tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19345353218918973232024-03-08T01:34:59.613-08:00A Real Life with RSDSharing my life with others...as my family and I battle CRPS/RSD...
Living with RSD/CRPS I've learned to slow down, never give up, I'm not alone, its ok to say I can't, sometimes life needs a time out, nothing takes the pain away 100%, its ok to cry-even if your a guy!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166947110482487927noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934535321891897323.post-78876041349044982162010-02-26T08:32:00.000-08:002010-02-26T11:13:35.514-08:00United We MUST BE...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/S4gcol2p5yI/AAAAAAAAEik/jpPvs-2yrt0/s1600-h/peanutsteamworkaj-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 241px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/S4gcol2p5yI/AAAAAAAAEik/jpPvs-2yrt0/s320/peanutsteamworkaj-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442631633358939938" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Over the last few days I've been thinking about all of the movements across the United States. There's M.A.D.D, Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure,and more recent there is the Tea Party movement, and so many more grass roots are starting up all over America. These people,are no different than you or I, they are people with a desire to help make change, people willing to research, write letters, make phone calls, set up retreats, and conferences across the United States to educate their people and anyone else willing to listen to their cause. I've seen a lot of your posts on facebook, my space, my in box, other chronic pain web pages all have our stories posted on them telling anyone willing to take the time, of the horrible pain we each live with, how unfair the majority of us with chronic pain are treated by the medical professionals, friends, co-workers, and even our own family members.<br /><br />Were no different than any of these/those organizations/movements, we just need to organize. We don't need to re-invite the wheel, we may need to fix a few spokes here and there! But its nothing we cannot handle and or do TOGETHER!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.inthefaceofpain.com/Default.aspx">In the Face of Pain</a><br /><br />provides us with a series of tools to advocate for people in pain. You can learn the basics of how to share messages about the rights of people in pain through your community, your local media outlets, your elected officials and your professional organizations.<br /><br /><br />You will also have access to current data and statistics about conditions or population-specific pain that can be used to support your advocacy efforts. Lastly, you have the capability to build a personalized advocacy plan, tailored to your specific interests.<br />How to Advocate Through:<br /><br />Legislative Bodies<br />The Media<br />Community Organizations<br />Professional Organizations<br />Research<br />Access to Optimal and Affordable Care<br /><br />Other Helpful Resources<br /><br />Build Your Own Advocacy Plan<br />Research Data, Statistics and Resources<br />Pain Management News<br /><br /><br />There are<span style="font-weight: bold;"> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">76 Million Americans</span></span> that suffer with some form of chronic pain. What about the one's who are told everyone has a little pain, no pain no gain, its all in your head, and the other excuses we've all heard.<br /><br /><span id="ResultsLabel">I saw this written not to long ago, <span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br />"If not us, then who? If not now, then when?</span></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />The time is now, will we be heard? 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I had a doctor’s appointment for Feb. 16<sup>th</sup>, I made the mistake of switching the six and the nine, thinking my appointment was for the 19<sup>th</sup>. When I woke up on the 19<sup>th</sup>, I wanted to double check the appointment time and that is when I realized what I had done. I immediately called the doctors office to see if they could get me in. They could not as my doctor had gone out of town.
<br /></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;" class="style8"><span style=";color:navy;" >Well at one time in my life that would not have been no big deal, but I now suffer from a chronic pain condition called <a href="http://www.rsds.org/2/what_is_rsd_crps/index.html"><i style="">Complex Regional Pain Syndrome</i> </a><i style="">(CRPS)</i> For this condition I take two kinds of opioid pain medications, these have to be written out <span style="font-style: italic;">each</span> month with NO refills. So once a month my husband (John) drives me to my doctors appointments.
<br /></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;" class="style8"><span style=";color:navy;" >I know that missing a doctor’s appointment is very complicated for me. This was MY mistake and <b style="">I</b> accept that. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: arial;" class="style8"><span style=";color:navy;" >What I have a problem with is a local hospital here in <i style="">my town</i>. After four days of trying to deal with this by myself and my pour husband, along with the extreme pain, at 6:30 am am my husband was awaken because I was rolling on the floor crying and in a lot of pain. My husband drove me to the hospital, I was checked in right away! <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: arial;" class="style8"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/S4W5xj5rpvI/AAAAAAAAEhc/Rh5i3baQeoE/s1600-h/snoppydoc.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 109px; height: 160px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/S4W5xj5rpvI/AAAAAAAAEhc/Rh5i3baQeoE/s400/snoppydoc.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441959985849018098" border="0" /></a><span style=";color:navy;" >The doctor came in, I explained the mistake that I had made. About my condition and what medications I’ve been taking for the last nine years, he said he was very sorry, but the <span style="font-style: italic;">hospital policy</span> would not allow him to prescribe pain medications to me/chronic pain patients.
<br /></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;" class="style8"><span style=";color:navy;" >I know that this is because of the ones who take advantage of the system and doctor and hospital shop, and or buy them illegally. He went and called my doctors office, spoke with the nurse who confirmed that I was a patient there and that I had missed my appointment, and that the doctor was out of town. The doctor came back and told me he was going out on a limb, and he cold get into a lot of trouble, but he was prescribing me enough of the two medications I needed to get me by until March 1<sup>st</sup>, even though I told him I could not see my doctor until the 4<sup>th <span style=""> </span></sup><span style=""> </span>of March. He was very stern and said <i style="">“I never want to see you here again in this situation.</i>” If he would have looked at my records he would have seen the last time I had to go to the ER for out of control pain was over five years ago! <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: arial;" class="style8"><span style=";color:navy;" >I do everything I possible can to avoid going to the hospital,</span><span style=";color:navy;" > or to a pharmacy </span><span style=";color:navy;" > because I hate being treated like I’m a criminal, a pill popper, a druggie.</span></p><a style="font-family: arial;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/S4XGXuL8nMI/AAAAAAAAEhs/zsckYIXRcg0/s1600-h/lawyer+snoopy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 110px; height: 92px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/S4XGXuL8nMI/AAAAAAAAEhs/zsckYIXRcg0/s400/lawyer+snoopy.jpg" alt="" 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mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style> <![endif]--> </p><p class="style8"><span style=";font-family:";color:navy;" >I do everything I possible can to avoid going to the hospital, because I’m sick and tired of going there, or to a pharmacy and being treated like I’m a criminal, a pill popper, a druggie. Funny when a criminal is arrested for breaking the law he gets a court appointed attorney, and <i style="">remains innocent until proven guilty. </i>According to <a style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);" href="http://www.jointcommission.org/">The Joint Commission</a><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">,</span></span> <span style=";font-family:";color:navy;" ></span><span style=";font-family:";" ><span style=""> </span><span style="color:navy;">(JACHO) <b style=""><i style=""><a href="http://www.jointcommission.org/NR/rdonlyres/58A5230D-3E58-48D8-8114-C95AF53ECA27/0/Speakup_Rights.pdf"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">every patient has rights</span>!</a></i></b></span><b style=""><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p></p><p class="style8">
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<br /></p><p class="style8"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/S4XM6chUGbI/AAAAAAAAEh0/2pweWFCikNY/s1600-h/cartoon_476.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 92px; height: 159px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/S4XM6chUGbI/AAAAAAAAEh0/2pweWFCikNY/s400/cartoon_476.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441981029207513522" border="0" /></a></p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/S4XM6chUGbI/AAAAAAAAEh0/2pweWFCikNY/s1600-h/cartoon_476.gif">
<br /></a><p class="style8"><span style=";font-family:";color:navy;" ><i style=""> </i>According to The Joint Commission,</span> (Jacho) <span style=";font-family:";color:navy;" ><a href="http://www.jointcommission.org/">http://www.jointcommission.org/</a></span><span style=";font-family:";" ><span style=""> </span><span style="color:navy;"> <i style="">every patient has rights! <o:p></o:p></i></span></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7pt;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style=";font-family:ArialNarrow;font-size:100%;" >You have the right to be informed about the care you will receive.</span><span style=";font-family:ArialNarrow;font-size:100%;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style=";font-family:ArialNarrow;font-size:100%;" > You have the right to get information about your care in your language.</span><span style=";font-family:ArialNarrow;font-size:100%;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style=";font-family:ArialNarrow;font-size:100%;" > You have the right to make decisions about your care, including refusing care.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style=";font-family:ArialNarrow;font-size:100%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style=";font-family:Symbol;font-size:100%;" ><span style=""><span style=";font-family:";" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style=";font-family:ArialNarrow;font-size:100%;" > You have the right to know the names of the caregivers who treat you.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style=";font-family:ArialNarrow;font-size:100%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Symbol;font-size:100%;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style=";font-family:ArialNarrow;font-size:100%;" >You have the right to safe care.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style=";font-family:ArialNarrow;font-size:100%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Symbol;font-size:100%;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style=";font-family:ArialNarrow;" >You have the right to have your pain treated.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style=";font-family:ArialNarrow;font-size:100%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Symbol;font-size:100%;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style=";font-family:ArialNarrow;font-size:100%;" >You have the right to know when something goes wrong with your care.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style=";font-family:ArialNarrow;font-size:100%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Symbol;font-size:100%;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style=";font-family:ArialNarrow;font-size:100%;" >You have the right to get an up-to-date list of all of your current medicines.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style=";font-family:ArialNarrow;font-size:100%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Symbol;font-size:100%;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style=";font-family:ArialNarrow;font-size:100%;" >You have the right to be listened to.