Re: Imagine no pain!!!!!!!!!!!

November 6, 2008

and group;

You're very welcome. We are all here to help each other. I am like

you about trying another thigh, I will have 2 hurting thighs

haaaaaaaaaaa. I am laughing because we think alike.

I keep telling my husband " honey you need to think positive for it

to work " Lo and behold he is telling me that now when I say it won't

work. Go figure.

I hope this works for you hon. I have been fortunate so far. My

injection don't hurt. I have had about 6 injections so far. I have

very fussy skin. It seems like I am allergic to a lot of things. I

believe I read that when we get older we can become allergic easier.

My mental health doctor told me to imagine no pain. I got a little

upset with her at first. Thinking she is not in pain like I am.

With a lot of thought I realized how do I know how much pain she is

in? So I gave her stragedy a chance. I went throug the day

imagineing no pain. Sometimes it works and sometimes it don't for me.

Take care and God Bless. I am praying for a cure for arthritis.

gentle hugs

Clora

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>

> I want to say thank you to , Mimi, Dorreen, Clora, Sue,

, Barbara, and Kami for your thoughtfulness, concern, and kind

words you sent yesterday.

> , thank you for the websites. I visited www.roadback.org/ and

> intend on speaking with my chiropractor and rheumatologist, but it

sounds good to me right now. Maybe it is what I have been searching

for the past 17 years. I am just one person who strongly believes

that the side effects of the drugs I have taken, and the list is

long, do more damage to my internal organs although my swelling has

went down dramatically. I have neck pain and headaches everyday.

Stomach pain almost every night, but the pain related with the

swelling is not present as much. It is a different type of pain

now. It is the pain of my bones rubbing together or being fused

together. Rather than my hands feeling like they were on fire, now

they become frozen and turn blue.

> So what the......I want to try the Antibiodic Therapy.

> I assume many of you know exactly what I am talking about

> Pain is always present although the degree of pain and where it is

located changes by the minute, so I have to ask my self what pain I

November 7, 2008

I think you're right Clora. Though instead of imagining no pain, I

tell myself I have no time for it. My day is busy and my body must

work to do my job. I don't know if that creates any injury but it

certainly helps to deal with it better. Lots of movement, ,

always keep moving and tell yourself that there is no option for

pain. It just isn't allowed.

Brad

> and group;

>

> You're very welcome. We are all here to help each other. I am like

> you about trying another thigh, I will have 2 hurting thighs

> haaaaaaaaaaa. I am laughing because we think alike.

>

> I keep telling my husband " honey you need to think positive for it

> to work " Lo and behold he is telling me that now when I say it

won't

> work. Go figure.

>

> I hope this works for you hon. I have been fortunate so far. My

> injection don't hurt. I have had about 6 injections so far. I have

> very fussy skin. It seems like I am allergic to a lot of things.

I

> believe I read that when we get older we can become allergic

easier.

>

> My mental health doctor told me to imagine no pain. I got a little

> upset with her at first. Thinking she is not in pain like I am.

> With a lot of thought I realized how do I know how much pain she is

> in? So I gave her stragedy a chance. I went throug the day

> imagineing no pain. Sometimes it works and sometimes it don't for

me.

> Take care and God Bless. I am praying for a cure for arthritis.

>

> gentle hugs

> Clora

November 8, 2008

Brad and group;

Thanks Brad sometimes its easier done than said. But at least we

give it a try. Backwards lol I mean easier said than done.

gentle hugs

Clora

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>

> I think you're right Clora. Though instead of imagining no pain, I

> tell myself I have no time for it. My day is busy and my body must

> work to do my job. I don't know if that creates any injury but it

> certainly helps to deal with it better. Lots of movement, ,

> always keep moving and tell yourself that there is no option for

> pain. It just isn't allowed.

>

> Brad

>

November 10, 2008

Another note from a lurker. When I was first diagnosed, two years ago, I spent

my time trying to figure out how to avoid the pain. Sleep more, sleep less,

exercise more, exercise less. Eat different foods, don't eat certain foods.

Trying to figure out how I could feel good one day and lousy the next. I'm sure

you all know the routine. Then I decided I just wasn't going to find the magic

cure or combination. That good days and bad days are all part of it. I also

decided that it was my pain and I needed to accept it as part of me. It saves me

alot of energy chasing my tale trying to figure out how to avoid the pain. Still

doesn't mean I don't wish for a cure of this awful disease.

Thanks for listening, Amy

From: CLORA <clora4jesus@...>

Subject: [ ] Re: Imagine no pain!!!!!!!!!!!

