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posted 12/29/2007, comments (11)

My misconstrued search for answers

I, like many here, have several diagnoses. In an effort to better understand one of my diagnosis I was looking up information for it on the internet & trying to contact a person who also seems to share the same fate. I do not go purusing certain websites which allow you to plug in symptoms then give you a list of... Read more Chevron

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Angela

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posted 12/28/2007, comment (1)

Living with Fibromyalgia

Its been rough the last few months. Besides the constant pain from Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, Cervical Stenosis, and Rotator Cuff Tendonitis/ACL tear, my husband was laid off from his job of 22 years and I now have NO health insurance or income other than his UC compensation.I have applied and been turned down for SSI, and am appealing, have... Read more Chevron

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Al

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posted 12/28/2007, comments (7)

What a Holiday

Three of the kids and 3 grandkids kept me up and around more than usual. Miserable nights, and only so much to do. Opiates help the pain BUT keep me awake. It gets old fast. One of the grown kids asked if I had tried any medically prescribed THC. Anyone had results with it?

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posted 12/28/2007, comments (3)

Life is what it is!

Hi!My name is Sue I'm 38 years old and I have a 10 year old son. I have been diagnosed with several disease's that include Diabetes, Lipodermasclerosis, Degenerative Disc disease. Someday's it's so hard to get out of bed and face the day that's full of pain and discomfort.It seems that life goes by so fast, that you... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/27/2007, comment (1)

Help for Caregivers

Caregivers play a critically important role in the lives of people with pain. Caregivers provide a great deal of emotional and practical support. Far too often, though, that role may be overlooked or minimized. We frequently become caregivers by default. We may be the parent, adult child or family member who lives the closest or "has... Read more Chevron

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