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Eule Grey
@eulegrey.bsky.social
4 days ago
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two women hugging each other with one wearing a blue dress ALT: two women hugging each other with one wearing a blue dress

"If she would hold me tightly, with care until the terrible emptiness fades,then I wouldn’t need what I don’t have; what I can never have. A kind word might be enough." 🔪 ❤️ 🌳

#YourPainMatters
#SpecFic
#TheKnifeLands

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Todd M. Stein
Todd M. Stein
@todd-m-stein.bsky.social
6 months ago
Screenshot of my post on my Facebook page… “Tomorrow/Monday, I will attempt to act well enough - pretending that the nonstop chronic pain and fatigue and weakness and burnout and anxiety and depression and negative self-talk and self-doubt and stress and confusion and everything else that comes with being chronically ill and in excruciating to debilitating chronic pain - so I can get up, get cleaned up and get to my local pain management appointment so we can discuss the same things that have been discussed numerous times before and I can leave the appointment knowing nothing new and having no new concrete plans for achieving true, meaningful pain relief. I’m not being negative. I’m being real. I sure hope tomorrow’s appointment proves this wrong. I would absolutely love to be wrong about this…”

Screenshot of my post on my Facebook page… “Tomorrow/Monday, I will attempt to act well enough - pretending that the nonstop chronic pain and fatigue and weakness and burnout and anxiety and depression and negative self-talk and self-doubt and stress and confusion and everything else that comes with being chronically ill and in excruciating to debilitating chronic pain - so I can get up, get cleaned up and get to my local pain management appointment so we can discuss the same things that have been discussed numerous times before and I can leave the appointment knowing nothing new and having no new concrete plans for achieving true, meaningful pain relief. I’m not being negative. I’m being real. I sure hope tomorrow’s appointment proves this wrong. I would absolutely love to be wrong about this…”

“No Expectations, No Disappointments.”

“No Expectations, No Disappointments.”

Scene of a patient and a doctor sitting across from one another at the doctor’s desk talking about pain management…

Scene of a patient and a doctor sitting across from one another at the doctor’s desk talking about pain management…

#Pain #ChronicPain #PainChangesPeople #ChronicPainChangesEverything #UntreatedPainIsTorture #Fibromyalgia #MenGetFibromyalgiaToo #PainManagement #INeedRelief #YourPainMatters #MyPainMatters #ButYouDontLookSick #InvisibleDisabilities #InvisibleIllnesses #InvisiblePain

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Todd M. Stein
Todd M. Stein
@todd-m-stein.bsky.social
6 months ago
“Shout-out to disabled people who aren't "inspirational", who are unemployed or stuck with a job they don't like, who didn't do well academically and/or had to drop out of school, who aren't in a position to live and take care of themselves independently even if they would like to, who don't "just get on with things without complaining", whose lives didn't work out in the way they were hoping for, who haven't "overcome" their disability in the way that society tells us we're supposed to. You exist, you're worthwhile and you matter.” (Credit: “Bendy Bunny”)

“Shout-out to disabled people who aren't "inspirational", who are unemployed or stuck with a job they don't like, who didn't do well academically and/or had to drop out of school, who aren't in a position to live and take care of themselves independently even if they would like to, who don't "just get on with things without complaining", whose lives didn't work out in the way they were hoping for, who haven't "overcome" their disability in the way that society tells us we're supposed to. You exist, you're worthwhile and you matter.” (Credit: “Bendy Bunny”)

#ISeeYou #YouMatter #Disabled #ChronicallyIll #ChronicPain #ChronicFatigue #MyPainMatters #YourPainMatters #PainChangesPeople #ChronicPainChangesEverything #UntreatedPainIsTorture #LifeHasShatteredMyHopesAndMyDreams #ButYouDontLookSick #InvisibleDisability #InvisibleIllness #InvisiblePain #ImFine

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Todd M. Stein
Todd M. Stein
@todd-m-stein.bsky.social
10 months ago
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#LifeInPain #MyPainMatters #YourPainMatters #PainChangesPeople #ChronicPainChangesEverything #99PrescriptionsButAPainPillAintOne #UntreatedPainIsTorture #ChronicPain #Fibromyalgia #ChronicFatigue #OccipitalNeuralgia #Migraine #Osteoarthritis #DiabeticNeuropathy #TMJD #IBS #ButYouDontLookSick #ImFine

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Todd M. Stein
Todd M. Stein
@todd-m-stein.bsky.social
10 months ago

#MaylsFibromyalgiaAwarenessMonth #FibromyalgiaAwarenessMonth #FibromyalgiaAwareness #Fibromyalgia #FibroFog #Fibro #LifeInPain #MyPainMatters #YourPainMatters #PainChangesPeople
#ChronicPainChangesEverything #ChronicPain #FibromyalgiaNeuralgia #ChronicFatigue #MenGetFibroToo #MoreThanJustPain

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Todd M. Stein
Todd M. Stein
@todd-m-stein.bsky.social
10 months ago
(White background. Purple awareness ribbon. Light purple butterfly. Black text.) “LIVING WITH Fibromyalgia” (Credit to unknown artist/creator/owner.)

