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I love the title, Painiac Shuffle, Move & More. It lets us know that this discussion has room for laughter.

I look forward to reading and offering support. Having support is the key to success.

I will start it out. I need to cut back eating easy to prepare foods. I am alone through the week. I hate cooking for just me so I tend to go with easy…[Read more]

Hi Stevie,

We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful trip.

As you may know the main Pain Topics website has closed, but the blog is still up and you can find it at, http://updates.pain-topics.org/.
Dr. Leavitt will continue to update the blog periodically.

Dr. Leavitt chose The Pain Community to keep the wonderful Pain Topic resources…[Read more]

Hi Stevie,

It is nice to meet you. We are so happy you have joined us here at TPC. We would like to invite you to check out our live hosted chats here at TPC. The chats are Monday-Wednesday-Friday at 11:00am Eastern Time. The chats are a wonderful community of people who are looking for support and friendship.
You will meet new friends who truly…[Read more]

Spaghetti Olio

1 pound spaghetti

1/4 cup of olive oil

2 teaspoons of chopped garlic

1/4 cup of melted butter

1/4 cup of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

In a large pot with boiling salted water cook spaghetti pasta until al dente. Drain.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet over low heat saute garlic, red pepper flakes with olive oil . Cook…[Read more]

Hello and welcome to TPC. We would like to invite you to join us in our live hosted chats. Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 11am eastern time. It is a wonderful place to talk to others who truly understand the journey of pain.

You can share as much or as little as you feel comfortable and it is a safe, secure, judgment free place.

If you have…[Read more]

I am also a grandparent living with pain. I was on this journey when my children were small and I don’t remember it being so difficult. I suppose I was younger and had more patience for the constant noise and such. I love my grandchildren more than life itself but there are days that the constant chatter and running around gets to me so badly. I…[Read more]

I have found that with my heat triggered migraines that coming directly out of heat into AC tends to make them go full blown fast.

If I have been in the heat and feel the twinge of the migraine beginning and can do a gradual cool down the migraine doesn’t seem to be as bad. If I am outside and one begins, I try…[Read more]

Complete Steak Dinner in Crock-Pot

Use a thick 3/4 inch steak
Pour a 1/2 cup A1 or Heinz 57 sauce over meat
cover with a layer of foil.

Add foil wrapped potatoes and foil wrapped frozen corn on cob. (Remember to use fork to poke holes in potatoes before wrapping)

Cook on low for 6 hours

This can also be done with thick pork chops or chicken…[Read more]

Baked Ravioli and Broccoli

1 40 oz can beef ravioli
1 8 oz carton of sour cream
1 10 oz pkg. frozen broccoli, thawed
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Mix 1 can of ravioli with sour cream. If using broccoli spears, cut thawed broccoli lengthwise. You can also use frozen broccoli florets (thawed).

Use 13x9x2 baking dish, slightly oiled on the…[Read more]

We are in the process of decluttering and downsizing and I am finding it is so helpful mentally to be able to look at the progress we have made. It is slow and will take time to complete the whole house but it does sure help to look around and enjoy what you have completed so far. It has given me a boost of energy to keep moving forward and…[Read more]

Hillbilly Berry Cobbler

Ingredients:
2 C Berries, frozen or fresh
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup milk
1 cup self rising flour
1 cup sugar
1 stick butter or margarine

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt stick of butter in oven proof casserole dish in oven while mixing ingredients. Place 1 T margarine on top of berries in a small bowl. Pour 1/2…[Read more]

I have also utilized water therapy and what a wonderful therapy it is. I am in the same boat as Noki4, my insurance will only cover a set number of trips. I cannot afford a gym membership so it is frustrating to go for the trips that the insurance covers and then to have to stop.

Beautiful poems, please do keep sharing

Having support is so important and sometimes even when you have loving, caring, supportive families it is nice to talk to others who understand exactly what a life with pain is all about. I look forward to sharing and meeting new people here. The most important thing we must always remember, We Are Not Alone!

I am in the process of getting rid of things. I am giving things away, sharing with family who may want the items and donating items. It has gotten so bad that my attic is full of boxes, books, furniture and it is just too much stuff. It is time to downsize so I can have room in the attic to store things that do matter to me, like family keepsakes…[Read more]