Todd M. Stein

#VaccinesSaveLives #VaccinesHelp

Pet peeve:
Why do some people tell everyone what we all already know we’re seeing?
It’s almost as annoying, to me, as people who repeat as a comment either a direct quote or reword what the OP has already posted atop a thread. Like it’s “needed” for anyone to understand what the OP was saying. SMH

20+ years into my #fibromyalgia #diagnosis and I still #struggle with this. #ChronicPainSucks. SMH
—TMS.

ETA: as my brother pointed out to me privately (I’m embarrassed I didn’t think about this)…
Legally, it’s not ageist bc a 70 y/o could’ve just wrapped up their bachelors or masters degree…
I still think it’s probably/most likely their legal way of saying what they mean without saying what they mean.

Enlarged partial screenshot from an actual job listing on another platform. “Basic Qualifications “• A bachelor's or master's degree with all requirements completed between May 2024 and August 2026. (You must have all degree requirements met before your first day).” “Apply” & “Save” buttons.

This smells like #AgeDiscrimination, to me.
What do you think? Does this look like #agism, to you?

When I say things like, “this isn’t living,” this is partly what I’m talking about…

We see you, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds. You’re not fooling everyone.

Government, healthcare and/or insurance withholding/not prescribing/not covering real effective pain relief treatment medications/drugs from chronic pain patients battling excruciating to debilitating daily chronic pain.

#ChronicFatigue is a #VeryReal #InvisibleIllness.

I was “awake” and “out of bed” for a whopping eight hours today/Saturday. I spent 7.25 hours on the couch, 1/4 hour in the kitchen and 1/2 hour between my bathroom “visits.” #ChronicFatigue is a very real thing. Goodnight, Bluesky… —TMS.

#ProstateCancer #ProstateCancerAwareness #ProstateCancerAwarenessMonth #BlueNovember #Movember #NoShaveNovember #NovemberIsMensHealthAwarenessMonth
#InMemoryOfMyDad
#NewProfile #NewProfilePic

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(Upper left corner: “Thanks” in multiple languages.) “THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR REPOSTING! I APPRECIATE YOU TAKING THE TIME TO HELP SPREAD AWARENESS. THANKS, AGAIN! #UntreatedPainIsTorture #ChronicPain #ChronicPainAwareness #MyPainMatters #PainChangesPeople #ChronicPainChangesEverything -Todd M. Stein, chronic pain advocate & patient, todd-m-stein.bsky.social” (Right side: Bluesky logo used to recognize and promote the platform we are on. I am not affiliated with the ownership/management of this platform. Logo remains property of its owner/s. Credit for the meme, excluding the Bluesky logo and the multiple languages “thanks” clip art, goes to Todd M. Stein. Meme created with a free postermywall.com account.)

@nanab2010.bsky.social

If you consider yourself Christian and you don’t like the attached meme, kindly let me know what is wrong with it that makes you dislike it. Seriously. TIA. —TMS.

America’s “Christian” President.

“Please don't give up. It may require you to find a way to a new hospital system, a larger city, top-rated facility, or research hospital. Always look at reviews for providers before you waste your time, energy, or cause a flare. You ARE worth it. You aren't crazy.” = Solid gold learned advice.

Your OP absolutely pisses me off because it’s exactly what I, too, have been through. It’s so frustrating and effing unacceptable. Here’s hoping for a better future…
(Thanks for letting me vent.)

(Upper left corner: “Thanks” in multiple languages.) “THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR REPOSTING! I APPRECIATE YOU TAKING THE TIME TO HELP SPREAD AWARENESS. THANKS, AGAIN! #UntreatedPainIsTorture #ChronicPain #ChronicPainAwareness #MyPainMatters #PainChangesPeople #ChronicPainChangesEverything -Todd M. Stein, chronic pain advocate & patient, todd-m-stein.bsky.social” (Right side: Bluesky logo used to recognize and promote the platform we are on. I am not affiliated with the ownership/management of this platform. Logo remains property of its owner/s. Credit for the meme, excluding the Bluesky logo and the multiple languages “thanks” clip art, goes to Todd M. Stein. Meme created with a free postermywall.com account.)

@cpprincess.bsky.social

Friendly reminder…
#OctoberIsBreastCancerAwarenessMonth

“Today, I may be fighting fibromyalgia and other invisible battles, but I'm still here, still standing, and still trying to live my life to the fullest” Credit to, per the image: @everydaywithfibro

Not really “to the fullest,” for me, unfortunately, but “still trying to live my life!” 😊
Wishing all who read this minimal-to-no pain, hopeful healing, happiness and peace. —TMS.

Thoughts?
What did I miss that you believe should be in the top-5 & what would you drop to make room for yours?
(This is intended to be entertaining &/or thought provoking. It's not about what animals/pets are "the most dangerous or violent," so, no “breed-bashing” here. That always ends bad.) —TMS.

This is worth repeating…
According to the United Nations:
"Untreated pain is tantamount to torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment."

According to Medicare: “Pain relief (is) not medically necessary.”

According to the United Nations:
"Untreated pain is tantamount to torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment."

Screenshot of a post on my GoFundMe page: “"Take two!" Marnie and I will be returning to Ohio for my rescheduled three month post-op appointment...a month late (I was in too much pain from a flare last month that I could not travel then)... We plan on hitting the road Saturday so we can break the trip into two ~6 hour travel days. My appointment is Monday, October 27th - bonus points for anyone who thought "so you're not going to be with your son for his 20th birthday?" lol Ryan has been so understanding and supportive that he said it's fine (he probably wouldn't be home then anyway - lol) and we will celebrate another day. Anyway, I'll let you know what Dr. Janis says about my progress... Thank you so very much for your ongoing support. —TMS.”

It’s almost time for a follow up appointment with my surgeon, Dr. Janis, at @osuwexmed.bsky.social

A message from our DMACC Fire Science student son, Ryan Stein, at his PT job at O’Donnell Ace Hardware - Hickman…