lisalyvonneharris’s Profile

Open Psoriasis
Affected Areas: Psoriasis of the Skin

I had my kids at 15 17 19 & 20 divorced at 21 psoriasis 4 months later.

Treatments

Betamethasone (Topical) Somewhat Helpful

i have never had any real relief from this itchy hell

Coal Tar Not Working

JOKE

Phototherapy Working / Worked

this worked great until they found out my mom had melanoma skin cancer then docs decided way too risky for me to continue

Open Migraine Headaches

I have had migraines since I was a child but wasn't diagnosed til I was 25 and I get them 2-10 times a month

Treatments

Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked

cheese

Caffeine Working / Worked

daily or i feel like my head will implode

Imitrex Not Working

ALLERGIC scratch like a monkey with fleas

Maxalt Working / Worked

in combination with phenergan to stop the puking this works

Naproxen Not Working

ALLERGIC swell like a blowfish

Topamax Not Working

tried for 3 months did not respond to it at all

Open Fibromyalgia

I have been living with the constant pain of fibro for 5 years I do not even know what type of doctor I really need to see help

Treatments

Cyclobenzaprine Working / Worked

this is my wonder med I could not move without it

Heat Working / Worked

this sometimes eases the pain

Ultram Not Working

this is no where near strong enough to help me

Open Bereavement

I lost my 12 day old daughter on 11-30-1987 and my daddy on 4-21-05 the day before my sons birthday

Treatments

Crying Somewhat Helpful

i try to never cry it makes me feel weak

Getting Angry Working / Worked

Keeping Busy Working / Worked

i have 3 teens busy is an understatement

Music Working / Worked

i sing instead of cry its a great emotional release

Pets Working / Worked

love my 3 cats especially BONGO hes my baby and Lil Man is my monster and Baby is sweet

Poetry Somewhat Helpful

I have not felt inspired lately

Prayer Working / Worked

I might be crazy but God gives me visitation when I ask

Reading Working / Worked

Remembering Working / Worked

Talking Working / Worked

Time Working / Worked

Open Menopause

I had a hystorectomy at 34 yrs old and went through an instant change i take no meds and get treated like i am crazy when I tell my docs the problems and pain i still have

Open Premature Birth

I gave birth to 2 preemie babies.My daughter Amanda was born 11-18-87 and died on 11-30-87 and my son Billy was born 4-22-92 at 35 weeks.I have also had to miscarriages and 2 daughters that were born healthy.

Open Parents of Children with ADHD

I have son that will be 16 on the 22nd I have not had him medicated for several years.He is starting to not have control over his actions and is doing poorly in school and I need advice.

Open Insomnia

I have alot of health problems that keep me from sleeping .I have fibromyalgia,bipolar,psoriasis,migraines,and i am really depressed and just can't relax.

Treatments

Ambien Working / Worked

it worked but my doc wont perscribe it long term

Ativan Working / Worked

my miracle drug

Counting Sheep Working / Worked

joke

Music Working / Worked

helps sometimes

Reading Working / Worked

i get into the book and stay awake to finish it

Open Parenting Teenagers (12-18)

I am a single mom with 3 wonerful teenagers.I am 36 yrs old.My kids were born when I was 17,19,and 20.I have been divorced since I was 21.My kids and I have had a very hard life because of many of my mistakes.I am now disabled.My kids are doing OK.I have a boyfriend now.Life is changing as my kids I grow up together.May I never grow to much to enjoy thier youth.

Treatments

Education (School) Working / Worked

working for 1 of my 3.The other 2 hate school.

Patience Not Working

I was born without this trait.

Psychotherapy Working / Worked

I took parenting classes shortly after my divorce and I learned alot from them

Laughter Working / Worked

Without this all 4 of us would AHHHHHH!!!!!

Open Single Parenting

I am a 36 yr old single mom of 3 great teens.My oldest is Ashleigh,she is 18.Amber is almost 17(june).And my son Billy just turned 16 on 4-22.I have been divorced since Billy was 18 months old.I have made many mistakes personally and as a parent over the past 15 yrs and I am looking to make friends here that will help me move past the mistakes and celebrate the good times I have with my kids.

Open Chronic Pain

I am a 36 yr old woman with a ton of health issues(problems can be solved).I have fibromyalgia,psoriasis,migraines,ovarian cysts,recovering from a lumbar fracture,DDD,ADHD and I am also bipolar.If I manage to make it through a day without wanting to cry out in pain it hasa been a beautiful day!I am a single mom of 3 amazing teenage kids.And I try to keep a possitve attitude but sometimes it is extremely hard and that is why I joined daily strength.Thank you for having me!

Treatments

Chiropractic Adjustment Working / Worked

It used to help with my back but no longer helps.

Flexeril Working / Worked

I have been on this daily for about 5 years.It just makes me sooo tired.

Heat Working / Worked

occasionally works

Hydrocodone Working / Worked

this is my medication of choice.It actually helps.

Marijuana Working / Worked

too bad it is not legal.It really should be!!!!!!!!!!!

Meditation Working / Worked

daily just to keep me somewhat sane

Morphine Working / Worked

have been injected a few times in the E.R. WOW that is all I need to say right

Naproxen Not Working

allergic makes me swell

Nerve Blocks Considering

wondering if this might help my lower back and hip

Oxycodone Working / Worked

allergic 10 mg made me puke for 3 days

Physical Therapy Not Working

I just finished another round of therapy a few weeks ago and I am in worse shape than when I started