(White background. Purple awareness ribbon. Light purple butterfly. Black text.) “LIVING WITH Fibromyalgia” (Credit to unknown artist/creator/owner.)

#MaylsFibromyalgiaAwarenessMonth #FibromyalgiaAwarenessMonth #FibromyalgiaAwareness #Fibromyalgia #FibroFog #Fibro #LifeInPain #MyPainMatters #YourPainMatters #PainChangesPeople
#ChronicPainChangesEverything #99PrescriptionsButAPainPillAintOne #UntreatedPainIsTorture
#ChronicPain #MoreThanJustPain

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Todd M. Stein
Todd M. Stein
@todd-m-stein.bsky.social
10 months ago
“Fibromyalgia … “Pain that makes you want to walk away from your body!” (Source:) “Facebook.com/FibroColors”

“Fibromyalgia … “Pain that makes you want to walk away from your body!” (Source:) “Facebook.com/FibroColors”

#MaylsFibromyalgiaAwarenessMonth #FibromyalgiaAwarenessMonth #FibromyalgiaAwareness #Fibromyalgia #FibroFog #Fibro #LifeInPain #MyPainMatters #YourPainMatters #PainChangesPeople
#ChronicPainChangesEverything #99PrescriptionsButAPainPillAintOne #UntreatedPainIsTorture
#ChronicPain #MoreThanJustPain

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Todd M. Stein
Todd M. Stein
@todd-m-stein.bsky.social
10 months ago
“One of the most difficult parts about living with chronic illness is how motivated I am and have lots of plans but I am trapped in a body that is constantly fatigued, in pain and in need of rest. Some days I can only do the bare minimum but experience maximum guilt.” (Source: post on) “Fibro Colors Fibromyalgia Awareness” (group on Facebook.)

“One of the most difficult parts about living with chronic illness is how motivated I am and have lots of plans but I am trapped in a body that is constantly fatigued, in pain and in need of rest. Some days I can only do the bare minimum but experience maximum guilt.” (Source: post on) “Fibro Colors Fibromyalgia Awareness” (group on Facebook.)

#MaylsFibromyalgiaAwarenessMonth #FibromyalgiaAwarenessMonth #FibromyalgiaAwareness #Fibromyalgia #FibroFog #Fibro #LifeInPain #MyPainMatters #YourPainMatters #PainChangesPeople
#ChronicPainChangesEverything #99PrescriptionsButAPainPillAintOne #UntreatedPainIsTorture
#ChronicPain #MoreThanJustPain

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Todd M. Stein
Todd M. Stein
@todd-m-stein.bsky.social
10 months ago
“FIBROMYALGIA CAN TAKE SOMEONE WHO IS FULL OF LIFE, EDUCATED, AMBITIOUS AND HARDWORKING... AND TAKE AWAY THEIR ABILITY TO WORK, BE INDEPENDENT, THINK CLEARLY, AND LEAVES THEM FEELING DEBILITATED!”

“FIBROMYALGIA CAN TAKE SOMEONE WHO IS FULL OF LIFE, EDUCATED, AMBITIOUS AND HARDWORKING... AND TAKE AWAY THEIR ABILITY TO WORK, BE INDEPENDENT, THINK CLEARLY, AND LEAVES THEM FEELING DEBILITATED!”

#MaylsFibromyalgiaAwarenessMonth #FibromyalgiaAwarenessMonth #FibromyalgiaAwareness #Fibromyalgia #FibroFog #Fibro #LifeInPain #MyPainMatters #YourPainMatters #PainChangesPeople
#ChronicPainChangesEverything #99PrescriptionsButAPainPillAintOne #UntreatedPainIsTorture
#ChronicPain #MoreThanJustPain

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Todd M. Stein
Todd M. Stein
@todd-m-stein.bsky.social
10 months ago
(Meme with grey background; right side shows people wearing hoodies with the hoods up and their faces covered by pitch black shadows.) “Sometimes people won't understand how you feel until it happens to them, until they experience the pain.” (“how you feel” and “pain” are in bold print; “pain” is also in a larger size font) (Credit per the meme: “~Brigitte Nicole” and “-EmilysQuotes.Com-“)

(Meme with grey background; right side shows people wearing hoodies with the hoods up and their faces covered by pitch black shadows.) “Sometimes people won't understand how you feel until it happens to them, until they experience the pain.” (“how you feel” and “pain” are in bold print; “pain” is also in a larger size font) (Credit per the meme: “~Brigitte Nicole” and “-EmilysQuotes.Com-“)

#LifeInPain #MyPainMatters #YourPainMatters #PainChangesPeople #ChronicPainChangesEverything #99PrescriptionsButAPainPillAintOne #UntreatedPainIsTorture #ChronicPain #Fibromyalgia #ChronicFatigue #OccipitalNeuralgia #Migraine #Osteoarthritis #DiabeticNeuropathy #TMJD #IBS #ButYouDontLookSick #ImFine

