Dohhhhh’s Profile

Open Chronic Pain

I have cronic pain from arthritis and fibromyalgia

Treatments

Cymbalta Somewhat Helpful

no pain relief, but did help with depression

Hydrocodone Somewhat Helpful

Been taking for 7 years, i think i've become resistant, currently taking Norco

Marijuana Working / Worked

Rarely use, but it works wonders on my DIFFICULT days

Methadone Not Working

Did not work, made me sleep all the time

Oxycodone Not Working

Made me irritable

Duragesic Patch Working / Worked

Works somewhat, but makes me sleepy, so im on a stimulant to keep me awake, kind of a vicious circle

Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

I believe I have had depression my whole life, but didn't realize it till my hair started falling out in my mid twenties, It has become worse over the years, with all my other misfortunes..

Treatments

Effexor Not Working

Elavil Not Working

Prozac Working / Worked

worked for many years, i believe I became resistant to it

Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful

Cymbalta Somewhat Helpful

Currently using, sometimes works, sometimes doesn't

Wellbutrin Somewhat Helpful

Currently using, sometimes works, sometimes doesn't...Don't think I have the correct meds at the moment, but have tried so many, dont even know what seems to work anymore

Open High Blood Pressure

Have had high BP for years, its hereditary

Open Sleep Apnea

Found out in Dec. 2005 that I have sleep apnea, dr suggested a mouthpiece made by a dentist, never followed thru, as my insurance wouldn't pay for the mouthpiece, and I cannot afford it...

Open Meningitis

Bad case of West Nile Virus and Meningitis in August 2003

Open Physical & Emotional Abuse

I have been with my husband for 25 years, married for 23 of those, he has emotionally abused me from day 1, it is never physical, but VERY emotional, so why am I still here????? Too Damn scared to leave and face the big world alone....

Open Obesity

I have been overweight off and on my whole life, since hitting 40, it has been a hugh struggle, I tend to want to blame it on my hypothyroid problems as I only eat once a day, not a big eater, and I don't snack, so confused as to WHY, maybe hereditiary (sp.), sounds like im trying to find an excuse, IAM, cause if I can find the cause, then perhaps I can find the cure, so Im joining this group, maybe I can learn something here...

Treatments

Alli Considering

Would love to try it, but cost is a bit much right now

Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked

avoiding carbs, but just became a major grouch

Gastric Bypass Surgery Considering

If My insurance would pay and my docs would approve with all my medical problems, i would love to try it..

Jenny Craig Not Working

NutriSystem Not Working

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) Not Working

I don't think I overeat...hmmmm

Physical Exercise Working / Worked

Gained muscle weight, and no change in overall weight