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    About Me

    I am 25 years old. I am married and have a beautiful 3 year old daughter. I have had Fibromyalgia symptoms since the end of 2004, but was just diagnosed in November of 2007. I am a Soldier on Active Duty in the U.S. Army. (At least I will be until November of 2008)

    Interests

    I like to read. I enjoy doing arts and crafts when I can. I like to cook, again when I can. Most of all I like to just hang out and spend time with my family.

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  • Journal

    • A Second Chance At The Baby That Never Was.

      Mood July 25, 2008 8:19pm

      Well, I know it has been too long since I got on here and did an update, so here it goes.  I am pregnant again!  I am now 14 1/2 weels and …
    • More problems

      Mood March 7, 2008 2:01pm

      I don't really know what is going on in my life.  If it isn't one thing it's another.  I just lost my baby, that I wanted so …
    • The baby that never was.

      Mood February 26, 2008 1:34pm

      Well, I am no longer pregnant.  I found out last week that I was pregnant but that my body did not create a baby, so I have been pregnant for 3 …

    • Journal Entry for January 30, 2008

      Mood January 30, 2008 1:28pm

      I am 10 weeks into the pregnancy now, and feeling a little bit better.  I am not sick to my stomache all the time.  I have gained about 16 …

    • Journal Entry for January 16, 2008

      Mood January 16, 2008 1:46pm

      I know it has been a while since I got on here and added another entry, my fatigue has been really bad lately.  Between the FM and being 8 weeks …

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      From Bluesydeb July 28

      Hi sweetie! What good news for you - congratulations. I will keep you in my prayers that all goes well. I felt the best when I was pregnant. I'll pray that you do the same. Love, Deb

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      From Bluesydeb April 23

      Hi, Jen. Hoping you are doing well. Please drop me a line when you get a chance. Hugs, Deb

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      From Bluesydeb April 9

      How are you doing Jen? Praying for you...Hugs, Deb

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      From Bluesydeb March 8

      Hi sweetie. Sorry you are having such sad times these days - hang in there, though. Things will get better. Hugs and prayers, Deb

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      From DedeT February 26

      Jen, I am so sorry for your loss. Please don't be afraid to believe you can do this again. Hugs and prayers for you. Just tackle one day at a time. Dede

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Fibromyalgia

      I was originally diagnosed back in 2004 with seronegative rheumatoid arthritis. That diagnosis was just changed to FM in December 2007.

      Treatments

      Cymbalta Too Soon to Tell
      I was taking Cymbalta for depression originally, but the dose was just increased in hopes that it will be effective for my FM. The only problem I have with it is that I have to take it in the morning, not at night, or I have strange dreams that make it even harder for me to sleep.
      Elavil Not Working
      I used to take Elavil, again for depression, but it had no effect on my pain.
      Ultram Not Working
      I have taken Ultram many times, but it does nothing for my pain.
      Hypnotherapy Too Soon to Tell
    • Close Chronic Pain

      I have chronic pain due to Fibromyalgia.

      Treatments

      Chiropractic Adjustment Somewhat Helpful
      worked for short periods of time, but had to go in so ofnit was impossibe to keep up with.
      Cymbalta Working / Worked
      Flexeril Somewhat Helpful
      Made me tired.
      Hydrocodone Working / Worked
      Worked but had to increase dose to get effectiveness over time.
      Naproxen Not Working
      Oxycodone Working / Worked
      Worked but had to increase dose to get effectiveness over time.
    • Open Migraine Headaches

      Treatments

      Caffeine Somewhat Helpful
      Helpful to prevent, if you keep caffeine intake lavel.
      Excedrin Not Working
      Imitrex Not Working
      Midrin Somewhat Helpful
      Relpax Not Working
      Tylenol Not Working
      Zomig Not Working
      Promethazine Working / Worked
      This is the only thing I can do to get rid of my migraines. I take two of these and they help with the nausea and put me to sleep when I wake up the migraine is gone.
    • Open GERD & Heartburn

      I have GERD from years of NSAID treatments for my chronic pain.

      Treatments

      Aciphex Working / Worked
      Antacids Somewhat Helpful
      Nexium Working / Worked
      Prilosec Working / Worked
    • Open Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

      I was diagnosed with PTSD with delayed onset steming from events in my childhood.

      Treatments

      Paxil Working / Worked
      Worked well, couldn't take it at night or I had disturbing nightmares.
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      Talking Working / Worked
    • Open Insomnia

      Treatments

      Ambien Working / Worked
      Trazodone Working / Worked
      Helped me sleep, but I couldn't get up at a decent time in the morning, or if I had to get up in the night I couldn't stand or walk on my own.
    • Open Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      Treatments

      Cymbalta Working / Worked
      Worked well, also helpful in treating chronic pain.
      Elavil Somewhat Helpful
      Paxil Working / Worked
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
    • Open Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy

      Treatments

      Neurontin Not Working
      Demerol Working / Worked
      Worked ok it dulled the pain but I was a zombie when I took it.
    • Open Female Sexual Issues

      My husband and I have only been married for 3 1/2 years, but I don't have a desire to have sex that often any more, if at all.

    • Open Military Families

      I am an Active Duty Soldier in the US Army and up until June of 2007 I was one half of a dual military family. My husband got out, but I am still in and trying to balance being a Soldier and a mother of a 3 year old and soon a newborn.

    • Open Acne

      I am 25 but I feel like I am 13 again and nothing I do gets rid of the zits.

      Treatments

      Benzoyl Peroxide Not Working
      Retin-A Somewhat Helpful
      Helped some but I couldn't take the drying and redness, it made my skin hurt.
      Washing Not Working
    • Open Pregnancy

      I am pregnant with my 2nd child, and hoping that this one goes better than the last.

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