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I'm with you. I don't watch the news much. I hate hearing about all the

horrible things that happen. I might try to catch the weather, but usually end

up just checking it online. I wish we had a news channel that only reported

good, happy things!!

Take Care,

B. in TEXAS

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Sent: Wednesday, January 7, 2009 2:03:25 AM

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Hi, !

I am sorry to hear all the problems in Beaumont. It is obvious it is near

and dear to your heart. I am unaware of the problems there....so as you wrote,

I am interested to know what has happened, and to lend you a shoulder to lean

on. I don't really watch the news much, as all it seems to have is all the

rapes, murders and deaths that ocurred. I wish that they would go out of

their way to find some happy and uplifting news with the same vigor they report

all the darkness. So...I don't really know what has happended to your

special place.

I was also sorry to hear that you had to return early due to your failing

health. I will certainly keep you and yours in my thoughts and prayers.

I am sure it was hard to leave your daughter, as you stated, but I am sure

that she understood why you needed to go. As a mother myself, I can feel your

anguish over your situation, and can only offer you my love, support and

friendship.

Hang in, . If you need to chat....just call. (215) 783-9066. This is

my cell . I have it turned on after 7:00 AM. Please " let your fingers do

the talking " if you can't call....and we can chat online.

All my love and prayers,

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Thanks Kathy. I kind of thought that was how it was done, just trying to

clarify it. I think that if I start having any problems with my scs, I'm going

to ask to go that route next time. I agree with you about ER docs, I've never

had a problem when I've gone in and they learn I have the stimulator. Even my

other doctors won't write me any type of pain medication Rx because they all

know I go to pain mgt and have the contract. They just tell me to talk to my

pain doc and usually contact them so they know what is going on. I go today to

pain management and as of yesterday, I was going to ask for a shot in each knee,

and as things go with me, I got up this morning and neither knee is bothering

me. I'm not complaining!!! But it's still early, just got up to take my dog

out. They might be hurting by my appt at 1. This just gets so old, I'm so

tired of hurting all the time.

Take Care,

B. in TEXAS

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Sent: Thursday, January 8, 2009 3:37:27 AM

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Hi, ....

There are NEVER stupid questions here, hon. The only question that doesn't

make sense in this group...is the one that was never asked.

I am glad that you caught up with Dorothy, . She is a long time pain

patient, like myself. She has good ideas and always shares them with others.

I don't know about Dorothy's pump...but for me...I had the PM refill my pump

via a syringe into the pump. It is a needle that you really, honestly

hardly feel going into the chamber of the pump to refill it. My pump was in my

abdomen. I had this pump refilled every three months with Baclofen, Morphine

and Bubivicaine. Unfortunatley, my pump did not work as well for me as

Dorothy's did for her. I had major malfunctions with mine, causing me to have

it

removed. I really do wish that I still had it in though, since it was such a

better route for meds.

I am so glad that it works so well for you, Dorothy! That is great to hear

and for others to hear also! I truly hope that it continues to keep your

pain away.

I think that Dorothy makes a really good point about the ER trip for those

of us who have stims and pumps. Most ER Docs know that you HAVE to be in pain

to have these in your body, so maybe that is why some of us do not have

major issues with the ER. Unfortunately, there are still some docs out there

that just don't believe in any form of pain management, or chronic pain

issues...and if we run into them....well. ..we know the outcome.

I have two stims...one for my arms and one for my legs. My left leg is the

worst RSD I have had to date in 26 years. The stim does help my right leg a

great deal though. My first stim for my arms was implanted 15 years ago.

The second one was about 5 years ago. If it were not for my severity of my

left leg, the stims would do the trick, but unfortunatley, nothing seems to

help.

Hang in, !

Love,

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You are most welcome, . I am glad to be able to help you.

So GLAD to hear about your knees not hurting today!!!! It is just like

when you go to the dentist with a horrible tooth ache...you sit in the chair

....and magically , the pain is gone..not that you are totally crushed not to

have that piercing pain any longer..just annoyed that it went away when you

could of had it fixed for good...you just know as soon as you get home....sit

down in your favorite chair and try to relax, that damned pain is going to show

it' s ugly, nasty head again!!

I really do understand when you say it gets old and you are tired ot it. I

am sorry you are going through it, hon. I really don't understand why why

we, the good folks, are allowed to sufer, and the jack-asses of the world have

no problems or pain at all....I will never understand that, and when I am

having a bad day, just want to scream my head off that it is not fair. Then, I

calm down, look at what I have. I am SO BLESSED with the unconditional of a

good man, my loving husband, my very best friend. We are blessed with the

gift of our gorgeous daughter and the rest of our family members...we each have

fantastic families.

What kind of dog do you have, ? I always wanted a dog, but I have

asthma...so that is out. It has always amazed me how strong the bond is

between

a dog and his/her master. I had a dog for a while, but I couldn't keep

him...I developed Asthma...so..I made sure that he had a good home. I gave him

to a vet. I figured no one would take better care of him than a vet, right?

