TPC_ITGirl

Gigi,

I am so happy you wrote on the forum and shared snip-its of the struggles you are experiencing with your pain journey. There are others like you who will help both here and in the chat room. We meet every M, W, F from 11am-12noon ET. Please join us and we can share real-time—help answer any questions you may have AND listen to your…[Read more]

Looks cozy, BD. I love that Ms. Kitty is venturing out of the cabin too! Thanks for the share.

I would like them to know that when someone reports having pain, not to automatically jump to:

1. That person is drug seeking (when they are most likely relief seeking)
2. That opioids should be automatically prescribed (they may or may not be one of the treatment options to consider)

Most of all: Listen, listen, listen–clues on what might be…[Read more]

Please avoid using the term “narcotic” as that is a law enforcement term that includes both licit and illicit substances. Opioids, opiates or opioid pain relievers are the more appropriate medical terms. We, in the pain field, have been working for over 2 decades to correct this terminology. I know as a future pain educator, you want to get this…[Read more]

Megan,

You forgot to add a space for non-drug treatments, such as ice, heat, exercise, etc. Most of us, use meds along with other techniques.

What is your doctor’s reason? Is there concern about the acetaminophen exposure or the hydrocodone? Last summer 2014, combination hydrocodone + acetaminophen was up-scheduled by the DEA to class 2 (from class 3) which means it can no longer be refilled or called in to the pharmacy as was done before; it has to follow the same rules as the other…[Read more]

Oye matey……….great to hear you are still afloat. So very, very excited 4U!!

Hey FredFriend, the pleasure’s all mine. 🙂
GG

If you want your real name to be posted, choose it as your nickname. At TPC, you have a choice, right?

Hey BD: A friend told me this in regards to internet for you while travelling: Wave Rogue Land and Sea wifi, they are in Florida but will send to anywhere.”

On land, some Walmarts, Home Depot and many restaurants have free Wi Fi too 🙂
Love GG

BD, I’m soooo excited for you man! 🙂 Your dream is now reality and will grow daily as you tootle around the continents. I can’t wait to follow your dream cuz mine sure isn’t coming true 😉 YOu know that one where $ grows on trees? LOL

Happy travels my friend!
Love Gootsiegirl
xoxoxo

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.