It's Official
September 25, 2008 2:29pm
I went to my GP this morning and I am now on Insulin. The lowest fasting bloodsugar I have had recently is 167 and that is with three …
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BarbRN’s Profile
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BarbRN
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About Me
I am currently on disability due to BiPolar disorder...I am a Registered Nurse, but obviously not working at the current time. I am a married mother of 3. I have been treated for BiPolar disorder for about 8 years and I would very much like to learn some non-pharmaceutical coping techniques. I am also diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes which has recently been extremely high. I have started new medications and a more strict diet plan to hopefully delay the need for insulin.
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Recent Activity
September 25
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BarbRN joined the Back Pain support group 7:06pm
I have been in pain for about 4 years now and have just found a doctor that listened. An MRI was done…
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BarbRN wrote a journal entry updating their Bloodsugar be 120-90 goal 2:29pm
I went to my GP this morning and I am now on Insulin. The lowest fasting bloodsugar I have had recently…
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BarbRN changed their mood to Bad 2:29pm
September 11
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BarbRN gave maggiepie a Hug 2:55pm
Thank you for the hug. I do have to say he is beautiful but I can be bias. So here is a hug right back…
September 9
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Journal
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STEVEN'S WEDDING
September 14, 2008 2:28pm
WELL YESTERDAY WAS A DAY OF ORGANIZED CHAOS. STEVEN AND KIM FINALLY TIED THE KNOT AND THIS MOMMY WAS JUST BEAMING WHEN SHE SAW HER …
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MY GRANDSON IS HERE!!!
September 3, 2008 10:52pm
ELIJAH JOSEPH ROBIDOUX - 9-3-08, 6 POUNDS 3 OUNCES, 18 INCHES LONG - 4:06PM
I AM SOOOOOO PROUD I ADDED A PICTURE TO MY …
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UPDATE
August 28, 2008 4:19am
We survived the storm with minimal damage. A few tree limbs down, the front room got soaked and took a few days to dry out. Alot better …
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GENERAL UPDATE
August 21, 2008 1:24pm
I know I havent been around alot and I appreciate the hugs and words of encouragement. I had to find another medical doctor because the one I …
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Barb..thanksfor your comment in my journal about strattera...I didn't take it..was afraid it might 1)raise my blood pressure 2) have sexual side-effects 3) be too expensive since I am self-pay..gosh I just didn't want another med...let me know about any of these side-effects though you might have experienced on adderall...sorry you've had to get on insulin..you';ve got to keep that blood sugar down though..sorry your back is bothering you..gosh if it isn';t 1 thing its another.
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Ty for the good wish She is fine & when i fjgger out how; she will get pic here God Bless
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Hi there Barb, Your New Grandson ,Elijah is so beautiful! .Congradulations. Hugs ,Maggie
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Celebrate
Praise God!! i get a g-kid this wk in NY. i asked not to be told the sex of the baby i let u kno when i do God Bless
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Good Luck
well hlo 2u2!!! & how are you doing these days??? God Bless
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Support Groups
Close Bipolar Disorder
I have been Bipolar since I was in my early teens. After a tragic event in my life at age 30, all the symptoms returned with a vengence. I am currently on disability due to the severity of the symptoms.
Treatments
- Abilify Not Working
- Had absolutely no effectiveness whatso ever.
- Ativan Working / Worked
- Works well when I must go somewhere or do something that is extemely stressful so as not to induce mania
- Depakote Working / Worked
- Works well Keeps the rapid cycling under control
- Lamictal Not Working
- Wonderfully sedating too much so most of the time
- Lithium Not Working
- Had to stop taking this due to the gastric problems that it caused
- Seroquel Working / Worked
- Awesome!! This one is the only one that has kept the psychosis that comes on due to the mania in control...I just started the new XR version today. I will post the results in my journal.
- Wellbutrin Working / Worked
- Great for the depression and helped with my smoking too.
- Zyprexa Not Working
- Extremely sedating and due to the diabetic issues I had to stop taking this one.
Close Diabetes Type 2
I developed diabetes with all my pregnancies. I then was diagnosed with "full time" diabetes (Type 2) when I was 29. Within the last few months, my blood sugars have been in the astronomical range. Never less than 300 and frequently over 500. I have had a medication overhaul and have changed my diet drastically to try to stave off the inevitable use of insulin. I have a strong family history of diabetes. I hope to find better ways to keep my glucose levels under control.
Treatments
Open Bereavement
Type: Loss of a SiblingMy brother died 4 years ago, at the age of 37. He was buried on what would have been his 38th birthday. He had a massive heart attack. Now my sister has died at the age of 44 due to complications of having multiple sclerosis. I cant even imagine I have enough of me left to mourn them and also watch my parents go thru the hell they go thru. I try to be strong for them but feel guilty for not crying enough now.
Treatments
- Crying Working / Worked
- Not yet
- Helping Others Working / Worked
- Makes me think of other things
- Keeping Busy Working / Worked
- Everytime the first tear drop falls I run to something that turns my attention away from the tears.
- Music Working / Worked
- I love music and I have certain songs and artists that can put me in a better mood
- Pets Working / Worked
- My puppies keep my attention by being bad LOL...I love them so much and oh how they make me smile
- Prayer Working / Worked
- Faith has seen me thru much of this
- Remembering Working / Worked
- I cant do this yet
Open Family & Friends of Bipolar
Basically I am Bipolar and I would like to get to know the flip side of the disorder.
Open Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Treatments
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
- Caffiene, Chocolate and Water.
- Colace Too Soon to Tell
- Just started. We will see
- Imodium Somewhat Helpful
- Works for the pain, but then there is the flip side of not being able to go.
Open Kidney Stones
Since 1995 I have had 16 stones. Most pass with the help of drinking alot of water but a few have led me to lithotrypsy and/or cystoscopy to get them out.
Treatments
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
- High oxylate foods and I cant take any calcium supplements
Open Back Pain
I have been in pain for about 4 years now and have just found a doctor that listened. An MRI was done and I have a herniated disc in my lower back and it is putting pressure on some nerve. I have an appointment with a neurosurgeon next month. Cant wait to see what he suggests.
Treatments
- Bedrest Somewhat Helpful
- Works ehhh okay when I have over done it. Not my preferential treatment.
- Hydrocodone Working / Worked
- Works to a degree but I dont want to take it long term.
- Ibuprofen Working / Worked
- Helps when I take it with the Lortab. Keeps me from needing stronger meds.
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