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Hi Opa,

I was sent to a neurologist years ago and he did a scan of my head. At first he ask if I had a history of mini-strokes as there were some areas’ that showed white spots, which can be an indicator of mini-strokes. Once my daughter who is an RN and myself assured him that there was no history, he then explained that these white areas’ can…[Read more]

Hi Opa,

I was sent to a neurologist years ago when did a scan of my head. At first he ask if I had a history of mini-strokes as there were some areas’ that showed white spots, which can be an indicator of mini-strokes. Once my daughter who is an RN and myself assured him that there was no history, he then explained that these white areas’ were in…[Read more]

Bd,

I am so excited for you as you start this journey of making a dream come true. I hope that this will help others see that they do can move forward with life. I cannot wait to hear your stories of living on the boat with Ms. Kitty. I know she is going to like when you are fishing. I can see her now, waiting on that fish to be hooked and hauled…[Read more]

Bd,

I am so excited for you as you start this journey of making a dream come true. I hope that this will help others see that they do can move forward with life. I cannot wait to hear your stories of living on the boat with Ms. Kitty. I know she is going to like when you are fishing. I can see her now, waiting on that fish to be hooked and hauled…[Read more]

Bd,

I have had folks say things to me like, “how can you be in so much pain and still be walking” or one of my favorites “but you don’t look like you are in pain”.

For some folks if they cannot see it, touch it or smell it, then it isn’t there.

Noki4

Hi Dana702,

You never have to apologize for needing to vent. I have been there many times myself. Being on a journey of pain is frustrating, depressing and a whole list of things. When you add in the fight that many have just to be able to have some quality of life, it is mind-numbing.

On what I call a good day or typical day, my pain level…[Read more]

Hi Dana702,

It is nice to meet you, but I wish it were under different circumstances. I have bone on bone pain due to the discs in my back and neck have deteriorated. I have progressive degenerative joint disease. It started in my early 20’s so now at 51, I am bone on bone, no discs left. I also deal with sciatica and a few other’s.

I am glad…[Read more]

Hi Dana702,

It is nice to meet you, but I wish it were under different circumstances. I have bone on bone pain due to the discs in my back and neck have deteriorated. I have progressive degenerative joint disease. It started in my early 20’s so now at 51, I am bone on bone, no discs left. I also deal with sciatica and a few other’s.

I am glad…[Read more]

It is sad but you are right Qualia. We are encouraged not to use pain medications. I just keep thinking with all the break-throughs in technology and such. Why is it so hard for researchers and healthcare providers to understand chronic pain?

I loved reading your Christmas story. Thank you for sharing it with us.

Qualia,

Thank you for sharing that article. I find playing computer games not only helps me distract from the pain, it also is fun. I found a link to an article about the game, Snow World that the military used.

http://rockcenter.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/10/24/14648057-groundbreaking-experiment-in-virtual-reality-uses-video-game-to-treat-pain?lite

Peanut Butter Chewies

These are super easy to make cookies.

2 cups Brown Sugar
2 cups Peanut Butter
1 Pint of Light Karo Syrup
1 Large Box of Corn Flakes (you can buy the off brand—but get the biggest box you can)

Combine sugar and syrup; bring to a boil. Remove from heat as soon as bubbles appear.
Add peanut butter and stir until peanut…[Read more]

Hi Pipboy,

I also use distraction to help me deal with my pain. It is exactly as you said, you are able to take the focus off of the pain. You can then enjoy whatever distraction method you are using like, computer games, facebook games, painting, knitting and the list goes on and on.

Thank you for sharing with us. I hope that others will join…[Read more]

Don’t give up. You are doing great!

When I was out with friends and one of them did not smoke. I would never leave them sitting alone to go out and have a cigarette. Yes the urge is strong but you must choose which is more important, your friend or having a cigarette. I will pick my non-smoking friends every time. There is a big plus to having non-smoking friends — you don’t want…[Read more]

Wonderful advice. I think for some and maybe even most of us, it is getting over the being scared to take the first step on a big project. We fail ourselves before we even get started by thinking out loud about all the negative things that could or will go wrong. Like you said there will be setbacks, we must learn to pick up the pieces and try,…[Read more]

My insurance will only allow so many visits, so I think one would start at insurance companies.