Hi all. Going to keep this short. Tried to shovel up this house a little yesterday after months of little cleaning (while I was on Tx). Overdid it, I think and I really didn't do all that much. I'll touch base and be more in depth tomorrow. Love ya all!!!!

Hello to all. I am a new member and this is my first time here. I really like the support group you have here and excited to be able to talk to others who understand. I am on disability and living with my brother and his family while I go through treatment. This is hard being I've always been independent and a work aholic. Today I cried a lot, which some of you may know can make the pain worse, or at least gave me a horrible migraine to add to my pain. ;) I keep wanting to move out and be on my own, but my body won't let me go back to work. So basically today I felt many things, scared, sadness, and frustration. I keep praying things will get better. Is it just me or is it sometimes hard to stay positive? Well thank you for letting me be a part of the group and vent. I think its great what yall do here. Many blessings to you all.

@Mjblondie,

I'm glad that you shared with us, and I will tell you that my experience with this group has been great. Please continue to be a part of what we do around here.

The step you just took could turn out to be a life changer for you, like it was for me.

Welcome, and please come back.

David.

Good Morning All,

I am doing OK today. Spending time with Rocco and my wife...........I mean my wife and Rocco (lol).

Just chillin'. Trying to keep the pain levels down.

I hope you all have a great day.

Hugs,
David.

Good Morning my friends!!

@ Mjblondie---welcome to our support forum/room. I hope you make good friends here and find the support to help you and for you to feel helpful to others. You should start your own thread...introducing yourself again and, if you want...you can tell us more about your issues. This thread is kind of a daily check in ...some members may not see we have a new family member joining us. Again, WELCOME!!!!!!!! :-)

@ David
I don't think your wife would mind coming in second to Rocco...she does not have to compete for you and she knows it. You are a one woman man....and a happy Rocco owner! I would die to just play with him. My little duck would go crazy over him! Dave...I think you are awesome sauce in a jar! HUGS to you my friend. I hope your back continues to do well.

@ CinnamonHeart
Hi my friend...HUGS to you! I hope your daughter is doing good and can shower and play sports again. It is so nice to see our children heal. I am a little worried about you...Please take care of you my friend...because you are important to me. HUGS again!

@Hippy
I am sorry your neck is so bad...have you checked in with your doc? is this a "normal" thing to hurt so much or did you do something to it? maybe some different, new, or increased meds would help...along with some water massage, warmed oil massage and some gentle heat?? I hope you are going to get some relief soon...it is not fair to hurt so bad all the time. HUGS to you my dear friend.

@Cherry
I am sorry you are hurting too..I am going to make a recommendation...from my heart and not to be rude...
You seem to be hurting a lot all the time...yet, you have posted about cutting peoples hair here and there...along with some other stuff. I think it would be a really good thing to make a
DEDICATION to LOVING YOURSELF and, take a full three months OFF> No hair cuts, no moving furniture, no NOTHING. Just rest your body, let it heal. Do some gentle stretches everyday and work on your physical therapy stuff but, THAT IS IT!...Your body is trying to tell you something my friend....listen to it.
Someetimes...even when I absolutely think I will go crazy...I have to force myself to bed to rest because I am on the verge of an "out". I have to be in bed for days and then I am better. When I go completely "out"...I am in bed with pain that would kill most people (seriously) ... for days to weeks. I am unable to move, go pee on my own, stand on my own or even roll over on my own. I avoid that situation at all costs. Take care of you my friend.

@ Nealy
I am so glad that you are feeling better enough to shovel out your house..hehehehe but, seriously?!? You have to take babysteps my friend...start with a sand pail for toddlers and work your way up to a big people shovel. Let me give you an idea of how your day should go...
Get up at 8 or 9 am...take your pain meds and other meds. Have coffee and breakfast with hubby. Have a bath/ or shower. Take a nap. Get up and have afternoon dose of meds and lunch. Get out kiddie pail and shovel....work on dishes, scoop off crap and shine/polish ONE end table in the living room. Go lay down and rest. Get up...make dinner and enjoy time with E....watch tv, go for evening walk in the cool with the dogs. Take evening meds...go to bed.

Is there any confusion here??? LOVE YOU!!!

@Foof
I hope the weather cools down soon my friend....you could use a nice night sleep and a gentler stomach. I would take a pregancy test just because....at least get that out of the way. HEHEHEHHE I'm laughing my ducky butt off! HUGS to you my foofy friend!! Slappy Happy !!!

@Elf
It's a shame that everyone at the head shed are a bunch of cabbages....I say, chop em up and make slaw! I hope things start working out better for you and for hubby. PS, I don't know what hubby does exactly or though who...but, for bringing home our troops....please tell him I thank and honor him and his work and, you as well ....behind every great man is a great woman! HUGS!

@ Jan
Sorry you are feeling so yucky my friend...I hope you start feeling better soon.. HUGS to you.

@ Irocket
I am so very, very happy that Jim does not have more cancer! YAY!! HUGS to you and the puppies my love.

@ All
If I did not mention you directly...I am sorry...I can only type so long but, you are NOT forgotten. I hope each and everyone of you is surrounded by joy, family, love, friendship and understanding. I hope you laugh today from your belly, hug today from your heart and, I hope you are loved today like you are the only person in the world! Super HUGS from me!

Good Morning,

Welcome Mjblondie hope you can get as much as I do from this support group. Looking forward to getting to know you.