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Todd M. Stein
Todd M. Stein
@todd-m-stein.bsky.social
10 months ago
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#MaylsFibromyalgiaAwarenessMonth #FibromyalgiaAwarenessMonth #FibromyalgiaAwareness #Fibromyalgia #FibroFog #Fibro #LifeInPain #MyPainMatters #YourPainMatters #PainChangesPeople
#ChronicPainChangesEverything #99PrescriptionsButAPainPillAintOne #UntreatedPainIsTorture
#ChronicPain #MoreThanJustPain

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Todd M. Stein
Todd M. Stein
@todd-m-stein.bsky.social
10 months ago
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#MaylsFibromyalgiaAwarenessMonth #FibromyalgiaAwarenessMonth #FibromyalgiaAwareness #Fibromyalgia #FibroFog #Fibro #LifeInPain #MyPainMatters #YourPainMatters #PainChangesPeople
#ChronicPainChangesEverything #99PrescriptionsButAPainPillAintOne #UntreatedPainIsTorture
#ChronicPain #MoreThanJustPain

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Todd M. Stein
Todd M. Stein
@todd-m-stein.bsky.social
10 months ago
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#MaylsFibromyalgiaAwarenessMonth #FibromyalgiaAwarenessMonth #FibromyalgiaAwareness #Fibromyalgia #FibroFog #Fibro #LifeInPain #MyPainMatters #YourPainMatters #PainChangesPeople
#ChronicPainChangesEverything #99PrescriptionsButAPainPillAintOne #UntreatedPainIsTorture
#ChronicPain #MoreThanJustPain

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Todd M. Stein
Todd M. Stein
@todd-m-stein.bsky.social
10 months ago
“FIBROMYALGIA “It not only affects our body with pain, it also affects our emotions. “SAD IRRITABLE ANGRY ENVIOUS DEPRESSED EMOTIONAL CRYING MEAN ANXIOUS RUDE TEMPERMENTAL LONELY MOODY” (Credit per the meme: “©FibroColors”) (Note: quotes above are direct copy/paste from the pictured meme. Typos/errors are as found in the original pictured meme.)

“FIBROMYALGIA “It not only affects our body with pain, it also affects our emotions. “SAD IRRITABLE ANGRY ENVIOUS DEPRESSED EMOTIONAL CRYING MEAN ANXIOUS RUDE TEMPERMENTAL LONELY MOODY” (Credit per the meme: “©FibroColors”) (Note: quotes above are direct copy/paste from the pictured meme. Typos/errors are as found in the original pictured meme.)

#MaylsFibromyalgiaAwarenessMonth #FibromyalgiaAwarenessMonth #FibromyalgiaAwareness #Fibromyalgia #FibroFog #Fibro #LifeInPain #MyPainMatters #YourPainMatters #PainChangesPeople
#ChronicPainChangesEverything #99PrescriptionsButAPainPillAintOne #UntreatedPainIsTorture
#ChronicPain #MoreThanJustPain

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Todd M. Stein
Todd M. Stein
@todd-m-stein.bsky.social
10 months ago
“Key Differences Between Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Feature Myofascial Pain Syndrome Fibromyalgia Trigger/Tender points points Few, localized trigger Multiple, generalized tender points Musculoskeletal pain Localized Generalized Pain in a different spot than its source More frequent Less frequent Fatigue Less frequent| More frequent Poor sleep Less frequent More frequent Burning, prickling or tingling sensation Less frequent| More frequent Headache Less frequent More frequent Irritable bowel Less frequent| More frequent Sensation of swelling Less frequent More frequent Hans SC, Harrison P. MPS and TP management. Reg Anesth. 1999;22(1):89-101. Adapted by Chandola HC, Chakraborty A. Fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome-a dilemma. Indian J Anaesth. 2009;53(5):575-81.” (Above was copied/pasted directly from the pictured image/meme.)

“Key Differences Between Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Feature Myofascial Pain Syndrome Fibromyalgia Trigger/Tender points points Few, localized trigger Multiple, generalized tender points Musculoskeletal pain Localized Generalized Pain in a different spot than its source More frequent Less frequent Fatigue Less frequent| More frequent Poor sleep Less frequent More frequent Burning, prickling or tingling sensation Less frequent| More frequent Headache Less frequent More frequent Irritable bowel Less frequent| More frequent Sensation of swelling Less frequent More frequent Hans SC, Harrison P. MPS and TP management. Reg Anesth. 1999;22(1):89-101. Adapted by Chandola HC, Chakraborty A. Fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome-a dilemma. Indian J Anaesth. 2009;53(5):575-81.” (Above was copied/pasted directly from the pictured image/meme.)

