I am a FIRM believer in the buckwheat pillow. It is AMAZING for me. I use it to form a space for my head and it supports my neck and my head from going side to side.....then if i want to be on my side it gives perfect support as you can mold the buckwheat to any position you like!!!

I just slept in my brothers bed while visiting him and he has a memory foam pad he got at costco on top of the bed....I noticed that I didn't move the whole night!!!!!!! it was really really comfortable. I think I will invest in one for home!

take care all.....and my motto is heat for all except for migraine then use ice on the back of the neck!

love and hugs,
Victoria

I too swear by the buckwheat pillow. In fact I was so impressed that I saved up and bought one for my hubby and for each of my kids too(that is 6 altogether). At $50 each it was a bit of money to lay out on pillows, but I say worth every penny.
When I go grocery shopping or to public events, I wear my right arm (the side that is worse) in a sling that takes the weight off of my shoulder. It helps to remind me not to pick things up that are too heavy, and a visual for people around me.

i found them at walmart a few weeks ago. beofre that i could only find them at costco.

I'm in love this week with my new book clip!!!!!
I got it at The Container Store and is called The Original Book Magic- Book Clip & Stand. Its super simple and without the bulk of other book stands. Its like a mutant paper clip that holds down the pages at the spine just to give u an idea of how it works.
I found them online by googling book magic clip and found this site: http://www.ezbookclip.com/index.htm (the prices and checkout page are here)
My thumbs and neck are happy and I can take this anywhere! I give this my full endorsement!!!

I like these two book holders:

http://www.reade-z.com/

http://www.readezy.com/ absolute favorite but must order from Australia

p.s. about the Magic Book clip (posted above): someone asked me if it worked on all books.
It works well on both hard and paperback books
AND its around $3!!!!

Even better, I like downloading books to my iPod Touch . It only weighs 4 oz, and goes anywhere! But I got it as a gift, not generally an "affordable" item.

Thursday ~ THANX for the past quote.
However, after this last month everything is out the window.
Can't even breathe let alone lay on the floor.

Had Botox on my right side August 6th & my left side decided to shut down immediately & hard.
2 weeks of over medicating & a foreign object going into those rock hard muscles, finally the Botox set in.
Haven't been able to enjoy the right side release.
I feel medicated to the hilt, nauseated, quacked out as Dr. J tries new meds, increases meds, puts in an immediate request for left side Botox to balance out with no response from the insurance company as I suffer each day wanting morphine & go to the ER.
I feel like a druggy wanting to be put out of my misery like a lame horse.
Nothing is working.
I'm so exhausted, so in pain I cant breathe or move.
Catching a wink here & there
Living day after day only by sitting up.
Why? How? can I allow this suffering everyday?
I have been told that the more you use morphine the more dangerous & dependent your body/brain relies on it as an easy out.

Some one tell my husband that its better to get immediate relief to calm all those muscles & stop this misery 24/7. His email address is: phillapuma@aol.com

Astern ~ your summary has been emailed out to my family. Thats how I feel & more.
Cyndy

Cyndy,
My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Please let ujs kno if there is anyh non-food item to bring, since we're coming from the desert, andit's hotter than hades here.

Tam has lived now for one year on the top of the moon,sweating well.