Journal Entry for September 3, 2008
September 3, 2008 4:27pm
Went to Mt. Pocono this weekend to stay at Jim's Dad's place and had a fun time. Very relaxing. I'm just not a camping person …
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Mare130
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Ok, if bitten by any animal, deal with it promptly otherwise you just cause yourself more pain; I'm such a dummie!!
Recently: 3 discussion replies, 2 hugs given more …
About Me
Not working due to chronic pain and fatigue associated with fibro, bursitis and DDD, etc.; married for 2nd and last time to my best friend Jim; we have 5 kids between us and two significant others of theirs whom have joined the family. Live with our dog, Rufus, and cat, Dude, in a two-bedroom bungalow with a garage larger than the house which my hubby and his friends helped build.
Interests
Like going to the casinos; walking the beach and swimming in the ocean; riding on the Harley when we can; disaster movies; use to love dancing but can't do much of that now; like country and rock music; and told I have a good sense of humor; ohhh and LOVE coffee!
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Mare130 replied to TalyaG’s discussion post NEW, FRIGHTENED, AND CONFUSED in the Fibromyalgia support group 4:32pm
Welcome! You've come to the right place for advice and information. We've all been where you're at and…
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Mare130 gave hurtsobad a Celebration 4:27pm
Happy Birthday! And many, many more.…
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Mare130 updated their status 4:24pm
Ok, if bitten by any animal, deal with it promptly otherwise you just cause...…
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Mare130 gave diamondjo Flowers 1:44pm
Welcome! Hang in there. I know today is bad but there's always tomorrow. Sending prayers your way. Take…
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Journal Entry for August 24, 2008
August 24, 2008 11:13pm
The sleep study is done. I'll get the results on 9/2. I'm putting too much hope in the findings. The fact is, no matter …
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Absent.....but here
August 21, 2008 11:41pm
Received notice that I was approved for SSDI so this is good. At least there is some income coming into the house but would rather work …
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Journal Entry for August 6, 2008
August 6, 2008 9:30pm
Not much going on. Waiting for sleep study interview and getting over that test and getting results. I firmly believe that if I can get …
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Journal Entry for July 31, 2008
July 31, 2008 1:40pm
Well, felt a little better yesterday and thought I'd get out for awhile. lol Then all heck broke loose. It was like, ok, going …
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Thanks for the hug and your kind words of support.
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Here's a hug for you! I also have degenerative disc disease and have been in chronic pain for seven years. I hope you feel better! Hugs, Joanieg
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The sleep study seems very intimidating, but it's not. It's a little wierd not being in your own bed. Keep us updated on how it goes. Just don't rub your eyes after you wake up.....I did and rubbed the adhesive (from something to stuck to my face) right into my eyes and had an allergic reaction to it. I couldn't see very well for 2 days.....lol. Good luck!!! Bobbi
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thanks . i have been under lot of stress.im have tottaly had to take over the care of my brother. made the decision to move him from ky to in.knowing he wouldnt want to come here . but im next of kin . he has no kids. but he seems to be ajusting to it now and my five kids and grandkids love him as much as i do he was second dad to them.thanks gg
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Good luck on study!
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Close Fibromyalgia
Well you can look on my profile for list of my conditions but basically trying this online support group because I feel so alone due to my conditions.
Treatments
- Cyclobenzaprine Working / Worked
- Was taking 4 (10 mg) a day but dr. said I shouldn't take more than 3 so I'm taking 2 in the am and 1 at nite with the Cymbalta; think it works well and no side effects
- Cymbalta Working / Worked
- Still using it and does help. Taking 90 mg. at night. No side effects that are obvious.
- Heat Working / Worked
- Depends on the type of pain I'm experiencing; I know if heat doesn't work ice usually does.
- Morphine Working / Worked
- Taking oxycodone w/apap(5/325 1x day) for breakthrough pain; takes the edge off but doesn't get rid of pain entirely; pcp very hesitant in prescribing this though
- TENS Working / Worked
- Would love to get one of these machines which my chirpractor uses and will have my pcp look into this when I see her next appt. in January.
- Vitamin B12 Working / Worked
- Take a multivitamin and addl. vitamins my system seems to lack; no side effects and not sure its working but will continue to supplement since my system seems to need it
Close Chronic Pain
I am in chronic pain due to fibromyalgia and degenerative disc disease; this was due to a fall down the cellar steps while doing laundry in feb, 2005
Treatments
- Chiropractic Adjustment Working / Worked
- Love it! First thing I tried and my chiropractor is irreplaceable. I've learned so much from her about using alternative methods in dealing with pain; such as self-hypnosis tapes, ice packs, heating pad, waist girdle for support, etc.
- Cymbalta Working / Worked
- Working so far; may need to revise dosage soon; notice little sad thoughts and anger getting thru
- Flexeril Working / Worked
- Use it mostly to relax my muscles
- Heat Working / Worked
- depends on which pain is acting up; if muscles already feel inflamed, then I use ice packs
- Meditation Working / Worked
- I use a meditation tape about back pain and also one for weight loss which usually puts me right to sleep. lol
- Oxycodone Working / Worked
- Takes the edge off the pain so I can breathe
- TENS Working / Worked
- LOVE this machine. Zaps the muscle and pain goes away.
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