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    Interests

    I enjoy watching t.v., movies, talking to friends. I also like cross-stitching, and crochet but they are hard w/pain. Mostly I've been reading a lot of books from the library I have stacks here. And watching baby shows. I've been trying to get back to crochet; I have a blanket I've been working on for a long time!

  • Recent Activity

    Today

    • tbeattie81 wrote a journal entry: scared 2:32am

      I have to go back to the looney bin tomorrow for more evaluation & treatment -- probably because…  

    Yesterday

    • tbeattie81 wrote a journal entry updating 2 goals 2:14pm

      Looks like I porbably am Bipolar which I"m not surpised about really given my family history of…  

    • tbeattie81 joined the Bipolar Disorder support group 12:01am

      Think I just had/having some sort of manic episode....Getting help @ out patient group program at the…  

    Thursday

  • Journal

    • scared

      Mood October 6, 2008 2:32am

      I have to go back to the looney bin tomorrow for more evaluation & treatment shit probably because what's wrong with me, especially lately …

    • Bipolar

      Mood October 5, 2008 2:14pm

      Looks like I porbably am Bipolar which I"m not surpised about really given my family history of crazy.  But I don't know anything about …

    • FINALLY

      Mood October 1, 2008 4:21pm

      HI! I'm feeling much better.  Seroquel dose is being raised, and EVERYTHING has been stopped including my only friend for pain: …

    • TRYING SO FUCKING HARD TO BE INSPIRING AGAIN AND NOT "DARK AND TWISTY MEREDITH" BUT HAPPY PAIN FRE

      Mood September 29, 2008 7:25am

      even though I feel like i'm loosing it all MAYBE prego is giving so many EXCITING & HARD & STRESSFULL & OVERWHELMING …

    • Journal Entry for September 29, 2008

      Mood September 29, 2008 2:09am

      Hi I LOVE your store! Just hoping because I'm new at using it for some serious pain control!  And its TOTALLY giving me my life back!  …

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      From PamelaE Wednesday

      I just wanted to stop by and give you a BIG hug and see how you are feeling. Write me back, please, and tell me how you're feeling; much better I hope. I am not having the greatest of the last two days. Yesterday when my SSI check came to the bank, they shortened it over $200 because they said that they had over paid me a few months from Sept.2005-May 2007!!!!!!!! So now they're finding it out and deciding to take the money out?!?!?!? They said they overpaid me by $968 and would start taking out $68/mo in 12/08. So what's going with this now???? I went to the SS office and of course the woman who handled it wasn't in yesterday so they told me to call her today. Well, I tried to call her and got her voice mail and it said that she would call me back within 2 working days!!!!! I'm about ready to bite someone's head off!! Be glad you're not here!!! HA! Love you lots, Pam

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      From kimmie42 Tuesday

      THANK U I DO FEEL THE SAME. HOPE U ARE HAVING A NICE WEEK I AM HURTING REALLY BAD BUT I HAVE A POSTIVE ATTITUE. TAKE CARE LOVE YA

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      From suzannelin September 29

      Hi There and welcome to the Just Getting Started Group.

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      From jnhaney84 September 29

      Welcome to Just getting started!!! I hope you find all the info you need and ask any question you may have!!! Im glad to see you here and if you need anything I will be more then happy to help!!!

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      From PamelaE September 29

      I've had to laugh for several years now because I've heard that it is the best medicine. Maybe it helps, I don't know, but I would hate to see myself if it isn't working. The pain is really getting the best of me though - my pain is all over - and when they started me on a pill last week that gave me a headache everyday that I took it, I know that I don't have to explain to you why I quit taking it after 3 days. I gave it that long to help with the whole body pain but I was not going to keep on with those headaches for no reason!! I don't know what I'd do if I didn't have Star to keep me occupied as much as she does because it seems that my husband can't comprehend or deal with my pain. Please stay in touch.

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  • Goals

    Get Pregnant by March

    Progress

    20 %

    Goal End Date is Sep 1, 08 35 days ago.
    Loose Weight/get healthy

    Progress

    25 %

    Current Weight (Lbs)
    166.2
    Body Mass Index (BMI)
    26.8
    Crochet 2 blankets

    Progress

    0 %

    Goal End Date is Aug 1, 09 299 more days.
    Finish that baby blanket

    100%

    Goal Completed on May 13, 08
    Finish Crocheting blanket

    100%

    Goal Completed on Mar 1, 08

  • Support Groups

    • Close Migraine Headaches

      I have chronic migraines, for approx 5yrs. With a lot of meds I've had some pain control but the Topamax gave me a kidney stone & I had to change. Now I'm not on any preventatives because they suck & weren't working anyway. & neither am I anymore. I have a supportive husband & his Mom too. Quit for good 6mos ago & now getting disability. Which is financially screwing us still, making me feel like a terrible burden. And even though they try to understand they just don't & that's why I'm here.

