tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364669902775880430.post1838116012996256276..comments2023-05-22T05:23:33.917-07:00Comments on Love in the Time of Chronic Illness: helping partners cope with illness: Making Pain Go AwayBarbara Kivowitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04069286366650175153noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364669902775880430.post-46013315980511155572010-02-24T08:55:25.664-08:002010-02-24T08:55:25.664-08:00Thanks Annie. I empathize with having to shift me...Thanks Annie. I empathize with having to shift med doses just when you think you've got it down.Barbara K.http://www.insicknessinhealth.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364669902775880430.post-65571861981264312962010-02-24T08:41:19.086-08:002010-02-24T08:41:19.086-08:00It is incredibly hard to find that balance. What ...It is incredibly hard to find that balance. What I find even more challenging is when you find a balance that works only to have your body build a tolerance to it within a month or two. Argh!!<br /><br />Sorry for the rant, I like your blog :)Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14910318186594054287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364669902775880430.post-28059624696533538592009-01-15T09:42:00.000-08:002009-01-15T09:42:00.000-08:00Keith and Prof Sherlock - yup, sometimes it's hard...Keith and Prof Sherlock - yup, sometimes it's hard to keep up with the pill schedule. Thanks for your thoughtsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364669902775880430.post-59247585922951969662009-01-11T08:54:00.000-08:002009-01-11T08:54:00.000-08:00I just discovered your blog today and have enjoyed...I just discovered your blog today and have enjoyed reading previous postings. This one especially struck a chord. This is what I do on a daily basis. Sometimes successfully and sometimes not. Some days are just a blur. I'll definitely be keeping up with your blog. <BR/>Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364669902775880430.post-49660225507323416092009-01-08T05:14:00.000-08:002009-01-08T05:14:00.000-08:00I love this picture! Being a 34+ year survivor of...I love this picture! <BR/><BR/>Being a 34+ year survivor of CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome), what used to be called RSD, as well as a few other chronic pain issues and other medical problems I feel like all I have done for many years is take pills. I think if they cut me open when I die they will see pills pour out instead of blood.<BR/><BR/>Life surely is different when you have a supportive partner. In dealing with this disease for so long, as well as helping others deal with it through our national organization (American RSDHope - www.RSDHope.org ) we have seen the devastation chronic diseases can cause in families. It takes strong men and women to hang in there, be supportive, and understand that we are more than our disease and still have wonderful gifts inside of us :)<BR/><BR/>Peace, Keith OrsiniKeithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06236861907626544779noreply@blogger.com