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TPC_Opa replied to the topic VA taking away opiates from veterans in the forum Military/Veterans 1 year, 9 months ago
Jaimes,
Sorry to hear about all the problems you are having to deal with the VA. Unfortunately, I hear this all to often from fellow veterans. I served at Camp Lejeune from 1984-1987 so was on the tail end before they finally capped off the wells. In the last few months I have been going through a battery of tests after they noticed problems…[Read more]
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TPC_Opa replied to the topic VA taking away opiates from veterans in the forum Military/Veterans 5 years, 9 months ago
Sorry That I haven’t gotten back to anyone sooner. I have been off of pain meds for 1 1/2 years now, not by choice. Mine must have been one of the first VA’s to start this new policy. They also have switched to the mind over matter policy. The VA has tried several methods with me over the years to alleviate my chronic pain. Hypnotherapy,…[Read more]
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TPC_Opa started the topic Pain Community Chat in the forum Welcome to The Pain Community 6 years, 1 month ago
Welcome to all,
My name is Opa and I am the Moderator for Monday morning chat which takes place at 1100 AM EST. When I log in on Monday, I always have several people that have shown up looking for cameraderie and help. While I wish that we could moderate chat 24/7. there are to few of us to cover it. Believe me, I know how it is to suffer from…[Read more]
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TPC_Opa started the topic Diet for Chronic Pain in the forum Wellness Issues 6 years, 10 months ago
Greetings everyone,
Has anyone out there tried eating foods that purport to lessen inflammation or pain? How have they worked for you? I have found several websites devoted to this and am going to go on a regimen of following a few of these. I may even start a blog with giving the results of how this works out for me. Let me know if you are…[Read more]
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TPC_Opa started the topic VA taking away opiates from veterans in the forum Military/Veterans 7 years, 11 months ago
I am curious if any other veteran has had opiates taken away from them. Were you tapered off or was it more drastic? If you have, what other treatment options are they offering you? I ask these questions because the VA will start my tapering off of morphine for the next 6 months. I saw my PCP last month and he didn’t have a clue as to what the VA…[Read more]
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TPC_Opa replied to the topic mumblings of a hermit in the forum General Discussions on Pain 7 years, 11 months ago
I have been recallecent in following the forums on the site. After I moderated chat today, I took a hint from something bd said in chat and clicked on the forums link.
I am definitely glad that I did. I learned a lot of pearls of wisdom from this thread alone. I will be writing a log book on how my body adapts to being taken off of morphine and to…[Read more] -
TPC_Opa started the topic Winning your appeal in the forum Military/Veterans 8 years, 6 months ago
Any one that is a disabled veteran knows how hard it is to get your proper rating of disability with the VA. I received my package from VARO Saturday stating that they were finally approving my appeal. I started this process back in 2007 and my case made its way from the VARO to the US Court of Veteran Appeals 2 times and was on its way for the…[Read more]
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TPC_Opa replied to the topic Widespread Chronic Pain Seen in Study of U.S. Military in the forum Military/Veterans 8 years, 9 months ago
I guess none of this has been implemented as yet at the VA I use as of yet. Wish I was not so skeptical, but to me this is just another feel good, we are doing something for the vets like Veterans Choice. That has been one SNAFU after another and still no sign that they will get Veterans Choice running like they say it will. Reading this now is…[Read more]
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TPC_Opa replied to the topic The Log Book of Lonoh – A Dream Come True in the forum General Discussions on Pain 9 years, 2 months ago
We got back from our excursion to Panama City Beach yesterday and had a wonderful afternoon with bd. He truly is living a dream and has a beautiful view to wake up to every morning. Meeting you was everything that I had hoped it would be and am looking forward to seeing you again the next time we sojourn your way. May just go by myself next time…[Read more]
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TPC_Opa replied to the topic The Log Book of Lonoh – A Dream Come True in the forum General Discussions on Pain 9 years, 4 months ago
Have you thought about investing in a kindle or the like bd? The Gutenberg project and feedbooks are a couple of sites that you can download books that are out of copy write protection for free. Tons of classics, historical novels,etc. And you can store an unbelievable amount of books in one device that would take up no room on the Lonoh. I envy…[Read more]
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TPC_Opa commented on the post, Mainline, Jab or Snort: This Drug Can Save Your Life 9 years, 4 months ago
Mr Hopeless,
Do you need someone to talk to? I am more than willing to talk with you on the phone and help you sort things out. I have been down that dark tunnel myself and not too far back. I am a disabled […]
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TPC_Opa replied to the topic Computer Gaming – A wonderful distraction from pain & stress in the forum General Discussions on Pain 9 years, 6 months ago
I also find computer games to be a pleasant distraction from pain. I am into Neverwinter Online and Legendary Monsters via facebook. With Neverwinter a MMORPG ( Massive Multi-player Online Role Playing Game ). In these games, you create a player charactor ( or toon ) and enter into a different world. Whether you enjoy fantasy or stepping into the…[Read more]
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TPC_Opa commented on the post, It's Alright to Cry 9 years, 6 months ago
Great post! Wish I had read this last week.
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TPC_Opa replied to the topic Persistent Post Operative Pain in the forum Other Specific Pain Disorders 9 years, 10 months ago
I do indeed Janice from a cervical fusion and a total knee replacement. It is not fun.
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TPC_Opa replied to the topic Cluster Migraines in the forum Migraines/Headaches 9 years, 10 months ago
I have the same problem Noki. I am going to start going to a doctor outside the VA system because my PCP ignores me when I bring up the subject of headaches. I have these on a daily basis so I understand where you are coming from. Maybe one of us can find something that will help with this.
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TPC_Opa replied to the topic Homeless Veterans: an unseen epidemic in the forum Military/Veterans 9 years, 10 months ago
Great post sgt! Here is the link to the program and you can also download posters, brochures, etc. to put up around your town to help the homeless veterans.
There are approximately 130,000 to 200,000 homeless veterans every night according to the National Coalition for the Homeless:…[Read more]
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