Date: Saturday, November 8, 2008, 8:44 AM

Brad and group;

Thanks Brad sometimes its easier done than said. But at least we

give it a try. Backwards lol I mean easier said than done.

gentle hugs

Clora

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>

> I think you're right Clora. Though instead of imagining no pain, I

> tell myself I have no time for it. My day is busy and my body must

> work to do my job. I don't know if that creates any injury but it

> certainly helps to deal with it better. Lots of movement, ,

> always keep moving and tell yourself that there is no option for

> pain. It just isn't allowed.

>

> Brad

>

November 11, 2008

Hi Amy - good thoughts you've written here. I'm tired of chasing my

tail too. I am relearning how to live within my abilities. Its not

always easy and the pain and fatigue take over some days, but I will

not give up hope. I also wish for a cure. I pray it comes

soon.....Doreen

Another note from a lurker. When I was first diagnosed, two years ago,

I spent my time trying to figure out how to avoid the pain. Sleep

more, sleep less, exercise more, exercise less. Eat different foods,

don't eat certain foods. Trying to figure out how I could feel good

one day and lousy the next. I'm sure you all know the routine. Then I

decided I just wasn't going to find the magic cure or combination.

That good days and bad days are all part of it. I also decided that it

was my pain and I needed to accept it as part of me. It saves me alot

of energy chasing my tale trying to figure out how to avoid the pain.

Still doesn't mean I don't wish for a cure of this awful disease.

Thanks for listening, Amy

November 11, 2008

Amy and group;

Amy I know what you mean. What ever is best for you. We all find

ways to deal or cope with pain. I heard that water therapy is good.

I will be trying that. It can be fun, if one likes the water.

What works for one may not work for another. I do like to know what

is out there though. I am glad you came in to chat with us. I hope

we hear from you again some time. God bless and take care.

gentle hugs

Clora

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> Another note from a lurker. When I was first diagnosed, two years

ago, I spent my time trying to figure out how to avoid the pain.

Sleep more, sleep less, exercise more, exercise less. Eat different

foods, don't eat certain foods. Trying to figure out how I could feel

good one day and lousy the next. I'm sure you all know the routine.

Then I decided I just wasn't going to find the magic cure or

combination. That good days and bad days are all part of it. I also

decided that it was my pain and I needed to accept it as part of me.

It saves me alot of energy chasing my tale trying to figure out how

to avoid the pain. Still doesn't mean I don't wish for a cure of this

awful disease.

> Thanks for listening, Amy

>

> From: CLORA <clora4jesus@...>

> Subject: [ ] Re: Imagine no pain!!!!!!!!!!!

>

> Date: Saturday, November 8, 2008, 8:44 AM

>

> Brad and group;

>

> Thanks Brad sometimes its easier done than said. But at least we

> give it a try. Backwards lol I mean easier said than done.

>

> gentle hugs

> Clora

>

> ************ ********* ********* ********* ********* ****

>

> >

> > I think you're right Clora. Though instead of imagining no pain,

I

> > tell myself I have no time for it. My day is busy and my body

must

> > work to do my job. I don't know if that creates any injury but it

> > certainly helps to deal with it better. Lots of movement, ,

> > always keep moving and tell yourself that there is no option for

> > pain. It just isn't allowed.

> >

> > Brad

> >

>

November 13, 2008

I don't know what happened, but I almost don't have to imagine life without pain

now! I've been doing amazing with the FMS and the inflammatory knee arthritis! A

little over a month ago, I began walking on my treadmill for 20 minutes a day.

Each day, I walked a little more. I went from walking a mile a day, to 4. Now

I am up to 9 or 11 miles a day! I've not skipped a day in the past two and a

half months. My knee doesn't hurt, I'm no longer taking my sulfasalazine (since

I'm sure it contributed to my 9 months of bronchitis). I sleep really well, my

mood and attitude is way better than when I sat and focused on my pain. My

anxiety is incredibley disappeared. I'm eating healthy. Protein, whole grains,

veggies and fruit. I have so much energy now. My doctors kept telling me for

years that if I could get moving, my muscles and joints would hurt less. For

the longest time, I could never force myself to walk through the pain but now

that I

have started I cant stop! The only pain I felt is when my arms hurt from trying

to use the leafblower! Nature's way of just letting me know I still have an

illness and still have some issues to work on!

>

> From: CLORA <clora4jesus@ ...>

> Subject: [ ] Re: Imagine no pain!!!!!!!! !!!

> @gro ups.com

> Date: Saturday, November 8, 2008, 8:44 AM

>

> Brad and group;

>

> Thanks Brad sometimes its easier done than said. But at least we

> give it a try. Backwards lol I mean easier said than done.

>

> gentle hugs

> Clora

>

> ************ ********* ********* ********* ********* ****

>

> >

> > I think you're right Clora. Though instead of imagining no pain,

I

> > tell myself I have no time for it. My day is busy and my body

must

> > work to do my job. I don't know if that creates any injury but it

> > certainly helps to deal with it better. Lots of movement, ,

> > always keep moving and tell yourself that there is no option for

> > pain. It just isn't allowed.

