Amber1689’s Profile

Open Chronic Pain

I finally started seeing a pain doc in September and its great having someone that fully concentrates on my pain and tries to make life a little more pain-free than it used to be.

Treatments

Cymbalta Not Working

I used to take Cymbalta until it was increased and I started having nightmares. The dreams consumed my daily life because they would come back into my thoughts in the day. Nightmares went away when I went off the Cymbalta. It did not help with the pain.

Heat Working / Worked

Lyrica Working / Worked

Amazing for my headaches. If I don't take it, I can't function (although I don't like being so dependant on it). Also helps with some scar tissue pain.

Morphine Not Working

TERRIBLE side effects. I was in bed for days and felt like the pain from it would never go away. My pain only increased with this and I had stomach problems, eye sight promblems, dizziness, couldn't walk, trouble urinating, and was terribly uncomfortable. About 2 days after stopping Avinza my side effects went away.

Naproxen Working / Worked

Works great. I feel terrible when I have to not take it the week before a surgery. It is a little hard on my stomach though, I try to eat a lot when I take it.

Nerve Blocks Working / Worked

I get nerve blocks in my ribs. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't.

Physical Therapy Not Working

Open College Stress

Nursing school is harder than I thought. My health problems consumed my year and it was hard to fully focus on school. Until I know more about my health problems, I'm unsure if I can go back next semester, although the bill is due soon :/ I'm also supposed to be looking for an apartment. I had a rough freshman year. I had some bad experiences with new friends. I learned a lot about life- so I guess that was good.

Treatments

Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful

Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked

It was great being able to call my mom or dad. I also kept in touch with my bestfriend from highschool.

Open Migraine Headaches

I have had headaches and migraines my whole life. I have a tumor at the base of my skull so I get paranoid sometimes because I worry that the headaches are related (I see a neurosurgeon tho). Lyric works miracles for my headaches, but I still have daily tension headaches.

Treatments

Acupuncture Not Working

Naproxen Working / Worked

Lyrica Working / Worked

Open Anxiety

Treatments

Breathing Exercises Somewhat Helpful

Breathwork Somewhat Helpful

Paxil Too Soon to Tell

I'm weaning from Effexor to Paxil ER right now. I'm hoping it will help and I won't have side effects.

Xanax Working / Worked

I hate taking Xanax because I don't like being dependant on it, but it helps me sleep at night and not have such vivid dreams form the serotonin.

Open Narcolepsy

I have hypersomnia with long sleep time. I sleep 12 hours if not awakened by someone. I used to fall asleep during class and take naps. After taking Provigil, it has gotten better.

Treatments

Provigil Working / Worked

Open Scoliosis

I was diagnosed around the age of 11. I have a 27% curve.

Open Environmental Allergies
Type of allergy: Dust

I'm allergic to dust mites and have a few outdoor allergies. I have chronic sinus infections and terrible itching in my eyes, nose, throat, and ears.

Treatments

Allegra Not Working

Worked for months and then stopped being effective.

Nasal Irrigation Somewhat Helpful

Nasonex Not Working

Rhinocort AQ Not Working