OT: One of my Bad news epics

Poor Dave. It's not fun having a stiff neck. It's happened to me a few times when I popped something out and had to go to the Chiropractor. I hate going there, but I know he always makes it better. I hope that they can help you soon. Sounds like you have been in pain for quit a while. Are you still able to work. Hey, just think. If you did get disability you would maybe be able to stay at home and get some scrapping done. But then on the other hand, you wouldn't be traveling all the time and get to visit all of us. I sure hope you get to feeling some relief soon. You better get some sleep tonight.

Hugs Shannon

{{{Dave}}}

Having suffered with & been treated for neck & carpal tunnel issues, I have a small sense of the pain you've been in & the frustration that accompanies it.

Sure hope the doctors find & fix the problems with a maximum of speed & a minimum of discomfort to you (hassle & money-wise, as well as in regards to pain).

Keep us posted. Good to see you back online!

Alicia

{{{{{{{{{{Dave}}}}}}}}}

So sorry to hear about the health issues, but hopefully now something can be done to improve the conditions. I've had trouble with my neck and back for years (due to car accidents with illegal aliens, no insurance, funfunfun--NOT) and insomnia and it's miserable. :*( Also BTDT wondering what is going on when I was diagnosed with 'unexplained' infertility for several years in the '90s. Glad you finally got a real diagnosis! That's a step forward in the right direction.

We'll keep you in our prayers that your physical and mental issues will be relieved soon. Remember we are here if you need to vent/rant/whatever, you aren't the Lone Ranger, okay?

Take care, and it's good to have you back.

Carolyne > Well one of the main reasons I was out this past spell and been fighting

Dave, My thoughts and prayers are with you. My brother has had depression for years. He finally got some meds from the VA. Plus they have him going to a class every week. It has really helped him a lot. He still has days where he doesn't want to be around people.

{{{{{{{{{{Dave}}}}}}}} I'm sorry to hear that you are in so much pain. It sounds like you have finally found a doctor that will be able to help you. Good luck in dealing with the VA. My thoughts and prayers are with you for pain relief and help with your depression. Remember we are here when you need us.

Dave, Sorry to hear about you having medical problems. Hopefully this doctor can get you headed in the right direction. J and M ask about you every time we pass the Black Buggy. Told them one of these days you'd be back in the neighborhood. Take care and take it easy. Huggs, Sandy

Dave,

I wanted to tell you that I'm thinking of you. I'm sorry the VA has been such a $(#$(#% in the past. I hope you will be able to get them to work with you now. Will pray for you and a solution to the problems.

Susan

Dear Dave,

My dad had the same problem with the VA in Corning NY but he petitioned his State Senator to help him and he included all the documentation he could find regarding his condition.

It took a couple of months of letter writing but he is finally getting the medical attention he needs. Like any poorly run company you have to make the higher ups realize that having their heads up their butts isn't a good thing and a fart isn't a beautiful spring breeze.

I wish you all the best of luck. My dad also just reminded me that they will try to pull the "pre-existing condition" b***s**t" just tell them that the injury came at their ignorant expense.

Your injury came as you were fighting for their freedoms and ability to be free. My dad, who has a warped sense of humor, proved the point by saying if it wasn't for his fathers, the young man would be "speaking german or dead since he is Jewish (he had a star of david on a chain), so young man you should be thanking me instead of giving me a hard time."

I'm sure there is a little fight left in you. good luck and feel better. At your next hotel stop see if there is a hot tub it should help.

xoxoxo Kate (& DH Larry)