#MaylsFibromyalgiaAwarenessMonth #FibromyalgiaAwarenessMonth #FibromyalgiaAwareness #Fibromyalgia #FibroFog #Fibro #LifeInPain #MyPainMatters #YourPainMatters #PainChangesPeople
#ChronicPainChangesEverything #99PrescriptionsButAPainPillAintOne #UntreatedPainIsTorture
#ChronicPain #MoreThanJustPain

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Todd M. Stein
Todd M. Stein
@todd-m-stein.bsky.social
10 months ago
(Meme from “Fibromyalgia Symptoms” on Facebook) “BRAIN FOG IS CHARACTERIZED BY CONFUSION, FORGETFULNESS, AND A LACK OF FOCUS AND MENTAL CLARITY” “What does brain fog feel like?” “CONSTANTLY UNABLE TO THINK OF WORDS YOU WANT SOYOU SPEND TIME TRYING TO DESCRIBE THE WORD AND END UP MORE FRUSTRATED AND CONFUSED” “CONSTANTLY MAKING MISTAKES” “COMPLETE LACK OF MENTAL CLARITY” “UNABLE TO MULTITASK AS I WILL OFTEN FORGET WHAT IVE STARTED” “FEELING CONFUSED ALL THE TIME” “CONSTANTLY FORGETTING WHAT YOU WERE ABOUT TO DO OR PICKING UP YOUR PHONE AND FORGETTING WHY” “FEELING DUMB WHEN YOU CANT KEEP UP WITH CONVERSATIONS” “ANGRY” “FORGETTING HOW TO SPELL SIMPLE WORDS AND QUESTIONING IT IF YIU HAVE IT RIGHT” “LOOSING THINGS BECAUSE YOU DONT REMEBER WHERE YOU LEFT THEM” “FRUSTRATED” “LOOSING YOUR TRAIN OF THOUGHT MULTIPLE TIMES IN A CONVERSATION” “CONFUSSION” (Credit per the meme: “@PINKYANDTHEPAIN_”) (Above text quotes all copied/pasted from the pictured meme so any/all typos/errors are directly from the pictured source.)

(Meme from “Fibromyalgia Symptoms” on Facebook) “BRAIN FOG IS CHARACTERIZED BY CONFUSION, FORGETFULNESS, AND A LACK OF FOCUS AND MENTAL CLARITY” “What does brain fog feel like?” “CONSTANTLY UNABLE TO THINK OF WORDS YOU WANT SOYOU SPEND TIME TRYING TO DESCRIBE THE WORD AND END UP MORE FRUSTRATED AND CONFUSED” “CONSTANTLY MAKING MISTAKES” “COMPLETE LACK OF MENTAL CLARITY” “UNABLE TO MULTITASK AS I WILL OFTEN FORGET WHAT IVE STARTED” “FEELING CONFUSED ALL THE TIME” “CONSTANTLY FORGETTING WHAT YOU WERE ABOUT TO DO OR PICKING UP YOUR PHONE AND FORGETTING WHY” “FEELING DUMB WHEN YOU CANT KEEP UP WITH CONVERSATIONS” “ANGRY” “FORGETTING HOW TO SPELL SIMPLE WORDS AND QUESTIONING IT IF YIU HAVE IT RIGHT” “LOOSING THINGS BECAUSE YOU DONT REMEBER WHERE YOU LEFT THEM” “FRUSTRATED” “LOOSING YOUR TRAIN OF THOUGHT MULTIPLE TIMES IN A CONVERSATION” “CONFUSSION” (Credit per the meme: “@PINKYANDTHEPAIN_”) (Above text quotes all copied/pasted from the pictured meme so any/all typos/errors are directly from the pictured source.)

#MaylsFibromyalgiaAwarenessMonth #FibromyalgiaAwarenessMonth #FibromyalgiaAwareness #Fibromyalgia #FibroFog #Fibro #LifeInPain #MyPainMatters #YourPainMatters #PainChangesPeople
#ChronicPainChangesEverything #99PrescriptionsButAPainPillAintOne #UntreatedPainIsTorture
#ChronicPain #MoreThanJustPain

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Todd M. Stein
Todd M. Stein
@todd-m-stein.bsky.social
10 months ago
“Invisible Symptoms of Fibromyalgia “Widespread Muscle Pain Achy Joints Achy Bones Cramps Stiffness Insomnia Sleep Problems Nausea Irritable Bowel Syndrome Abdominal Pain Numbness Tingling Chronic Fatigue Weakness Exhaustion Slow Digestion/Constipation Brain Fog Headaches Migraines Difficulty Speaking Anxiety Irritability Mood Disturbances Sensitivity to Light/Noice” (Author/Creator/Owner Credit: unknown; I did not author/create it nor do I own it.)

“Invisible Symptoms of Fibromyalgia “Widespread Muscle Pain Achy Joints Achy Bones Cramps Stiffness Insomnia Sleep Problems Nausea Irritable Bowel Syndrome Abdominal Pain Numbness Tingling Chronic Fatigue Weakness Exhaustion Slow Digestion/Constipation Brain Fog Headaches Migraines Difficulty Speaking Anxiety Irritability Mood Disturbances Sensitivity to Light/Noice” (Author/Creator/Owner Credit: unknown; I did not author/create it nor do I own it.)

