Keith Meldrum
@keithmeldrum.bsky.social
Retired civil engineer technologist. Persistent pain and mitochondrial disease advocate. Blog: A Path Forward https://www.facebook.com/APathFWD?mibextid=LQQJ4d Kelowna, BC, Canada 🇨🇦
Today’s thoughts on my first 5k following neuromodulation revision surgery. Meaningful movement (exercise for me) is an important part of managing long-term health conditions, both in prehab and rehab.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Today’s thoughts on my first 5k following neuromodulation revision surgery. Meaningful movement (exercise for me) is an important part of managing long-term health conditions, both in prehab and rehab.
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With all happening, globally & locally, our lives can feel very overwhelmed. We can feel that the weight is too great & there is nothing that we, as individuals, can do. This quote is attributed to Morgan Freeman. It may sound naive, but I believe it’s true & powerful. Kindness is A Path Forward.
November 15, 2025 at 7:01 AM
With all happening, globally & locally, our lives can feel very overwhelmed. We can feel that the weight is too great & there is nothing that we, as individuals, can do. This quote is attributed to Morgan Freeman. It may sound naive, but I believe it’s true & powerful. Kindness is A Path Forward.
Understanding & trying to manage adult pain is bad enough; not knowing what to do to help manage a child’s pain is unacceptable & heartbreaking. We need to do everything we can to manage & support children’s pain. Effective pediatric pain management is A Path Forward. #NPAW2025 #PrioritizePain
November 3, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Understanding & trying to manage adult pain is bad enough; not knowing what to do to help manage a child’s pain is unacceptable & heartbreaking. We need to do everything we can to manage & support children’s pain. Effective pediatric pain management is A Path Forward. #NPAW2025 #PrioritizePain
As I sit here on a Sunday afternoon, I find myself wondering how many people make hospital or military corners when making their beds? For those that don’t, you may mark this day on your calendar as the day you learned that you are painfully wrong for not doing so. #hospitalcorners #militarycorners
November 2, 2025 at 10:41 PM
As I sit here on a Sunday afternoon, I find myself wondering how many people make hospital or military corners when making their beds? For those that don’t, you may mark this day on your calendar as the day you learned that you are painfully wrong for not doing so. #hospitalcorners #militarycorners
In the company of her toys, a labradoodle lies in repose.
#labradoodle
#labradoodle
October 19, 2025 at 4:33 AM
In the company of her toys, a labradoodle lies in repose.
#labradoodle
#labradoodle
The Government of British Columbia's proclamation of World Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week is the only province or territory to do so. I would like to acknowledge and sincerely thank them for being a leader in recognizing the critical importance of raising awareness for mitochondrial disease.
September 16, 2025 at 3:16 AM
The Government of British Columbia's proclamation of World Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week is the only province or territory to do so. I would like to acknowledge and sincerely thank them for being a leader in recognizing the critical importance of raising awareness for mitochondrial disease.
A week ago, my wife & I returned home after a 14,100 km trip across Canada. It was incredible and the only way to see the beauty of Canada. Today, as I took the dog for her walk, I stopped at the park near our house to appreciate the beauty of our small part of Canada.
Kelowna, BC, Canada
Kelowna, BC, Canada
September 13, 2025 at 5:50 AM
A week ago, my wife & I returned home after a 14,100 km trip across Canada. It was incredible and the only way to see the beauty of Canada. Today, as I took the dog for her walk, I stopped at the park near our house to appreciate the beauty of our small part of Canada.
Kelowna, BC, Canada
Kelowna, BC, Canada
The day’s light coming to an end. Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
September 11, 2025 at 3:03 AM
The day’s light coming to an end. Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
Persistent pain awareness is critical; too many healthcare systems and providers are ignorant of the complexity of chronic pain. This leads to patient dismissiveness and treatment abandonment, which leads to increased suffering. We must do better.
#YourPainIsReal #WeBelieveYou
#YourPainIsReal #WeBelieveYou
September 5, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Persistent pain awareness is critical; too many healthcare systems and providers are ignorant of the complexity of chronic pain. This leads to patient dismissiveness and treatment abandonment, which leads to increased suffering. We must do better.
#YourPainIsReal #WeBelieveYou
#YourPainIsReal #WeBelieveYou
Today’s A Path Forward post is about the publication of our latest pain-related suffering article. I’m very pleased that it is a feature article and the key figure is on the cover. The linked article is in the post and is open access.
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July 26, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Today’s A Path Forward post is about the publication of our latest pain-related suffering article. I’m very pleased that it is a feature article and the key figure is on the cover. The linked article is in the post and is open access.
