tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908127.post5962840069947417477..comments2024-03-14T13:08:14.915-04:00Comments on So, the thing is...blog: UnexpectedBarb Matijevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469997012394334517noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908127.post-44097379304446193602009-06-10T22:27:41.443-04:002009-06-10T22:27:41.443-04:00I'm so sorry to hear that Barb. The crappy wea...I'm so sorry to hear that Barb. The crappy weather could have something to do with it. It is just beyond miserable to have that all encompassing pain.<br /><br />I just had my second shoulder surgery, to scrape out junk caused by the <i>first</i> surgery last year to repair the fracture. This was supposed to relieve the ever-present pain I had been experiencing.<br /><br />Now it's six weeks later and I am in even worse constant pain. The doctor just told me that he thinks this is an immune reaction related to my MS. So I think he is saying there is no solution, but I was afraid to ask.<br /><br />Sigh. I hate having a body. I wish I was just a blob of ectoplasm. Having said that, I have to admit I have no idea what ectoplasm is. lol But its got to be better than what I've got.<br /><br />Feel better soon!Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10106720865034468249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908127.post-40103320805635269692009-06-09T22:49:17.403-04:002009-06-09T22:49:17.403-04:00Oh no! I hope you can sleep and feel better tomor...Oh no! I hope you can sleep and feel better tomorrow and that you find your way to help others - though I expect you blog does that, too.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12768569658001165651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908127.post-57539097937038532862009-06-09T12:57:15.310-04:002009-06-09T12:57:15.310-04:00oh no! rest it and remember there is always the ta...oh no! rest it and remember there is always the tape solution too...it's not forever.<br /><br />But finding a way to help people in chronic pain would be great!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03707312160893238672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908127.post-55867489247017255122009-06-09T09:25:20.636-04:002009-06-09T09:25:20.636-04:00Barb,
I'm adding to the chorus of sympathy. ...Barb, <br /><br />I'm adding to the chorus of sympathy. I'm crossing my fingers that you woke up with no pain at all.<br /><br />You do make a difference, just by sharing. <br /><br />There are, however, organizations already set up to help fund research on chronic pain, if that's what you want to work on.<br /><br />Another idea: you could donate some of your books, to hospital wards and care centers for those who suffer from chronic pain. (There are a lot of chronic pain specialists in the NYC area.)<br /><br />Or, you could write a book of your patented humor and dedicate it to those who have chronic pain. You could even donate some or all of the royalties to a foundation that supports the research. If you do that, I suspect you could get your publisher to donate as well.<br /><br />Personally, I think you should write. It's a gift, and one that isn't all that common, to be able to be funny and uplifting in print. (And, given that I've been in book publishing for 18 years now, I may know what I'm talking about there. You really are good.)Marion Gropenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05469212301023650460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908127.post-63258113430447868292009-06-08T23:04:38.097-04:002009-06-08T23:04:38.097-04:00You already have made a difference, Barb.
I hop...You already have made a difference, Barb. <br /><br />I hope the foot feels better tomorrow!Mrs.Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07323518008748184664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908127.post-80704050630883895792009-06-08T22:09:37.165-04:002009-06-08T22:09:37.165-04:00Sorry to hear about your foot. I hope it's on...Sorry to hear about your foot. I hope it's only a temporary set-back. I know what you mean by constant pain. I woke up one morning a few weeks ago and I had to think for a while about what was different. It suddenly occurred to me that nothing hurt. For those few minutes, I was surprised because nothing hurt. Of course it didn't last. It was sort of like when your ear pops and you didn't know it was congested. The world is suddenly loud and clear with nothing obstructing your enjoyment of it.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14910238896695633752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908127.post-5954313462494354002009-06-08T22:06:57.561-04:002009-06-08T22:06:57.561-04:00Rest and relaxation. I'm ordering some up for ...Rest and relaxation. I'm ordering some up for you and your foot. Feel better soon!Mirihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03924043596033516959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908127.post-87393955437582033062009-06-08T21:25:17.452-04:002009-06-08T21:25:17.452-04:00Oh, no! That is terrible, Barb! I'm so sorry. ...Oh, no! That is terrible, Barb! I'm so sorry. I hope it's just some bizarre flare up and that tomorrow things are back to normal.MadMadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550335108031470562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908127.post-75299663508357634792009-06-08T20:55:12.531-04:002009-06-08T20:55:12.531-04:00Oh Barb - I am so sorry that darned foot thing had...Oh Barb - I am so sorry that darned foot thing had to spring up and cloud up your day. It brought to mind that old song from my night club days - "Joy and Pain, like sunshine and rain."<br /><br />I hope tomorrow is better ALL day long.Candihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220928574600321626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908127.post-63510225005003006862009-06-08T20:54:17.487-04:002009-06-08T20:54:17.487-04:00Aw, Barb... I'm so sorry it's back. Stif...Aw, Barb... I'm so sorry it's back. Stiff upper lip or no, that just sucks.TheOneTrueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18152442732262673983noreply@blogger.com