#MaylsFibromyalgiaAwarenessMonth #FibromyalgiaAwarenessMonth #FibromyalgiaAwareness #Fibromyalgia #FibroFog #Fibro #LifeInPain #MyPainMatters #YourPainMatters #PainChangesPeople
#ChronicPainChangesEverything #99PrescriptionsButAPainPillAintOne #UntreatedPainIsTorture
#ChronicPain #MoreThanJustPain

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Todd M. Stein
Todd M. Stein
@todd-m-stein.bsky.social
10 months ago
“Fibromyalgia Common Symptoms “fatigue brain fog depression chronic widespread pain muscle and joint issues digestive issues” (Credit per the meme: verywell)

“Fibromyalgia Common Symptoms “fatigue brain fog depression chronic widespread pain muscle and joint issues digestive issues” (Credit per the meme: verywell)

#MaylsFibromyalgiaAwarenessMonth #FibromyalgiaAwarenessMonth #FibromyalgiaAwareness #Fibromyalgia #FibroFog #Fibro #LifeInPain #MyPainMatters #YourPainMatters #PainChangesPeople
#ChronicPainChangesEverything #99PrescriptionsButAPainPillAintOne #UntreatedPainIsTorture
#ChronicPain #MoreThanJustPain

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Todd M. Stein
Todd M. Stein
@todd-m-stein.bsky.social
11 months ago
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#MaylsFibromyalgiaAwarenessMonth #FibromyalgiaAwarenessMonth #FibromyalgiaAwareness #Fibromyalgia #FibroFog #Fibro #LifeInPain #MyPainMatters #YourPainMatters #PainChangesPeople
#ChronicPainChangesEverything #99PrescriptionsButAPainPillAintOne #UntreatedPainIsTorture
#ChronicPain #MoreThanJustPain

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Todd M. Stein
Todd M. Stein
@todd-m-stein.bsky.social
11 months ago
“MAY IS NATIONAL FIBROMYALGIA AWARENESS MONTH BUT FOR ME, IT'S ALSO JAN, FEB, MAR, APR, JUN JUL, AUG, SEP, OCT, NOV AND DEC” Source: A random post on a fibromyalgia group’s Facebook page. (This is not my property; fair use.) (Copied/pasted so any typos or errors are original, not mine.)

“MAY IS NATIONAL FIBROMYALGIA AWARENESS MONTH BUT FOR ME, IT'S ALSO JAN, FEB, MAR, APR, JUN JUL, AUG, SEP, OCT, NOV AND DEC” Source: A random post on a fibromyalgia group’s Facebook page. (This is not my property; fair use.) (Copied/pasted so any typos or errors are original, not mine.)

#MaylsFibromyalgiaAwarenessMonth #FibromyalgiaAwarenessMonth #FibromyalgiaAwareness #Fibromyalgia #FibroFog #Fibro #LifeInPain #MyPainMatters #YourPainMatters #PainChangesPeople
#ChronicPainChangesEverything #99PrescriptionsButAPainPillAintOne #UntreatedPainIsTorture
#ChronicPain #ChronicFatigue

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Todd M. Stein
Todd M. Stein
@todd-m-stein.bsky.social
11 months ago
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#MaylsFibromyalgiaAwarenessMonth #FibromyalgiaAwarenessMonth #FibromyalgiaAwareness #Fibromyalgia #FibroFog #Fibro #LifeInPain #MyPainMatters #YourPainMatters #PainChangesPeople
#ChronicPainChangesEverything #99PrescriptionsButAPainPillAintOne #UntreatedPainIsTorture
#ChronicPain #ChronicFatigue

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Todd M. Stein
Todd M. Stein
@todd-m-stein.bsky.social
11 months ago
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#MaylsFibromyalgiaAwarenessMonth #LifeInPain #YouAreNotAlone
#MyPainMatters #YourPainMatters #PainChangesPeople
#ChronicPainChangesEverything #99PrescriptionsButAPainPillAintOne #UntreatedPainIsTorture
#ChronicPain #Fibromyalgia #Fibro #ChronicFatigue
#FibroFog #ButYouDontLookSick #ImFine #ImNotOkay

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Todd M. Stein
Todd M. Stein
@todd-m-stein.bsky.social
11 months ago
(1/4 copy/paste of a post I shared on LinkedIn) “#MaylsFibromyalgiaAwarenessMonth #LifeInPain #YouAreNotAlone #MyPainMatters #YourPainMatters #PainChangesPeople #ChronicPainChangesEverything #ChronicPainHurtsEveryonelnvolved #99PrescriptionsButAPainPillAintO ne #UntreatedPainIsTorture #ChronicPain #Fibromyalgia #Fibro #ChronicFatigue #OccipitalNeuralgia #Migraine #TMJD #Osteoarthritis #DiabeticNeuropathy #ButYouDontLookSick #InvisibleChronicPain #InvisibleDisability #InvisibleDisease #InvisiblellIness #InvisiblePain #Depression #PTSD” …

(1/4 copy/paste of a post I shared on LinkedIn) “#MaylsFibromyalgiaAwarenessMonth #LifeInPain #YouAreNotAlone #MyPainMatters #YourPainMatters #PainChangesPeople #ChronicPainChangesEverything #ChronicPainHurtsEveryonelnvolved #99PrescriptionsButAPainPillAintO ne #UntreatedPainIsTorture #ChronicPain #Fibromyalgia #Fibro #ChronicFatigue #OccipitalNeuralgia #Migraine #TMJD #Osteoarthritis #DiabeticNeuropathy #ButYouDontLookSick #InvisibleChronicPain #InvisibleDisability #InvisibleDisease #InvisiblellIness #InvisiblePain #Depression #PTSD” …