Well, , I am going to try to get some z's....up all damned night

again...you know the drill..

Gentle hugs to you and all,

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Hey ...

That is beautiful!!! It takes a special person with a huge heart to do all

that work for those gorgeous animals. God Bless you. All too often, so many

people are ignorant to the plights of animals and could just care less what

happens to them.

I certainly believe that dogs not only are extremely intelligent and the

most loyal of all pets, but have feelings just like you and me...the reason

that

I state about the feelings is this....my brother and his wife had a horrible

tragedy happen at their home last year. They have an in ground pool, and

thought that both their dogs, Archie...an American Bulldog, and Lexie...a boxer

were in for the night. Archie was an EXTREMELY intelligent dog and learned

to unlock the damned door. They were in the process of getting different

locks for the backyard door. Unfortunatley, American Bulldogs are one of the

very few dogs that cannot swim. He drowned in their pool. My sister-in-law

found him at the bottom of the pool that night. She dove in, tried her

best...she gave CPR...but nothing. My brother drove him to the vet, where they

shocked him, but he was already gone. To make matters worse, if that is at all

possible, my nephew and niece were home and witnessed all of this.

I truly believe that dogs have feelings, due to the fact that Lexie was so

distraught for weeks after Archie passed. She would walk around the house

looking for him and start to cry. She would just put her head on my brother

and

sister-in -law's lap.

To end this horrible story with a bright note...my brother found the sister

of Archie. She is so sweet and loving. They named her chloe. Now, Lexie

and Chloe are having fun around the house> my brother bought an alarm for

the pool. They will never go through that nightmare again.

I am sorry that you lost all your dogs. I know that folks who are dog

owners and lovers say that it is losing a family member...not " like losing " ,

but

losing. thank goodness that Cowboy is with you.

It sounds like not only has your dog been through so many changes, ,

but so have you. I am so sorry about your ex-husband. I know all to well

about that one. I had mine leave too.....well, actually, he had ME leave out

of

our home. He decided that he wanted a " normal " life. May he enjoy it and

rot. (Nah....I am not too bitter am I???!?! LOL) He has chosen not to see

our beautiful daughter. She is just such an amazingly beautiful girl..on the

inside as well as the out. She is the Student council President for her

school, the Editor of the Year book book, on the honor roll and just such a

sweetheart.

My husband and I have always told her that if we were not blessed to have

her in our lives as our daughter, we would want her as a friend...as she is

just such a beautiful human being.

I hope that Cowboy stays healthy for a very long time. He may miss your

ex-husband, but he obviously knows he is with you now and must love that so

much....as you are so sweet.

Thanks again for sharing your wonderful story of your dogs, . It is a

truly beautiful and self-less thing to do.

Gentle hugs,

Kathy G,

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Right now I have the last of my 5 dogs, Cowboy. When I was married, before he

left me because I was getting sick and he couldn't handle it or didn't want to

handle it, we rescued dogs. We had a huge house and yard and had 2 greyhounds

(the best dogs in the world!!!) and 3 border collies. I've lost a dog a year

for the last 4 years, and Cowboy is my last. He just turned 9 on Jan 1st. He

is a Border Collie. I rescued him when he was 8 months old the day before the

pound was going to put him down. He has been the best dog. When he was

younger, he was really great at catching the frisbee, I'm sure with the right

training he could have been in competition. My ex worked with him all the time.

We also had a pool and he loved to swim with us. I sort of feel sorry for him

now, we don't know what dogs think and I'm sure it's been very hard on him

losing all his companions and he was really attached to my ex. The last one I

lost, Bandit, was his

brother. Cowboy actually went into a depression and moped around for about 6

months. But I love dogs and before I got sick we had planned to move out of

town to the country so we could rescue more greyhounds. That never happened, I

wish it had. But it's just me and Cowboy now. I hope I can keep him healthy

and around for long time.

Take Care,

B. in TEXAS

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From: " KGAVI@... " <KGAVI@...>

Stimulator

Sent: Friday, January 9, 2009 4:28:38 AM

Subject: Re: back to Kathy

You are most welcome, . I am glad to be able to help you.

So GLAD to hear about your knees not hurting today!!!! It is just like

when you go to the dentist with a horrible tooth ache...you sit in the chair

....and magically , the pain is gone..not that you are totally crushed not to

have that piercing pain any longer..just annoyed that it went away when you

could of had it fixed for good...you just know as soon as you get home....sit

down in your favorite chair and try to relax, that damned pain is going to show

it' s ugly, nasty head again!!

