Hi all. Checking in. Had my oral surgery as planned...mostly. My neighbor/friend took me because my daughter landed herself in the hospital with vision issues. We're both okay. My son came the next...
Maybe volunteer somewhere to 'get your feet wet' again. Get back into the rhythm of suiting up and showing up. Take a look at all you have succeeded with! Growing another human being is hard work!...
Thanks for letting us know about the name change. I'm glad you found my experience useful....
Sarge...your good news just made my day! Here's to continued improvement!!!...
Chiming in late...as usual. I've gone through the disability application process...denied twice...got a lawyer and wouldn't you know...third time's the charm! The difference between workers comp and...
Hi everybody. I'll be having my oral surgery in two days. Removal of the torus from the roof of my mouth AND all of my remaining teeth (14) removed and the broken tooth and some root shards from...
I have a 'full spectrum' lamp...the bulb looks sort of like a fork made out of fluorescent tubes. I know it helps my indoor plants grow and helps me! I used to use it every day in my living room....
Buena, I hope you don't find what I found when I dismantled the 'super twin' waterbed I'd shared with my 'significant other' of the time. Dozens of foil crack pipes! Ugh! Ancient history now, but...
I have to plan my pain. If I'm doing laundry, I know the next day I'm doing nothing! Scheduling 'down time' has been helpful. That way, I can feel good about my accomplishments. Anything beyond...
Happy Old Year everybody! I can't pin my hopes on some other time, I must stay in today. Had a 'good' Christmas. Made a beef stew so people could just dish some up whenever they were hungry, rather...
I find myself reflecting on why the family was travelling to begin with. For the Census. To be counted as useful members of society. No room at the inn? Cool, I don't like crowds, myself! Some...
I realize it's been a couple of weeks since the last comment BUT... Shingles is Herpes which never goes completely away. It is a mutation from Chicken Pox. While it mostly shows up as a rash on the...
From Taber's encyclopedic medical dictionary...nociceptive=Pertaining to stimuli to the brain. It seems this team of researchers has found which nerve actually carries the pain signal to the brain...
I'm happy to hear your shoulder is moving well...although painful. Taking time off is a good idea I think....
Finally at peace and out of pain. She will be missed. Thank you for letting us know....
Where are my manners? I should not have left everyone hanging on what is going on with daughters' car...it was the gas cap! She could use a tune up as well, but replacing the cap has it running well...
Hi all. My kids are driving me nuts. Son won't respond to daughter's texts about her car. I message him and ask him to please help her. Neither one has updated me in over 24 hrs. No idea if he was...
Roller coaster day. Was having happy memories of my Mom as I was making my apple pie, watching the parade on the t.v. this morning. Got a few loads of laundry done. Daughter called, upset her car...
Checking in. HT, happy to hear you had the surgery! I'm not cooking for the family today. Daughter was going to stop by, but is having car trouble. Have not heard from my son. Baked an apple pie,...
Karen, there's so much going on in my home this year...my neighbor is keeping my hibiscus for me and tells me they're blooming like crazy! I have one gerbera daisy with a bud on it. My amaryllis are...
I feel your pain. While I haven't had as many surgeries as you have, the ongoing issues with mine rear their ugly heads now and then. Today was bad...rocks in the joint and feeling like someone was...
Hello all. Had a very productive day. Was up at 4:18 am, thanks to the dogs. My laundry was done before 9 a.m.! Then, I dressed and went to the hardware store, got my paint, came home and got busy....
I'm happy to hear the surgery was successful and you liked the place where the repair was done...sound like a good one to me! Slow and steady wins the race. I had a 3/4 thickness tear...owie, owie!...
Hello all. My daughter and grandson are successfully moved to their new place. She's got a few things to pick up, but I can start working on that room tomorrow. I have been seen by the dentist and...
Praying for a successful surgery and a strong recovery for you! Will they do a nerve block? I had one that lasted for 3 days post op...the most painful days...really helped!...
Hello all. I'm still kicking. Been busy with Halloween costumes. We had our community party here yesterday. My grandson (18) is into Anime and asked me to make him 'Keith from Voltron'...an American...
My daughter has told me that she and my grandson will most likely be moving out next month. I'm having mixed feelings about this. On the one hand, I'll be happy she is getting on with her life and...
Thank you all. Your responses mean a lot to me. My son says he understands it's his responsibility, too, and now that he's starting a new job that pays better he'll get on it. My daughter has...
Hi all. Summer is drawing to an end. Careful planning means I still have a colorful garden. The asters I planted last year are fantastic just now! The butterfly bushes still have blossoms, too. The...
Hello all. I'll try to keep this brief but I can make no promises. Years ago my son was arrested for weapons possession (that in itself is a long story). I had told him he'd have to wait for a bail...
Didn't realize I'd posted about it before here. My apologies....
Had some x-rays done by my daughter's chiropractor. He tells me I have osteoporosis now and arthritis in my lumbar/sacral spine. That would explain my never ending pain there now. He's 45 minutes...
It is my understanding she isn't posting anymore, but may be reading occassionally. Sometimes, that's all we can handle. I think letting people know we're thinking of them can be uplifting, even when...
Geez! That sucks!...
Me again. Stayed at my partners home Saturday into Sunday. Nice break. Weather was wonderful. She took me to a park she used to frequent when she was younger. Very pleasant. It was nice to sit on the...
Hi all. Past couple days have been okay. The weather has been great but we still have mosquitoes so not much time spent in the outdoors. Doctor said I should walk for my back, so I went part of the...
Hi all. I've had some additions to my medical diagnosis. Osteoporosis and arthritis in my lumbar and sacral spine. Explains a lot. Will be treating with a chiropractor locally and seeing my g.p....
I saw the chiropractor yesterday. He explained my x-rays to me. Besides degenerative disc disease, which I've known about for a few years, he says I have osteoporosis and arthritis in my lumbar and...
Hello all. Sorry I've been so infrequent here lately. 70 degrees and warmer is my 'best' time of year so, I've been busy. Last month, a woman came to our trailer park and took applications for food...
Hello all. So, the repair shop sent a mechanic out to look at my truck (I was not about to drive it there) and he said the clips for the rear calipers are bent out of shape and scraping on the...
Not been in a great head space lately. My brakes needed replacing in my truck. My daughter was going to do it (she went to school for a while for auto mechanic) but my son (who works as a mechanic)...
Hi Sarge. Yes, it's sad how chronic pain/illness can affect some people. I'm trudging on. The humidity is not fun, as mentioned earlier. I've been trying to distract myself. It's too hot to be out in...
Hi all. It's been a roller coaster day. Got some upsetting news about a facebook friend passing but had a nice outing with my neighbor/friend, then a bit more upsetting news and my daughter calling...
Happy to be sharing a little good news today. My daughters blood test results are in. Her ACTH is finally within normal range and her cortisol has gone from 0.7 up to 5. I cannot tell you just how...
Hey, girl. I haven't seen you in ages. I hope you're doing well. I miss you!...
Hope you had an enjoyable trip!...
Sorry I haven't been in lately. Sarge, I hope you'll see improvement soon. As previously stated, many come here and have their say and possibly get better and never give us a second thought. I have...
Sorry I stepped out of the loop for so long. Active battleground. Got the rent increase issue straightened out with the help of the Borough attorney. Hopefully, next year the landlord won't mess it...
(((Weary))) Just want you to know I'm thinking of you and keeping you and your family in my prayers....
Summer is usually my best time of year...it scares me when my mood is so dark this time of year. The rain is a big part of it...can't be outside, no sunshine. Other added factors just now are making...