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April 12, 2008 3:47am
So today I had my discogram procedure. This was not as painful as I thought it would be. The pain that they provoked was really intense but they …
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About Me
I am a college student who is passionate about geology. I am a natural red head. I am one tough cookie. I plan on doing great things with my life. However, I first have to get my back fixed. I suffer from DDD and my chronic back pain stems from this disorder. I am having my third spine surgery in June and I am very optimistic about this one. I am so excited to finally have to chance to become physically active again after this procedure. I really think it will do the trick. Well.. I am very friendly and I love meeting new people so feel free to say hi! :)
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Geology, sock monkeys, Travis, watching tv shows on dvd, spooning, cooking, health, cute anime, ugly dolls, bad sci-fi, the laptop, my doggies, new school supplies, grocery shopping, Robot Chicken, veggie nuggets, pretty rocks, mammoth teeth, lotion, videogames (guitarhero), and lots of other really fun stuff.
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Did your symptoms ever go away from the disco gram? Hope all is well
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I wouldn't be doing as well as I am right now without you. :)
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You sound like a brave young woman and my thought and prayers are with you. Good luck on whatever it is you and your doctors have planned out.
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Even though you are going to have surgery in a few weeks and won't be able to do much...I am still going to lay next to you every day :)
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Close Degenerative Disc Disease
I originally injured my self in highschool playing sports. I have had back problems for about 6 years now. I have had 2 surgeries, about to have a third, years of physical therapy, pain management, ESI's and many other procedures.
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- Heat Working / Worked
Close Endometriosis
I have recently been diagosed with endometriosis and have horrible pain. At times I am doubled over and cannot even walk. My mom had to have a hysteroectomy at a very young age as well as my grandmother and aunt. I am so frigtened that the same things are going to happen to me and I will not be able to have kids.
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- Ortho Evra Somewhat Helpful
- It is only helping to a certain extent.
- Heat Working / Worked
Open Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
I have had problems with IBS for a littlen over 9 years now. My OBGYN thinks that my endometriosis also causes it to flare up. I'm just ready to find some ways to feel better and healthier.
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- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Somewhat Helpful
- I avoid dairy and caffeinated beverages. This usually helps me a lot.
- High Fiber Diet Working / Worked
- Heat Working / Worked
Open Bedrest
I am currently on bedrest after a back procedure for a few days.. and I will be on bed rest after a spine surgery in a few weeks.
Open College Stress
I am student at University of Oklahoma studying geological sciences.
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- Psychotherapy Considering
- Sleep Not Working
- Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
Open Female Sexual Issues
It is very painful for me during intercourse due to my endometriosis and other factors. I've become increasingly more frightened to even engage in sexual relations.
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- Relaxation Not Working
- it is hard for me to relax.
Open Fitness Goals
Type: OtherI have had chronic back pain for the past 6 years due to a volleyball injury. I have not been able to stay physically active for the past 3 years and it has really made me depressed. In a few weeks I will have a 3rd spine surgery which will hopefully fix things to where I can become physically active again. I am so excited! I'm ready to get fit.
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- Elliptical Trainer Working / Worked
- love this machine for the low impact work out
- Hiking Working / Worked
- i'm an outdoor girl. great workout if you're willing to hike a few miles.
- Personal Trainer Working / Worked
- this worked the absolute best. he was amazing!
- Running Working / Worked
- boring but works well.
- Strength Training Working / Worked
- very important!
- Swimming Working / Worked
- can't wait to swim again this summer. great workout
- Weight Training Working / Worked
- love to lift
- Yoga Working / Worked
- a great relaxing workout. really tones and builds muscles while relieving stress.
Open Bipolar Disorder
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- Abilify Not Working
- i did not like this
- Lamictal Not Working
- this made my stomach hurt
- Risperdal Working / Worked
- Seroquel Working / Worked
- Topamax Working / Worked
- love this, also help with my migraines; it does kinda of make me lazy though.
- Wellbutrin Considering
- I am considering switching to this medication
- Lexapro Working / Worked
- works just fine in terms of keeping me stable however I have loss of sexual desire which is no fun at all.
- Trazodone Working / Worked
- helped me sleep when I couldnt
Open Painful Intercourse
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