So, hey Doc
 

I just figured "why not?"
Yup
Moi

I know this is an old post but I just couldn't resist what my charming SIL said to me....

" gee, you are so lucky...you got disability from your company and social security...now you can work under the table and make lots of money"

I kid you not. I'd post my response to her but we are not allowed to curse on the forum!

D.

Oh I Don't Know...
 

Hows about "Curse you for suborning perjury!"

Hows about "Curses on the system, for it suckers those in need to use of the benefits.....then gives them a financial WHAMMY on emerging from Social Security Disability using the Ticket to Work by the strong "right arm" of the federal system which TAXES you more by forcing add in of the money received from Ticket to Work benefits with your wages so you artificially appear more well to do.... and in a higher bracket..... and have an increased tax liability of which you were unaware in taking on the work for which the system applauds you and of which you feel so proud?????" CURSE the system!

Hows about "Curses on those who would connive about cheating the system by scheming to be paid under table while accepting benefits.....and, they will be family members or friends who will suggest ''No One Will KNOW!" "

Curses....curses....curses.... :mf_argue: :Demonstration: :Soapbox: :ranting:

its all in your head
 

how about this one, its all in your head....

I can't tell you how many people have sent me the sweet poison aspartame article. That's my entire problem, though. I don't drink coke anymore. Lol. Surprisingly, though, it didn't "cure"me. Lol, I also love the. 'It's all in your head" one. Of course.

TK

here is a new one
 

this comes thanks to a young girl in my therapy group

"BUT...your so pretty"


It is a group of others who are experiencing chronic illness...called the Invisible Journey...I will write about it soon.

HB

Have to chime in
 

My sibling said to me while going through my 6 year court case, following a head on car crash that stole my life. You are so lucky, with the money from settlement you will be able to pay off your mortgage. I just looked at her, I couldn't speak. My car accident was in 2004, it settled in 2010, her comment was in 2008 I think. I'm at hers today for a BBQ in 2014 everyone is outside laughing, I'm inside lying down on the bed. Gee I'm so lucky.
I don't think I will remind her what she said way back then. People just open their mouths and speak without engaging their brain I swear.

I was recently attending my pain clinic and picked up a magazine to read while waiting, an article on page three caught my eye, it was headed; "The power of knitting for the relief of pain is much underestimated!"

I explained to my consultant that he was heading down the wrong path with all these drugs and surgery and in fact what we needed was a knitting circle... he was a little dismissive, so I said I would start with a bobble hat and let him know my pain score at my next appointment :D

Got a funny feeling he might be 'on holiday' next time I attend :D:D:D

Wingy

A few of mine are:

No pain no gain.... You need to build up your strength

What do you do? ( ummm..... Just had 4 surgeries and looking into a SCS) I don't know how to answer your question and it only makes me question my identity more.

These gems from the medical field
 

2012 A few hours after my grand mal seizure the nurse is speaking to my husband.

"She is OK, she has just had a panic attack".:confused:

The following day after the seizure, I'm yet to be diagnosed with 3 thoracic vertebrae fractures and 2 rib fractures sustained during the seizure. I'm telling the nurse the pain in my upper back is on a pain level of 8. My IPad which I use to read books on is on the hospital bedside table.

"You don't look that bad, and you're playing games on your computer".:mad:

The next morning, still in hospital and still undiagnosed, I'm wanting to speak to my PM.

"He is a busy man, too busy to be bothered by you just wanting an injection because you say your pain is on a score of 9. You should take some panadol and deep breaths and get yourself home".:mad::mad:

6 weeks later, finally diagnosed with fractures and my normal GP is on holiday, I'm at the surgery to get a prescription for pain medication and seeing a stand in GP.

"You are just a drug addict... I don't know why your upset and angry with me".:(:(

2001 I don't know why I get upset, I should know better. I was in the London Clinic hospital and crying in extreme pain, begging for something for it. The nurse who gave me the injection told me the next day she was instructed to

"give an injection of water" as the then attending surgeon thought I was faking the pain. That night at about 1am I haemorrhaged.:(:(

1994 I had my 2nd spinal fusion and for the first time titanium plates and pedical screws put in. I was in constant pain about 6 months later back n forth to the hospital and doctors. I was referred to a psychologist and my husband had to attend with me, the psych told my husband

"She is doing all this to get your attention she isn't really in pain, she just wants you to do more in he house" :mad:

1996, My husband finally said, I don't believe she would do all this and can we at least get an X-ray. X-ray taken and bone is stronger than titanium, the plates were snapped clean in half as were the screws, they had to operate to remove the hardware and as soon as it was taken out I could feel the relief.

So, given my experiences and these are just a few of them, there are many many more, I now have little faith in the carers and those who are practicing in the field of medicine. We have been badly let down on so many occasions, it's little wonder that our family members or employers struggle to believe us!!!