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FredFriend replied to the topic Handicap Parking – Do you get questioned? in the forum General Discussions on Pain 9 years, 6 months ago
Ugh! Yes, too often. Just last Saturday night a silver haired man in a parking garage chose to loudly make disparaging remarks to his companion speculating on the ‘mental’ disability I must have since I was clearly able bodied and taking up a handicap spot. Hubby and I didn’t want to engage in a discussion with this surly person at 10:30 PM after…[Read more]
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FredFriend posted a new activity comment 9 years, 6 months ago
Nope, it is free to participate here at TPC as a member. By signing up and agreeing to the guidelines, you are a member. So happy to have you here.
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FredFriend posted a new activity comment 9 years, 6 months ago
Welcome C!
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FredFriend posted a new activity comment 9 years, 6 months ago
Welcome! Love your screen name.
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FredFriend replied to the topic Welcome! in the forum Welcome to The Pain Community 9 years, 6 months ago
I love some of the new screen names. Welcome @FunkyTown! “Real” membership here at the Pain Community is free and I’m looking forward to learning more about your pain journey and coping tips. My favorite coping mechanism is distraction; games, movies, shiny things, rainbows… I’m easily distracted. My dog, Fred, is also easily distracted like…[Read more]
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FredFriend commented on the post, Failure to Show (& Feeling Guilty)? 9 years, 6 months ago
Sorry, she isn’t even on social media. She works about 10 hours a day and is a wife and mom in addition to being a super fantastic friend. The outing was great even though I did get a migraine. She was very […]
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FredFriend replied to the topic The Log Book of Lonoh – A Dream Come True in the forum General Discussions on Pain 9 years, 6 months ago
The pictures, the stories, the inspiration of adapting to so many things is all great. Very inspirational. Miss Kitty is gorgeous and wise. Nap on!
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FredFriend commented on the post, Safe & Sound: About Pain Medications 9 years, 6 months ago
Thank you for this important information. I will be sure to bookmark this one. This sounds like a great idea for a series of blogs about the safety concerns related to different treatment options.
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FredFriend replied to the topic I'm new, in need of friendship and hope in the forum Welcome to The Pain Community 9 years, 7 months ago
Oh, SirenDestiny, it sounds like you are in a big transition phase. I urge you to keep moving forward to find new joy as I have. (I’m in my 50’s now) In my 20’s and 30’s I kept having to give up jobs to find something more compatible with my pain condition(s) and ultimately stopped working in my mid-30’s because my body couldn’t keep up.
At…[Read more]
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FredFriend replied to the topic Hi everyone! in the forum Welcome to The Pain Community 9 years, 7 months ago
Hi GiGi,
Sorry that you have so many issues with pain. I have stenosis in a few spots in mys spine and have never been a surgical candidate. Things are manageable for me with meditation, exercise, massage, heat and acupuncture.
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FredFriend commented on the post, Failure to Show (& Feeling Guilty)? 9 years, 7 months ago
Thank you for this. It is so hard to know when it is okay to plan stuff and when it will be okay to tentatively plan something.
A couple of weeks ago I had to back out of a commitment at the last minute due to […]
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FredFriend commented on the post, It's Alright to Cry 9 years, 7 months ago
Found it! Thanks for writing this blog. I have sent the link to someone learning to balance chronic pain and a recent loss.
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FredFriend replied to the topic The Log Book of Lonoh – A Dream Come True in the forum General Discussions on Pain 9 years, 7 months ago
You are having a wonderful time! I love the updates on Miss Kitty and her swimming abilities. Sounds like she is making herself at home on the water.
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FredFriend replied to the topic Walking Shoes in the forum Arthritis Pain 9 years, 8 months ago
I have had great success with Happy Feet insoles in Saucony Omni 13 shoes. These shoes come in a narrow size that, when combined with the Happy Feet insoles make for an 99% perfect fit to my super skinny feet.
With such narrow feet, it is difficult to find shoes that fit and do not increase foot pain or discomfort. I look forward to the vionics…[Read more]
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FredFriend replied to the topic Walking Shoes in the forum Arthritis Pain 9 years, 8 months ago
I have had great success with Happy Feet insoles in Saucony Omni 13 shoes. These shoes come in a narrow size that, when combined with the Happy Feet insoles make for an 99% perfect fit to my super skinny feet.
I have two pairs and alternate them each day. This means that the shoes last a bit longer AND my feet don’t develop hot spots unique to each shoe.
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FredFriend replied to the topic The Log Book of Lonoh – A Dream Come True in the forum General Discussions on Pain 9 years, 8 months ago
This has been a fascinating thread to follow. I’m eager to read BD’s next chapter. Miss Kitty is gorgeous and I would like to request more updates from her. GG, thank you for sharing the Wave Rogue link. Although I don’t need one, it some how makes me feel better that this technology is available.
Thank you, BD for helping us to dream big.
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FredFriend started the topic Spring Has Sprung in the forum Migraines/Headaches 9 years, 8 months ago
It is so hard to tell at this time of year if the increase in headaches is due to the change in the weather, the barometer changes, the increased pollen and/or the Daylight Savings Time change.
This week I believe that it has been a combination of all of these things and my body’s inability to respond to all at once in recent weeks that has my…[Read more]
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FredFriend posted a new activity comment 9 years, 10 months ago
We live in earthquake territory so we have all the stuff listed above on hand and in mind. The food and water supplies for people and pets is rotated so that once a week we have something from that stash and then replace it with a newer same/similar product. Once a month we do a quick inventory to make sure we have enough for each person/pet on…[Read more]
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FredFriend posted a new activity comment 9 years, 11 months ago
Wow! There are so many options out there for connecting with people. I can’t seem to type fast enough to keep up with the online chats. I do like to lurk and read though because it makes me feel a little bit more connected to folks. The discussion forums and archived blogs have been a diamond mine of coping tips and treatment options. I love to…[Read more]
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FredFriend posted a new activity comment 9 years, 11 months ago
Thank you for your story. I really related to this. With my fluctuating pain levels I’ve decided the true measure of “good day-ness” is whether or not I’m moving forward. As long as I’m moving, I figure I’m moving in the right direction. Once I let go of the “must rest up” mentality that came with my diagnosis, I found I had much more energy and…[Read more]
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