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style=";font-family:ArialNarrow;font-size:100%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Symbol;font-size:100%;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style=";font-family:ArialNarrow;font-size:100%;" >You have the right to be treated with courtesy and respect.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style=";font-family:ArialNarrow;font-size:100%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style=";font-family:ArialNarrow;font-size:100%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style=";font-family:ArialNarrow;font-size:100%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style=";font-family:ArialNarrow-Bold;" >What is your role in your health care?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 47.25pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Symbol;font-size:100%;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style=";font-family:ArialNarrow;font-size:100%;" >You should be active in your health care.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 47.25pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Symbol;font-size:100%;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style=";font-family:ArialNarrow;font-size:100%;" >You should ask questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 47.25pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Symbol;font-size:100%;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style=";font-family:ArialNarrow;font-size:100%;" >You should pay attention to the instructions given to you by your caregivers. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 47.25pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Symbol;font-size:100%;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style=";font-family:ArialNarrow;font-size:100%;" >Follow the instructions.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 47.25pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Symbol;font-size:100%;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style=";font-family:ArialNarrow;font-size:100%;" >You should share as much information as possible about your health with your caregivers. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 47.25pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=";font-family:Symbol;font-size:100%;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style=";font-family:ArialNarrow;font-size:11pt;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">give them an up-to-date list of your medicines. And remind them about your allergies.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 47.25pt;"><span style=";font-family:ArialNarrow;font-size:11pt;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style=";font-family:ArialNarrow;font-size:11pt;" ><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style=";font-family:ArialNarrow;font-size:11pt;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="style8"><span style=";font-family:";color:navy;" ><a href="http://www.jointcommission.org/GeneralPublic/Complaint/">http://www.jointcommission.org/GeneralPublic/Complaint/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p>Do you have a complaint about the quality of care at a Joint Commission-accredited health care organization? The Joint Commission wants to know about it. Submit your complaint online or send it to us by mail, fax, or e-mail. Summarize the issues in one to two pages and include the name, street address, city, and state of the health care organization.<o:p></o:p></p> <p>The Joint Commission encourages anyone who has concerns or complaints about the safety and quality of care to bring those concerns or complaints first to the attention of the health care organization’s leaders, which will often lead to more immediate resolution of the matter. Matters concerning billing, insurance, payment disputes, individual personnel or labor relations issues are not within The Joint Commission’s scope. Also, The Joint Commission does not review complaints of any kind in unaccredited organizations.<o:p></o:p></p> <p>When submitting a complaint to The Joint Commission about an accredited organization, you may either provide your name and contact information or submit your complaint anonymously. Providing your name and contact information enables The Joint Commission to inform you about the actions taken in response to your complaint, and also to contact you should additional information be needed. <o:p></o:p></p> <p>It is our policy to treat your name as confidential information and not to disclose it to any other party. However, it may be necessary to share the complaint with the subject organization in the course of a complaint investigation. <o:p></o:p></p> <p>The Joint Commission policy forbids accredited organizations from taking retaliatory actions against employees for having reported quality of care concerns to The Joint Commission.<o:p></o:p></p> <p><strong>E-Mail: </strong><b>
<br /></b><a href="mailto:complaint@jointcommission.org">complaint@jointcommission.org</a>
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<br /><strong>Fax: </strong><b>
<br /></b>Office of Quality Monitoring
<br />(630) 792-5636
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<br /><strong>Mail:</strong><b>
<br /></b>Office of Quality Monitoring
<br />The Joint Commission
<br />One Renaissance Boulevard
<br />Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
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<br />If you have questions about how to file your complaint, you may contact the Joint Commission at this toll free U.S. telephone number, 8:30 to 5 p.m., Central Time, weekdays.<o:p></o:p></p> <p>(800) 994-6610</p><p>
<br /><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="style8"><span style=";font-family:";color:navy;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:100%;color:navy;" >I am truly grateful for this doctor this morning, and his willingness to treat me he did give me some medicine, I could have done with out the lecture but all in all I’m finally starting to feel better.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
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<br /><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.theacpa.org/"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=""><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";color:blue;" >The American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA)</span></b></span></span></a><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=205384653497&ref=ts#%21/group.php?gid=205384653497&ref=ts"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=""><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";color:blue;" >There is Hope...for Chronic Pain</span></b></span></span></a><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";" >
<br /></span></b></span><a href="http://www.inthefaceofpain.com/search.aspx?cat=1"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=""><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";color:blue;" >In the Face of Pain</span></b></span></span></a><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a style="color: rgb(255, 204, 102);" href="http://www.rsds.org/2/what_is_rsd_crps/index.html"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=""><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";" >RSDSA</span></b></span></span></a><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" spt="75" preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" stroked="f"> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter"> <v:formulas> <v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"> <v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"> <v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"> <v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"> </v:formulas> <v:path extrusionok="f" gradientshapeok="t" connecttype="rect"> <o:lock ext="edit" aspectratio="t"> </v:shapetype><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_1" spid="_x0000_s1026" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="masks" style="'width:53.25pt;height:40.75pt;rotation:1325554fd;"> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\Carol\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image001.gif" title="masks"> <w:wrap type="none"> <w:anchorlock/> </v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><a style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Caring-for-those-with-RSDCRPS/488454240393?ref=ts"><span style="font-size:130%;">Caring for Those with RSD/CRPS </span></a>
<br /><!--[endif]--></span><span style=""><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" ><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <span style=""></span> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";color:navy;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166947110482487927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934535321891897323.post-71704979013225431922010-02-24T12:44:00.000-08:002010-02-24T12:44:05.142-08:00Public Testimony: Don Bivens, MD<a href="http://www.painfoundation.org/newsroom/position-statements/fda-hearing-public-testimony-dbivens.html">Public Testimony: Don Bivens, MD</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166947110482487927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934535321891897323.post-67154403798459239872010-02-02T10:27:00.000-08:002010-02-02T10:54:47.877-08:00Today is OK<p class="zemanta-img" style="margin: 1em; float: right; display: block; width: 310px;"><a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Windbuchencom.jpg"><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/95/Windbuchencom.jpg/300px-Windbuchencom.jpg" alt="Windbeeches on the Schauinsland in Germany (Bl..." style="border: medium none ; display: block;" height="225" width="300" /></a><span class="zemanta-img-attribution">Image via <a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Windbuchencom.jpg">Wikipedia</a></span></p>Well its Groundhogs day, and looks like we were suppose to have 6 more weeks of winter. I can not wait! I love spring and summer, for so many reasons. I love the flowers that grow, a warm sunny day, working in the yard-pulling weeds-planting-BBQ-family and friends! From the first frost in the fall to the last frost in the spring I look forward to warmer days. With warmer days and nights for me comes fewer <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pain" title="Pain" rel="wikipedia">pain</a> flare ups, this is always a plus. The cold fall days and winter nights make for long painful days. The depression seems to be hanging over me like a thick London fog, at times leaving me feeling like there is never going to be another day, and sometimes wishing this was true. If living with this monster was not enough of a curse, then you have life to deal with! You know like the kids, a spouse, pets, bills, traffic, family, house work, your boss, - the kids, a spouse, pets, bills, traffic, family, house work, your boss, its like it never ends!!!<br /><br />Today were visiting with two of our grandchildren Paige is 8, and Kaiden is 5, they are from Fort Collins CO. I can't believe how much they've grown! They will be here a few more days, seeing them and watching them makes me so happy!<br /><br />I'm enjoying the facebook group page I started in December 2009, this morning I saw the group has grown to 200 members! I enjoy researching chronic pain stories, and treatments and then sharing them with the group. I enjoy reading how others deal with their day to day lives.<br /><br />For me having my husband John with me or at least near me, during a flare or really any time is such a comfort, as a person who lives with daily pain, I am so thankful for John, and my children who are always there for me. I know life at times can be extremely difficult for John, when I'm not feeling well he tries so hard to take care of all my needs. All though like any couple there are those days when I would like to stuff him in a closet or something!!! But I still love him!<br /><br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://reblog.zemanta.com/zemified/d835c19b-3663-4749-a9b9-4d305af70981/" title="Reblog this post [with Zemanta]"><img style="border: medium none ; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=d835c19b-3663-4749-a9b9-4d305af70981" alt="Reblog this post [with Zemanta]" /></a><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" defer="defer"></script></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166947110482487927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934535321891897323.post-54594388237568050422009-08-20T19:05:00.000-07:002009-08-20T19:13:42.067-07:00A night to Relax<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/So4Cx8v91GI/AAAAAAAADtc/1L9sdZYPEFY/s1600-h/elderwii.