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SunDowner- New Member looking foward to learning so much from you guys

SunDowner

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HI-

I am not that interesting. I am an extreme horse lover who rides, trains, & competes in 3-Day Eventing. My avatar is my horse, he is a breed called a Gypsy Vanner an ancient breed used by the Romani (Gypsies) in Europe.

As far as drugs I am interested in basically prescription PKs and the best way to maximize their pain killing effects without the sedation so I can keep riding. Since I am in severe chronic pain after 40+ years of serious injuries. I have a 2 knee replacements, a hip replacement & more broken bones than I can remember. Plus severe back problems and injuries. This is the cost of my lifestyle, but for me I lived my life doing something I love and life can't get any better than that!! I have been on horses since the age of 3 and horse are just as much a part of me as my hand or leg.

I could care less than I have been & still get injured constantly and recently I was told never to jump or 3-day event again by my now ex-doctor. Since he stopped prescribing the only meds I use to keep riding which are: Tylenol with Codeine and Soma so I can handle the pain. He told I could chose pain relief or stop doing what I love. I know he was watching out for me, he knows 3-day eventing is probably the most dangerous type of riding, Christopher Reeve (God rest his Soul) rode in 3-Day Eventing & paid the ultimate price for doing what he loved,. Still, the choice was simple I would rather be in pain than never ride 3 day eventing. Just plain horse riding is not for me, it is like taking a fighter pilot and telling him you can only fly single engine planes or give a racecar driver a min-van! No way!

I hope to learn means of pain control using my mind to control my pain. Also alternative therapies like acupuncture will a great help. Any ideas and help on how to get the most relief from the small amount of PKs I do get so I can keep riding until I just can't anymore. For now I can ride and I intend to learn everything this site has to offer.

Also, I hope there are some horse lovers out there. I would love to meet you. I am also ready to make new friends. Just beware I am always talking about horses!!


Thank You Again!
SunDowner (my horse's name :)!!)
 
i too love horses. your gypsy is absolutely beautiful!! i used to ride, english mainly. it's been far too long since i've been on the back of a horse =( i honestly prefer drafts. i prefer riding horses that are 16hh or taller.

just wanted to say hello to another horse freak =) and i ALWAYS love talking about horses.
please feel free to message me! i'm not sure if my email is visible but if it isn't i'd be happy to give it to ya =D

traumerei
 
Welcome to bL. Be sure to check out The Pain Management Mega Thread, you should find lots of great advice in there, and can always start your own thread for more personalized help likely in Other Drugs. If you find yourself feeling down and just need some moral support in general there are tons of kind and understanding folks over at The Dark Side.

Also feel free to share some more photos! - NMI pet thread
 
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