ICP, just try not to panic - i know easier said than done. i'm very sorry that you have this added stress. please just take care of yourself. even if you don't belong to a church many of them have counselors for free or the city health dept. whether you go alone or together, it might help get through this time. it's really easy to jump to the worst possible scenario when you're in pain and stressed. i pray for you to have comfort and peace. many more hugs!

Good Morning,

I am doing OK today. Gotta run a couple of errands, then I'll be back.

Rocco weighs 4 pounds now!!!!

I wish you all a low pain day, and I look forward to seeing more people posting. We help each other.

Hugs,
David.

David...watch out for slamming doors and flying objects as you go though your day! We want you in good shape!

I'm starting PT today, though it's never helped in the past. I have such tight muscles and tendons that I'm hoping they can help me with the proper stretches...or whater...to loosen things up. Lord knows I need something to change if I'm going to keep working.

I wish everyone a day with little pain and big joy!

Hugs,
Cherry

As usual starting out rough today.

Good Morning Everyone,

Cherry, Good luck with your physical therapy and I hope it works for you this time. At least I am hoping your PT terapist is a handsome hunk which would make it worth while! : )

Sunnybunny, I am so sorry that your days have been so rough. Know that you are in my thoughts ok!

David, While you are out running those errands take time to enjoy yourself! I love that you have little Rocco, I have little 10 pound Moby who keeps me company. He is a character!

Serenity, It is good to see you my friend and I hope you are doing ok!

Inchronic, I send you peace

The last few days I have been dealing with nerve pain. My entire body feels like it is on fire at times. It feels like I am coming apart at the seams. It's just an MS thing and will pass, but Holy Hanna it is not fun!!

Hope all of you get the rest you need, the pain relief you deserve, and some fun out of your day! Love, Cathy

Good morning, friends. 95 days to the Neuro visit.

Woke up with a pounder, but my hubby started a new job! This one is looks good. It's been a rough few years.

Deep hugs to you (((inchronic))). Life bites hard sometimes. Deal with it head on and get support. You, darling, are not the problem. Sometimes bad things happen to good people, but there is always good things on the horizon. THis is just a bump in the road. It hurts bad, I know sweetie.

Hugs to you all. Hope today treats you better than yesterday.

I'm doing pretty good this morning. Woke up late but got a bunch of little things accomplished around the house already. I had my appointment with the nurse at the pain clinic yesterday. She was happy to see I've lost 10 pounds on the low glycemic diet. She assured me the extreme diet is only for 3-4 months then they'll switch it up to something more tolerable - vegetables, meat and berries are getting quite boring. She was very encouraging when we talked about how my pain is.... down a bit but not where I'd like it to be since I still can't do things i want or go back to work like this. Of course it will take time, I've only been on this treatment plan for a month. What I liked is that she assured me "We are here to help you through this, we will get you in better shape, it just takes time." Gave me alot of confidence.

For those who are suffering today I wish you peace, comfort and a minimal pain day. My heart goes out to you. (sorry my brain won't let me remember all the names and I wouldn't want to leave anyone out)

Hugs, Lisa

Well, as usual. The afternoon is getting better.

Work S8cks! But went home early today.

Watching Netflix. Lot's of old stuff that I don't care if I sleep thru. Nice way to spend a weary afternoon/

OK, there is a pattern evolving here. I nap in the afternoon and feel so much better.

Only thing is I HATE NAPS! always have. When I was 5 and nearly died from pneumoia (before anti biotics - now I am DATING myself - but not in the Oedipus kind of dating myself :-) ), as soon as they closed my bedroom door I would jump on my bed and get up and play.

Funny how things go full circle. :-)

Good Morning All,

I'm here with Rocco, chewing on the keyboard, (him, not me). I've taken him out twice. He has done his business both times. Second time was a double whammy, if you know what I mean. Getting Rocco has opened new doors for me. I'm out walking more, meeting new people in the neighborhood. He's been a handful, but I figured that.

I'm doing OK. I'm trying to get all my muscle relaxers in before I need the heavier stuff. SCS still good, no car doors, Just doing as good as I can.

Please remember that this thread is to share what's going on, good or not so good.

I hope to see more posting.

Hugs,
David.

Morning everyone. Last night was a bad one. I was uncharaturistically crabby and was bashing everyone on the TV and calling them out as liars. Hubby was giving me weird looks

94 days to the Neuro.

Today is better for me. Hope it is for you all.

Today has been good. Wonder if I was just ill. It would not surprise me if I just did not notice a tiny bit of new pain that comes with the flu.

Hi Everyone,

I actually had a good day today. I really cleaned my house and now it is shinny. It is a good feeling. I even hung out bedding, because we had an unusually sunny day and now they smell nice. It feels good to get everything tiddyed up. Since I tend to have stretches where I cannot do much the house gets messy. I know you all understand. Now I am just enjoying it! Hope you all are having a good evening. You are in my thoughts! Hugs, Cathy

I had a fantastic experience today at aqua-therapy. I swam the breast stroke against the current and was strong enough to not only keep my body afloat but was able to use both shoulders equally. I haven't been able to do this for over 6 yrs. I felt so ready to proceed with my surgery. No more delays, woohoo!

Good Morning,

We've been out twice this morning and Rocco is doing a good job. I might have to get a professional trainer for some basic command stuff. I use the word "outside". He knows what I mean, but doesn't go to the door. Also, when I whistle for him he'll come to me if he wants to. I am enjoying him and I am fortunate to have time to spend with him.

Yesterday was the first day that I was able to handle the pain with a relatively low number since the surgery and med change.....big breakthrough for me.

I see some had decent days yesterday....that's great.

An...., I think it's fun to yell at the TV sometimes myself.

I hope to hear from some more folks today, being the weekend and all.

Check-in if you want to!!

Hugs,
David.