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Thank you for sharing this information. It is so hard just to keep up with our daily medications, add in worry of interactions with food or other medications and it can be very stressful. I am thankful that my provider and my pharmacy works really good together to help prevent serious interactions.

Hi Tndrft001,

Thank you for starting a thread where folks can introduce themselves. For some folks coming to a forum is a little scary. I hope to see others join us here on this topic and on the others.

I was 24 yrs old when my pain issues started. I was the mom of three young girls. It took several years of me going from one healthcare provider…[Read more]

Hi Dionetta,

It is an ongoing process. I have had some really good weeks and then some really bad weeks. I have not given up and will keep going until I have kicked the habit for good. Thank you for the support.

Still working at it…some days are good and others not so good. I refuse to give up this time, I am going to keep trying until I am successful.

Still trying to kick this. Some weeks are better then others and some days are better than others. I just have not found that middle yet to make it all come together. Any tips or suggestions will be so welcomed.

I found information on this subject on the Governors Highway Safety Association at http://www.ghsa.org/.

Here is a link to an article that I think may be helpful.

http://www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/dre_perse_laws.html

I need support, is there any one else out there trying to kick the cigarette habit? This is so hard, in fact one of the harder things I have done. I really do want to quit and the e-cigarette is very helpful but I keep falling off the wagon so to speak.

Any tips that you can give are so welcome.

Being a grandma who also lives with pain I totally feel your frustration. I tend to get frustrated with my daughter because I am the only person she will leave my grandson with. I understand that she is overly protective as she lost her first child at birth and almost lost my grandson at birth also.

I try very hard to…[Read more]

Samantha,
One of the best things about these discussion forums here at TPC are it allows us to share and it allows us to see that we are not alone.

I know exactly what you are feeling in regards to being a good mother. My pain journey started when all three of my children were small. I had a one year old and a six and seven year old.

There were…[Read more]

First let me say that it is hard to be a caregiver. Please be sure and take care of yourself.

It sounds like this is a fairly new diagnosis and with that comes so much change for both of you.
He may feel that if the medications are not easing his pain enough then how could massage or physical therapy help. Frustration can be over the top for both…[Read more]

Have you mentioned these symptoms to his doctor? Medications react differently on people and his doctor should be aware of unusual symptoms and your concerns.

Well it has happened. I have finally arrived to the mindset that I want to quit. I have tried several times before but never really had it securely in my mind that I really wanted to do it. This time is different….I am there….I want to quit!

Today begins the journey. I am using one of the e-cigarettes to help ease the urge for…[Read more]

5 Ingredient Pizza Bake

2 1/2 cups Bisquick Baking Mix, Original All-Purpose
1 cup water
1 jar (14 oz) pizza sauce
1 package (8 oz) sliced pepperoni
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)

Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13×9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix and water until soft dough forms. Drop…[Read more]

Hi Patricia,
My understanding is that pain psychologists specialize in pain management. They deal strictly with pain management issues and all that goes along with living with pain. With pain being their specialized field they can understand better then a general psychologists. I hope this helps.