Chronic Pain Management Support Group

[Skippy]

Take care of yourself Valiant.

[Valiant]

Too much pain to sleep last night, so I decided to spend 3-5AM doing some kitchen housework to distract myself. Got a few good hours of sleep from 5-7 AM.
Hope everybody can find some bright spots in their day!

[Abby5]

I decided to go to the gym today...for the first time since January!

[Skippy]

Kudos to both of you for turning negatives into positives!

[Valiant]

WTG, Abby! Thanks, Skippy for the encouraging word!
My lower back, knees and feet muscles are always in constant pain (usually my worst pain), but today I was tidying up my linen closet including a box of SC freebies and I came across some pain relief gel samples: I tried the Flexitol Pain Relief Gel on my lower back (some old lumbar injuiries and herniated discs there too, plus the muscle damage); and am glad to say that it modified the pain enough for me to do a little project I've been putting off.

I keep a list of all my freebies on various scraps of paper, and I rewrote the whole list for 2010 in a special 'Freebie' duo-tang scribbler. Wow...you oughta see how much stuff I got so far! I've been spoiling myself a little lately with all the wonderful cosmetic samples; anything to make myself feel better, and it helps to focus away from the pain.
And then, because I felt like sorting my freebies a bit better, I gave myself a nice footbath with some St.Ives face-scrub (it's too scratchy for my face with all those apricot shells, but perfect for my feet). Thank-you, Smart Canucks, for your St.Ives coupon posts, the trading section, and for posting all the sales!

[Andit]

Abby, that's great! Very impressive.

Valiant, wow, & I thought I was organized. Good that you found something to help with the pain.

Skippy, how was today? Hopefully a bit better with the slightly cooler weather.

I'm in a smidge of pain cause I spent the whole day at the theatre (my regular matinee gig, then the last performance of a show I've grown to love, so couldn't miss it, followed by a concert). & can you believe the lazy cat is refusing to wait on me? No more salmon cake for him.


Here's hoping everyone has a peaceful pain-free day tomorrow.

[Skippy]

Well everyone made it through another day one way or another.
Let's hope it is the start of a streak.
As for me, I believe I am getting arthirits in my right hand, and my feet are acting up, but I was mobile.

[Abby5]

I spent the day at the hospital--after the gym--my brother in law broke his neck

[Skippy]

I spent the day at the hospital--after the gym--my brother in law broke his neck

Prayer offered.

[Valiant]

Abby, such a terrible thing to happen; I'll praying for you and your family.

[Abby5]

Thank you both..is does not look good and he is only 23

[Skippy]

Thank you both..is does not look good and he is only 23

One day at a time, keep us all updated.

[Abby5]

^ thanks again Skippy

[Skippy]

I only use to have pain on the right side until I wore Orthodics. Since then I have had it on my left side too.
I always attributed the pain to the Orthodics, but today it was pointed out that it could be the condition worsening ...

[Angela273]

I spent the day at the hospital--after the gym--my brother in law broke his neck

Oh my goodness. I am so sorry to hear that. He is in my thoughts and prayers.