I really do understand when you say it gets old and you are tired ot it. I

am sorry you are going through it, hon. I really don't understand why why

we, the good folks, are allowed to sufer, and the jack-asses of the world have

no problems or pain at all....I will never understand that, and when I am

having a bad day, just want to scream my head off that it is not fair. Then, I

calm down, look at what I have. I am SO BLESSED with the unconditional of a

good man, my loving husband, my very best friend. We are blessed with the

gift of our gorgeous daughter and the rest of our family members...we each have

fantastic families.

What kind of dog do you have, ? I always wanted a dog, but I have

asthma...so that is out. It has always amazed me how strong the bond is

between

a dog and his/her master. I had a dog for a while, but I couldn't keep

him...I developed Asthma...so. .I made sure that he had a good home. I gave

him

to a vet. I figured no one would take better care of him than a vet, right?

Well, , I am going to try to get some z's....up all damned night

again...you know the drill..

Gentle hugs to you and all,

Kathy G.

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That is such a sad story of your brother's dog (and your ex.....we both can

identify with that!!!). When we had the 5 dogs, we took all of them in the pool

to make sure they could swim and to try to train them how to get out if they

fell in. There were large steps on one end. Well, none of the others could

remember how to get out no matter how many times we took them in and guided them

to the stairs. We could never let them outside alone because they would all be

running around the yard and all fell in at one time or another. And they would

always swim back to the edge where they fell in and we'd have to fish them

out!!! Cowboy would jump in and play by himself, he even would try in winter,

he loved it. But they say to have a pool alarm or just don't allow them outside

by themselves. I know several people who have lost pets in pools. I know how

heartbreaking it must have been for them.

I don't understand your ex and why he cut himself off from your daughter. I

have come to the conclusion I will never understand men. I mean, what part of "

in sickness and in health " don't they understand? I know not all men are like

our ex's, but I've heard of other men leaving also when their wives got ill.

Mine was in perfect health, still really athletic, played hockey, etc. and just

got tired of sitting with me after surgeries, treatments, or when I just didn't

feel well. He found a healthy girlfriend 10 years younger, and I found out he

had been seeing her for a year before he finally told me he wanted a divorce.

Initially, he told me he continue to help me with medical expenses, but that

didn't last long.....the girlfriend didn't like it. After that, he would

" sneak " and send me an email sometimes to check on me. But I didn't respond and

finally changed my email address and cell phone #. It was too hard on me. I

was so in love, it's

been about 7 years and I still love him. I would never take him back, because

I would always be wondering in the back of my mind if he was going to do it

again. So, it's just me and Cowboy. And as long as I have him, I'm fine. And

you know what they say, what goes around comes around. Not that I'm wishing ill

on anyone, but I do believe you reap what you sow.

Oh, I did talk to a rep yesterday at pain management who just happened to be at

my doctors office about my stim while I was in the ER. She checked everything

out and told me everything is fine, and to expect that in hospitals. She said

it doesn't always happen but it can, depending on what type of equipment you are

close to. So I was really relieved about that. I had also read on here about

people having to have to replace their stimulator and I asked her about that.

She told me if the internal unit goes bad, so long as there isn't any infection,

they just pop it out and slip another one in, hook it up to the existing leads

and that's it. I was relieved about that. So I get good some times!!!! lol

Take Care,

B. in TEXAS

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From: " KGAVI@... " <KGAVI@...>

Stimulator

Sent: Friday, January 9, 2009 11:55:20 AM

Subject: Re: back to Kathy

Hey ...

That is beautiful!!! It takes a special person with a huge heart to do all

that work for those gorgeous animals. God Bless you. All too often, so many

people are ignorant to the plights of animals and could just care less what

happens to them.

I certainly believe that dogs not only are extremely intelligent and the

most loyal of all pets, but have feelings just like you and me...the reason

that

I state about the feelings is this....my brother and his wife had a horrible

tragedy happen at their home last year. They have an in ground pool, and

thought that both their dogs, Archie...an American Bulldog, and Lexie...a boxer

were in for the night. Archie was an EXTREMELY intelligent dog and learned

to unlock the damned door. They were in the process of getting different

locks for the backyard door. Unfortunatley, American Bulldogs are one of the

very few dogs that cannot swim. He drowned in their pool. My sister-in-law

found him at the bottom of the pool that night. She dove in, tried her

best...she gave CPR...but nothing. My brother drove him to the vet, where they

shocked him, but he was already gone. To make matters worse, if that is at all

possible, my nephew and niece were home and witnessed all of this.

I truly believe that dogs have feelings, due to the fact that Lexie was so

distraught for weeks after Archie passed. She would walk around the house

looking for him and start to cry. She would just put her head on my brother

and

sister-in -law's lap.

To end this horrible story with a bright note...my brother found the sister

of Archie. She is so sweet and loving. They named her chloe. Now, Lexie

and Chloe are having fun around the house> my brother bought an alarm for

the pool. They will never go through that nightmare again.

