I'm not doing very well, today. For the past 3 days, I had neck pain and headaches that drove me half crazy. This morning, my stomach was so bad that I couldn't work so I went back to bed for a little rest.

Fennel tea settled my stomach, but I got behind of my pain meds and my neck down to my hand are so painful that I don't even know what to do for it.

End of typing...for reasons listed above.

So nice to see you all here. This thread has been very helpful to me. I am doing OK.

I'm sorry to see that some are struggling, but I'm glad that we have a place to share how we feel.

If you are reading this and want to write something, or ask a question, or just need a hug.........let see it. Together we are strong.

Big Hugs,
David. ( aka dmaspord )

I am pretty new here, but I need a hug and to tell someone that I thought I was doing better before the Holidays and now not so good, Feeling pretty down right now, can't get into any routine, want to rest constantly. (Sciatica, Arthritis in back, fibromyalgia) Chrisal

Good Morning Everyone,

Chrisal,
I hope you get to feeling better soon. We are glad you're here.

I am doing good. I want to send a shout out to all of my fellow chronic pain peeps. ( lol ).

Have a great day!

Big Hugs,
David. ( aka dmaspord )

Hi Chrisal, glad to see you posting. I know what you mean about routine, I can't get into one either. I also have sciatica, arthritis in my back and FMS.. also herniated discs. It is hard to live with this pain. Are you on meds, had any surgeries etc.. Tell us about yourself. I've found sharing about your pain and getting support from the wonderful folks here helps alot with the 'down' feelings. Hope to see more from you.

I just woke up, haven't got out of bed yet but its shaping up to be a busy day. Physio at 11:30 then babysitting my grandson at 3:30 but only for a couple hours. This week is a little easier in that department. My pain has been worse this week so less babysitting is a good thing. It is quite cold here and we have some snow now so I hate when I have to go out.... I could gladly become a hermit for the winter lol.

Hope everyone has a minimal pain day, take care of yourself. Hugs and peace,
Lisa

Welcome Chrisal!

Sorry to hear you are stuck.

I grew up in your home town when it was just a town. Where all the streets are named starting G. Beautiful city, I miss it. My best friend still lives there. I live on the wet coast now.

Glad you have joined us and here is a heartfelt (((((HUG))))

Angela

Hi Chrisa n welcome to one of the greatest posts around. Hope you find all you are looking/hoping for here.
Had chest x-ray yesterday to see if I have pnemonia(sp) Will get results early next week.( Think" if" it is it's a very mild case or early stage.) At any rate feels like it has traveled up into sinues/head cold now, grrrrr!!! It has been bad enough to give me a reason to QUIT SMOKING!!! So, as miserable as its been, something GOOD has come out of it. Praise God!!!
Suppose to be 52 degrees here today. This time last year we were under a State of Emergency alert due to severe snow storm. Everything was closed, that possibly could be n no one was allowed on the roads. Think I like the old weather patterns better. We didn't even HAVE SNOW for CHRISTMAS this year. Now that was dissapointing! The grass is still green n waiting for its winter blanket as are the trees waiting for there winter coats. ????

I'm new here,so I'm not even sure what a "thread" is, but I sure love this one. And you were only shooting for 100 replies! I wish there were more like this. Thanks.

Welcome Jancam!

So glad you joined us!

Hey Jancam,

Basically a thread is what you have become a part of. Your "post" was added to this "thread"...........I Need A Hug, I'm Here..........
It is also considered a topic.

Anyway, we're glad you checked in, come back. We have a great group.

The strangest thing. All of a sudden I'm receiving notifications under my dmaspord account. I also have the roccosdad account, but as far as I told myself, split personalities is not one of my symptoms.

Good to see you all here. I appreciate you all!!!

Big Hugs,
David.

welcome jancam, there's so much you can learn from people here( not to mention a good laugh every now n then ) n lots a support just when you think nobody really "understands".
Cherry I am so sorry you are hurting. Warm/kind thoughts sent your way sweetie. We love you here n appreciate your sense of humor( n great advice very much.) Please hurry n feel better. We love you.
Great big hugs being sent to all, XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

I need hugs. I'm having a very bad day.

Heather,

I hope you have a better tonight and tomorrow.

Hugs,
David.

My day has been ok. I hurt bad this morning but shopping for three hours wasn't smart to do yesterday either. I went to Ohio for Christmas. I took the train. I got a disabled ticket and I had horrible service. I ended carrying my own bags, having to go up stairs that I surprise I didn't fall on. I plan on writing a letter to Amtrak. I went to the car they asked me too with my cane. I had given my ticket but still had the stub. When I walked into the car on the train and say the disabled seats. I proceeded to ask is this where I sit? The conductor looked straight face and said" You can but if someone handicapped comes on you will have to find another seat" Oh Lord! I said have you seen my ticket and I handed him the stub, all he said Oh. He didn't apologize or help me with my bags or anything. By the time I made it back home, we were told to exit out another car. There were a ton of people waiting to get in. I dragged my luggage to the exit and found they were letting passengers on already. i sort broke down a bit, because I had to shove my self and bags in the back of the me and move in between; cars. I told him why didn't you let the people who were disabled which is only two people on the whole train that you are letting people on and then you would come back and carry our luggage off the train.Also in Rochester there are no baggage carts so once we get off the train there is no way to get baggage inside by yourself. I find out latter that they have a lift to get you on and off the train, I shouldn't have had to go up and down the stairs at all. I understand it was Holidays but that doesn't mean they couldn't have an extra guy take the luggage in. Basically they felt nothing was wrong with me because I wasn't in a wheelchair.
Again I get the you look ok why can't you do that. I get it when I need help in the store. Wellllll oh Lord I am so sorry I have been a whinning baby. Sorry I am just so mad about how i got treated. I was in bed for a week after that trips. I wonder if they have a disability complaint department.I sorry I am grumpy. I also sad. because my brother and sister in law were going to adopt their foster son. Social Service would n't allow them to get the behavioral therapy he needed. Only after finally catching their foster son being violent toward people did the social service finally decided to get him help but it was decided that he not go back to my brother's house. So they lost him. I am very glad that he will get help but I know how much he was loved and care for. I keep praying that this summer perhaps they might get a younger child that is adoptable. I don't know how they do it. It would be ripping out my heart out over and over. I guess I could try and pray for strength and a real partner who truly help. Someone like my brother. He loves his wife whether or not she is skinny or fat , whether she is having her chronic migraines or has a siezures. She does the same. My brother has a very bad heart. Wears a pacemaker and wasn't suppose to live after age 19. He will be 43 in June.

Thank you for all the HUGS!!!!