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 308px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/So4Cx8v91GI/AAAAAAAADtc/1L9sdZYPEFY/s400/elderwii.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372234462643737698" /></a><br />Sitting at my cousin chris's house playing the new Wii Resort Game, we have a lot of fun doing this!! Right now were in a heated battle in the basketball challenage! This is a nice distraction from my pain, and the stress were under right now!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166947110482487927noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934535321891897323.post-78352240550528340952009-08-18T12:09:00.000-07:002009-08-18T12:25:10.500-07:00Marriage Issues Related To Chronic Pain<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/Sor-oZu7-rI/AAAAAAAADtU/ddHEyrc2pV4/s1600-h/holdinghands.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 166px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/Sor-oZu7-rI/AAAAAAAADtU/ddHEyrc2pV4/s400/holdinghands.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371385475648715442" border="0"></a><br />Below is the article I wanted to share, after living with RSD/CRPS now for almost 11 years, my husband John and I have had our share of problems, and have we've even discussed <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divorce" title="Divorce" rel="wikipedia">divorce</a> a few times. Life with RSD is not easy for us with it, but I think we do need to try and remember to be more patient with those we love. I hope you enjoy this, for more information see their web site http://www.families-and-chronic-<a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pain" title="Pain" rel="wikipedia">pain</a>.com/index.html<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">M</span>arriage issues are one of the most important issues for a couple dealing with <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronic_pain" title="Chronic pain" rel="wikipedia">chronic pain</a>. Couples are together more and ‘my time’ and ‘my space’ is disrupted. You are used to things as they were and everything has changed. <br />The love is there, but the space is gone. You ultimately spend more time together now and with the chronic pain. It makes a significant change in the relationship that wasn’t there before.<br /><br /><a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage" title="Marriage" rel="wikipedia">Marriage</a> issues arise in many different ways. I know every relationship is different but there are some factors that need to be considered.<br /><br />Due to the chronic pain, the effect on your relationship will be due, to the intensity and frequency of the pain as well as the severity of the disability. For someone with the occasional migraine headache, the impact is minimal.<br /><br />Those that sustain a severe injury and are in constant pain, this is different. Things are very different. They are unable to work, they feel like they have let their <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_%28biology%29" title="Family (biology)" rel="wikipedia">family</a> down and the pain is a constant reminder. This can cause a significant change in your lifestyle.<br /><br />Remember that, no two couples will cope with the same situation in the same way. Some will find it more than they can handle and question whether, they will be able to cope with the stress this will bring on them and the family. Others will take it all in stride and adjust to the changes with ease. It just depends on the couple.<br /><br />Communication in marriage is so important for it’s survival. Without it , the silent treatment will occur and very little can be accomplished. An unhappy marriage is always fixable. You can get <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relationship_counseling" title="Relationship counseling" rel="wikipedia">couples therapy</a>, visiting with your <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clergy" title="Clergy" rel="wikipedia">clergy</a>, individual therapy, bend a friends ear or just sit down and have a good cry.<br /><br />Having a church family to depend on, also helps. Friends in a church family could be the ones that will help you the most. They are good listeners and will do anything to help. They will hold you when you cry and rejoice with you in times of victory.<br />TALK, TALK, TALK<br />Never, ever let communication be used as a weapon. Silence is not golden in this situation, unless divorce is the outlet you want to follow.<br /><br />No one really has the right answers to marriage problems but, chronic pain will surely test the strength of a marriage.<br /><br /><div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://reblog.zemanta.com/zemified/ca2f8e63-b67d-4937-9b6f-8ee1bb796177/" title="Reblog this post [with Zemanta]"><img style="border: medium none ; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=ca2f8e63-b67d-4937-9b6f-8ee1bb796177" alt="Reblog this post [with Zemanta]"></a><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" defer="defer"></script></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166947110482487927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934535321891897323.post-44345818075546078222009-08-14T11:40:00.000-07:002009-08-14T12:02:45.902-07:00Encountering Barriers on the Road to Pain Management<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/SoW0dxeRkZI/AAAAAAAADtM/v_3bm0FntYQ/s1600-h/mka0048l.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 284px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/SoW0dxeRkZI/AAAAAAAADtM/v_3bm0FntYQ/s400/mka0048l.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369896554298708370" /></a><br />Pain is the top reason people seek medical care in the Despite all we now know about pain, many people continue to suffer needlessly. <br />Wednesday August 12th, 2009<br /> <br /><br /> <br />(NewsUSA) - That's because there can be "road blocks" to effective treatment. These can come from a variety of sources - including healthcare professionals and even patients themselves.<br /><br /> <br /><br />While controlling pain hasn't always been a medical priority, the healthcare industry has made great strides in recent years to address this - including the establishment of pain as the "the fifth <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vital_signs" title="Vital signs" rel="wikipedia">vital sign</a>." Nevertheless, people seeking treatment may still encounter healthcare professionals who do not take pain seriously, or who do not understand how to provide proper <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pain_management" title="Pain management" rel="wikipedia">pain management</a>. This can result in inadequate treatment.<br /><br /> <br /><br />"It's important that people with pain find a healthcare professional who understands their needs and is willing to work together to determine what treatment option works best," says Penney Cowan, founder of the American <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronic_pain" title="Chronic pain" rel="wikipedia">Chronic Pain</a> Association. "With the right care and direction, you can live a full life." <br /><br /> <br /><br />One of the most challenging barriers to adequate pain relief also can come from the people with pain themselves. Some may resist taking pain relievers because of fears of side effects associated with strong prescription medications - it is important to discuss these concerns with a <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medicine" title="Medicine" rel="wikipedia">physician</a>. Attitudes toward pain and <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suffering" title="Suffering" rel="wikipedia">suffering</a> also may play a role. For instance, some people believe that "good patients" don't complain, or that pain is inevitable. <br /><br /> <br /><br />Individuals should remember that pain should not be brushed aside or ignored. Here are some steps people with pain can follow to overcome barriers to effective pain management: <br /><br /> <br /><br />* Don't suffer in silence: report your pain to your healthcare professional. <br /><br /> <br /><br />* Stay involved in your pain management plan: it may take a few adjustments before you are comfortable with your treatment.<br /><br /> <br /><br />* Educate yourself: you will better understand your pain and what can be done to relieve it. <br /><br /> <br /><br />* Learn how to better communicate with your healthcare professional: this may mean keeping a pain diary to illustrate the details of your pain - where it hurts, pain intensity, and what time of day it is worst.<br /><br /> <br /><br />* Don't settle for inadequate treatment: if your <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_care" title="Health care" rel="wikipedia">health care</a> provider isn't successfully treating your pain, ask to be referred to a medical professional who can. <br /><br /> <br /><br />One of the resources available to those living with pain is www.partnersagainstpain.com. The site contains a wide array of information on various pain conditions, resources such as pain assessment and measurement tools, and links to pain <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education" title="Education" rel="wikipedia">education</a> and <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interest_group" title="Interest group" rel="wikipedia">advocacy groups</a>. <br /><br /> <br /><br />Partners Against Pain is a national education program provided by <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purdue_Pharma" title="Purdue Pharma" rel="wikipedia">Purdue Pharma</a> L.P.<br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://reblog.zemanta.com/zemified/71e19607-417b-40ea-9504-08cb7f4ccfa4/" title="Reblog this post [with Zemanta]"><img style="border: medium none ; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=71e19607-417b-40ea-9504-08cb7f4ccfa4" alt="Reblog this post [with Zemanta]"></a><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" defer="defer"></script></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166947110482487927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934535321891897323.post-7774346419587081582009-08-11T12:48:00.000-07:002009-08-11T13:02:43.421-07:00Today I feel like<p class="zemanta-img" style="margin: 1em; float: right; display: block; width: 250px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44493439@N00/1386442347"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1070/1386442347_7bad1c8a86_m.jpg" alt="Magical Forest" style="border: medium none ; display: block;" height="162" width="240"></a><span class="zemanta-img-attribution">Image by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44493439@N00/1386442347">janusz l</a> via Flickr</span></p>Not feeling so good today, so just hanging out in bed, and watching <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.fox.com/" title="Fox Broadcasting Company" rel="homepage">FOX</a> NEWS...<br /><br />Also try to get to a long list of emails, and updates... I hope you have a chance to read the story I posted earlier. Here is a quote from one of the young ladies <br /><span style="font-style: italic;">"Different things work for different people," Jill said. "Be open to the possibilities."</span> I know for myself as an adult dealing with the daily pains of CRPS/RSD daily is trying at best for me! these young ladies show that friends, and team work go along way! <br /><br />Wishing you all pain free <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day" title="Day" rel="wikipedia">days</a> & nights<br /><br />Carol<br /><br /><br /><div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://reblog.zemanta.com/zemified/52497a92-5d69-44c4-9ce4-5dc63446c3d6/" title="Reblog this post [with Zemanta]"><img style="border: medium none ; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=52497a92-5d69-44c4-9ce4-5dc63446c3d6" alt="Reblog this post [with Zemanta]"></a><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" 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mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} </style> <![endif]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12;" >Two girls lean on each other for support against a rare disease</span></strong><b><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12;" >
<br /></span></b><span class="apple-style-span"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12;" >By Ryan Stotts</span></span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12;" >
<br /><em><span style=";font-family:";" >La Crosse Tribune</span></em></span><em></em></span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">
<br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:100%;" >LA CRESCENT, Minn. - Sarah Kratt lives with pain every day.