(2/4 copy/paste of a post I shared on LinkedIn) “#CPTSD #AccompanyingConditions #IBS #IBSD #HeartDisease #Type2Diabetes #Memorylssues #FibroFog #BrainFog #Anxiety #ChronicDryMouth #Burning Tongue #BurningMouthSyndrome #HiatalHernia #AcidReflux #Hyperhidrosis #SleepApnea #CPAP #SedentaryLife #WeightGain #Obesity #Exhausted #MedicallyRetired #UsedToBeLivingTheDream #NowMyLifelsANightmare #IWantMyLifeBack #IMissTheOldMe #TheOldToddSteinIsDead #ImFine #ImNotOkay #SomebodySaveMe #LifeHasShatteredMyHopesAndMyDreams #ThisIsNotMyFault #IDidNotCauseThis #IDidNothingWrong #ThisCouldHappenToAnyone #ItCouldHappenToYou #Disabled #ChronicallyIII #ChronicPainPatient” …

(2/4 copy/paste of a post I shared on LinkedIn) “#CPTSD #AccompanyingConditions #IBS #IBSD #HeartDisease #Type2Diabetes #Memorylssues #FibroFog #BrainFog #Anxiety #ChronicDryMouth #Burning Tongue #BurningMouthSyndrome #HiatalHernia #AcidReflux #Hyperhidrosis #SleepApnea #CPAP #SedentaryLife #WeightGain #Obesity #Exhausted #MedicallyRetired #UsedToBeLivingTheDream #NowMyLifelsANightmare #IWantMyLifeBack #IMissTheOldMe #TheOldToddSteinIsDead #ImFine #ImNotOkay #SomebodySaveMe #LifeHasShatteredMyHopesAndMyDreams #ThisIsNotMyFault #IDidNotCauseThis #IDidNothingWrong #ThisCouldHappenToAnyone #ItCouldHappenToYou #Disabled #ChronicallyIII #ChronicPainPatient” …

(3/4 copy/paste of a post I shared on LinkedIn) “#ChronicPainAdvocate #ChronicPainAwareness #FibromyalgiaAwareness #FibromyalgiaAdvocate #FibromyalgiaResearch “Follow me on Bluesky for more about #MyLifelnPain…” — (Shared post from Fibromyalgia National Health Organization on LinkedIn) “You are not alone in this fight! Enjoy all the Fibromyalgia Awareness taking place in May. Lean into all the connections and community support. #Fibromyalgia #FibromyalgiaAwareness #FibromyalgiaWarrior”

(3/4 copy/paste of a post I shared on LinkedIn) “#ChronicPainAdvocate #ChronicPainAwareness #FibromyalgiaAwareness #FibromyalgiaAdvocate #FibromyalgiaResearch “Follow me on Bluesky for more about #MyLifelnPain…” — (Shared post from Fibromyalgia National Health Organization on LinkedIn) “You are not alone in this fight! Enjoy all the Fibromyalgia Awareness taking place in May. Lean into all the connections and community support. #Fibromyalgia #FibromyalgiaAwareness #FibromyalgiaWarrior”

(Meme I shared from & on LinkedIn) Credit per meme to “@fibromyalgianational” “FIBROMYALGIA AWARENESS MONTH MAY 2025”

(Meme I shared from & on LinkedIn) Credit per meme to “@fibromyalgianational” “FIBROMYALGIA AWARENESS MONTH MAY 2025”

#MaylsFibromyalgiaAwarenessMonth #LifeInPain #YouAreNotAlone
#MyPainMatters #YourPainMatters #PainChangesPeople
#ChronicPainChangesEverything #99PrescriptionsButAPainPillAintOne #UntreatedPainIsTorture
#ChronicPain #Fibromyalgia #Fibro #ChronicFatigue
#FibroFog #ButYouDontLookSick #ImFine #ImNotOk

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Todd M. Stein
Todd M. Stein
@todd-m-stein.bsky.social
11 months ago
Meme with two pie grafts. Pie graft #1: “WHAT PEOPLE THINK FIBROMYALGIA IS- • - NOT THAT SERIOUS •- A MADE UP ILLNESS • - NOT THAT SERIOUS • - THE SAME AS CHRONIC FATIGUE” Pie Graft #2: “WHAT FIBROMYALGIA ACTUALLY IS • - PAIN • - JOINT STIFFNESS • - CHRONIC HEADACHES = - SENSORY ISSUES • - DIZZINESS • - SLEEP DISORDERS • - COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT - ANXIETY • - MEMORY IMPAIRMENT • - COLD SYMPTOMS • - WEIGHT GAIN • - REGULATION ISSUES • - DRY MOUTH •- CRAMPS • - FEVER • - FATIGUE • - NAUSEA • - DEPRESSION” • = every bulletpoint (•) represents a different color on the pie graft in the meme. Credit for meme, per the meme, on Facebook, goes to: “@itsachroniething-“