I am sorry that you lost all your dogs. I know that folks who are dog

owners and lovers say that it is losing a family member...not " like losing " ,

but

losing. thank goodness that Cowboy is with you.

It sounds like not only has your dog been through so many changes, ,

but so have you. I am so sorry about your ex-husband. I know all to well

about that one. I had mine leave too.....well, actually, he had ME leave out

of

our home. He decided that he wanted a " normal " life. May he enjoy it and

rot. (Nah....I am not too bitter am I???!?! LOL) He has chosen not to see

our beautiful daughter. She is just such an amazingly beautiful girl..on the

inside as well as the out. She is the Student council President for her

school, the Editor of the Year book book, on the honor roll and just such a

sweetheart.

My husband and I have always told her that if we were not blessed to have

her in our lives as our daughter, we would want her as a friend...as she is

just such a beautiful human being.

I hope that Cowboy stays healthy for a very long time. He may miss your

ex-husband, but he obviously knows he is with you now and must love that so

much....as you are so sweet.

Thanks again for sharing your wonderful story of your dogs, . It is a

truly beautiful and self-less thing to do.

Gentle hugs,

Kathy G,

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Hey !

Wow....ice accumulations of 1/2 " ...I do not blame you hybernating...I am

doing the same thing...and it is clear here....in Bensalem, Pa..cold...but no

snow...at least not yet...thankfully.

I completely understand about not driving on the ice...YIKES!!

I will say a prayer that your daughter and her wee one make it home safely.

What does your daughter teach? My daughter is still a senior in High

School, but she is planning to attend college and get her degree and teach

elementary aged wee ones while specializing in special needs children...with

focus on

children with autism.

She has already taught me something. I always said " autistic

children " ...but she corrected me and she made so much sense...she said if one

of the kids

had cancer...you wouldn't call them the " cancerous children...no, you would

call them, the children with cancer...so it really should be children with

autism...not autistic children...my God, she is teaching her " old " mom

already!LOL

Hope you stay warm.. and comfy cozy!!!

Take great care, !

Love,

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I am snug as a bug in a rug so to speak!!!! I live between Dallas & Ft. Worth

and we are under an ice storm warning. The temp is supposed to keep dropping

today into the 20's, the freezing rain is supposed to get heavier, with possible

ice accumulation up to 1/2 " and power outages. So long as I don't lose power

I'll be OK. I have my heat cranked up just in case, so it will stay warmer a

little longer (I guess that would work) if power does go out. I'll drive on

snow, but not ice. I'm glad I don't have anywhere to go. One daughter works

for CPS and they closed today so she didn't have to go out. But my other

daughter, the teacher, had to go to work and she had to take my grandson to

daycare. We talked about her bringing him here but she was afraid he would end

up getting stuck here and I'm not able to watch him for extended periods of

time. His daycare is just a few blocks from her school so she went ahead and

took him in. I'll be relieved when

she calls and says they made it home safely.

Take Care,

B. in TEXAS

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From: " KGAVI@... " <KGAVI@...>

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Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 11:44:06 AM

Subject: Re: Back to Joe

Hey !

It must of been so hard for you when your pain began to come back after

those wonderful 7 months of being pain free

Thankfully, the meds and the stim do help your pain...but I can understand

how you want to stop the meds...I do too, but hey, if it helps, that is what

we need, right? That must be HORRIBLE for you with the meds getting stuck on

your tongue...(I just got the chills)

I am so glad to hear the group has been helpful to you, . You yourself

have been helptul to others in this group, also...and I thank you for that!!

You definately are an uplifting person...and I am so glad that you are with

us in our group!!

Take care and I hope that you are feeling okay.

Gentle hugs to you and all,

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Hey !

Isn't it great when we see our kids happy and know that we had a major part

in their happiness....I feel such pride when I see my daughter. I am sure

you do also with your's.

To this day, my daughter's " giggle " still cracks me up...and she is 17!! LOL

Have a great ngiht...hope you are not iced in too badl!

Love,

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Hi Kathy,

That is great that your daughter wants to work with special needs children. My

daughter has worked at 2 elementary schools and they both had trouble finding

and keeping teachers to do that. She started out teaching 4th grade and loved

it, then transferred to a school closer to home and moved up to 5th. Now she

really loves that grade. She absolutely loves her job. She definitely chose

the right major!

Take Care,

B. in TEXAS

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Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 1:05:10 PM

Subject: Re: Back to Kathy

Hey !

Wow....ice accumulations of 1/2 " ...I do not blame you hybernating. ..I am

doing the same thing...and it is clear here....in Bensalem, Pa..cold...but no

snow...at least not yet...thankfully.

I completely understand about not driving on the ice...YIKES! !

I will say a prayer that your daughter and her wee one make it home safely.

What does your daughter teach? My daughter is still a senior in High

School, but she is planning to attend college and get her degree and teach

elementary aged wee ones while specializing in special needs children...with

focus on

children with autism.

