Re: from Squarehead Ken.....Kind of scared, and asking for help.

July 22, 2005

Hi Ken,

I feel the exact same way, The pain has been terrible. I feel like a

human barometer. I live in hot and humid area and I have been putting

my resume in for a cooler climate, because it is so bad. We are here

for you.

> Greetings.......This summer has been so full of rain...now the rain

has stopped , mosyly, but theheat and humidity are awesome! I hurt so

bad! My stepson has finally left the house, so I am alone most of the

day.....Does any body else out there hurt so badly when the heat and

humidity are high? I have felt so miserable and in such pain, I

haven;t even BEEN on the computer, or done anything, but just lay on

the couch.On top of it all, I just get to feeling so lonely

sometimes...anybody out there ever fel this way, or is it just

me? love, ken

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July 22, 2005

Hi Ken,

I feel the exact same way, The pain has been terrible. I feel like a

human barometer. I live in hot and humid area and I have been putting

my resume in for a cooler climate, because it is so bad. We are here

for you.

> Greetings.......This summer has been so full of rain...now the rain

has stopped , mosyly, but theheat and humidity are awesome! I hurt so

bad! My stepson has finally left the house, so I am alone most of the

day.....Does any body else out there hurt so badly when the heat and

humidity are high? I have felt so miserable and in such pain, I

haven;t even BEEN on the computer, or done anything, but just lay on

the couch.On top of it all, I just get to feeling so lonely

sometimes...anybody out there ever fel this way, or is it just

me? love, ken

>

> ---------------------------------

> Start your day with - make it your home page

>

July 22, 2005

Hi Ken, I feel for you, I have noticed the humidity

and heat causes my pain level to rise. I don't know if

it has to do with the " drain " you feel when the

humidity is so high or just aggrivation it is so hot

you don't feel like doing anything. My therapist told

me I have to keep moving, even when it hurts. To rest

when it is at it's worst, but to still do some sort of

exercise that day, even if it is going through the

slow gentle range of motion exercises. It helps to put

on some soft slow music, you sorta move with it. And

it does help after I have stretched and went through

the moves. As for being lonely, I have had that since

my husband died ten years ago. My dog helps me a lot,

he keeps me company and keeps me movin some times when

I'd rather not. I've been lookin for local support

groups, but so far have found nothing. You need to

call someone when you are at your lowest. Just to hear

someone else's voice sometimes. It's discouraging when

every day has pain to start you off, and stays your

constant companion, but deep inside of you is a

strength you have never tapped until now, you can do

it . Keep you in my thoughts and prayers, keep

movin

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July 22, 2005

Hi Ken, I feel for you, I have noticed the humidity

and heat causes my pain level to rise. I don't know if

it has to do with the " drain " you feel when the

humidity is so high or just aggrivation it is so hot

you don't feel like doing anything. My therapist told

me I have to keep moving, even when it hurts. To rest

when it is at it's worst, but to still do some sort of

exercise that day, even if it is going through the

slow gentle range of motion exercises. It helps to put

on some soft slow music, you sorta move with it. And

it does help after I have stretched and went through

the moves. As for being lonely, I have had that since

my husband died ten years ago. My dog helps me a lot,

he keeps me company and keeps me movin some times when

I'd rather not. I've been lookin for local support

groups, but so far have found nothing. You need to

call someone when you are at your lowest. Just to hear

someone else's voice sometimes. It's discouraging when

every day has pain to start you off, and stays your

constant companion, but deep inside of you is a

strength you have never tapped until now, you can do

it . Keep you in my thoughts and prayers, keep

movin

____________________________________________________

Start your day with - make it your home page

http://www./r/hs

July 25, 2005

Dear Ken,

I know that I am replying to an old post, but I really do understand what

you are saying. I never thought I would be in to much pain to be on the the

computer, but that is truly the case. We do not usually have humidity here in

central CA, but we are not only having high heat - 104 avg but also high

humidity and bad air........My leg is finally healing and I am in a Camo ,

but by the end of the day my foot is swollen to conform to the boot......but I

am able to put weight on both legs now, so that is good. I wish I could

give you some help, but the best thing I have found is to keep the fans

running and the shades pulled down. I put bed sheets - cottons - on my chairs

and

couch when it is really hot, they protect your furniture and feel real cool

when you sit on them - I also put ice packs on my ankles - seems to cool my

whole sore body - When my leg is more healed I will get to go in the kiddie

pool with my grandson - just sitting in the water - under an umbrella seems to

cool you. Drink lots of ice water. I know all of this sounds kinda silly,

but it works for me. I am praying for all of us to have more pain-less days

and especially you Ken.

Gentle Hugs & Prayers,

Carol M. in CA

July 25, 2005