Sending good thoughts out to Thomcat

Another procedure today and I know he could use the vibes.

Also, if you want to post a joke, PM a photo to him or flirt a bit when he shows up, I'm sure he'd love it.

:hug: Thomcat. Hope you're okay sweetie.

Feel better, darlin'. :hug::loveya:

lizziegrace - I just thought I should let you know that you opened this thread for the Bush-brazillion joke with your suggestion. :P

:hug: for you, too.

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:hi:

:P

I'm not in agony like I was after the last epidural. I think I might even be in less pain than I usually am.

I'll know for sure by the end of the day. Please keep your fingers crossed that this goes well. :)

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I hope you're doing well. :hug:

be well bro.

None so far this time. :)

that she believes are related to epidurals.

Though I don't doubt that it's very possible.

I had temporary nerve compression last time that caused pain in my feet. And every time I moved I felt like I was being stabbed in the back. If that was permanent I'd be a basket case right now. :(

I only agreed to this proceedure because my pain manangement doctor has a great reputation as a surgeon, and because he used imaging (I think they used x-ray) to guide the entire proceedure. He doesn't do it by feel the way most epidurals are done.

I hope your wife's pain eventually went away, or at least is under control.

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I really hope I get to share more good news about long term progress. It's nice to have good stuff to post about. :)

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:woohoo:

I'm so happy to hear this. Hope this allows you to travel with less discomfort too. :)

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We'll find out next week.

Good luck with everything :loveya:

Try doing shots of syrup, that always picks me up, HA HA ;)

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I'm sticking to water today! I'm enjoying the reduction in pain so much that I definitely want to stay lucid enough to appreciate it. :P

And lots of hugs and good vibes too.

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I hope you're doing well. Thank you! :loveya:

Family medical stuff (my awesome husband gave me a real scare but he's on the mend now).

Been poking in lately just for something to keep my mind off things.

Saw a thread for you and HAD to post good thoughts to you. I still read all of your posts when I do log on and hope you're hanging in there. Sounds like it's been tough for a while now.

But so far I'm managing and doing pretty well. A lot of good people help. :)

Was this "expected" to some degree (i.e. - as things progress) or did it just jump up on you? Not that one is any easier than the other, I guess I'm just wondering if 2008 stands any chance of being easier/better/less challenging?

Honestly, it's been the toughest, most frightening year of my life as well. And yeah, a lot of good people helped me get through it. People never cease to amaze me.

My level of pain had been stable and manageable for years. Then it all suddenly nosedived.

I started getting much more frequent migraine headaches (several per week).
Then I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthitis, and it decided to very quickly destroy my hands and feet.
And then because of the RA I can't stand or walk worth a damn even on crutches, which made my back much, much worse.
x(

It's a damned good thing I'm too stuborn to know how to stop. :P

I'd really like to end the year on a good note, and an upward trend for all of next year. :bounce:

I didn't know much of the details. I hope the treatments you're getting now help - it's got to be really frustrating on top of being painful and debilitating.

I will keep my fingers crossed and hopes high that the year ends on a good note for you.

Best...

Have you had any luck getting someone to help out at home?

best wishes, :loveya:love and hugs :hugs: ~TA

PS - I will PM you when I get more info about our plans ;)

I don't celebrate christmas, so I have no other plans. Your trip makes it a holiday for me. :)

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:loveya:

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All my best thoughts for a quick and complication-free day

:hi:
~mb

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:loveya:

And I hope your roommate situation/house-help issue resolves itself. I live in NC, but have good friends in NYC; if you need or want me to ask about hourly help (or perhaps bartered help, somehow), please let me know and I'll see if I can find someone for you.

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earn some occassional extra money, I'm not rich but I am also not stingy. Anyone who can help me out would be very appreciated. :)

Feel free to PM me to put me in touch with anyone.

Thank you. :hug:

I have to travel the next few days, but will contact you as soon as I hear anything. You're in one of the boroughs, right?

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I hope you're doing well. :)

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I hope all goes well!

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Thank you. :hug:

So far, everything definitely looks far better than last time. :)

:thumbsup:

:patriot:

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wishing you a successful procedure.

