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'

8 Myths and Facts About Chronic Pain

This post was originally run on WebMD, July 25, 2016, and then again on July 13, 2017, at “http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/condition-15/pain/slideshow-pain-myths-facts?ecd=wnl_cbp_071317&ctr=wnl-cbp-071317_nsl-ld-stry_1&mb=vFpO96WRq7O5IlSaW5oHNBXFE73IOX1csK6JNrAANJI%3d,” which is where I copied and pasted it for those of you dealing with chronic pain. Reviewed by Melinda Ratini, DO, MS on July 25, 2016 Weather Can Affect Pain FACT. If your joint pain gets worse when it’s…