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<br /> "A lot of people don't get it because I'm always smiling and happy," she said.
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<br /> The 14-year-old, who lives with her family on 20 acres outside La Crescent, was diagnosed in May 2007 with the rare and mysterious complex regional pain syndrome - a chronic pain condition resulting from a dysfunction in the central nervous system.
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<br /> A chance meeting with April Tillinghast, 15, of Kingwood, Texas, who also has CRPS, sparked a friendship that has helped Sarah handle the pain in her left leg and back.
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<br /> Sarah's leg began to hurt in April 2007, said mom, Jill Colbert. It got bad enough that Sarah couldn't walk and her leg would turn purple.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size:100%;">
<br /></span> <span style=";font-family:";font-size:100%;" >Doctors were perplexed. Despite physical therapy and pain medications, Sarah's condition worsened. First she was on crutches, then a walker, then a wheelchair. Finally, she was bed ridden.
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<br /> "It's so hard to see your child go through something like this," Jill said. "You feel so helpless."
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<br /> Sarah saw more than 20 doctors, but as time wore on, nothing worked. "Sometimes I wish I could've given the doctors my pain, so they would know what it's like," she said.
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<br /> In December 2008, a ray of hope entered their lives in the form of kinesiologist Dr. Alan Trites, who has an office in La Crescent.
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<br /> "He said Sarah was like an onion," Jill said, "peeling back each layer and working through her body's
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<br /> issues, slowly getting her body back to where it would work with her again."
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<br /> Then, in June 2008, while at a month-long pain rehabilitation program at Mayo Clinic, Sarah met April. The connection was almost instant.
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<br /> "She's really a positive personality," April said, "but there's also this really deep understanding of each other."
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<br /> April's pain was in her right foot, with secondary pain in her head. She had been living with CRPS since 2006.
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<br /> The girls remained close and continued to communicate via Skype, the online video and phone service, as well as by text messages and e-mails.
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<br /> "It took that friendship with April to understand and to help Sarah get through all this," said Sarah's stepdad, Tom Colbert.
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<br /> As the girls became closer, so did Jill and April's mom, Susan Tillinghast.
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<br /> "I lived in my own shell, taking care of Sarah, finding different things to do," Jill said. "So it was interesting meeting other parents going through the same thing. You have a connection there. It feels so good."
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<br /> In July, Sarah spent two weeks in Kingwood. April also came to La Crescent for a week.
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<br /> "It's easier to deal with everything when I'm with her," Sarah said. "If I hadn't met her I don't know where I'd be right now."
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<br /> Susan, who spoke on the phone from Kingwood, said the girls have formed a healthy bond.
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<br /> "The greatest thing is the happiness they seem to share," Susan said.
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<br /> Both girls are grateful for simple things and want a normal life.
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<br /> "I hope I can do something good with this and help somebody else," April said.
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<br /> While April would like to volunteer at places like headache clinics, Sarah can see herself becoming a nurse.
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<br /> "The doctors would breeze in and breeze out, but the nurses were the ones who would take care of you and comfort you," Sarah said.
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<br /> There isn't a cure for CRPS, Jill said, but she wants people who might be suffering from pain to know there is hope.
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<br /> "Different things work for different people," Jill said. "Be open to the possibilities."</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102661337242&s=10620&e=0019A3ZzQOd2ch3aH2tYFX3ZWKCqc9oCTzmka8eyZlRUrCEZLWQo_cYQaOWHxkLuJuV-jpirBvogE86ld4r69IjaH2iLsIup9-8iJ4uVQaF1w2m5KOKtRU1yyWoWuB3Sz-w3Hp9QuC2vb3yk5E-oSfAXPIwtFXnn4C0RO8IC20mP-vaS43cDcTFNQ==" target="_blank"><span style=";font-family:";" >http://www.rsds.org/5/news/2009/August/LaCrosseTribune_5_193.html</span></a></span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:100%;" > <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:100%;" > <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:100%;" > <o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="display: none;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <table class="MsoNormalTable" style="border: 1pt solid rgb(102, 0, 0); background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; width: 100%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;font-size:0pt;" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK10" hidefocus="true" tabindex="0" datapage="" border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="1" cols="0" contenteditable="inherit" width="100%"> <tbody><tr style=""> <td style="border: medium none ; padding: 1.5pt;"> <div align="center"> <table class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; width: 100%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" tabindex="0" id="" border="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr style=""> <td style="padding: 0.75pt;"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong><span style=";font-family:";" >This E-alert was made possible by the contribution of the members of the Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association (RSDSA). </span></strong></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102661337242&s=10620&e=0019A3ZzQOd2ciYyMKjO8ib39Q-5nE_HxpWj7bIyRTegl68pOkrxRYU-xrdL1HF0oOc5I_RSbniBD35M91kpd-kJTarOHQU-_fu2qbkV44X5xUXAZHkuDWHsl4h1fHekUxcYxwaCKImy28=" target="_blank" track="on" linktype="link"><strong><span style=";font-family:";" >To learn more about becoming a member of RSDSA, please click here</span></strong></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <span align="center"></span> <div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://reblog.zemanta.com/zemified/d7d34683-a96a-455d-80ae-45ae83b0bd3c/" title="Reblog this post [with Zemanta]"><img style="border: medium none ; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=d7d34683-a96a-455d-80ae-45ae83b0bd3c" alt="Reblog this post [with Zemanta]" /></a><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" defer="defer"></script></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166947110482487927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934535321891897323.post-7125848585203221892009-07-28T14:05:00.000-07:002009-07-28T23:34:23.363-07:00I feel like an old beat up rug,<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/Sm9z4ph7W0I/AAAAAAAADsk/awa6AonsVhY/s1600-h/Beating_rug.gif"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 196px; height: 207px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/Sm9z4ph7W0I/AAAAAAAADsk/awa6AonsVhY/s320/Beating_rug.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363633098279574338" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I used to love it when the temperature outside was over a 100 <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/Sm9qAMvH-rI/AAAAAAAADsc/SDcvObS1vLg/s1600-h/Sun+clip+art.gif"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 78px; height: 83px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/Sm9qAMvH-rI/AAAAAAAADsc/SDcvObS1vLg/s320/Sun+clip+art.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363622232872975026" border="0" /> </a><br /><br />The hotter the better was my thinking! Now anything over 75 is treading on dangerous grounds for me, and with the heat we've had in the Pacific Northwest this week with the temperatures in the 100's.<br />The stress and depression I've been under lately has not helped.<br />Our son Brandon, his girlfriend and their 1 year old son are living with us. Brandon just today after almost a year of unemployment, starts a full time job tonight! All I can say is, its about time, now I hope he can keep it together and find a house for him and his family.<br />I love having Colton (my 1 year old grandson) here, but there are days when <span style="font-style: italic;">I feel more like his mom than his grandma.</span><br />I try may be a little to hard to be understanding and fair, <span style="font-style: italic;">most of the time feel like an old beat up rug that one day will be tossed aside.</span> In addition to supporting our son and his family this last year, we lost our home.<br />Were currently living in a home that was I kind of loaned to us for a few weeks, <span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >(Until Aug. 10, 2009)</span> looking for some place to move with little to no money is not an easy task. Johns looking for full time work, but in this economy he's finding little success.<br />I know this is some random crazy thoughts, just stuff that is coming out as I try to type with one hand, as my CRPS/RSD in my left arm is really flaring up,<br /><br /><br />my arm is really hurting, so this is the end of today's post. I will try to post more daily items-much like a journal in hope of sharing more of what my life with this never ending pain is like, and how my family and I deal with this daily.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/BEAGLE%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpg" alt="" />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166947110482487927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934535321891897323.post-68338874286803173622008-12-29T16:29:00.000-08:002008-12-30T09:36:42.662-08:00Knowing I'm not the only one suffering with the pain of CRPS/RSD is like a doubled edged sword for me.<span id="CCT_Article"><big><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></big></span><span id="CCT_Article"><big><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-weight: bold;"><img style="max-width: 800px;" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/SVlfJsdxaVI/AAAAAAAACts/g7z-GM9woMk/%5BUNSET%5D.gif?imgmax=800" /></span></big></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">From the desk of</span><span id="CCT_Article"><big><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);font-family:Monotype Corsiva;" ><big><big><big>C</big></big></big>arol</span><br /><br /><br /> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >A</span></span></big><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >cross America, there is an estimated</span><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);font-size:130%;" > <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);" href="http://www.painfoundation.org/page.asp?file=Newsroom/PainFacts.htm">76 million Americans</a> </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >suffering with some type of pain!</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >76 Million Americans</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" > </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">-</span> Just think, if we all could/</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >would</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" > join together, and help to bring awareness to this cause.</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" > <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-weight: bold;">*</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">T</span>hink about it-What can</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" > </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >YOU</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" > do<span style="font-weight: bold;">?</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" id="CCT_Article" >K<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">nowing I'm not the only one suffering with the pain of</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <a style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);" target="_blank" href="http://www.rsds.org/index2.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">CRPS/RSD</span></a> </span><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">is like a doubled edged sword for me</span>.