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'
Blog Post 2015, February 2015

Here We Go Again, 2/4/15

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Here we are again, another Dr. Stevens Pain Management, Intrathecal Pain Management Pump refill and another hour or so of me being a “Nervous Norman.” It has been almost 1-1/2 years since the doctor performed an accidental fentanyl overdose on me. Since then just heading to their office puts my nerves on overload. About an…

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Blog Post 2015, February 2015

MARK YOU CALENDARS – INTAKE.ME, #PATIENTCHAT IS COMING, 2/6 @ 10AM, PST

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INTAKE.ME’S, #PATIENTCHAT IS COMING, DON’T MISS IT!! Mark your calendar!  Empowered Patient Chat is today, Friday at 10am PST (12pm CST and 1pm EST).  The subject is “will be decided soon”  Any and all are Welcome to attend, just go to Twitter and sign in with #patientchat.  Intake.me’s, #patientchat takes place every other week (2/6, 2/20, 3/6, etc.)…

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