Meme with two pie grafts. Pie graft #1: “WHAT PEOPLE THINK FIBROMYALGIA IS- • - NOT THAT SERIOUS •- A MADE UP ILLNESS • - NOT THAT SERIOUS • - THE SAME AS CHRONIC FATIGUE” Pie Graft #2: “WHAT FIBROMYALGIA ACTUALLY IS • - PAIN • - JOINT STIFFNESS • - CHRONIC HEADACHES = - SENSORY ISSUES • - DIZZINESS • - SLEEP DISORDERS • - COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT - ANXIETY • - MEMORY IMPAIRMENT • - COLD SYMPTOMS • - WEIGHT GAIN • - REGULATION ISSUES • - DRY MOUTH •- CRAMPS • - FEVER • - FATIGUE • - NAUSEA • - DEPRESSION” • = every bulletpoint (•) represents a different color on the pie graft in the meme. Credit for meme, per the meme, on Facebook, goes to: “@itsachroniething-“

#LifeInPain #MyPainMatters #YourPainMatters #PainChangesPeople #ChronicPainChangesEverything #99PrescriptionsButAPainPillAintOne #UntreatedPainIsTorture #ChronicPain #Fibromyalgia #ChronicFatigue #OccipitalNeuralgia #Migraine #Osteoarthritis #DiabeticNeuropathy #ButYouDontLookSick #InvisibleIllness

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Todd M. Stein
Todd M. Stein
@todd-m-stein.bsky.social
11 months ago
“TODAY'S MIGRAINE MEANDER ... 1. You're doing your best. 2. You did NOT cause this! 3. It's time to let go of the GUILT! www.MigraineMeanderings.com” (Credit to where I found this: on Shosh Lipson’s Facebook page. Shosh is the creator of the “Migraine Meanderings Group” on Facebook.)

“TODAY'S MIGRAINE MEANDER ... 1. You're doing your best. 2. You did NOT cause this! 3. It's time to let go of the GUILT! www.MigraineMeanderings.com” (Credit to where I found this: on Shosh Lipson’s Facebook page. Shosh is the creator of the “Migraine Meanderings Group” on Facebook.)

#Migraine #LifeInPain #MyPainMatters #YourPainMatters #PainChangesPeople #ChronicPainChangesEverything #99PrescriptionsButAPainPillAintOne #UntreatedPainIsTorture #ChronicPain #Fibromyalgia #ChronicFatigue #OccipitalNeuralgia #DiabeticNeuropathy #Osteoarthritis #ButYouDontLookSick #MyPainIsInvisible

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Todd M. Stein
Todd M. Stein
@todd-m-stein.bsky.social
11 months ago
Golden comedy mask

Golden comedy mask

(Background: female human laughing) “LAUGHTER IS GOOD MEDICINE FOR THE SOUL. OUR WORLD IS DESPERATELY IN NEED OF MORE MEDICINE.” -Jim Stomall (Meme listed credit: “familyshare.com”)

(Background: female human laughing) “LAUGHTER IS GOOD MEDICINE FOR THE SOUL. OUR WORLD IS DESPERATELY IN NEED OF MORE MEDICINE.” -Jim Stomall (Meme listed credit: “familyshare.com”)

(Upper left corner: United Nations logo/symbol) (Right side: male holding his lower back, obviously in pain along his entire back evident by the red highlighting of his spine.) “UNITED NATIONS "’UNTREATED PAIN IS TANTAMOUNT TO TORTURE OR CRUEL, INHUMAN OR DEGRADING TREATMENT OR PUNISHMENT.' “https://www.medcentral.com/pain/chronic/united-nations-says-untreated-pain-inhumane-cruel “https://www.ohchrorg/sites/default/fiies/Documents/HRBodies/HRCouncil/RogulaSession/Session22/A.HRC.2253_English.pdf “#UntreatedPainIsTorture #ChronicPain #ChronicPainAwareness #MyPainMatters #PainChangesPeople #ChronicPainChangesEverything “-Todd M. Stein, chronic pain advocate & patient, todd-m-stein.bsky.social” (Todd M. Stein “Made (this meme) with PosterMyWall.com”)

(Upper left corner: United Nations logo/symbol) (Right side: male holding his lower back, obviously in pain along his entire back evident by the red highlighting of his spine.) “UNITED NATIONS "’UNTREATED PAIN IS TANTAMOUNT TO TORTURE OR CRUEL, INHUMAN OR DEGRADING TREATMENT OR PUNISHMENT.' “https://www.medcentral.com/pain/chronic/united-nations-says-untreated-pain-inhumane-cruel “https://www.ohchrorg/sites/default/fiies/Documents/HRBodies/HRCouncil/RogulaSession/Session22/A.HRC.2253_English.pdf “#UntreatedPainIsTorture #ChronicPain #ChronicPainAwareness #MyPainMatters #PainChangesPeople #ChronicPainChangesEverything “-Todd M. Stein, chronic pain advocate & patient, todd-m-stein.bsky.social” (Todd M. Stein “Made (this meme) with PosterMyWall.com”)

7/8:…that is worth more than gold, to me.
#Laughter #LaughterIsGoodMedicine #LaughterIsGoodForTheSoul #LifeInPain #MyPainMatters #YourPainMatters #PainChangesPeople #ChronicPainChangesEverything #99PrescriptionsButAPainPillAintOne #UntreatedPainIsTorture #ChronicPain #Fibromyalgia #ChronicFatigue…