She has already taught me something. I always said " autistic

children " ... but she corrected me and she made so much sense...she said if one

of the kids

had cancer...you wouldn't call them the " cancerous children...no, you would

call them, the children with cancer...so it really should be children with

autism...not autistic children...my God, she is teaching her " old " mom

already!LOL

Hope you stay warm.. and comfy cozy!!!

Take great care, !

Love,

kathy G

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Hey !

Hi, hon, how the heck are ya today?

I am thrilled for you and your family that Margie is cancer free

still...that is just AWESOME!!! I will, of course, keep her in my daily

prayers!!!!

Isn't remarkable how a wee little pup can bring such large happiness to us?

I don't have a dog...I would LOVE to have one...but with my asthma....I

would have all sorts of breathing problems....it does really stink. I am so

happy for you, though, it is great that you have a buddy! Maybe since the

owner

of the dog had the stroke, her kids will not want him/her back....what is

the pup's name again..I am sorry, I forget it. If they do want to take the wee

pup back...maybe it would be a great idea for you to get one of your very

own....a wee buddy just for you....just a thought. You have so much love to

share and it would be great for you.

Well...with the snow...just be careful NOT to fall on the ice....that is the

last thing that you need, now that you are doing so great. I am so very,

very very happy for you, !!!

Lots of love,

Kathy G.

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Hi Kathy,,

 Thanks so much for always thinking of me and my sister... Margie is just

remarkable!!!!! I don't know how she does it.. I just talked with our oldest

sister, the one that takes care of Margie.. Her last Dr appointment the Dr was

amazed on her progress... And as of right now she is still cancer free!!! It

seems like the brain has also stopped dying...So prayers sure do work!!!!

  I'm doing pretty good.. The little guy is so much company !!!

       I hope your having a low pain day !!.. The snow has just started here.. I

guess its gonna be a big one .. so ill just hibernate.. lol..

  Love and soft hugs

 

                   T

 lisa

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what beautiful human beings you have raised, Mom!!!!!!!!! You did a

marvelous job Kudos to you !!!

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You are so right!!! I am so proud of both of my daughters. I didn't go to

college until I was in my 30's and I really wanted them to attend after HS. It

wasn't easy for me going with children at home. They both went and graduated,

one is working on her Masters off and on. And I feel they both have careers

where they help children. One a teacher and one works for Child Protective

Services. My daughter, , who works for CPS has been there about 10

years. They have a hard time keeping people because the job is so difficult,

seeing these children in horrible situations day in and day out. But she pours

her heart in to it and has already worked up to Supervisor of a Unit. She has

seen some horrible things. She worked in the Child Death Unit for 2 years. I

don't know how she does it. She says she does it for the children, to get the

people who shouldn't have children. I used to live with my youngest daughter

for a while, and there were a

few times came over straight from work and she would just walk in and

go pick up my grandson, her nephew and just hug him and hug him. She would say

you wouldn't believe what I saw today or what happened that day (of course, she

couldn't tell us). As for her sister, the teacher, she works magic. I'm not

kidding. She had managed some difficult children other teachers could not. She

has knack. Her first year of teaching she was able to reach out to a child in

her class with Autism and by the end of the year, he was her favorite student.

His mother told her at the end of the school year, he had never made so much

progress and couldn't thank her enough. I could go on and on. lol But I

won't, we're all proud of our children!!!!

Take Care,

B. in TEXAS

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Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 6:36:00 PM

Subject: Re: Back to Kathy

Hey !

Isn't it great when we see our kids happy and know that we had a major part

in their happiness... .I feel such pride when I see my daughter. I am sure

you do also with your's.

To this day, my daughter's " giggle " still cracks me up...and she is 17!! LOL

Have a great ngiht...hope you are not iced in too badl!

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Hay Kathy,,

 The little guys name is Tippy.. The snow is already about as high as he is,, he

just bounces around in it lol,,, hes so funny to watch,,, My friend called a

little while ago to check on him,, I told her if they would like to have a

permanent home  for him,, I would love to have him,,, she didn't say nothing

,,lol ,, have to wait and see lol... My nephew's cousin,, has a little girl that

she would like to find a home,,, she is also Maltese and chawowa?... so I'll see

what happens...lol..

 Have a wonderful night,,,,

              love and soft hugs

                 T

 lisa

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Subject: Re: Back to Kathy

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Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2009, 7:47 PM

Hey !

Hi, hon, how the heck are ya today?

I am thrilled for you and your family that Margie is cancer free

still...that is just AWESOME!!! I will, of course, keep her in my daily

prayers!!!!

Isn't remarkable how a wee little pup can bring such large happiness to us?

