some comments on pain

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Hi Sharon,

I was interested in your comment on how we become accustomed to

our pain, that we seem to be immune to it and describe it as

stiffness or fatigue. That pretty much says it all. I never

realized how much pain I experience every day until I'm free of it

for a while (due to rest or medication). I think we just get used to

it. I also think that as women we tolerate pain more. I can just

imagine what my husband would be like if he had my pain and

discomfort every day. He'd be laying on the couch moaning and

groaning.

Your comment made me think of the last time I had my hair

colored and styled. My stylist knows all about my back and when I

was walking back to the shampoo bowl I was limping and he asked if my

back was bothering me. Of course, I just said no, I was just a

little stiff. Making excuses for the pain, as usual.

This sure is a great group. Where else could we discuss our

pain and frustration. We understand each other.

I am a little jealous of the gals on the East Coast and their

get togethers. Don't know of if there are many feisty gals out here

in the midwest.

One last question. What is TLSO? I've seen it mentioned

several times and just don't know what it is. Thanks

Barbara