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  • About Me

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    KarenJB

    35
    USA
    Member since February 3, 2008

    • About Me

      I have two herniated discs and two bulging discs in my cervical spine, torn ligaments at my spine T-1 to T-4, and RSI to my shoulders which contributes to my Chronic Pain. My neck is my primary source of pain but anything I do with my hands or arms affects my upper back and trigger spots throughout. I enjoy my sweet chihauwa Nikki (seen in profile pic) and my husband is very supportive. I have accepted my pain and I am no longer searching for the miricle cure. I have adapted to my new life with my new abilities and I look forward to my future career which will hopefully hold such meaning to me that it will force me to get out of bed in the morning and face my responsibilities head on...Hope is Powerful

      I have two herniated discs and two bulging discs in my cervical spine, torn ligaments at my spine T-1 to T-4, and RSI to my shoulders which contributes to my Chronic Pain. My neck is my primary source of pain but anything I do with my hands or arms affects my upper back and trigger spots throughout. I enjoy my sweet chihauwa Nikki (seen in profile pic) and my husband is very supportive. I have accepted my pain and I am no longer searching for the miricle cure. I have adapted to my new life with my

    • Interests

      I am currently in the last semester of College where I am taking the Social Service Worker Program. I am passionate about helping people and I hope to find a job working with individuals with Severe Mental Illness. I have a great sister who has two beautiful girls that i am pround to call my neices. They all bring joy to my life when i need it the most.

      I am currently in the last semester of College where I am taking the Social Service Worker Program. I

  • Journal

    • Almost finished my College Career!

      Mood April 30, 2008 1:07pm

      Well it has been two years since i began this journey to become a social service worker as part of a back to work program after my injuries in 2002. …

    • I made it through my mid-term evaluation!!! Yaahoooo!

      Mood March 5, 2008 4:27pm

       

      Today was the day that my faculty supervisor came to the agency where i am completing my placement or fieldwork this semester...I scored 5/5 in …

    • Saturday March 1st

      Mood March 1, 2008 8:54pm

       

      Well, i wish i could report that I still feel good, but that sedative only made me feel good the first night. I can still remember the …

    • Wednesday, February 27, 2008

      Mood February 27, 2008 4:15pm

       

      I have found some relief in a little blue pill called Zyplicone!!! It isn't for pain but is a sedative to induce sleep. I have recently …

    • Journal Entry for February 23, 2008

      Mood February 23, 2008 10:24am

       

       

      This sun is shining brightly..

      the moon still comes out nightly;

      But as I watch the transformation;

      I state a proclamation;

      I WILL FIND PEACE …

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    • Hug

      From Lesa March 1

      Stopping by to check on you. Miss seeing you here!

    • Hug

      From Lynr August 8, 2008

      Hang in there hon...I know it seems like we are a burden to others but most often they just don't know what or how to help us. Believe me, they would NOT be better off with out you! Reach out here, join a few other of the support groups, there are people who care! I'm praying for you! xoxoLyn

    • Hug

      From Keyz July 3, 2008

      Hope you feel better.

    • Flower

      From Lesa April 7, 2008

      Dropping by with a hug for you.Hope things are okay.

    • Hug

      From UniqueDestiny March 28, 2008

      There are times that I would swear that my body is AT LEAST that old. I just prefer giving out my info to my friends and not post it for the world to see. Can you tell that I'm paranoid about that? ;-)

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  • Goals

    Progress

    90 %

    Goal End Date is May 1, 08 578 days ago.
  • Support Groups

    • Close Chronic Pain

      I suffer from chronic neck, upper back and shoulder pain. I have been in moderate to severe pain for 5 years now.I was hurt on the job and tried over and over to return but they ended up washing their hands of me and my restrictions and limitations. I ended being put on a return to work program which is paying for me to go to college to become a Social Service Worker.

      Treatments

      Acupressure Working / Worked
      Takes a few sessions but helps me with pain.
      Flexeril Working / Worked
      Helps with muscle spasms but makes me kind of sluggish.
      Heat Working / Worked
      Always microwaving my beanbag heating pads! Very calming and helps with tight muscles aches and pains in general.
      Massage Working / Worked
      Trigger point massage and resistive myofacial stretching helps. Full neck massage necessary.
      Meditation Working / Worked
      Helps to relax and learn to relax your muscles.
      Naproxen Somewhat Helpful
      It helped a little but didn't notice a big change when i stopped taking it.
      Oxycodone Working / Worked
      Used to take Oxycontin twice daily, but got the extreme fatigue side effect. Still didn't take away the pain; just made me dopie. Percocet helps me function and helps by giving me some energy to get things done.
      Physical Therapy Somewhat Helpful
      Helped gain a little more range of motion, but couldn't complete the strengthening exercises.
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