</span> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" id="CCT_Article" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"><img style="max-width: 800px; width: 51px; height: 68px;" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/SVkvhvw_qOI/AAAAAAAACtk/M6lJ_yDqyIo/%5BUNSET%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="CCT_Article"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >What I mean is, I take </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >great comfort</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" > in knowing that I'm not the only one with </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >CRPS/RSD</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" > knowing that I can pick up the phone or send an email to others dealing with the same pain I do, and I know they truly understand when I talk about the burning pain that comes along with CRPS.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >What really saddens me, is the same thing, knowing that their are so many of us that live with this pain. </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Why do we only hear about those suffering with </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >cancer</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >, </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >HIV/AIDS</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >, </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Alzheimer disease</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >, </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >etc...</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >, we see it daily in the commercials for TV, the magazines we read, and the radio station we listen too. But why don't we hear more about </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >RSD/CRPS? </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Were</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" > starting to hear more about Fibromyalgia, </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >and we also see the commercials for those with </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >back pain</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >, and some different types of </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >arthritis</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">F</span>rom the web page</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"> </span><a style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);" target="_blank" href="http://www.forgrace.org/women/in/pain/C105/">For Grace </a><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >We read that there's an estimated </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >1.5 and 6 million Americans</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" > suffering with </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >RSD/CRPS</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >. This may not seem like a lot, to some, at first but when you continue to read, it says that it's </span><span style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >more</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" > than those with </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >breast cancer</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >, </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >HIV/AIDS</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" > and </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >multiple sclerosis</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" > </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);font-size:130%;" ><span style="text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">combined</span>;</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> yet to date </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">RSD </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">remains </span><span style="text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">virtually</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> unheard of.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">When I read that, or even when I think about it, I have to ask myself, why and how...and<span style="font-weight: bold;"> what can be done so that this changes, and changes soon!</span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I would love to read your thoughts on this, and why you think CRPS/RSD is virtually unheard of?</span><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Just some of my crazy random thoughts!</span><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:180%;" ><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);font-family:Monotype Corsiva;" >Carol Rains</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="CCT_Article"><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="CCT_Article"><img style="max-width: 800px; width: 180px; height: 81px;" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/SVlgM4J36GI/AAAAAAAACtw/T2Rpjs02HD8/%5BUNSET%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="CCT_Article"><br /><br /><big><br /></big></span><big style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong style="font-weight: bold; font-family: Monotype Corsiva;"></strong><em style="font-weight: bold; font-family: Monotype Corsiva;"><big><big>T</big></big><small><small><span style="font-family:georgia;">his website is for information purpose only. </span></small></small></em></big><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Technorati Tags: </span><a class="performancingtags" href="http://technorati.com/tag/RSD/CRPS;%20Chronic%20Pain" rel="tag"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">RSD/CRPS; Chronic Pain</span></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166947110482487927noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934535321891897323.post-45797499707978422732008-06-10T12:52:00.000-07:002008-12-08T22:49:36.441-08:00THE Blues<span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">MORE THAN MONDAY MORNING </span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);">BLUES-</span></span></span><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/SE7sZJMm4YI/AAAAAAAABRQ/Gv7afaMM2oo/s1600-h/SW+joe+cool+has+the+blues.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 179px; height: 188px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/SE7sZJMm4YI/AAAAAAAABRQ/Gv7afaMM2oo/s320/SW+joe+cool+has+the+blues.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210361735623926146" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);"><span style="font-size:180%;">F</span>eelings of being alone-fearful-angry-feelings of worthlessness- hopelessness-restlessness, irritability, or feeling on edge-feelings of overwhelming anxiety and fear.</span> <p style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);">Over the last 5 or 6 months, I've been battling the worst depression I've ever had. Only now have I really decided to share this.<br /></p><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);"><span style="font-size:180%;">S</span>ome of this I feel is related to the </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(153, 153, 255);">spy</span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);"> that WA state's workman's Comp. hired to watch me in June of 2005 for three days. The video caught me having a little fun, as a </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(153, 153, 255);">Day</span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);"> </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(153, 153, 255);">Camp Director</span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);"> for about 200 </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(153, 153, 255);">Cub Scouts</span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);">! This was the last year I was doing this, it was announced daily that a new camp director would be needed for next years camp. The video is only 22 minutes long, with 17 minutes of me. The </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(153, 153, 255);">spy,</span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);"> paused or would stop the video every time I would sit down, or would go to the RV to lay down.</span><br /><p><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 255);"> </span><br /></p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/SFFiSmcAswI/AAAAAAAABRg/KIg-v5iiZhA/s1600-h/depressionr2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 217px; height: 220px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/SFFiSmcAswI/AAAAAAAABRg/KIg-v5iiZhA/s320/depressionr2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211054315539575554" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);"><span style="font-size:180%;">O</span>ver the last several months, making a phone call, reading or writing emails, getting out of bed was ALL so difficulty. Sitting and staring out the window consumed my days, I'm not even sure what I was staring at.</span> </p><p style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);">I tried to get to some of the every day chores, laundry, dishes, emails, phone calls, but I have to admit that did not always happen.<br /></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);">For me one of the worst things about depression, is knowing your depressed-knowing what to do to help yourself, but, and its a BIG BUT</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 255);font-size:85%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">-</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 255); font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >Not to be confused with a BIG BUTT!</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 255);font-size:85%;" > </span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);">I just could not do it, its just to much effort...</span></p><p style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);"><span style="font-size:180%;">T</span>here are so many things that got left undone when this hit me. Which only added to the depression and the guilt.<br />So how do I go to all of these people that were counting on me, and tell them what? <span style="font-style: italic;">I'm sorry I did not get to you, I let you down- I was depressed?</span><br /></p><p style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);">There are a lot of people out there, who just do not understand depression, and living with depression. For me I do not like telling others I'm depressed-because of the fear of what they may think.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/SFFtgXLp9jI/AAAAAAAABRo/XOoNgj3Entc/s1600-h/phpThumb_006.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 174px; height: 186px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/SFFtgXLp9jI/AAAAAAAABRo/XOoNgj3Entc/s320/phpThumb_006.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211066646590518834" border="0" /></a></p><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);">Only now,<span style="font-style: italic;"> am I finally seeing flickers of light at the end of this lonely trail.</span><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);"><br />Whats your thoughts?<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);">What do you do when your depressed?</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);">Do you suffer with depression all of the time?</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);">Do you tell others when your depressed?</span><br /><br /><br /></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/SFFuOglD0nI/AAAAAAAABRw/v4dMf8U0mxQ/s1600-h/jhan479l.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 367px; height: 338px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/SFFuOglD0nI/AAAAAAAABRw/v4dMf8U0mxQ/s320/jhan479l.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211067439386972786" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:180%;" >Carol Rains</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166947110482487927noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934535321891897323.post-83366744250396824332008-05-25T13:28:00.000-07:002008-12-08T22:49:36.529-08:00Pain Medication....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/SDnQO9sCPNI/AAAAAAAABQ8/-3hcQG2KeGU/s1600-h/CACI8XWH.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/SDnQO9sCPNI/AAAAAAAABQ8/-3hcQG2KeGU/s320/CACI8XWH.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204419799899323602" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I've been so stressed about my appeal with WA states workmans comp, that I've not taken time to put any new articles together. I've got several started, they just need some fine tuning!<br /><br />This morning I read a wonderful article written by <span style="font-style: italic;">Will Smith</span> from the <a href="http://www.painfouondation.org"><span style="font-style: italic;">American Pain Foundation</span></a><br /><br />In addition to this article Will Smith has written several other articles that you might find interesting.<br /><br />Go to the link below to read more.<br /><h1 style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;">What Do You Do if You are Forced to Come Off of Your Opioid Pain Medication Without Medical Guidance</span></h1> <span class="small">by <a set="yes" linkindex="43" href="http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/3025/profile">Will Rowe</a></span> <br /> <span class="small">Wednesday, May 21, 2008<br /><br /></span> <p>Opioid medications have a natural property that causes physical dependence. Other medications used to treat <a linkindex="54" href="http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/">high blood pressure</a>, <a linkindex="55" href="http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/">depression</a>, and inflammation can do the same. Common substances, like caffeine, have that property. Because our bodies adapt, it is normal for these chemicals to become "known to us" over the time of exposure. When abruptly or too rapidly taken away, our bodies revolt. That experience can range from uncomfortable to life-threatening, particularly if we have other medical problems such as <a linkindex="56" href="http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/">diabetes </a>or <a linkindex="57" href="http://www.healthcentral.com/heart-disease/">heart disease</a>. Feelings of withdrawal have been reported in varying degrees by signs such as an increase in sweating, rapid heart rate, nausea, diarrhea, goosebumps, headaches, inability to sleep and agitation.