I don't have a dog...I would LOVE to have one...but with my asthma....I

would have all sorts of breathing problems.... it does really stink. I am so

happy for you, though, it is great that you have a buddy! Maybe since the owner

of the dog had the stroke, her kids will not want him/her back....what is

the pup's name again..I am sorry, I forget it. If they do want to take the wee

pup back...maybe it would be a great idea for you to get one of your very

own....a wee buddy just for you....just a thought. You have so much love to

share and it would be great for you.

Well...with the snow...just be careful NOT to fall on the ice....that is the

last thing that you need, now that you are doing so great. I am so very,

very very happy for you, !!!

Lots of love,

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Hey !

AAW...good luck with Tippy!!!

I will keep my fingers crossed for the best doggie for you!

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I have an elementary ed degree, but its just a regular one. I'm

working on a master's in ed-tech. I correct my mom on the same thing

all the time. I tell her she doesn't call me her RSD daughter, she

refers to me as having RSD.

>

> Hey !

>

> Wow....ice accumulations of 1/2 " ...I do not blame you

hybernating...I am

> doing the same thing...and it is clear here....in Bensalem,

Pa..cold...but no

> snow...at least not yet...thankfully.

>

> I completely understand about not driving on the ice...YIKES!!

>

> I will say a prayer that your daughter and her wee one make it

home safely.

>

> What does your daughter teach? My daughter is still a senior in

High

> School, but she is planning to attend college and get her degree

and teach

> elementary aged wee ones while specializing in special needs

children...with focus on

> children with autism.

>

> She has already taught me something. I always said " autistic

> children " ...but she corrected me and she made so much sense...she

said if one of the kids

> had cancer...you wouldn't call them the " cancerous children...no,

you would

> call them, the children with cancer...so it really should be

children with

> autism...not autistic children...my God, she is teaching her " old "

mom

> already!LOL

>

> Hope you stay warm.. and comfy cozy!!!

>

> Take great care, !

>

> Love,

>

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HI, cindy!

Wow...that is great that you have a degree in teaching. I really think that

teaching is giving of yourself so much!! I thought this all the time even

prior to my daughter going into the study for it...lol

I remember the one teacher that made the difference in my life. His name is

Mr. Kuhl. He is STILL at the high school that I attended....Little Flower

High School for Girls...in Philadelphia, Pa. It was some of the best times of

my life....the best in my younger days for sure! He made such a difference

for me...he really truly helped me in a crisis....and thought nothing of it.

You are so right about referring to you as having RSD...and not the RSD

daughter...good for you!

I hope you are well.

Gentle hugs,

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Dosn't sound weird at all, those were all my symptoms too. My scs helped with

the pain, My left foot is completely numb, left leg mostly numb and my right

foot and leg are about 40-50% numb. I tried Cymbalta when I first started

having problems with PN and it really helped me at first but only helped about 9

months and then it wasn't effective any more. I didn't have any side effects

from it though. I don't know of anything to do about the numbness. I've been

told it's permanent. Even though the pain is better with the scs, sometimes my

feet feel so weird it drives me crazy. Sometimes I wonder if it would be better

to not have them. I can't believe I said that, but it crosses my mind

sometimes. You would think there would be something they can come up with to

help with this horrible problem.

Take Care,

B. in TEXAS

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Stimulator

Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 4:36:52 PM

Subject: Re: back to Ron

Hey !

This is Kathy G.

I have a question I am hoping that you can help me with. I read that you have

Neuropathy. I was recently diagnosed with Diabetic Neuropathy and need some

advice.

I tried Cymbalta and it was helping me quite a bit. Unfortunately, it was also

giving me a huge gastrointestinal problem. I had to stop it. What do you do for

the pain...I am having burning pain, itching and numbness, but also a weird

feeling in my toes and back of my calf. I know that sounds weird.

Any thoughts.

Thanks alot!

Gentle hugs,

Kathy G.

Group Co-Owner

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Hey ,

It is ironic that you said sometimes you think it would be better without

them. I need to make a huge decision for my left leg. I have had major docs

tell me to amputate below the knee on my left leg. but now...with the PN, how

the hell can I do that....I am terrified that the right leg will get so bad

that I will be in a wheelchair for life. This really sucks, doesn't it?

Sorry...I am usually up and positive...but I am so sick and tired of being

sick and tired. I KNOW you understand, hon.

Well..I do have two stims in and possibly may be getting a third one if I

decide not to amputate. My second one does go to both legs...so that is a

relief.

Aaaaghhh! ugh! thanks for getting back to me so soon. I am so amazed at

the great folks in our group. I spoke with Mike and we talk about the same

ting....that we are just in awe of the terrific people in our group.

Thanks, .

I wish pain free days for us and sleep filled nights,

Love,

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I know from reading the posts on here you are usually upbeat. But hey, we all

have good excuses to have bad days/attitudes. It really does suck that we have

to weigh our options for procedures because it might cause problems somewhere

else! It seems we just can't get a break. I've been having a major pity party

on my end for several weeks. I just so tired of feeling like crap all the time.

