Tired but still pluggin' along....
October 6, 2008 7:22pm
Well...the last tipi event for the year for me is finally over. It was a good weekend though. Lots of fun with good friends. It was cold …
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BasketMoon
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Friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly
Recently: 25 hugs received, 8 discussion replies more …
About Me
I married my high school sweetheart and we are still married. We have one son...27 yrs. I am an educator, living historian and an artisan...my passion, making my pine needles and horse hair baskets.
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Recent Activity
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BasketMoon gave Wonderbaby a Hug 9:49am
Wonderful idea! Thanks! gentle hugs....…
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BasketMoon gave Trish50 a Hug 9:43am
Thanks, sweetie! Will update you when I get a chance either this afternoon or tomorrow. Gentle hugs...…
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BasketMoon replied to their discussion post OT - Mom starts chemo today..... in the Fibromyalgia support group 9:04am
Thank you all....we are staying positive and the doc has given her good odds at beating it. Gentle hugs...…
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BasketMoon wrote a discussion post in the Fibromyalgia support group: OT - Mom starts chemo today..... 8:56am
...please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. Gentle hugs... Basket…
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BasketMoon wrote a discussion post in the Fibromyalgia support group: Kindness 8:55am
Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness:…
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I'm still here....
October 2, 2008 1:10pm
Well....I've been busy but resting every chance I get. Mom goes in on Monday to have the sub-dermal port-a-cath put in and starts her chemo …
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Another day in my world.....
September 29, 2008 10:44am
What a wonderful time at the powwow. I danced a little...always good for my spirit. The wedding was very nice and I will have pictures as …
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First visit to the oncologist down....
September 27, 2008 11:12am
Well...took Mom to see her oncologist yesterday. Nice guy! Little disconcerting though when the doctors are younger than you. …
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BIg time rant....
September 25, 2008 10:35am
All the ranting I do about Bear....and it never seems to end. I swear that I am going to kill him some day!
We went out with the …
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Friendship is the comfort that comes from knowing that even when you feel alone, you aren't! May Tuesday bring you sunshine and smiles. Hugs Nancy Will be praying for your mom as she starts her chemo...
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I just wanted to send you a big hug! I know what you are going through and I will keep you in my prayers as well to be able to handle everything. I hope all of you have a good day today!
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BOO, Guess who is crazy about you.........
Good Luck
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I hope you are feeling better and I'm glad you are back on the boards.
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Support Groups
Close Fibromyalgia
I am Woman That Never Stops...a name gifted to me because I always stayed so busy. Now I find it hard to get out of bed on some days. I have the same story that many of you have...misdiagnosed for years, different meds, different and sometimes torturous treatments. The last pain clinic doc I went to diagnosed me with fibromyalgia. I tried the chemicals but they didn't set well with my body so I am using acupuncture and other traditional medicines to try and fight the FM.
Treatments
- Acupuncture Working / Worked
- Working quite well for me. And my GP supports and works with my acupuncturist
- Ambien Not Working
- Horrible nightmares, difficulty with breathing.
- Cyclobenzaprine Working / Worked
- Years ago...but not at this point.
- Cymbalta Not Working
- I got all the side effects with none of the benefits. Emotions all over the place and very intense.
- Elavil Working / Worked
- At the beginning.
- Heat Somewhat Helpful
- Lyrica Not Working
- All the side effects with no benefits.
- Neurontin Not Working
- TENS Not Working
- Ultram Not Working
- No effect at all. Recently read that with FM the brain doesn't produce the opoid receptors necessary to make Ultram and other opoids work.
Close Diabetes Type 2
Diagnosed years ago with adult onset...family history. I have been pretty successful in keeping my sugar under control but I grew up in a diabetic household so it makes it easier.
Treatments
- Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked
- I eat mostly whole foods and it really does make a difference.
- Glyburide Working / Worked
- Beyond working now
- Metformin Working / Worked
- Seems to work well for keeping my glucose under control
- Physical Exercise Working / Worked
- Walking and doing tai chi...trying to get up to 30 - 45 minutes in order to get the lipids moving so that my body starts to process the fat it has stored up.
Open High Cholesterol
When they first checked my cholesterol, it was so high it didn't even register. Now this is for a person who doesn't eat any fat, no chicken skin...none of the "bad" stuff. And if I go off my meds, my cholesterol goes right back up. So I guess its a life of pravachol for me.
Treatments
- Pravachol Working / Worked
- got it down to the high side of normal
Open Hypothyroidism
I have multiple health issues but I think I have had problems with my thyroid for a while. I have suffered from unexplained hoarseness and coughing for years. My GP has suspected my thyroid but none of the blood work ever shows anything. My acupuncturist picked up on it and has treated me for it and has me taking Thyro Forte which has made a big difference in my life.
Open Trigeminal Neuralgia
Just recently diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia. Having a rough time dealing with it. I thought it was just an ear problem at first. Then the whole side of my head began to hurt and the skin became so sensitife to the touch.
Treatments
- Acupuncture Somewhat Helpful
- Between that and some herbs it has helped but it seems to be flairing up again. So I have an appt with my DO the 3rd of July.
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Snapshot
Recently …
- 7 hugs given
- 25 hugs received
- 2 journal posts
- 4 discussion posts
- 8 discussion replies
- 2 group discussion posts
