Contributed by: Gail Reviewed by: Evelyn Corsini, MSW, December 2011 [Gail is 43, married, and lives in Tennessee.] I injured my lower back while working as a RN at 31 yrs old. I’ve been in constant severe pain now for 12 yrs in my lower back and down both legs. Never in my worst nightmare… Read more »
Month: December 2011
Living with arthritis pain will NOT stop me from playing golf with my friends
Contributed by: Deborah Reviewed by: Evelyn Corsini, MSW, December 2011 Deborah has pain from arthritis. Initially she sent painACTION only the first paragraph below. We asked her to write more so that other painACTION readers could learn what she does that makes it possible for her to continue to play golf. Deborah then submitted the… Read more »
My biggest fear
Contributed by: Marianne Reviewed by: Evelyn Corsini, MSW, December 2011 Marianne is a 54 year old woman from Maine who has rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and degenerative bone disease. She submitted this story to respond to the request in the painACTION newsletter for stories about how subscribers handle their greatest fears – her fear was… Read more »
Parenting with migraine: Understanding effective treatment for children and teens
In the beginning Think back to when you first started having migraines. Think how long it took you to understand what was happening, how to find the right medical treatment, and to manage your headaches effectively. As a parent with migraines, it is possible that one or more of your children may also suffer from… Read more »
Rheumatoid arthritis challenges at work and at home
Contributed by: John Reviewed by: Evelyn Corsini, MSW, December 2011 John is in his late 30’s and lives in New York. I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis in 2003 at the age of 30. I continue to live with waves of pain, but I am teaming up with my doctor, family, and even online for… Read more »
I am the captain of my healthcare team
Contributed by: Becky Reviewed by: Evelyn Corsini, MSW, December 2011 Becky has Sjogren’s Syndrome and osteoarthritis. She has been retired for six years and enjoys vegetable and flower gardening, crafts and cooking. Becky writes about managing several medical conditions and medical providers. My pain journey began when I was 37, when I began to have… Read more »
