives.
The journey of pain is a long & hard road to navigate. We sometimes lock ourselves away from the world around us because pain can be and is dark, lonely, frustrating and over-whelming. We search to find the light…[Read more]

Alexia,

Hello, it is nice to meet you but I do wish it was under better circumstances. We here at TPC are so very sorry that you have been shamed for living with pain.

The stigma that is out there is doing so much harm to people who live with pain. We are working to change the stigma so people living with pain are not shamed and are not put in…[Read more]

Hello Deep,

I am so sorry to hear about the crisis you had. It is so important for each of us to find healthcare providers who will search to find out what is causing our pain. Having the right diagnosis means everything because then we can work with our providers to set a plan in place to help ease the pain.

We are happy that you have found The…[Read more]