Sandie/parking ect

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Sandie,

I also was able to get a prking pass a few years ago and yes it is a god

send. I dont go to walmart as often as i used to cause all of their handicap

spots are usually taken and there isnt a spot for ''miles'' lol so i just go

to kmart or target which dont seem as busy. It is a pain though sometimes

trying to find a spot.

As for people without passes parking in the spots- i know this can be a pain

also but if you find a spot that is close enough...go to the security guard

on duty or the customer service desk. They will call over loud speaker for

person to move or maybe even tow. I only did this once but it was a carload

of rowdy kids who took my spot AS i was pulling in! I said oh heck no lol.

They ended up having to move but people have to know they cant just get away

with it.

especially when ppl like you or me wanna shop!

Please keep us posted on how things go with your dr and i hope you can get

some relief sweetie!

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> I've been enjoying catching up with everyone. Thanks for the comments

> and support about my handicapped parking pass. It is tough getting used to

> it.. but it's a God-send for sure. And you're right of course. Most people

> don't even notice me, or the fact I'm there. There have been a couple who've

> looked at me.. and one lady who made a remark. But the thing that has gotten

> me the most agitated, is how many park in those spots that do not have the

> pass!!!!! Or I can't find a place to park, and they are sitting there with

> their car running, waiting for someone to come out of the Mall. I actually

> idled my van behind one thinking he'd move when he saw me.. or his passenger

> would be right out. I left after 15 minutes. I couldn't get a spot close..

> so went home. The spots were full of people with passes.. and without!!! And

> this guy waiting. Man THAT is aggravating.

>

> Dealing a lot with my left leg. Since I haven't posted in forever.. I'll

> brief you on what I'm dealing with. I have severe arthritis.. osteo, RA, and

> inflammatory. I was on 50 mg of Vioxx 2x/day for 3 years, and was removed

> when I suffered a Massive blood clot, the length of my left leg, into my

> chest. Crazy. It had already been removed from the market in the States, and

> was removed a month and a half later, here in Canada. I am obviously in the

> class action law suit against Merck now. My leg hasn't healed because the

> damage is so severe to it. I've been left with permanent problems walking

> with that leg, and some breathing difficulties. Walking is difficult as

> well, because the leg doubles in size after short times up, and I have to

> sit and put it up. Sitting is difficult, since there were such severe clots

> running up the back of my leg, including behind the knee... so I have to get

> up again. It's an incredibly comical vicious circle. I have severe arthritis

> in my spine, which allows me to walk mere feet, before I can't seem to

> continue without a rest. My arthritis is also in my hands (RA), elbows (RA)

> and wrists. It's in my knees, feet, back, neck, chest wall (another osteo

> condition), large leg joints. That's my life.

>

> I am in constant pain, and live on MS Contin and Perc for breakthru pain.

> I take Voltaren for my arthritis, and am looking at something else to add to

> the mix.

>

> Sandie

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