      Treatments

      Aspirin Not Working
      Stopped working many many years ago
      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Not Working
      I avoid alcohol, cigarettes and most recently chocolate...basically anything enjoyable!
      Fioricet Somewhat Helpful
      This is what the Dr's first put me on only for it to stop and then to be upped to narcotics resulting in rebound headaches for years!
      Fiorinol Somewhat Helpful
      This is what the Dr's first put me on only for it to stop and then to be upped to narcotics resulting in rebound headaches for years!
      Imitrex Working / Worked
      Currently what I use, almost always provides relief in first shot sometimes second...HATE the side effects; so I only use when "dying in pain" Try to use tablets more.
      Magnesium Somewhat Helpful
      Currently using, don't think it helps with headache?! Dr says it does. Definitely helps with constipation.
      Acupuncture Not Working
      Only 'helps' minimally for an hour or so. Not worth the cost or the sticking.
      Seroquel Somewhat Helpful
      Helpful for sleep & maybe somewhat helpful for depression but not helping headache.
      Effexor Working / Worked
      Helps with depression & def. helps with anxiety but not headache.
      Neurontin Not Working
      I started because Topamax gave me kidney stones...but this never kicked in & my pain has been increasingly worse!
      Meditation Somewhat Helpful
      Helps more with reaction & tolerance to pain but doesn't make pain stop.
      Atacand Not Working
      Didn't seem to help, stopped taking didn't notice any change in headache from that.

    • Close Diets & Weight Maintenance

      I've always been very healthy thin. Then about 4 years ago when my migraines started getting unbearable the Doc's put me on meds that caused me to pack on the lbs. Last year I gained 40lbs in 3mos!!!! Haven't been able to get the weight off even though now off those pills. Its hard for me because I've never EVER thought about what or how much I eat & weight. And because of my weight & other things I've never had lower self esteem!

      Treatments

      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Not Working
      LOVE food too much!
      Eating Healthier Foods Not Working
      So far eating better foods veggies/fruits etc. hasn't helped but I still try & do it because its good for my body in other ways!

    • Open Financial Challenges

      My husband works a good job at UPS for 10 years now but its not full-time. Now that I"m not working due to illness & even with my disability we are screwed! Did I mention a few months before I left my job, we bought our first house!!!

      Treatments

      Budgeting Somewhat Helpful
      It has helped to see where money is going & what we can cut. But even after the cuts it doesn't make a significant dent. There's just more expenses then income!!!
      Filing for Bankruptcy Somewhat Helpful
      I claimed this 5yrs ago & it helped with the $10K in medical bills. We got to start over,killed my credit pretty good. But mostly we cant pay our monthly bills.1's 4 life
      Support from Friends & Family Not Working
      Borrowing from In-laws.But now they're separating & Mom needs $ we owe, adding even more stress.

    • Open Chronic Pain

      I have chronic migraines, for approx 5yrs. With a lot of meds I've had some pain control but the Topamax gave me a kidney stone & I had to change. Now I'm not on any preventatives because they suck & weren't working anyway. & neither am I anymore. I have a supportive husband & his Mom too. Quit for good 6mos ago & now getting disability. Which is financially screwing us still, making me feel like a terrible burden. And even though they try to understand they just don't & that's why I'm here.

      Treatments

      Acupressure Somewhat Helpful
      My girl (erin) who's got great energy is the only who does this good enuf 4 relief.
      Chiropractic Adjustment Not Working
      Never helped for long enuf periods of time
      Heat Somewhat Helpful
      Can Help me relax with the pain.
      Hydrocodone Working / Worked
      Worked great till I got addicted & got rebound from it.
      Imitrex Working / Worked
      Helps almost every time, hate side effects, can't take more then 2-3 times a week.
      Ansaid Working / Worked
      Helps with "small" headaches does NOT help migraines at all.

    • Open Families & Friends Of Addicts

      My Aunt & Uncle are alcoholics. I'm estranged from my Uncle because of it. And the more independent I get the more strained my relationship is with my Aunt. They "raised" me from 15-18yrs old. So they were for a while like my parents. But it was not "normal" parenting something I'm just beginning to understand how messed up things really were & that it was strongly linked to their alcoholism.

      Treatments

      Talking Working / Worked
      I have a good network of friends who are really my family. I'm also seeing a therapist for other issues but we discuss this often too.
      Writing Working / Worked
      When I'm really upset & don't have anyone to talk to I try to write it out.

    • Open Infertility

      We have been trying to get pregnant for a a little over a year now, ( we're infertile) and just started going to the Dr. We've started the "fertility workup" the blood tests for both were good. But the physical exam showed Varicocele & we just got the results back of the semen sample & we have "abnormal morphology" and we've been referred to the urologist.....

      Treatments

      Basal Thermometer Working / Worked
      Used it to confirm my ovulation the entire time we've been TTC
      Folic Acid Working / Worked
      I've been taking a pre-natal vitamin for 11/2 yrs and have recently been considering something called Fertil-Aid I read in Conceive magazine & its supposed to increase fertility for both of us....?

    • Open Bipolar Disorder

      Think I just had/having some sort of manic episode....Getting help @ out patient group program at the hospital, Monday is my first day. I did the assessment on Friday October 3, 2008

      Treatments

      Topamax Working / Worked
      Was on for 2 years not for Bipolar that I knew of but for migraines. Worked well until it gave me a kidney stone then I was taken off of them

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