My day is not starting well. Everything hurts like crazy. I have to work this morning and not quite sure how I'm going to pull that off.

Hugs and prayers to my fellow sufferers,
Cherry

I've been keeping a diary for many years. And it's broken down on a graph and bright colors for severity so it can be seen in graphs to quickly point out what has worked, or not, and also trends.

I have some good news this morning. The mean ugly beast is GONE! My face is all red and puffy and I can feel it lurking back there should I do something stupid like msg (NOT!) and I feel exhausted like I've taken on a big fight. My boss is so sweet and told me to take it slow. And I will.

Thanks again for being there for you. Your support has meant a lot to me during this time. It really does. ((((hugs to you all))))))

And the hospital's IV mix those two days did help, I beleive. I don't think I could have rode that one out on my own. It was just too harsh and raw this time.

Enigma I hope the migrane doc will be able to help you, it's awful that you have to wait that long. You are in my thoughts.
Cherry I do hope your day gets better and you can find some time to rest.
Cw- You are in my thoughts and I hope you have a better day :)

I am running some errands today, it's the first day, I have driven since procedure.
((HUGS)) to all ! I am praying everyone has a less pain day!!

Blessings Rhonda

Thanks for your Journal entry David. I admire the way you are willing to "put yourself out there". I feel that the pain separates me from God.

Check-in: my pain level is still too high as I try to cope with daily activities. I own and manage a lot of rental properties which can be a very stressful occupation. I treat tenants as clients and generally have a great relationship with them.
The financial markets are starting to scare me and I don't think people realize how harsh a recession is on tenants and people in general on the low end of the economic ladder.
I found out this summer that my pain level is often tied to my stress level (duh).
I can't remember the names of everybody in our little group here who was hurting, so I will just say hugs to alland may our pain be lower.
Hank (former lurker)

Hey Everybody,

Just got home a little bit ago. Helping my wife with her antique show. Staying within my lifting restrictions has hindered me to the point where it gets kind of aggravating, but, it is what it is.

Still waiting for the axe to drop at work. Just taking it each day at at time.

I feel for all of y'all that are struggling. Rocco is here chewing on my keyboard.....trying to help me.

It's been rainy here for the last two day. Yesterday heavy, today just showers. Anyway the barometer is down, you know the rest (lol).

Thanks for being here for me. This group is very special.

Big Hugs,
David.

my post comes late for me. just checking before bed. I wanted to tell all I hope their days are better tomorrow. our front has moved through. it is cooler now and i will take less pain until the next one.
Hank i am glad you are here and i admire you working through you pain.
i know this economy makes it hard for your renters and hard for you. yes stress does cause pain. just glad to hear you one here and hope you stay.
david you make me smile :)

I'm so discouraged. My neck/torn shoulder and nerve pain down my arm are wicked his morning. Work is going to be excruciating.

I'm convinced my most recent script is a placebo...dirty trick.

I hope everyone is starting their day with a reasonable level of comfort. I know better than to say 'pain free'!

Hugs, (one armed)
Cherry

Cherry, sending you gentle hug and prayers. You right if they played a trick on you. It is dirty

It is official first day of fall and boy does it feel like it hear and rainy to boot, I am a bit anxious today as have alot to do for the birthday party tomorrow and usually freak out. I guess as long as everything is clean today and the cake is made and cookies frosted and bills paid and went to bank and grocery store and showered and dinner made and garden weeded and pain low I should be good LOL LOL yea right

Thanks hippytoo. I'm starting to keep a file with notes about who is who. You are right. It is damn difficult to carry on my life and deal with high levels of pain. I went to two open houses this week for the high school and middle school on back-to-back nights. By eight o'clock last night I was (cooked) at eight o'clock and the event went till nine.
Tough night. Thank you for listening, I never complain to anyone except on here. We know what it's like.
Hank
BTW thank you David discussion about God in your journal. I admire your connection to God.

Good morning everyone, my time up north went well. Did get a couple nice pics' of deer but the "eagles" weren't cooperating. Would land in tree in yard but always up so high n facing lake so couldn't get a descent pic'. It did rain quite a bit also.Had a wonderful time though n hoping to go back in Oct. n get some pretty fall pics' when colors are at there peak.
Fortunatly my pain is under control, my meds.are working great, for the time being.
Know this is a tough time for many so my heart goes out to you, my thoughts n prayers are with you.
hugs, Vicky xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Good Morning Everybody,

The baby is sleeping ( Rocco ) so I have a chance to stop by. Raining again in NC. They say we need it, but those are the ones who don't feel it (lol).

It's just me and Rocco today. My wife has a 2 day antique show and unfortunately it's raining there too. Hopefully there will be some breaks.

I want to thank all of y'all new and return visitors to this topic. I think it's a great way to start your day.

Everyone is welcome to check-in. Maybe today could be the day to let us know you're out there.

Big Hugs,
David.

it's a beautiful day in southern ca. how i long to more fully participate in the world.
i could really use a hug but not sure if that's possible. ok pain has affected my self-esteem but in this case either i'm either unhuggable or just a techno dope? how do i activate my hug, friend and other icons? can anyone advise. i've read the help section, my settings aren't private. mmmm?
thanks.

@sienna12

If you want to hug someone or send a friend request, just click on their name and it will gring you to their profile. Look on the right side near the top and you can give a hug, message, friend request............

Hope this helps.

Hugs,
David

Vicki- where were you That you tried to get pictures of Eagles?
I live in the Philadelphia area and we have had tons of rain this year.

I saw the PM doc last Tuesday and he said he is out of ideas. He suggested I try PT again and also see an orthopedic guy since I haven't seen one in 20 years. He said he doesn't recommend the pain pump because I am thin and the pump would protrude, but he said I could try it at any time.

I made a vegetarian soup tonight for the family consisting of 2 cups of beans, split peas, lentils and then just a bunch of vegetables and spices.

I have a few rental properties coming up with vacancies to fill. The tendency seems to be people living together rather than getting married.

I would really appreciate it in our small David group here if people could sign their posts with their name. The online names seem impersonal to me.
Hank