<br /><br />At times, the pain provider may decide that it is advisable in the treatment plan to discontinue opioid therapy. It may be for one of the following reasons:</p> <ul><li>intolerable or uncontrolled side effects </li><li>serious non-adherence to the treatment plan or unsafe patient or family behaviors</li><li> lack of improvement in pain and function </li><li>a desire on the part of the patient to discontinue therapy. </li></ul>Discontinuation of opioid therapy should be done gradually and under medical supervision. It is not standard of care or ethically sound to permit opioid tapering to be left to the responsibility of the patient without guidance or supervision. After watching what occurred in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, many in the pain field are concerned that unintentional abandonment and unsupervised withdrawal from at risk medications like opioids should be discussed as part as emergency preparedness planning in all states. Action should be taken to prevent this situation from repeating itself. Therefore, it is not acceptable for individuals to be facing withdrawal alone due to medical abandonment or sudden changes in medical providers.<br /><p>If you find yourself without a provider and are given no options but to wean yourself from your opioids, the American Pain Foundation recommends that you:</p> <ul><li>Notify other healthcare providers who care for you and seek their guidance</li><li>Go to your local emergency department if you begin to experience withdrawal symptoms listed above; report why you are in this situation</li><li>Report your situation to the State Medical Board and Hospital Administrator where your provider has admitting privileges.</li></ul><br />As soon as I can I will get back...<br /><a href="http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/3025/28510/medication">http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/3025/28510/medication</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166947110482487927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934535321891897323.post-7162304308395685302008-04-17T13:16:00.000-07:002008-12-08T22:49:37.316-08:00SPRING CLEANING TIPS 4 CHRONIC PAIN<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/SAeyIPnXoaI/AAAAAAAABP8/lEc7zr7q5LE/s1600-h/spring+flowers.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 146px; height: 206px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/SAeyIPnXoaI/AAAAAAAABP8/lEc7zr7q5LE/s320/spring+flowers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190312950268141986" border="0" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" spt="75" preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" stroked="f"> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter"> <v:formulas> <v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"> <v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"> <v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"> <v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"> </v:formulas> <v:path extrusionok="f" gradientshapeok="t" connecttype="rect"> <o:lock ext="edit" aspectratio="t"> </v:shapetype><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_4" spid="_x0000_s1027" type="#_x0000_t75" style="'width:131.8pt;height:99.3pt;rotation:-1253600fd;visibility:visible;"> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\Carol\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image001.png" title=""> <w:wrap type="none"> <w:anchorlock/> </v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><br /><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:16;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >Well I keep thinking spring is here, or right around the corner, the weather all across the U.S. has been so crazy this year. Here in Yakima, WA last weekend it was 80 and sunny, this weekend they say we may have snow and rain mix by the weekend!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >Well, we all know despite the crazy weather, spring will be here soon!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >Which reminds me of the days as a kid when mom would get out the much dreaded <i style="">“Spring Cleaning Checklist”</i><span style=""> </span>did you grow up like this?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >For those that deal with Chronic Pain, 2 do the dreaded “Spring Cleaning” can be overwhelming to most of us. Most of us do good just 2 get out of bed daily. So I thought I would list some things I do that have made it easier 4 me 2 stay on top of my house work. I would love 2 see tips with what you all do 2 make your daily life easier 4 you.</span></p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/SAezLvnXocI/AAAAAAAABQI/MutHSIhrdoE/s1600-h/spring+cleaning.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 127px; height: 129px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/SAezLvnXocI/AAAAAAAABQI/MutHSIhrdoE/s320/spring+cleaning.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190314109909311938" border="0" /></a><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" ><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_1" spid="_x0000_i1028" type="#_x0000_t75" style="'width:114.75pt;height:117pt;"> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\Carol\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image003.png" title=""> </v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--></span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" ><span style=""> </span>The first thing I start with always is “The List”!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >For me I like drawing a line through the completed project!</span><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_7" spid="_x0000_s1026" type="#_x0000_t75" style="'width:57pt;"> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\Carol\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image005.png" title=""> <w:wrap type="none"> <w:anchorlock/> </v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >After I make my list, I decide whats most important, and what can wait till later in the day-week-month-year! What gets done on the list also depends on how I’m feeling that day-moment etc... So of course if I’m having a rough morning-day I rest. There are some things I try 2 do despite my pain. The 1 thing I try 2 do daily is make my bed, some days that’s all I get done, and I’ve learned that’s ok! The other areas I try 2 get 2 daily are the bathrooms and the kitchen-4 the obvious reasons! With just my husband and myself at home now, this is pretty simple and John is great about seeing what should be done and doing it! </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><i style=""><span style="line-height: 115%;">Thanks sweetie!!</span></i></span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >Ok now we got the <b style="">List</b>, </span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >and we’ve <b style="">Prioritized </b>it, now set a timer if you have 1, also learn 2 listen 2 your body, <span style="font-weight: bold;">be-4</span> you get exhausted stop, and rest, 4 me I work 5-10 minutes at a time, and rest about the same amount of time, or longer if needed. So <b style="">set limits</b>, that work <span style="font-weight: bold;">4 you</span>. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >When cleaning in 1 room, have a basket or a bag that you can put things in that do not belong in that room. As you take this bag with you through out the day, you put these items away. If you have children-teenagers living at home, my dad did this, he had <i style="">his bag</i> and if he found anything laying around the house that did not go there-it went into the bag. When whoever had laid the item down-realized it was gone, he/she knew 2 check with dad and his bag of stuff. In order 2 get the item back you had 2 do an extra chore around the house! I hated it then, but have 2 say it does teach you to put things were they go! <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >Another idea I have, you know those yard carts that you can pull like a wagon-or sit on it to plant and weed. I have 1 of these I use outside, it has a nice storage area and a little tray that comes out I can sit on it and use my feet 2 get around, I can lift the lid which is then like a wagon handle and I can push or pull things around. I bet this could be used in the house, 4 any 1 that has problems getting around their home, they could either make sure each room had the right cleaning materials in them, or keep them inside this yard cart. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" ><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_10" spid="_x0000_i1026" type="#_x0000_t75" style="'width:89.25pt;height:75pt;visibility:visible;"> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\Carol\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image007.png" title=""> </v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--></span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/SAe0NfnXoeI/AAAAAAAABQU/_0IPKCVDhmA/s1600-h/carts.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 136px; height: 109px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/SAe0NfnXoeI/AAAAAAAABQU/_0IPKCVDhmA/s320/carts.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190315239485710818" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" > This is like the one I have, and I love it for outside!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" ><br />(<a href="http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=1659370">http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=1659370</a>)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >If any 1 has or does try this in the house, let us know how it works!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >So back to cleaning, </span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >(I know, you were hoping 4 the RSD fog to settle in!) </span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >when your doing your daily or spring cleaning, take your time, its not a race!<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >In our home we have carpet and linoleum. So once a week I/John will sweep all the floors. Once a week I/John will vacuum, <span style=""> </span>and once a week I/John will use the <i style="">Swifer Wet Jet</i>. <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"> </span></span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">I LOVE my SWIFER!</span></span> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >These chores are difficult for me 2 do, so I sweep 1 day, vacuum, 1 day, mop 1 day. Unless John or one of the kids do them for me.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >Keeping cleaners in the rooms their used in saves time. <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">If you have small children ever in your home, PLEASE be sure 2 keep all cleaners-medications-etc…out of reach or lock & key!</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >Another tip 2 save you time, is 2 eliminate your cute little <i style="">nick-nacks</i> on tables shelf’s through out your home. This makes dusting a breeze! I have a fairly large collection of Snoopy items through out every room in our home. So thankfully John and or our kids </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><i style=""><span style="line-height: 115%;">(Sharon, David, Brandon)</span></i></span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >help with some dusting, even though the kids no longer live at home. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >So I’ve mentioned here a few times about my family helping with my home chores, even though our children are grown and have life’s they stop in 2 help when they can, or as I need it. It was and at times is still difficult 4 me 2 ask 4 help. I’ve always been very active, and took pride in being able 2 do most anything any man could do! But over time I’ve learned there’s nothing wrong with asking 4 help! So ask 4 help when you need it! Its really ok! And think of the blessings-good karma those that help you, can receive 4 the service </span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >they provide </span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >to you!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >If you have children give them some chores 2 do, they can help vacuum, dust, empty garbage’s, make beds, fold laundry and put it away. They may not do it your way, and that may be difficult 4 anyone that has <span style="font-style: italic;">"control issues" </span>This was and still is very difficult area 4 me.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;">So 2 kind of round this up</span><span style="line-height: 115%;">, <span style=""><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_13" spid="_x0000_i1025" type="#_x0000_t75" style="'width:71.25pt;"> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\Carol\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image009.png" title=""> </v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--></span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="">1.