Back2Life’s Profile

Open Fibromyalgia

I was diagnosed about 2 years ago, still have a difficult time coping.

Treatments

Heat Somewhat Helpful

Temporary relief

Lyrica Somewhat Helpful

I think my dose should be increased, I'm working on that now.

Morphine Working / Worked

MS-Contin, worked well, switched DR. so I am no longer on.

TENS Somewhat Helpful

Temporary relief

Ultram Not Working

Was not helpful with pain for me at all.

Open Ankylosing Spondylitis

I was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis which is a form of November 05. Since then it's been a struggle.

Treatments

Humira Working / Worked

I guess, I still have some pain and stiffnesss, buit my dr says it's working.

Pain Management Clinic Somewhat Helpful

Offered some minor pain relief but I had to go through to much to get it.

Open Parenting Toddlers (1-3)

I have a daughter 1 knocking on 2(Aug) and a son 3 knocking on 4(Oct). I'm a stay at home mom and love my kids truly. I enjoy spending time with them, just not all the time.

Treatments

Education (School) Working / Worked

My son just started preschool, he had a speech delay and I was told this would help his socialization skills. It has

Patience Somewhat Helpful

It depends on what time of the day you catch me

Open High Blood Pressure

I was diagnosed when I was pgernant with my son in 2004. After he was born it just got worse.

Treatments

Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Somewhat Helpful

sodium, fat

Procardia XL Working / Worked

Worked well until I developed tachycardia

Open Healthy Sex

I am a 30 year semi-happily married woman with 2 kids ages 1and 3. I have several medical conditions that make it more difficult for mt enjoy sex, or should I say forces me to be more creative to enjoy sex. But I still seem to have more of a sexual appetite than my husband.

Treatments

Patience Not Working

All out. Patience is reserved for my kids

Open Healthy Relationships

I've been married 5 years have 2 kids ages 1 and 3. There are some trust issues in my marriage because my husband doesn't have the best track record with me, no cheating but he has been disloyal in other ways. Right now we are at the point where we are rebuilding and restructuring our relationship. We are trying to let go of bad habits and past mistakes and looking forward to growing old together. as in any relationship, there are some hurdles along the way.

Treatments

Couples Counseling Not Working

Didn't work for us, because we weren't both ready to open up in a way that would have allowed counseling to be productive.

Patience Working / Worked

God knows.

Talking Working / Worked

Seems to be helping us a lot now.

Writing Working / Worked

Helps me, he used to journal but that's a whole other story.

Open Step Families

I am the stepmom of 3 girls ages 12,13 and 19, all have different moms. I have two kids of my own ages 1 and 3. My husband seems incacpable of demanding I get the respect due me as an adult and actually following through .