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It's been 4 hours, the local and my painkiller have certainly worn off by now and I'm only in moderate pain. My back hurts, but not enough for me to reach for the pills. So this is definitely a big improvement.
:woohoo:

I've been warned that if this works the pain relief might be temporary, or some of it might be long term. Now that I know the procedure hasn't caused more pain, I'm a winner even if it's only temporarily. Here's hoping some of this is permanent!
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hope this one is alot easier on you
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I'm very happy about this today! :hug:

Feel better.

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I hope you're really enjoying your new job!

I'm so glad to hear this one went so much better than the last one...

You do not deserve to ever be in any pain...

It breaks my heart that you are...:hug: :hug:

You can imagine, I'm sure, how wonderful it is to have good news like this to post. I'm definitely in less pain!
:woohoo:

The local and main morning painkiller have worn off by now and I'm not reaching for the pills!

I really, really, really hope that this lasts for a long time, and that some of the reduction in pain is permanent. :)

Here's a hottie for you:

That is a hottie to get your blood flowing. :9

I am definitely feeling better. Thank you!

I hope you're doing well too. :hug:

Lots of love, dear. :hug: :hug: :hug:

It's going very well. I feel like bouncing! :bounce:

(I won't go that far though. I promise. I know my back couldn't take that much enthusiasm.) :P

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Tons of good vibes and then some!

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It's all good news today. I'm in less pain now than I've been in for almost a year! :woohoo:

I don't know how long this will last. I'm hoping some of the pain reduction is permanent. Maybe the lounge vibes will work their magic there!

:bounce:

:hug: Here's hoping the procedure went well and you're doing ok. Need to learn how to make vegan cookies so I can send you some!

If you invite me up one weekend I'll bring a bunch of vegan recipies and help you bake. I can't do it alone, but I can certainly help. :9

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Literally and figuratively! We'll be having a December party, I'll be sure to let you know when!

Keep your spirits up!

You're awesome! :loveya:

I'm one of those rare guys who loves getting gifts of flowers.

Good news posted above! It went well. I'm having less back pain than I've had for almost a year! :)

:)

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:hug: Thom!

Hope you're feelin better soon... and not having too many murderous thoughts about your care providers. :P

:loveya:

I'm doing phenomenally well! I love my pain management doctor. He had to convince me to give this a chance, especially after all the pain from the last injection. But I'm actually in less pain now!

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:bounce:

I used to like to talk about how evil my nurses were... you're SO MUCH nicer than I. :P

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I'm sorry that you have to undergo such pain in your life:hug: :hug:

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Lounge vibes are famous, and I am glad to accept any help that comes my way. :)

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Thank you! :hug:

Good vibes for a good soul. :hug:

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I hope that the procedure will bring you the relief that you deserve!

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:silly:

But so far the results look good. Thank you :hug:

Hope you're still feeling good. :hug:

so obviously it's a manageable amount of pain. :7

:D

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This is *great*!

huge hugs. :loveya: :hug:

I always love getting hugs from you, and I've hugs I want to give you right back! :hug:

:loveya:

A sketchbook page:



Fun links:

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http://foundmagazine.com/
http://www.ralphsteadman.com/
http://tikiland.de/
http://www.theonion.com/content/
http://www.lileks.com/
http://www.shag.com/


A pic of me in court:



Some random artwork I've done:




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I'm a frustrated artistic soul with no artistic outlet. I love seeing what other people can do.

I love the comments on that first sketch, and I'm seriously impressed that your portraits look look awesome. :)

I hope you survived that court and came out ahead. :(

Okay, now I'm craving coffee. :P

:loveya:

glad your epi went better!

had a few of those

2 hurt

1 felt good or sort of

they all felt strange to be honest

:hi:

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I'll take that over Horribly Painful anytime. :)

I hope that one that felt good helped for a long time.

:hi:

it was the last one i had

i'm due for some more sometime soon

i'll stick it out as long as i can

take my neurontin

but my neck is starting to hurt some

and my arms go numb sometimes too :shrug:

Strange for me was, that when the shot went in, it burned and I could feel "sounds" in my neck, weird, and i felt a little strange like light headed for a bit.