<span style=""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >Make a list<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="">2.<span style=""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >Prioritize your list<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="">3.<span style=""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >How are you feeling? <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="">4.<span style=""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >Set your limits, 5 min. 7 min. 10 min. stop and rest…repeat till project is done </span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >(or you don’t care if it ever gets done!)</span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="">5.<span style=""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >Ask 4 help, its ok! <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="">6.<span style=""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >Recycle-Reuse-Reduce<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="">7.<span style=""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >Use <b style=""><span style="color: rgb(0, 176, 80);">Green</span></b> cleaners when you can<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >And speaking of setting limits! <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" ><br /><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >All my best,<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Carol</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /><b style=""><span style="line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166947110482487927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934535321891897323.post-57686605400876282212008-04-17T12:29:00.000-07:002008-04-17T12:33:13.472-07:00Top Ten Tips: The Road to Pain Relief<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12;" ><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 102);font-size:100%;" ><b><span style=";font-family:";" >Top Ten Tips: The Road to Pain Relief</span></b></span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12;" >It’s important to become your own best advocate as you navigate the road to pain relief and reclaim your life. And the earlier you seek treatment, the better. Here are some other helpful things to keep in mind along the way:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <ol start="1" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12;" >Don’t be afraid to speak up! Only you know the extent of your pain and how it affects your quality of life.<br /> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12;" >Knowledge is power. There are a variety of drug and non-drug therapies (e.g., physical therapy, yoga, meditation) available to effectively control pain; these are typically used in combination. Ask your healthcare provider about ways to relax and cope with pain. Your<br /> pain may feel worse if you are stressed, depressed or anxious.<br /> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12;" >Set realistic goals with your healthcare provider for things you most want to do, such as sleeping, working, exercising or enjoying sexual relations. Begin with the easiest goals first.<br /> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12;" >Tell your provider what over-the-counter medications, vitamins and supplements you take, at what dose and how often. Also let him or her know about other personal health habits (e.g., smoking tobacco, alcohol use), which can interfere with some pain treatments and increase pain levels.<br /> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12;" >Keep a pain journal to record the frequency and intensity of your pain. Use descriptive words, such as sharp, crushing, throbbing, shooting or tender. Also, take note of how well your treatment plan is working and what makes your pain worse or better.<br /> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12;" >Write down questions you have before each appointment, and tell your provider(s) if there is<br /> something you don’t understand.<br /> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12;" >Bring a relative or friend to your appointments for support and to help take notes and remember what was said.<br /> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12;" >Find out about support groups and educational programs in your area or online.<br /> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12;" >Reach out to supportive friends and family members when you need them.<br /> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12;" >Know there will be good days and bad days.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12;" ><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12;" >Reprinted from APF's <i>Pain Resource Guide: Getting the Help You Need</i><br /></span><a href="http://www.painfoundation.org/Publications/PainResourceGuide2007.pdf"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12;color:blue;" >http://www.painfoundation.org/Publications/PainResourceGuide2007.pdf</span></a><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166947110482487927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934535321891897323.post-49091641123595359342008-04-08T08:44:00.000-07:002008-12-08T22:49:37.443-08:002 Day is a New Day-<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/R_uV7fWNZEI/AAAAAAAABPw/Z_pUTneYRWQ/s1600-h/cryingsnoopya100r.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/R_uV7fWNZEI/AAAAAAAABPw/Z_pUTneYRWQ/s320/cryingsnoopya100r.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186904245106730050" border="0" /></a><br /><br />9:00 am Tuesday, April 8th, 2008<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >H</span>aving a lot of <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">pain</span> the last week or so, and 2 top it off dealing with a tooth ache.<br />I see the dentist this Thursday, should be so fun, going 2 the dentist is I think 1 of the necessary evils of life! <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >T</span>he burning & crushing <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">pain</span> have been so intense, even with my stims and my medications, the pain seems 2 be stuck in high gear.<br /><br />Still waiting 4 my L&I court of appeal 2 finish up. The last witness we've called is <a href="http://paincarewa.com/Home.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">Dr. Baumeister</span></a> of Edmond's WA, he will testify on the 30th of April.<br /><br />I had a good day last week! I went to town had my hair done, then went 2 Bi-mart and bought a few spring flowers-<span style="font-style: italic;">Pansies</span>, dark pink <span style="font-style: italic;">Rock Cress</span>, and 1 with some cute little pink trailing flowers, and 1 with some cute little yellow trailing flowers. Not sure what they are! I planted them with a pinkish Prim Rose.<br /><br />John's been working a lot of late hours delivering 2 some of the orchard's in the area. I talked to my son in CO yesterday, they still have snow and were getting more! He lives near Steamboat Springs.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I</span> have a friend in New Mexico who also has RSD. She's really having a difficult time with the pain.<br />She is asking for ANY ways that those of us with RSD use to help endure the pain-<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">So</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">ALL</span> of you with RSD, what do <span style="font-weight: bold;">you</span> do to help deal with the daily pain of RSD?<br />I'm sure she is not the only one needing these answers. There are so many people that are suffering in daily pain-they do not have doctors that know how to properly treat pain, and so these people all suffer. As of now I think I'm 1 of the few that has not only 1 Spinal Cord Stimulator but 2 of them. In addition 2 the stims I also take pain medications for the pain.<br /><br />Here is what I do to reduce my pain...<br /><br /><ul><li>Rest</li><li>Hot/warm bath with epsom salts</li><li>I turn off the TV, radio, CD's, Ipods etc..</li><li>Turn off the lights-close blinds</li><li>Sit outside on a nice day</li><li>Talk 2 a friend</li><li>meditate</li><li>I have a <span style="font-style: italic;">"special place"</span> I go 2 in my mind. I've used this 4-so many years during stressful times. <span style="font-style: italic;">My place</span> is a Cabin in the woods, a creek is near by. I've seen dear, squirrels, chipmunks, all sorts of birds, and wild flowers. At my place there is <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">NO PAIN, NO STRESS.</span> I've split wood there, sat in my rocking chair on the porch. Fished in the creek, and even sat inside during a mountain thunder storm! Its up 2 you 2 make <span style="font-style: italic;">your place</span>, and its location! Another nice thing about <span style="font-style: italic;">my place</span>, there is no lay overs, crowded airports-lines, and no worries about gas prices in order 2 get there!<br /></li><li>I surf on the net-read articles, and stories on chronic pain-gardening-cub scouting-Ebay-Snoopy-<br /></li><li>I pray-cry-scream-and repeat as needed<br /></li><li>help some 1else</li><li>I doodle-draw landscape ideas for my yard-</li><li>look at my gardening books, magazines,<br /></li><li>pace</li><li>make a list of everything I'm thankful 4</li></ul><br />Thats all 4 now.<br /><br /><br />Please post your ideas here, or email me at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/carol@thereishope4chronicpain.org">carol@thereishope4chronicpain.org </a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166947110482487927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934535321891897323.post-59761082819308475982008-04-02T11:05:00.000-07:002008-12-08T22:49:37.604-08:00APRIL FOOLS DAY!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/R_PYnvWNZCI/AAAAAAAABPg/MHfBt-cZa28/s1600-h/Joe+Cool.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 109px; height: 147px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/R_PYnvWNZCI/AAAAAAAABPg/MHfBt-cZa28/s320/Joe+Cool.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184725773269689378" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 255);"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:180%;" >S</span><span style="font-size:180%;">o how was every 1's April Fools Day?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">D</span></span>id you pull a prank or did you have a prank pulled on you??</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 255);"><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 255);"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >M</span>y favorite prank</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 255);"> I</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 255);"> ever did with the help of </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 255);">John</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 255);">, happened several years ago. His name is </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 255);">Mike, </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 255);">so on March 31st 1984 or there about he stayed at our place. The next morning </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 255);">John</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 255);"> &</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 255);"> I </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 255);">were up at 6 am with </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 255);">Sharon</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 255);"> & </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 255);">David.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 255);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);"><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);"> (our older 2 children around the ages of 4 & 3)</span></span> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 255);">Around 6:05 am</span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 255);"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 255);">I set all the clocks ahead 3 hours, so now its 9 am...</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 255);"> </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 255);"><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 255);"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >M</span>ike</span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 255);"> was still sleeping-had no car-had 2 be at work at 10 am, our house was about 11 blocks from where he worked. </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 255);">John, </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 255);">went 2 wake him, he went 2 the front room where </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 255);">Mike </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 255);">had laid down and crashed, around 2 am! </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 255);">He</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 255);"> shook him and said hey </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 255);">Mike</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 255);"> don't you work 2 day? </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 255);">Mike</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 255);"> replied with yes, but not till 10 am. </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 255);">John</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 255);"> said, </span><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 255);">MIKE its already 9 am</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 255);">, man you better get moving!