Journal Entry for September 17, 2007
September 17, 2007 6:23pm
Hey Ya'll!!!!
All is well on the homefront.
My youngest boy "Taylor" is at college, he's taking his GEC classes now...thank god!
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About Me
I have the best hubby anyone can pray for. I have 3 boys and one dog. I stay home, usually I'm N my yard planting flowers. I have tumors in my spinal cord, docs don't want to do surgery until I can no longer urinate on my own, which they say it will come down to that sooner or later. Surgery is a big risk of paralization & it's too great, not to mention I will have a colostomy bag from then on. SO, I try to fight the pain daily, live my life as if nothings happened and I try to not let it rule my life. Many days I pay for my activities, but I don't want it to get the best of me and keep me from doing what I love. So I trade the pleasure for the pain. It might be stupid on my part, but I don't want to "lose the battle" and let my ex win. ( he did this to me!) So, I stay stubborn and that's probably not the smartest thing to do, but it's what gets me through the rough times. Abusive relationships can be a life lesson, and if I had only listened to my heart maybe this could have been prevented, but here I am and I have more fight in me now than I ever have. SO I can say I'm stronger because of this, but yet in alot of pain as well. It's a give & take I suppose.
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I love the sunshine, flowers, butterflies, seeing my children smile and being in the presence of my husband. I enjoy planting flowers, just being in my yard.I enjoy taking our boat to the lake with all the kids, it's nice to watch them have a good time, not to mention the wind in my face!
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Journal Entry for September 16, 2007
September 16, 2007 5:35pm
Hi everyone!
A really nice weekend in our kneck of the woods.
All my boys are here and we're getting ready for a BBQ. Homemade BBQ …
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Journal Entry for September 16, 2007
September 16, 2007 5:35pm
Hi everyone!
A really nice weekend in our kneck of the woods.
All my boys are here and we're getting ready for a BBQ. Homemade BBQ …
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Journal Entry for September 9, 2007
September 9, 2007 5:21pm
HI FRIENDS!
It's been awhile, so sorry.
back is getting better and been working 9on "myself" lately.
All is looking up and daily life is …
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I can very much relate to the tolerance and the drinking and all of it. I don't have cysts but I have DDD, fibro, leg pain from God knows what. I just got an MRI on my leg so I'll know soon. And all sorts of other ailments, etc. Talk to me any time you need to K? We can talk ourselves out of drinking! Do you mind me asking how you found the cysts in your back? Was it an MRI? I am suspecting my back has other problems besides DDD and I just want to know what test I should ask for. Anyway, You take care of yourself sweetie! I hope we can talk soon. (((Big Hugs))) Kitties2
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I hope you not being around means you are well! :)
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Stopping in to say hi and hoping all is well. xoxo
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Hey sweetie! Just stopping by with wishes for a very merry Christmas and all the best in 2008. xoxo
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Close Chronic Pain
I use 2 B N an abusive marriage. Got pulled off the bed by my feet. Trama 2 my lower back created Hemangiomas in my spinal cord. Severe pain daily, pain meds not working and I stay home everyday. My DS friends have saved me!!!
Treatments
- Cymbalta Working / Worked
- It is incredible! That is the one medication that does work the majority of the time.
- Hydrocodone Somewhat Helpful
- Let's just say it's probably better than nothing.My only complaint is that it's not taking the "edge off" anymore. :(
- Physical Therapy Not Working
- It seemed to make it worse. I even had electrode machine to wear so it would send signal to my nerves. Nothing worked
- Cortisone (Injection) Somewhat Helpful
- It brought me relief for about 3-4 wks. Then I'd go through the process again and again and Needless to say, it wasn't the cure and I have gained about 45 lbs now.
- Support Groups Working / Worked
- This site is AMAZING TX for me, I have some of the nicest friends and have met my BBF here, she's such a great support for me. Everyone here are angels with a keyboard
Close Depression
Type: Seasonal Affective DisorderI've been depressed for years, but I've found that within the last 2 yrs it's gotten worse. Since my back injury I've noticed that the depression is worse, not as bad as it could be, but I don't like feeling this way. I have great family & friends on this site who have kept my spirits above normal range. It's something I deal with dail, but u wouldn't know it!!
Treatments
- Effexor Not Working
- It wasn't for me!!
- Lexapro Not Working
- Oh geez, I felt extremely unsocial and made me feel angry all the time
- Wellbutrin Working / Worked
- I'm on it now, it's better, but I know there's got to be something that works better than this. It keeps me stable, but I know I can feel better than I do.
Open Diets & Weight Maintenance
Family says I can't hide stress, I loose weight real fast. Happiness makes me fat!
Treatments
- Positive Thinking Not Working
- When I'm happy I just gain like crazy, I begin to eat normal and it piles on my hips & butt!!
Open Panic Attacks
1st attack while driving. Didnt drive & eat in resturants for 3 yrs. Stayed home most of that time.
Treatments
- Effexor Not Working
- Didn't work like I thought it would, not much help
- Xanax Working / Worked
- It's my saving grace! It has truly brought me out of the attacks, but If by chance I miss taking one, I feel the attacks comin on. So, now Im faithful!!!
- Zoloft Working / Worked
- worked for about 7 yrs.
- Talking Working / Worked
- I've learned over the yrs to talk myself thru them, its process, but it does work. I tell myself "Ill be fine, breathe". It sounds funny, but it does work.
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