Author: Kreisler

I'm a Certified Chronic Pain Support Group Leader with U.S Pain Foundation, a Certified Caregiving Consultant in which I assist caregivers or persons with disabilities locate where to go, who to talk to or how to organize all the paperwork Involved. Along with four other caregivers we have published four books, "365 Caregiving Tips Practical Tips for Everyday Caregivers", with two available in Spanish. I am also a trifecta caregiver, I cared for my mom part time (heart disease and strokes), co-care for my brother in-law, Robert (epilepsy, mobility issues), he also lives with us, finally for myself (severe chronic low back pain) for 28 yrs. I host my own blog site, iCareTalk.net and am involved with many other sites and blogs. I have been a guest on radio shows and have moderated numerous internet shows. I am 56 yr. old, happily married (22 yrs), with two amazing daughters and an awesome son, a black labs and a large (8" dia.) turtle. I enjoy Meditation, Yoga, Photography, Art. My family (including my pets) are my past time. Namaste'
December 2018

What the cluck?

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This past Friday I had an appointment set with my vascular surgeon, wound therapy specialists and a vascular & wound specialist to try any figure out why my leg wound has not healed in the past four years and why four skin graphs in the last year have all partially or completely failed. At the…

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December 2018

Four years later

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Going on 4yrs and four skin graphs in past year, daily cleanings, pain, sleepless nights and even maggot treatment my leg wound which started from a 2” surgery site is 8″w x 5-6″h and is being seen today by my surgeon, a vascular specialists and a vascular, wound therapy and circulation specialist. I’m hoping today…

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March 2018

Branching Out

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One of my co-authors, Trish Hughes Kreis is leading the Listen & Learn session on, “Caring for Our Loved Ones” At the 2018 Epilepsy Awareness Day Disneyland in Anaheim, Ca. Join her if you can.

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September 2018

Article in the INvisible Project magazine

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Happy Weekend to All. A while back I was asked by the U.S. Pain Foundation if I would like to tell my story of chronic pain. Well, it happened. In this months issue of, INvisible Project myself and eleven others were interviewed. Just a few days ago the print copy of the magazine came in…

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September 2018
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Here’s part of what was on the U.S Pain Foundation’s website, http://www.uspainfoundation.org. The article goes into some of what’s happening during September 2018, Pain Awareness Month. Posted 8/30/2018 ABOUT US PROGRAMS ADVOCACY NEWS & EVENTS GET INVOLVED DONATE UNITE WITH PAIN WARRIORS THIS SEPTEMBER August 30, 2018/ U.S. Pain Foundation/ 0 Comments Now, more than…

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