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“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”~Ferris Bueller, 1986
Yesterday has passed and tomorrow is not guaranteed so today is the best time for you to do the things you want to do.
Yesterday has passed and tomorrow is not guaranteed so today is the best time for you to do the things you want to do.
July 22, 2025 at 9:40 PM
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”~Ferris Bueller, 1986
Yesterday has passed and tomorrow is not guaranteed so today is the best time for you to do the things you want to do.
Yesterday has passed and tomorrow is not guaranteed so today is the best time for you to do the things you want to do.
July 11, 2025 at 6:42 PM
July 9, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Today’s A Path Forward post is about adaptation. When living with chronic pain and/or other long-term health conditions, life is about adapting. Adaptation is finding a way forward during difficult times.
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July 8, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Today’s A Path Forward post is about adaptation. When living with chronic pain and/or other long-term health conditions, life is about adapting. Adaptation is finding a way forward during difficult times.
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July 4, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Kelowna, British Columbia Canada Day 2025 temperature. For the metrically impaired, this is 96.8° F.
July 2, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Kelowna, British Columbia Canada Day 2025 temperature. For the metrically impaired, this is 96.8° F.
Happy Canada Day. Canadians are well known for our reservedness, politeness, & kindness; some of the foundational traits that make us Canadian. We are also very patriotic, in a quieter way than some nations. We let our support of our fellow Canadians & those of other nations speak for itself.
July 1, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Happy Canada Day. Canadians are well known for our reservedness, politeness, & kindness; some of the foundational traits that make us Canadian. We are also very patriotic, in a quieter way than some nations. We let our support of our fellow Canadians & those of other nations speak for itself.
Today’s A Path Forward blog post is on the wisdom and insight of Sir William Osler (Canadian physician and 1 of the 4 founding professors of Johns Hopkins Hospital) on the foundations of supporting those living with persistent pain.
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June 30, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Today’s A Path Forward blog post is on the wisdom and insight of Sir William Osler (Canadian physician and 1 of the 4 founding professors of Johns Hopkins Hospital) on the foundations of supporting those living with persistent pain.
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A labradoodle in repose. Here we see Parker enjoying her backyard on a mild early summer afternoon.
#labradoodle
#labradoodle
June 28, 2025 at 3:38 AM
A labradoodle in repose. Here we see Parker enjoying her backyard on a mild early summer afternoon.
#labradoodle
#labradoodle
Today’s A Path Forward blog post is about the positive effects of deep breathing on running and pain.
Deep breathing can be a simple but effective way to positively manage our bodies.
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Deep breathing can be a simple but effective way to positively manage our bodies.
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June 25, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Today’s A Path Forward blog post is about the positive effects of deep breathing on running and pain.
Deep breathing can be a simple but effective way to positively manage our bodies.
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Deep breathing can be a simple but effective way to positively manage our bodies.
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Today’s A Path Forward blog post includes a short video as I share my thoughts on meaningful movement, while doing one of my meaningful movements.
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June 20, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Today’s A Path Forward blog post includes a short video as I share my thoughts on meaningful movement, while doing one of my meaningful movements.
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tinyurl.com/akyma235
Today’s A Path Forward blog is on self-compassion when living with a long-term health condition(s). Self-compassion is not selfishness, it’s an understanding of one’s limitations and a willingness to work within them. Self-compassion is A Path Forward.
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June 12, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Today’s A Path Forward blog is on self-compassion when living with a long-term health condition(s). Self-compassion is not selfishness, it’s an understanding of one’s limitations and a willingness to work within them. Self-compassion is A Path Forward.
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Today’s blog post is about sharing knowledge on the lived experience of pain with basic graduate and post-graduate students. It’s always such an enjoyable experience.
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June 11, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Today’s blog post is about sharing knowledge on the lived experience of pain with basic graduate and post-graduate students. It’s always such an enjoyable experience.
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Canadian casualties: 359 killed & 1074 total casualties, including wounded & captured. We cannot & shall not allow the passage of time to diminish our gratitude & debt Canadians owe to those who served, especially those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Lest we forget 🇨🇦.
June 7, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Canadian casualties: 359 killed & 1074 total casualties, including wounded & captured. We cannot & shall not allow the passage of time to diminish our gratitude & debt Canadians owe to those who served, especially those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Lest we forget 🇨🇦.
A dog on her pillow, sleeping on her toys in the sunshine. I’m not sure if life gets any better.
#labradoodle
#labradoodle
May 29, 2025 at 2:44 AM
A dog on her pillow, sleeping on her toys in the sunshine. I’m not sure if life gets any better.
#labradoodle
#labradoodle