Then it went away and i was okay

but the first 2 times i had pain at the injection site once in a while after that

they're bruising the spine somewhere, somehow. And the fact that it's your spine means you can end up feeling almost anything anywhere. :(

My back felt bruised or a week after the last one, but people told me there was no bruise there.

maybe that is what happened to me, i just know it was sore and would get sore sometimes after that for quite a while

Looking forward to giving you one of these in person...

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RL

I can't tell you how excited I am about this trip. :bounce:

:loveya:

my two favorite guys in my house at the same time! :hug:

chattering and giggling and having entirely too much fun. :P

heaven on earth. :hug:

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At the moment I'm in pain again, and I'm going to take a pain pill in a moment. But that's only my second pill today, and the last one was 18 hours ago! I'm doing amazingly better than usual!

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1. Where do you find a dog with no legs?

2. What's the difference between an oral thermometer and a rectal thermometer?


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1. Wherever you left him.

2. The taste!!

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:hi:
How are you doing? I've been so crazy deal with health stuff recently , so to limit my stress I have been avoiding GD. I haven't seen much of you recently.

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I have family members on pain management. What a bummer! I hope all goes well for you. Any chance to get off that and I'd take it.

Healing Purrs and Headbutts from my cats to you!

cats from me. :hi:

This is the first real good news in years. I'm really enjoying it. Only time will tell what the long term results will be, but I'm optimistic. :)

I'd post picture of Thomaskitty, but .mac is not easy to use...

Get well!

and well fed. :)

:hi:

Thank you very much!

He's one of five Maine Coons who live with me so I had better be nice to them - they could eat me in my sleep. As it is, they just sleep on me.

So, are you feeling well? Don't make me email you cat photos, because I will! I'm just that crazy, man.

Well is relative. :)

I love Maine Coons! My first cat was a Maine Coon and he owned me from when I was 13 until 31. All the truly important years of my life, he was there with me.

I've loved Maine Coons ever since. They're a lot of work to brush and keep clean, but they're absolutely worth every minute of it. :loveya:

:hug: :loveya:
Here's a funny cartoon, which captures the season perfectly. :rofl:

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I'm going to print that and hang it in my office. :)

:hi:

sad, but true. :eyes:


:hi:

Keep on! Hoping you're doing better...

:hug:

peace~

Thank you! :hug:

I'm definiting keeping on, and so far I'm definitely doing better. :)

You sound like you're in great spirits....
I love hearing the positives...
Another hug for you....
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Sweet dreams...

peace~

Hope it was nothing too uncomfortable for you. :hug:

It was only uncomfortable. But I'll happily put up with uncomfortable if it reduces the pain. :)

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Thank you very much! Those are cool, funky vibes! :hi:

Thank you. :)

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I'm in pain, and now medicated again, but I've been in less pain and I've used less medication than I typically need to use. So I'm definitely ahead of the game. :)

I wish you were feeling no pain, rather than less pain.

Have a good night, Thom!

i hope there are many more days like this :hug:

I hope so too. I'm so excited about having more days like today. :hug:

I'm still using heavy painkillers, because I still need them, but relatively speaking this is a HUGE improvement.

Be well.

I am absolutely giving it my best effort. :)

When you have a "I Hate My Job" day, try this:
On your way home from work, stop at your pharmacy and go to
the thermometer section and purchase a rectal thermometer made
by Johnson & Johnson. Be very sure you get this brand.
When you get home, lock your doors, draw the curtains and disconnect
the phone so you will not be disturbed. Change into very comfortable clothing
and sit in your favorite chair.
Open the package and remove the thermometer. Now, carefully place it
on a table or a surface so that it will not become chipped or broken.

Now the fun part begins. Take out the literature from the box and
read it carefully. You will notice that in small print there is a statement:
"Every Rectal Thermometer made by Johnson & Johnson is personally
tested and then sanitized".

Now, close your eyes and repeat out loud five times, "I am so glad I
do not work in the thermometer quality control dept. at Johnson & Johnson."

HAVE A NICE DAY AND REMEMBER, THERE IS ALWAYS SOMEONE ELSE WITH A JOB THAT IS MORE OF A PAIN IN THE BUTT THAN YOURS.......

Yes, that would be quite a job. :P

I hope it pays well.

I don't imagine you spend a lot of time interacting with coworkers on a job like that.
"sorry, my pants are down again. Come back in a few minutes."

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