</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 255);">M</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 255);">ike</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 255);"> jumped up- ran 2 the bathroom, ran back out grabbed a cup of coffee-and left 4 work!!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 255);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">W</span></span>e</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 255);"> later got a phone call, from guess who? yep, it was </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 255);">Mike</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 255);">, </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 255);">he</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 255);"> took it very well, and promised 2 get </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 204, 255);">me</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 255);"> back someday!!!!</span> <span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204); font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">(FYI 2 this day, Mike has never been able 2 prank me!)</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 255);font-size:130%;" >All my best,<br /><br />Carol</span><br /></span><br /><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(204, 255, 255);font-size:85%;" ><b><span style=""><a href="http://glclk.about.com/?zi=8/53xM">Cod Liver Oil Reduces Need for NSAIDs</a></span></b></span><span style=""><br /></span><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" spt="75" preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" stroked="f"> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter"> <v:formulas> <v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"> <v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"> <v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"> <v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"> </v:formulas> <v:path extrusionok="f" gradientshapeok="t" connecttype="rect"> <o:lock ext="edit" aspectratio="t"> </v:shapetype><v:shape id="_x0000_s1026" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="" href="http://arthritis.about.com/b/a/257741.htm" style="'position:absolute;" allowoverlap="f" button="t"> <v:imagedata src="http://z.about.com/d/arthritis/1/0/_/G/cod_liver_oil_33008.jpg"> <w:wrap type="square"> </v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://arthritis.about.com/b/a/257741.htm"><img src="http://z.about.com/d/arthritis/1/0/_/G/cod_liver_oil_33008.jpg" shapes="_x0000_s1026" align="left" border="0" height="60" hspace="5" width="80" /></a></span><!--[endif]--><span style="">Results of a small published study have shown cod liver oil reduced the need for NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) in rheumatoid arthritis patients. <a style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);" href="http://arthritis.about.com/b/a/257741.htm">Read more...</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Symbol;font-size:85%;" >·</span><span style=""><span style=""> </span><a style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);" href="http://osteoarthritis.about.com/od/osteoarthritismedications/a/nsaids.htm">NSAIDs: 10 Things You Need to Know</a> <o:p style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);"></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Symbol;font-size:85%;" >·</span><span style=""><span style=""> </span><a href="http://arthritis.about.com/cs/druggen/a/arthdrugoptions.htm">Arthritis Medications: What Are My Options?</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Symbol;font-size:85%;" >·</span><span style=""><span style=""> </span><a href="http://osteoarthritis.about.com/b/a/000050.htm">GI Problems Increase as COX-2 Inhibitor Use Declines</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);font-family:Symbol;font-size:85%;color:black;" >·</span><span style=""><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);"> </span><a style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);" href="http://arthritis.about.com/od/nsaids/a/dual_nsaids.htm">Taking Two NSAIDs Is Risky - Advice for Arthritis Patients</a> <!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--> <!--[endif]--></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204); font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" > </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166947110482487927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934535321891897323.post-83534726216096610342008-03-24T12:01:00.000-07:002008-12-08T22:49:37.779-08:00Finally, My L&I Court Hearing<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/R-gA1fWNYoI/AAAAAAAABKU/PO_oonnDPTE/s1600-h/snoopytongue.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 113px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/R-gA1fWNYoI/AAAAAAAABKU/PO_oonnDPTE/s320/snoopytongue.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181392290237473410" border="0" /></a><br />Well, we had my hearing last week. It went well I think. It was <span style="font-style: italic;">extremely</span> emotional for my daughter and myself.<br /><br />My lay witness were asked questions about my volunteer work with Cub Scouts, a program that I love, and support. In 2006 our local newspaper did a story on me and RSD. I was shown in my Cub Scout Leader uniform at our packs pinewood derby. So Washington State's workman's comp hired a private investigator, (a spy) he was hired to film me at our districts day camp that year. (2006)<br />I was the day camp director that year. This was a 3 day event. This spy, only recorded 17 minutes of video divided over the 3 days.<br />For 3 min. of the video I'm folding t shirts with my sister who was also our medical staff for the day. Then for another 3 min. or so I'm talking 2 others and holding a clip board, taking notes and getting ready 2 welcome the campers. Then I'm seen washing out water jugs and moving 1 of them about 5 feet, I can not remember if it had water in it or not. Then I'm seen with a jr. staff member getting out of a John Deere Gator, and we lifted a ice chest with 50 ponds of ice, off the back of the Gator-and sat it right down on the ground. The last 9 min. I'm seen with my husband sitting in the John Deere Gator, watching the closing ceremonies on the last day. I explained to the Judge what ways going on each day and what the spy did not show. He did not show the 34 foot RV we borrowed so I could go and lay down when I needed, which was about every 2 hours.<br />He did not show the 2 golf carts that were borrowed giving us a total of 3 vehicle's I could use 2 get any where I needed with out walking any great distance. Nor could he show the medications I was taking all day to help control the pain, nor could he show the 2 spinal cord stimulator's that I have and were working those days 2 also help control my pain.<br /><br />My husband John, and our daughter Sharon, both testified on a personal level-how the pain not only affects them but our grandchildren as well.<br /><br />There are still a few more doctors that are scheduled 2 testify on my behalf. I think the last 1 is scheduled for April 30th 2008. I'm not really sure how long the Judge has to go over all of the evidence and make his decision. I'm so hoping and praying that he once again HEARS the truth and finds in my favor.<br /><br />Laters,<br /><br />CarolAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166947110482487927noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934535321891897323.post-81641592725630238422008-03-18T20:12:00.001-07:002008-12-08T22:49:37.894-08:00Had my L&I hearing today (March 18th)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/R-CFJd1Id1I/AAAAAAAABJM/fgKMBOwynUg/s1600-h/sadsnop.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/R-CFJd1Id1I/AAAAAAAABJM/fgKMBOwynUg/s320/sadsnop.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179285969148868434" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Had my L&I hearing today (March 18th)<br />Got started at 9 am and finished around noon. I was questioned for about 45 min. I think.<br />Plus we had my witness, all did a great job. This was my 2nd time at the Board of Appeals.<br />The judge seems very nice, he's also the same judge we had the first time we went before the Board of Appeals in 2004, and we won! I'm hoping he will once again see and feel the truth and award me my pension, or allow my time loss to be re-started.<br /><br />I am so exhausted from the day-stress-pain.<br /><br />Will write more about my hearing tomorrow.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Carol</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166947110482487927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934535321891897323.post-58271443220750065702008-03-17T16:49:00.000-07:002008-12-08T22:49:38.177-08:00Getting so nervous....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/R98EdN1IdzI/AAAAAAAABI8/8fx_C3sNt9U/s1600-h/snoopy_ud.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/R98EdN1IdzI/AAAAAAAABI8/8fx_C3sNt9U/s320/snoopy_ud.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178862996474591026" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Happy St. Patricks day!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Tomorrow is my L&I court date. I'm so tired of this battle I really hope its done.<br /><br />Living in Pain is not easy, and I hate it, I really do. I love meeting others and talking and hearing from others all the stories...but there all so full of PAIN...<br />How I wish we could all meet one day PAIN</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> FREE....</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/R98GWt1Id0I/AAAAAAAABJE/WkQFjD1PWcM/s1600-h/Butterfly-06-june.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 70px; height: 66px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/R98GWt1Id0I/AAAAAAAABJE/WkQFjD1PWcM/s320/Butterfly-06-june.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178865083828696898" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">CAROL</span></span><br /><span style=""><img style="width: 127px; height: 18px;" src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Carol/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image002.gif" alt="MCj03264700000[1]" shapes="_x0000_i1025" border="0" /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166947110482487927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934535321891897323.post-70626290907385623712008-03-13T12:25:00.001-07:002008-12-08T22:49:38.346-08:00Be Patient...Im so new to Blogging, but not PAIN!Hi<br /><br />My name is Carol Rains I live in Washington state. My husband and I are finally alone!<br />Our three children are all out of the nest! <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Sharon-David-Brandon</span></span><br />We also have 5 grandchildren and 1 more on the way! <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Peter-Jaydon-Jackie-Paige-Kaiden- ???</span><br />John and I also have a Chow Chow-her name is <span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-style: italic;">Yoshe</span><span style="font-style: italic;">, </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204); font-style: italic;">Snoops </span>is are Dashhound, and then theirs <span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-style: italic;">Trapper John M.D.</span> <span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);">Mouse Detective</span>, yes are cat!<br /><br />My<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> RSD/CRPS</span> started in 1998 after an injury at work. I now have <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">RSD </span>in both legs, my left arm, and now my lower face. I have 2 Spinal Cord Stimulator's that help with 30% of the pain. The rest of my relief comes from some medications, support from family and friends, positive attitude helps, and spring-summer days!<br /><br />I go to court on Tuesday the 18th of March-my attorney is trying to get WA State to grant me a permanent disability and put me on the pension plan! I was approved for my SSD in 2003, the judge had the records show that I became disabled the same day I was told I had <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">RSD/CRPS</span> and that was Nov. 22nd, 1999, a day I'll never forget....<br /><br />My husband and I also volunteer with the American Pain Foundation, last fall we were invited to their 10th Anniversary Gala for a speaking engagement. It was a wonderful experience and we met some fantastic supporters of Chronic Pain.<br /><br />I love Snoopy-being outside, gardening, family & friends, camping, talking to others about chronic pain, and the world wide web,!<br /><br />Thats all I can do for now, please check back often, let me know how your doing...<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:verdana;">Carol Rains<br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/R9mFFt1IdyI/AAAAAAAABI0/nDyZ0t8wmQ0/s1600-h/s_4ee20c20fa20694699ebee65f16f1adb.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 79px; height: 94px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12mEzEUmZh8/R9mFFt1IdyI/AAAAAAAABI0/nDyZ0t8wmQ0/s320/s_4ee20c20fa20694699ebee65f16f1adb.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177315579887384354" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166947110482487927noreply@blogger.com1