A few months ago I was introduced to Stopain, an extra strength no mess, no stain, roll-on pain reliever product meant to help ease muscle and arthritis pain. My husband sometimes has back pain due to work, but often hates the medicinal smell of most muscle pain relievers, so he was a little leery about trying this product to see if it would help his pain.
His reaction:It definitely helps the pain for several hours and while that medicinal smell is there, it's not nearly as strong as most are, so that was a very good plus. And it was not messy when he applied it.
My reaction: Because my husband had such great success with this product I decided to give it a try and found that Stopain really helped!
My son's reaction: Then my son, who works out a lot in boxing had some pain in his back, so he gave it a try with rave reviews. [See photo]
I must agree with my family, this product is great, and even though it does have that menthol medicine smell, it's well worth giving it a try. Plus, the company is offering a portion of the proceeds sold from the product in 2011 to the Arthritis Foundation. How insanely cool is that?
The wreck had left her needing disability insurance. There was no doubt about that. Too many times she had awakened in the middle of the night screaming from the pain in her lower back. Sometimes if she wondered would it ever really end or would she have to live this way for the rest of her life.
There was a knock at her front door and she wondered who could be dropping by for a visit at 3am. She hoisted herself out of the chair and slowly walked across the living room to the front door. Every little step was met with excruciating pain. When she did finally make it to the door, it was exhausting to even open it.
A tall man with long dark hair wearing a leather trench coat stood in her doorway. He was soaked from the pouring rain and looked even more exhausted than she did. "Forgive me Beth. Can I come in please."
She stared at him and blinked. "Gabe?" She had not seen her ex-boyfriend since high school and the man standing before her was almost unrecognizable. Instead of the prep uniform he'd worn so long ago, he was dressed as dark as the night. And instead of the short haircut she'd remembered, it was long and un-kept. But then, there was that hint of recognition in his voice and in his steel gray eyes.
She gestured for him to come in out of the rain and as he swept past her, a sudden sense of fear rushed through her. She turned and followed him into the living room as he sat down on the sofa, leaned his head back and closed his eyes. "Thank you." He said.
"Not a problem" She replied as remembered she'd left the television on in the kitchen. "I'll be right back." She saw him nod in response, so she slowly made her way toward the kitchen.
The television was showing the news which caught her eye. The news wasn't supposed to come on for another 3 hours, but there was an emergency broadcast of some kind. She stopped in front of the tv and stared. KNTW8 was broadcasting about a killer in the area. There were three victims so far and the police were on the lookout for a man who just happened to be sitting on her living room sofa. "I'm sorry." She froze up at the sound of his voice whispering in her ear and felt his hands on her waist. "I'm so very sorry."
She closed her eyes wishing that some way, somehow she would not be victim number four. "You don't deserve the pain as they did. This is all my fault." She couldn't breathe. She wanted him to hurry up and get it over with. At least she would be free of the pain in her back. Would be free to live her life again. She just needed to be free.
But it never came. Instead, she felt him kiss her neck, then felt his hands leave her waist, and heard him whisper, "Thank you." She opened her eyes, ready to face him, to put her fears aside and ask him why. But, as she turned, she realized he was gone. And as she pushed forward in a panic to stop him from hurting anyone else, she realized something more. Something far more greater than she could ever imagine. The pain in her back was gone.
I woke up this morning in pain and not sure why. There was a piercing pain through my midsection both front and back. It lasted for a few hours, but has calmed down a little now. If it continues it's probably a good idea to see a doctor. However, it's a tough call since I don't currently have insurance and can't get it. They did recently open a free clinic, so if I need to I guess I'll just drop by there. I'll keep you updated if the pain continues.
Meanwhile, as many of you may already know I like keeping up with blogger John Chow. If you're unfamiliar with who he is, he's the blogging guru who took a risk and decided to try making money online with his blog. Well, it worked and now he's known all over the world for his success.
Today I was reading one of his posts about sponsored tweets. Apparently he's made $1,000 with them in about a month's time. Damn, the man is good!
While I'm not as active as I used to be with tweeting on twitter, I've realized I miss slowing down and smelling the cappuccinos, fresh baked bread and freshly bathed babies. Of course I've already been missing out in twittering because I actually could have been twittering my way out of this economy with another way to make income. Damn it.
Well, that's what I get for not keeping up with my social clubs. I just hope you're not doing the same. I'll let you know how sponsored tweets is going when I have something to report. I think someone needs to just kick me in the ass and say hey, get busy, life isn't going to stop for you. Time to hop on that train and kick myself in the ass.lol
Lately my back has been in serious pain. To try and help the problem I started doing yoga, but after a while I slowed down because I get easily bored with the same workout routine over and over. That's why I wouldn't mind a gym membership so I can workout on different equipment. Or maybe investing in some home equipment like an elliptical.
However, right now we simply can't afford a gym membership or any kind of extreme workout equipment, so I'll continue to look for different exercises for my back. A twitter mom suggest doing some form of pilates so I was thinking of looking into that.