Hi all doing ok and looking forward to the weekend have a birthday party and havent been to the last couple of family events because of stones or pain and really want to kick back and relax and talk. It is a drive which I am not looking forward to but no pain no gain right.

Just doing some shopping and cleaning today same old but I feel so good when my house is clean it lifts my spirits and even if it does lift the pain I am going to do it.

Hi there everyone, I'm doing okay this morning. My sister is coming to visit with the new baby so I had hoped to be up somewhat early and clean a bit - slowly of course. Well I couldn't sleep last night and had to get up at 6:30 to drive my dd and grandson to the bus station. I just couldn't get motivated this morning and about 9 I fell asleep again. Just woke at 11 and made a mad dash to get a few things done. Worked harder than I should have and did more in a short period of time than I've done in a long time. I'm still exhausted and I know I'll pay for this later. I actually got down on my knees and scrubbed the kitchen floor (its quite tiny). I just can't stand certain people coming into my place when its dirty. At least she doesn't visit often.

Big gentle hugs Janosborn48, there is a never ending supply of them here - keep coming back for more.
Rayfoof I hope you feel better soon... have you changed meds? Could it be the heat? Just some suggestions but I'm sure you've thought of those already. Hugs.

Gentle hugs and peace to all,
Lisa

duckie!!! i've taken 4 tests! LOL

I woke better today! Really really weird. Could it be that I am so used to be in horrible pain that I did not realize I had the flu?

I was tossing my cookies so much I just quit eating yesterday. Last night I fell asleep at 5pm and slept till 10 am this morning.
But I definetely feel much better today.

@ Mjblondie Welcome!
Hope you find friends who can help you. I know what that workaholic thing is like. It is so depressing to have to lose your work. I am thinking of leaving my little part time job. It really breaks my heart.

i know I feel like a burden when I don';t earn at least a little $$ to help the family.

Hoipe you feel better by sharing.

Hi everyone, iam sorry to al who are suffering today. I had to drive 60 miles there and back to see my doctor who also gives me my pain meds. There is no one closer who takes my insurance and the ones who take new patients i do not like. I have been doing this for about 7 years now. Does any-one else have to do this?

I don't, but I have a hard time driving long distances in cars. Hope you're doing OK Regina.

Hugs,
David.

Welcome to Mjblondie. This is a safe, wonderful place to be and I look forward to hearing more from you

Sunny, I'm glad you're feeling better today

Reginaann, I know how you feel! I used to have a 2 hour round trip to see a Rheumatologist who did nothing more than prescribe a very tiny dose of Vicodin!

Oh Duckie...I don't have the option of taking time off. I've already cut my work back to where I can barely pay my bills. I've rented an extra room in my house as a supplement and will soon have another stylist renting my second station. With those 2 sources plus working a little, I can make it. It's just rough, but I'll manage. Thanks for the kind words, though. It mkes perfect sense except for the 'no income' part!

I hope everyone has a peaceful, joyful day/evening,

Cherry
xoxo

Hello All. Just starting to recover from a trip to Wally World this morning (a place I try my best to avoid) BUT dear E. and I needed some basics, Pocket Tee's, undies, A NEW Vacuum Cleaner (my old one is 15 yrs. old and too heavy for me to push plus it leaks dust!!) Its not a Dyson but does have the swivel feature AND a pet hair attachment, o joy, o joy, its lightweight and works on carpet and hard floors!! I seldom spend $$$ on me but I think I'm going to love it!! As you can see, I'm very hard to please. LOL

@MjBlondie- Hello and Welcome to the best Group you wouldn't want to have to be part of. LOL I've made wonderful friends here, have felt "connected to life" at times I would be totally isolated, have laughed, cried, comforted and received comfort. Please start a thread, tell us about yourself and let us give you a proper WELCOME.
@Sunny: So glad you feel better. Stay out of the neighbors gardening, nibbling on their veggies!!! LOL
@Manny: I hope you enjoy the party. Its wonderful to feel even a little "normaL"
@ Elf - As Ducky said, chop em cabbages up but instead of slaw, make Sour Kraut. That Way you get to put them in a Crock and let them ferment for a few weeks. LOL Or bury and make Kim Che . What an interesting and fulfilling job your hubby must have.
@Hippy - have you tried Acupuncture for your neck?? I so wish I could try it again. Did regular tx.s yrs ago and it was Wonderful!! Maybe someday! Kiss those wonderful puppies for me!!
Our dear Tipper is still waiting for the darn ins. co to approve her pump!!! Drat them for making our friend suffer. And poor little Malcom is still having pain. My love and hugs to her. Thanks goodness she has some earth Angels who are coming through for her!!!!!!
Speaking of Angels, David, you are one man in a million. I'd love to meet Rocco!!
@ Cherry: Listen to our Ducky if you able. I know $$$ and creativity are an issue but I don't know how you con't to do that kind of work. Please try to take a little break.
@ Ducky - I'm such an all or nothing kinda Gal. Lately has been more Nothing and less ALL, LOL But you are so right. Just that trip to Wally World put me in the dirt. Got home and put away groceries, etc. ate and fell asleep. You will be happy to hear that, on some days, I'm being a little piggie and cleaning my plate 3'xs a day!! I still have days w/no appetite but not as often. Am going to make Crock Pot Pork again this weekend!!
Love to you all!!!!!!

Hi guys. I haven't been around for a week because I'm buried under boxes. If all goes well, I'll be moved out by the 31st. My baby girl leaves for college the day before. It's an emotional time for me and may I remind you stress = pain. I'm limping along but moving forward. Miss you all! Tink