**When I am at rest, the pain is at a level #8; my full-body RSD pain has increased, as well. **The pain is intolerable when standing, and my right foot buckles out from me in a very short time. **I remain in a wheelchair, recliner, and bed, most of the day. ...
In 1931, the French medical missionary Dr. Albert Schweitzer wrote, “Pain is a more terrible lord of mankind than even death itself.” Today, pain has become the universal disorder, a serious and costly public health issue, and a challenge for family, friends, and health care providers who...
Dryness is most easily assessed by weight since the “quick dry” layer tends to feel dry regardless. Any garment Style has a base weight plus the weight of held water. For example, Styles 1, 2 and 3: 50 mls capacity weigh about 130 g dry and 180 g full; Styles 4 and 5: 150 mls...
A manic depressive is called Bipolar 1, the less severe form of Bipolar 1 is Bipolar 2, who’s characteristics include hypomania, instead of full blown manic episodes and then there is Unipolar, which by definition means that there is a depressive phase only. Hmm! Wouldn’t that simply be...
My heart is full knowing that the Japanese translation of The Last Cherry Blossom is out in the world. It is a prayer answered-especially as I’m still trying to find my new normal and learning to walk again. A light after 6 months of feeling lost in the darkness of my anxiety and ...
I’m so very sorry to learn of your diagnosis. It seems your doctors are on top of your treatment which is a good thing. The emotional aspects of this are not easy. I truly know how you feel. It’s heading on 12 years now for me. The first few years was full of despair and ho...