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  • About Me

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    Tryingtolaugh

    Female, 53
    NJ, USA
    Member since November 14, 2008

    • About Me

      Things I love- laughter, being creative, children, animals, the garden, music. Things I hate- lying, greed, racism, toxic angry people, dealing with insurance companies. After a bad car accident in Aug.2004, my whole life has changed. The hardest thing about it, aside from the pain, is accepting the fact that I will have to live with these limitations now. I went through a period of denial that just kept making the pain worse. I have 3 great kids who are all married and on their own now, and 3 grandchildren. It's so hard sometimes when they reach out their arms to me and I can't pick them up sometimes. And even when I can, I know that I'll pay for it afterward. But they keep me laughing!

      Things I love- laughter, being creative, children, animals, the garden, music. Things I hate- lying, greed, racism, toxic angry people, dealing with insurance companies. After a bad car accident in Aug.2004, my whole life has changed. The hardest thing about it, aside from the pain, is accepting the fact that I will have to live with these limitations now. I went through a period of denial that just kept making the pain worse. I have 3 great kids who are all married and on their own now, and 3 grandchildren.

  • Recent Activity

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    • Stressed Out!

      Mood January 18, 2009 11:49pm

      My stress is out of control that I feel like I can't breathe sometimes. Some old painful memories coming up for me and relationship issues that I …
    • Missing my sister tonight

      Mood January 8, 2009 2:12am

      Up late again when I should be sleeping- can't seem to get on track with all the pain lately. Tonight I keep thinking of my youngest sister. …

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    • Thanks

      From PhillipSmith October 31

      Thank you!!

    • Hug

      From bigsis57 October 20

      Peggy,I forgot to tell you how happy I was that you had a nice time with the kid's.I know I can get a little overwhalming some time's,i'm sorry.

    • Sympathy

      From bigsis57 October 18

      Hi Peggy,i'm getting a little worried about you.I hope all is well and your getting some much needed rest.I'm thinking about you,Judy

    • Flower

      From bigsis57 October 17

      Hey sweetie,I wanted to wish you a happy sweetest day befor I forgot.I hope your feeling ok after your long nite.I hope your relaxing and taken it easy.Hope to here from you soon.Love ya girlfriend,Judy

    • Ray of Sunshine

      From bigsis57 October 1

      Hi Sweetie,just wanted to send you a big ray of sunshine with a side of happiness.I hope Shophie is doing well and I send her my prayer's.I don't want to keep you from your day,have fun,relax and be happy. Love ya bunchie's,Judy

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  • Goals

    Progress

    5 %

    Goal End Date is Jan 1, 09 311 days ago.
    Current Weight (Lbs)
    127
  • Support Groups

    • Close Chronic Pain

      New here. Had a car accident 4yrs. ago. I've had 2 shoulder surgeries and a year ago I had cervical spine surgery. I,m still facing possible lumbar surgery.

      Treatments

      Chiropractic Adjustment Working / Worked
      Didn't help much.
      Heat Working / Worked
      Sometimes it helps.
      Nerve Blocks Working / Worked
      Had 3 for cervical spine with no improvement. Had 1 for the lumbar spine which gave me some relief for a couple of months with pain gradually returning. It's worn off completely now, but I need a break from steroids and side effects (and wieght gain each time!).
      Neurontin Working / Worked
      It only helped a little and the side effects were awful!
      Oxycodone Working / Worked
      It's what I'm on now. Oxycontin 10 (3xday) and Percocet 7.5 for breakthrough pain. Most days it works well, but some days even the meds don't help much.
      Physical Therapy Working / Worked
      Didn't help much.
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