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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.

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?

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]

BD: How about a photo of Ms. Kitty and you on deck??

Hip, Hip, Hooray 4 our sailor!!

The FDA has a nice resource to review: http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm096386.htm; you can sign up for updates. There is also a PDF version of a consumer brochure: http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Drugs/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/BuyingUsingMedicineSafely/EnsuringSafeUseofMedicine/GeneralUseofMedicine/UCM229033.pdf.

Happy Reading.…[Read more]

Sadly, I am not surprised. We have a long way to go until the medical community (as well as the insurance industry) learns more about and promotes multi-modality, patient-centered, relationship focused pain care. It sounds like the physicians you spoke with are not practicing nor supporting integrative medicine.

That really makes me sad to hear. He really blew his chance to turn his life around. It makes you think that he wanted to get caught–making that attempt while you were home and napping. What an invasion of privacy you must be feeling, knowing that you entrusted him into the safety of your home and he paid you back by rummaging through your home…[Read more]

Could you join us in chat? We meet every M, W, F from 11am-12pm ET. There we can lend a virtual listening ear and may have some useful suggestions. There are some blogs from other caregivers, which may be helpful. See: https://paincommunity.org/angry-sad-frustrated-unspoken-feelings-caregiver/.

Great story and a fond memory of Johnny Carson too. Loved Carnak!!

How is he doing now, Sarg? It makes me sad how our Vets put their lives on the line for us and we thank them by ignoring their needs & struggles when they return. This is a civil society??? Well, at least they are not treated disgracefully as the Vietnam Vets were treated. Sigh as I smh.

Curious, how did everyone fair this year?