I've recently reconnected with some friends from HS (1973) and they are all

healthy, wealthy, and doing great! I'm the only one of all my friends from back

then that is in this condition. It just isn't fair.....and I know Life isn't

fair....but it's much easier for people to say that when things are going great

for them and they are healthy. I'm just in a bad place right now. I went to HS

in Germany (military brat!) and they are having the reunion in San this

year. That's the closest it's ever been to me. So all my friends thought I'd

be going,

they're all going, but I can't dance anymore, never been much of a drinker but

wouldn't mind have a few with my old friends but CAN'T because of all my meds.

So of course I'm not going. And they're trying to talk me in to it, they just

don't understand what it feels like to be me.

Take Care,

B. in TEXAS

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Stimulator

Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 9:50:32 PM

Subject: Re: back to Kathy

Hey ,

It is ironic that you said sometimes you think it would be better without

them. I need to make a huge decision for my left leg. I have had major docs

tell me to amputate below the knee on my left leg. but now...with the PN, how

the hell can I do that....I am terrified that the right leg will get so bad

that I will be in a wheelchair for life. This really sucks, doesn't it?

Sorry...I am usually up and positive...but I am so sick and tired of being

sick and tired. I KNOW you understand, hon.

Well..I do have two stims in and possibly may be getting a third one if I

decide not to amputate. My second one does go to both legs...so that is a

relief.

Aaaaghhh! ugh! thanks for getting back to me so soon. I am so amazed at

the great folks in our group. I spoke with Mike and we talk about the same

ting....that we are just in awe of the terrific people in our group.

Thanks, .

I wish pain free days for us and sleep filled nights,

Love,

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Noone knows what it feels like to be us, except another person living with

chronic pain. And yes, even usually upbeat positive people have pity parties and

go through tough times. I've been going through one myself. It's hard living

with pain every day, watching the rest of the world go on as usual. Sometimes it

just gets to us. The trick is that we must not stay in that pity party too long.

We must pick ourselves up and do the best we can.

Sue C

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From: B <muttsmom55@...>

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Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 11:18:16 PM

Subject: Re: back to Kathy

I know from reading the posts on here you are usually upbeat. But hey, we all

have good excuses to have bad days/attitudes. It really does suck that we have

to weigh our options for procedures because it might cause problems somewhere

else! It seems we just can't get a break. I've been having a major pity party on

my end for several weeks. I just so tired of feeling like crap all the time.

I've recently reconnected with some friends from HS (1973) and they are all

healthy, wealthy, and doing great! I'm the only one of all my friends from back

then that is in this condition. It just isn't fair.....and I know Life isn't

fair....but it's much easier for people to say that when things are going great

for them and they are healthy. I'm just in a bad place right now. I went to HS

in Germany (military brat!) and they are having the reunion in San this

year. That's the closest it's ever been to me. So all my friends thought I'd be

going,

they're all going, but I can't dance anymore, never been much of a drinker but

wouldn't mind have a few with my old friends but CAN'T because of all my meds.

So of course I'm not going. And they're trying to talk me in to it, they just

don't understand what it feels like to be me.

Take Care,

B. in TEXAS

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Stimulator@gro ups.com

Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 9:50:32 PM

Subject: Re: back to Kathy

Hey ,

It is ironic that you said sometimes you think it would be better without

them. I need to make a huge decision for my left leg. I have had major docs

tell me to amputate below the knee on my left leg. but now...with the PN, how

the hell can I do that....I am terrified that the right leg will get so bad

that I will be in a wheelchair for life. This really sucks, doesn't it?

Sorry...I am usually up and positive...but I am so sick and tired of being

sick and tired. I KNOW you understand, hon.

Well..I do have two stims in and possibly may be getting a third one if I

decide not to amputate. My second one does go to both legs...so that is a

relief.

Aaaaghhh! ugh! thanks for getting back to me so soon. I am so amazed at

the great folks in our group. I spoke with Mike and we talk about the same

ting....that we are just in awe of the terrific people in our group.

Thanks, .

I wish pain free days for us and sleep filled nights,

Love,

kathy G

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Hey ,

I am so sorry that you are going through this. And you are right....folks

don't " really " understand....and when they say...Life isn't fair sometimes...I

just want to STRANGLE them and their first born..LOL But seriously, I do

really get where you are coming from....and it is ok to have a pity party for

yourself...we have real, life-altering, excruciating painful problems. God

knows that I can be considered the " queen of that ball...the pity party

ball..that is. LOL We just have to be careful not to stay at the party too

long.

If we stay at the party too long, then the depression stays with us

also...you know. What makes it harder for you, I would think, is that no one

in your

gang of pals from your school have ANY pain issues. Due to this, they are

ignorant to how you feel and think that you really can come. They may say

things like;; " Oh how bad can it be..you'll have fun? " When I say " ignorant " ,

I

don't mean in a mean way....just the way that alot of folks are when we try

to tell them that we really cannot do certain things that they can do, and

no matter how many times they ask us to do those things, we STILL cannot!

