sunnyc’s Profile

Open Menopause

I first when thru Menopause early I had Endometriosis.I tryed after thing except surgey that was my last choice.I was put on depro shots and that brought on the Menopause and the sleepless nights.

Open Bereavement
Type: Loss of a Child

``My son Reggie was 20 when he died. He,just turn 20 and on the next morning he was gone.So you can say I celerbrated his birth and in the same breath mourn his loss .And that was the same day my world was empty.I ask often Why? He just started his life,The pain I felt and still do. No mother should have to feel that pain.I miss my son he was my only chid.Even though he was only here a short,time He enjoy his life and I was Proud and happy being his mother.I miss and love you son,always.

Treatments

Crying Working / Worked

At times .But when your done your still in pain.

Getting Angry Working / Worked

NO

Grief Counseling Working / Worked

I went for a while and I'm not sure about it I can talk to him or a group and I love talking about my son ,but do it help? I really dont know how to answer that.

Remembering Working / Worked

This can be a good thing. I love looking at his picture but at times its all to painful .I wont watch his viedo. not yet I look at his pictures and I wonder what kind of man would he be and I think about the children he may have had I miss him so much This is not how life Is suppose to be .He should be here not me,

Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful

IT WORK ONLY IF THE PERSON TRULY CAN UNDERSTAND THE PAIN

Support Groups Working / Worked

I have about 6 mothers in our group and we get togather and talk laugh\cry\remember \get angryand again I dont know if it workrd.But I will say I like this better because we are all in this togather.

Talking Working / Worked

Time Working / Worked

Who ever said time heals all .Never when through this.

Open Endometriosis

I was having very painful periods And I later found out I had some scaring I got very scared Because I didnt want to have major surgery.What I did have was laser but It return I was then giving depro shots and that started menopause.

Treatments

Laser Surgery Somewhat Helpful

but came back they tell you thats not 100%

Open Interracial Relationships

I have been married to a wonderfulman for 27 years he is White and Iam African americanwhite And have had my shares of Why? even in this day in time .My answer is why not!!! The last time I look Color shouldnt be a issue with all the other things going on .I fell in love with a man not a color. And when my son was living I told him People come in all colors . And who ever he chose to fall in love with or be friends with I didnt care as long as they treated him with respect.

Open Diets & Weight Maintenance

Tired!!!!!!!

Treatments

Eating Healthier Foods Somewhat Helpful

I just need to stay with It

Eat Less Working / Worked

at times

Physical Exercise Too Soon to Tell

Slim-Fast Working / Worked

I had to stop for health reason.

Open Arthritis

I was told I had Sarcoidosis some time ago and was put on Presodone for several yrs. and because of tthis I now have Arthritis in my hands and knee. Some time the oain and stiffness in my hands are so bad that it lock,I also have Carpal tunnel in my right hand and thats where the Arith. is the worst.And sitting to long or when I get up I have the most joint stiffness in my knees and feet

Treatments

Daypro Not Working

nothing

Ibuprofen Working / Worked

Iam taking this ibuprofen 600mg it makes me sleepy but helpful,a little but with arthritis. is there really a cure ??

Naproxen Not Working

didnt do anything