> >

> > Brad

> >

>

November 13, 2008

,

That is so awesome... I wish I could get up to one mile, not to

mention 11 Wow! See, there is hope out there yet!

Thanks for sharing

> >

> > From: CLORA <clora4jesus@ ...>

> > Subject: [ ] Re: Imagine no pain!!!!!!!! !!!

> > @gro ups.com

> > Date: Saturday, November 8, 2008, 8:44 AM

> >

> > Brad and group;

> >

> > Thanks Brad sometimes its easier done than said. But at least we

> > give it a try. Backwards lol I mean easier said than done.

> >

> > gentle hugs

> > Clora

> >

> > ************ ********* ********* ********* ********* ****

> >

> > >

> > > I think you're right Clora. Though instead of imagining no pain,

> I

> > > tell myself I have no time for it. My day is busy and my body

> must

> > > work to do my job. I don't know if that creates any injury but it

> > > certainly helps to deal with it better. Lots of movement, ,

> > > always keep moving and tell yourself that there is no option for

> > > pain. It just isn't allowed.

> > >

> > > Brad

> > >

> >

November 13, 2008

Hi :

OMG---- your post is so wonderful, and I am so very happy for you. I

have been thinking about you, and was concerned because I didn't see any

of your posts.

Before I left for Mass., I knew how sick you were, and doing poorly. I

am thrilled you are going out, and imagine, walking all those miles

daily on the tread mill!!! You must be on top of the world!!!!!

I know how sick you were with U.R.I.'s all the time, and I am happy that

you are doing so well now. If you could see me now, you would see the

biggest smile on my face, I am so damn happy for you. I am glad your

Bronchitits is gone, what a miracle that is! Imagine, all that from the

Sulfasalazine........ I am thrilled your knee is also doing good.

Imagine, hardly any pain!!!!! There is hope for everyone!!! I needed

to hear some good news, and yours has made my day.

I hope your Mom is doing good also. I have missed hearing from you, and

glad you are back posting.

Give Bella a hug and kiss from me. Keep up the wonderful work, and

continue with your new " life " . Just such joyous news.

God Bless you always, and remember, I care about you.

Hugs,

Barbara

>

> I don't know what happened, but I almost don't have to imagine life

without pain now! I've been doing amazing with the FMS and the

inflammatory knee arthritis! A little over a month ago, I began walking

on my treadmill for 20 minutes a day. Each day, I walked a little more.

I went from walking a mile a day, to 4. Now I am up to 9 or 11 miles a

day! I've not skipped a day in the past two and a half months. My knee

doesn't hurt, I'm no longer taking my sulfasalazine (since I'm sure it

contributed to my 9 months of bronchitis). I sleep really well, my mood

and attitude is way better than when I sat and focused on my pain. My

anxiety is incredibley disappeared. I'm eating healthy. Protein, whole

grains, veggies and fruit. I have so much energy now. My doctors kept

telling me for years that if I could get moving, my muscles and joints

would hurt less. For the longest time, I could never force myself to

walk through the pain

>

> >

>

> > >

> >

November 23, 2008

happy hollidays everyone i know i havent posted in a while but i have been very

busy with this big case going on with my brother but i finaly have some time to

right. i do have some good advise dont date anyone online dont meet anyone

online they could hurt you. my brother is in jail for raping girls that he met

online its so gross he would meet them on match.com and plentyof fish.com invite

them to his house drug them and rape them. its so sick thankfully i ran away

from home at age 11 for being abused and i can bet all my medical problems go

back to that. anyway i am doing ok i go to the pain clinic now for my pain and i

take humira and aziothiaprine twice a day. im glad my health is under control

while i deal with what my brother did to me and those girls online. i will need

all my strength.

From: Barbara <bcreedon@...>

Subject: [ ] Re: Imagine no pain!!!!!!!!!!!

Date: Thursday, November 13, 2008, 6:58 PM

Hi :

OMG---- your post is so wonderful, and I am so very happy for you. I

have been thinking about you, and was concerned because I didn't see any

of your posts.

Before I left for Mass., I knew how sick you were, and doing poorly. I

am thrilled you are going out, and imagine, walking all those miles

daily on the tread mill!!! You must be on top of the world!!!!!

I know how sick you were with U.R.I.'s all the time, and I am happy that

you are doing so well now. If you could see me now, you would see the

biggest smile on my face, I am so damn happy for you. I am glad your

Bronchitits is gone, what a miracle that is! Imagine, all that from the

Sulfasalazine. ....... I am thrilled your knee is also doing good.