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Todd M. Stein
Todd M. Stein
@todd-m-stein.bsky.social
11 months ago
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#LifeInPain #MyPainMatters #YourPainMatters #PainChangesPeople #ChronicPainChangesEverything #99PrescriptionsButAPainPillAintOne #UntreatedPainIsTorture #ChronicPain #Fibromyalgia #ChronicFatigue #OccipitalNeuralgia #Migraine #TMJD #Osteoarthritis #ButYouDontLookSick #InvisibleIllness #Depression

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Todd M. Stein
Todd M. Stein
@todd-m-stein.bsky.social
1 year ago
“Pain means you're alive. Pain is good. Pain is life.” “(Credit:) Barry Lyga” — — — "’Anyone who believes that has never lived in real excruciating to debilitating chronic pain or watched a loved one struggle and crumble in agony begging for the relief that only death can deliver.’ “-Todd M. Stein “#MyPainMatters “#PainChangesPeople “#ChronicPainChangesEverything” (Except for “top ~1/3 section” with Barry Lyga quote, meme created and Copyright ©️ 2025 by Todd M. Stein. All Rights Reserved.)

“Pain means you're alive. Pain is good. Pain is life.” “(Credit:) Barry Lyga” — — — "’Anyone who believes that has never lived in real excruciating to debilitating chronic pain or watched a loved one struggle and crumble in agony begging for the relief that only death can deliver.’ “-Todd M. Stein “#MyPainMatters “#PainChangesPeople “#ChronicPainChangesEverything” (Except for “top ~1/3 section” with Barry Lyga quote, meme created and Copyright ©️ 2025 by Todd M. Stein. All Rights Reserved.)

“UNITED NATIONS: "’UNTREATED PAIN IS TANTAMOUNT TO TORTURE OR CRUEL, INHUMAN OR DEGRADING TREATMENT OR PUNISHMENT.' https://www.medcentral.com/pain/chronic/united-nations-says-untreated-pain-inhumane-cnuet https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/fites/Documents/HRBodies/HRCouncil/RegularSession/Sessionzz/A.HRC.2253_English.pdt #UntreatedPainIsTorture #ChronicPain #ChronicPainAwareness #MyPainMatters #PainChangesPeople #ChronicPainChangesEverything -Todd M. Stein, chronic pain advocate & patient, todd-m-stein.bsky.social” (Meme made by Todd M. Stein with PosterMyWall.com; images remain property of their respective owner/s; UN logo used in a complimentary manner to properly convey credit for their quote which is also properly cited with link/s. Should anyone have any concerns or questions about this meme, kindly contact Stein via his listed Bluesky account. Thank you. Sans previously mentioned images and quote, the meme is Copyright (c) 2025 by Todd M. Stein, All Rights Reserved.)

“UNITED NATIONS: "’UNTREATED PAIN IS TANTAMOUNT TO TORTURE OR CRUEL, INHUMAN OR DEGRADING TREATMENT OR PUNISHMENT.' https://www.medcentral.com/pain/chronic/united-nations-says-untreated-pain-inhumane-cnuet https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/fites/Documents/HRBodies/HRCouncil/RegularSession/Sessionzz/A.HRC.2253_English.pdt #UntreatedPainIsTorture #ChronicPain #ChronicPainAwareness #MyPainMatters #PainChangesPeople #ChronicPainChangesEverything -Todd M. Stein, chronic pain advocate & patient, todd-m-stein.bsky.social” (Meme made by Todd M. Stein with PosterMyWall.com; images remain property of their respective owner/s; UN logo used in a complimentary manner to properly convey credit for their quote which is also properly cited with link/s. Should anyone have any concerns or questions about this meme, kindly contact Stein via his listed Bluesky account. Thank you. Sans previously mentioned images and quote, the meme is Copyright (c) 2025 by Todd M. Stein, All Rights Reserved.)

#Pain
#LifeInPain
#ChronicPain
#PainMatters
#MyPainMatters
#YourPainMatters
#PainChangesPeople #ChronicPainChangesEverything
#99PrescriptionsButAPainPillAintOne
#UntreatedPainIsTorture (per the United Nations*)

* = see 2nd meme for links showing credit for concept that “untreated pain is torture.”

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Todd M. Stein
Todd M. Stein
@todd-m-stein.bsky.social
1 year ago
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The Use of Botulinum Toxin in Pain Management: Basic... : Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery hemodenervating agent has expanded to include its potential applications in painful pathologies, both within and beyond the confines of plastic surgery. In this article, the authors discuss botulinum ...

#YourPainMatters

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Todd M. Stein
Todd M. Stein
@todd-m-stein.bsky.social
1 year ago
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#LifeInPain #MyPainMatters #YourPainMatters #PainChangesPeople #ChronicPainChangesEverything #99PrescriptionsButAPainPillAintOne #UntreatedPainIsTorture #ChronicPain #Fibromyalgia #ChronicFatigue #OccipitalNeuralgia #Migraine #TMJD #Osteoarthritis #ButYouDontLookSick #InvisibleIllness #Depression

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