One of the goals I have in my life is to get into shape again. For about two years now my back has been giving me serious problems. Any time I bend over for any amount of time, even to do laundry, my back is in serious pain when I try to straighten up. As a matter of fact at times it's hard for me to straighten back out. Not good.
My back isn't the only area I want to strengthen. I noticed last Friday that even walking has me out of breathe. While I am not overweight and in need of dieting aids, I think I could use a change in my diet as well.
I guess for some, dieting aids like pills can help, but I'm not one that likes to use pills to help me in my goals. I believe that losing weight and getting into shape naturally is the best way for your body to be healthy.
Not everyone will agree with me however, and for those that don't, doing your homework on the pros and cons of various diet pills is a must. There are too many risks out there associated with certain pills and your life isn't worth the risk of not knowing.
You need to know what the claims are behind the so-called best diet pills and whether or not they are really worth it. Do your research and be safe, please.
If a diet pill works for you and it's safe, then that's great. But, for me, I'd rather not take that risk. I'd rather get into shape naturally. What about you? Do you workout? What do you think of diet pills and other weight loss aids?
Well, as I learned today for the very first time, muscle spasms are painful. I was standing in the dinging room packing a picnic dinner when the upper part of my back under my rib cage suddenly shot out in pain. I couldn't figure it out at first, until I realized that the muscles in that area were twitching continuously. It's something I have never had happen to me before and it is something I certainly never hope, happens again.
The spasms have stopped, but the pain is still there. I'm not even sure how it started in the first place. I really wasn't stretching or doing any real moving to cause the problem. But, with the way I am breaking down lately, who knows! But, as I said. I just hope I never have to deal with one again!
About a month ago I somehow managed to pop my wrist out of place. For a while if I moved it in a certain position or put any pressure on it, it would be in serious pain. Well, today it was in pain again, so I started bending it back and forth. And I got the result of a really loud pop, so I am assuming that it popped back into place. Sooo no more pain!!! Now if I can just get the rest of my body to stop hurting.
A few months ago I was giving the opportunity by Shelby Sledge of Phenix & Phenix to review a book that actually hits home for me. The book, "Silent Cries" by Lisa J. Peck, is about one woman's struggle with domestic violence. Below is my review.
Silent Criesby Lisa J. Peck
It's too easy to think that a simple slap in the face or grasp of a wrist isn't abuse. It's too easy to assume that shaking a fist in the face or threatening to hurt someone isn't abuse. It's too easy to think that the person you love isn't really an abuser or a victim of abuse.
In "Silent Cries", Charlene is a mother and a wife to those around her, but behind closed doors she is a victim of domestic abuse. Through emails to her friend Judy, she slowly begins to realize that her husband isn't the wonderful man she always thought he was.
Soon Charlene breaks free from her husband's grasp, but what she thinks is a simple road ahead of her will prove that things are never as easy as they seem. Slowly she begins to re-discover what life is truly like and face her greatest fear of all, "falling in love again."
"Silent Cries" is a must read no matter who you are. If you have ever been in an abusive relationship, if you still are, or even if you may think you know of someone who is, this book is for you.
The characters may be fictional, but these are true fears based on what goes on behind the closed doors of domestic abuse.
It's a subject that should not be ignored and Author Lisa J. Peck is no stranger to that. As a matter of fact she has been a victim of abuse herself. She is a true inspiration in both writing and in life.
One final Note: Please remember that domestic abuse does not have to be physical. Emotional abuse can be just as dangerous. I know because I am a survivor of emotional abuse.
Tomorrow it's back to work I go. I've been kind of wondering how my foot will do. Lately it's been giving me a lot of trouble to where I can barely even walk on it. A few nights ago I took a look at it, only to discover that my toe is very swollen and there's a hole in it. Plus the ick factor is, the bandage that I'd removed from it was covered with yellow pus. Not good at all.
I've let the toe air out and soaked my feet last night to help ease the pain. Since I haven't been on my feet as much in the past three days, I've noticed a little improvement with my foot.
Lately I've been experiencing a lot of pain in my hand. It's cause is from work. During the daytime when I am moving around a lot, the pain is bearable, but at night or in the evening when I am winding down from the day, the pain gets to a point where I am ready to give in and head to the ER.
I can't however. Why? Well it's as simple as I cannot afford insurance. If I am hired on full-time with the job I have now, maybe. But for now, there is no insurance. So, why doesn't your husband put you on his, you might ask. Hmm well, at first he never seemed to have the time to put me on there. Now it's too late because his insurance has ran out.
So without insurance I'm stuck in a rut or as some would say, up the creek without a paddle. So what to do? Well, lately my only option as been muscle cream. I found one that I thought would work on my hand, but it doesn't help whatsoever.
So now I am back to square. What I fear is purchasing another muscle cream and finding out it won't work. After the holidays there may not be any insurance, so I may very well have to rely on a cream. Besides, I am not a fan of doctors or surgery, so right now I'd rather use an ointment to help with the pain.