Thanks for the kinds words that I am usually an upbeat person for the group.

I do try my best to be postive, but sometimes, you just have let go and

have your frustration and pain be know. and there is really NO better place

to

doe this besides this group of lovely, caring and kind people.

You hang in, .

I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Please receive this big, gentle hug!

Love,

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Hi, Dorothy

you're absolutely right...and usually I am always upbeat ...but

sometimes....you need to talk to someone who does understand. Sometimes you

need to

vent.....and as long as you vent, get it out...and then move on with your life

and realize the gifts that God has given you ...then I think that you are on

the right track...but I don' t think that someone can be happy all the

time....with what we go through...I, myself tell people not very close to me

that I

am doing great. They tell me that they don't understand how I am so happy all

the time. I tell them that I am blessed...with my family, and the love and

their support. and this is very, very TRUE, but...on rare occasions when the

pain is just really so bad, and I can't stand that I can't do this, or I

can't do that...I will tell my close friends, family or members in this group

my

frustrations.....and there is nothing wrong with that. I think that it is

healthy.

I do agree with you that a person can go to a party and not have a drink or

dance to have fun. I do it all the time with my family parties and friends

weddings etc...I " table dance " (and I don't mean on top of the table....lol..I

mean sitting at the table tapping on it or tapping your foot to the music,

or just singing a great song with your family or friends)...which is fun if

that is all you can do....but maybe someone is sick and tired of doing that and

really, truly misses dancing or whatever.....no one has the right to tell

them that their feelings or need to vent is wrong.

How have your grandkids been? I know that you have alot....how many do you

have again...I forget.

By any chance....do you have peripheral neuropathy? I know some about

it...but I was recently diagnosed with it in my right leg. It is not really

painful....just a twinge hear and there. I am having moderate numbness in my

toes

and bottom of my foot. I tried taking meds for it....but they made me

horribly ill...G.I. problems...so I can't take any of them again. I really

would

like to prevent it from getting any worse..if I do decide to do the BKA. Any

thoughts?

Haven't heard from you in a while. Everything ok? Hope so.

Take care

gentle hugs to you and all,

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...

Beleive me, love. I do understand.

I have had " friends " like that too...with friends like that...you sure as

hell don't need enemies! I had a friend a best friend for over 15 years. When

my RSD got even worse than it was, she stopped calling me, stopped returning

my calls, acted as if I didn't exist. She was the God mother to my

daughter...and she dropped her too. When she responded to a letter that I

wrote to

her and told me that there is too much drama in my life, that she is tired of

helping me do everything and that I need to get up off my " lazy ass " and do

things for myself, and that she didn't blame my ex husband for leaving me

since I have nothing left to give him or anyone else. She called me about five

years later and told me that her mom was dying of cancer. I really felt so

bad for her. so I met her at her house. She said she couldn't believe how bad

my legs got and she was so sorry for all that she said and did. I forgave

her. Her mom died about 7 weeks later. After the funeral, going to the

cemetary on crutches, staying with her all day and night, she dropped me again

about 2 weeks later. She said that she just got done taking care of one

cripple

and has no intentions of doing it again. She told me to leave her house and

don't look back. You can only imagine my anger and how much I was hurt.

Some folks just do NOT understand how it feels when you are truly disabled.

To her....I feel bad for her now. I was SO ANGRY at her for a while, then I

realized..you know what, ( insert female dog's name here) this is your loss.

I am a loyal, dependable, loving caring and compassionate woman. I am like

a puppy dog to my friends and family...as they put it...I am so loyal. That

cracks me up!!! This is all her loss...and when she is lonely, or needs

something..she will call me up one day. and God forgive me...but I will not

help her or talk to her again...what is that saying...fool me once, shame on

you, fool me twice, shame on me. I was always brought up by my parents that

you

always help those in need...no questions. My mom even told me that if

Ihelped her again, spoke to her again, I would be a doormat that she walks on.

Those " friends " of yous are just being selfish. They don't want to know

your situation...since it makes them feel uncomfortable....and partying is such

an easy way to stop thinking about ugly things like pain, illnesses and the

such...but we can't party like they do...and I am not sure that I would want

to be so superficial to do so either!

So...YOU HOLD YOUR HEAD UP HIGH AND KNOW THAT YOU ARE THE BIGGER PERSON, DID

NOTHING WRONG, AND MOVE ON, CINDY!!!

The thing oh,,,, just have a drink, you will feel better..sums it up....they

don't care enough to beleive what you say.....so see ya later....I am sure a

person as sweet as you has other friends that are good for you, and are true

friends...you have one here on line right now, hon.

You hang in.

Lots of love, admiration and hugs,

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