I was looking at a product called Freeze It gel and wondering if it would help any better. It's meant for joint, arthritis and sore muscle pain. There are a few testimonials about the product which look promising, so I wonder if it would work for me.
What do you guys think?
Would Freeze It Gel be a good idea? Do you think it is worth a try? Heck the way my life is going right now it would be nice if one good thing would go my way. Maybe if I eliminate one problem or at least help with it, I might get a boost of positive energy and begin eliminate the rest of my problems in this thing we call life.
Ease my pain, see my kids again (The photo pictured to the above right includes: myself, my husband and our children), pay off all of my past debt, get a car to get to and from work, publish my novel, speak to others about low self-esteem and abuse, etc. These are just a few of my goals, dreams, etc that I am working towards.
A lot of big goals, I know. But no one can do them but me. At least maybe freeze it gel can help. Here's to wishful thinking!
Yesterday I started a new job. This one is away from home. The reason I took on another job is because we really need the money. My first day at work was fun until I ended up with a migraine. It ended up becoming worse throughout the day and by the time my ride dropped me off to my front door I was on the verge of throwing up.
I'm not sure what it was, but I guess the fresh air helped for a bit until I was on the move again since my husband hadn't cooked dinner and I didn't want to wait. We ended up going to McDonald's with my husband whining because I laid my head in his lap on the way there.lol
Well, on the way back I ended up throwing up and along with it, blood. I've never thrown up blood, so it worried me. My husband thought maybe it was from a ulcer, but I don't know. It was only about a tablespoon of blood and a one time thing, but still.
When we did finally get home I was to the point that I didn't want to eat, so I went to bed early or tried anyway. 30 minutes later and my husband wanders into the room and wants to know why I am lying down and if I am going to eat. By now the pain had gotten worse because our crazy dogs wouldn't stop barking, so I told him so. His response? GOOD. And that was the last I saw of him for the rest of the night. Apparently his movie was more important. Sigh.
Today I traded my migraine for muscle pain.lol At least it wasn't a migraine! I would take muscle pain over that, any day! Right now I can barely walk. I do also have a raw blister on my thumb from work, but that's something that I can easily deal with. I did start carrying excedrin for migraine in my pocket at work, just in case.... I wonder if I have something that might work for muscle pain.. Hmm.
Had to go to walmart after work. For the past few days I've missed my 2nd break because they don't announce it and I didn't have a watch that worked, so I wound up buying one that happened to be on clearance for $5.
Despite the hours and the soon to be crazy overtime, I really enjoy my new job.
Why is it not okay for me to have a say so in my own wedding? It's dejavu all over again.
I remember this nearly 15 years ago at my first wedding. Why is it happening again??? For once I would like to be able to make some decisions at my own wedding. It's very frustrating when it is obvious that I am being told No, it's not going to happen.
It doesn't feel very good and it's very hurtful to more than just me. :( Eventually it will come down to I'll be pissed off and then determined that nothing is going to rain on my day. I'll work around the problem if I have to. But for now... I am wondering why it's not okay for me to have a say so in my own wedding. Am I just not worth a damn? Did I do something wrong? I have to honestly wonder at times. Why? Sigh. :(
It gets tiring when he does not say what needs to be said. I don't know if he's afraid or simply selfish because he does not want to lose what he already has. Maybe he is afraid that everything and everyone will be taken away from him.
I know he is not happy for something in his past has bothered him for so long. I know that if he continues down this road he will eventually destroy everything he has tried to keep dear to him. Keeping things away from others, hiding and closing friendships to hide the hurt will only go so far.
Stop and think. It is not you that you hurt, but others around you as well. Someday I hope he will understand. Someday I hope he will realize before it is too late. Before life is no more. Someday. I just hope that someday is not too late.
I remember when David Hasselhoff was enjoying great fame with his shows Knight Rider and Baywatch. I still enjoy his shows. I don't know what has made him resort to drinking soo much. Nothing is worth it to be like this. David, you're not alone! Please know that. Just as I said about Paris, you're human too. You can't blame others for your drinking! Instead of drinking your problems away, why not sober up and focus on the problem itself. Drinking isn't the answer, but I am sure you have been told this time and time again. I have seen so many of my family members battle drugs and alcohol. Sigh. I say focus on your reason for drinking. Focus on what is hurting on the inside. It's obvious in the video there is a lot of hurt. Everyone experience's pain and it's so sad to see David in this state. Yes, he's done it to himself. I just hope he can realize that drinking is not the answer to life's hurt. Why do people do this to themselves??
I do have one thing to say. I believe his daughter had his best interest in mind, but I also believe in some sense this should have been a private matter. I am sharing this however because I believe people need to see that alcohol can affect anyone, even celebrities like David Hasselhoff.
My son's reaction: Then my son, who works out a lot in boxing had some pain in his back, so he gave it a try with rave reviews. [See photo]
Joy Smith also known as The Insane Writer, is the author of the Sci-Fi novel, The Generation. You can email her at silent_beautie@yahoo.com She can also be found on Twitter @theinsanewriter.
