angelgrl’s Profile

Open Obesity

I never had a weight issue until after I turned 30 in 1990. I have tried almost all kinds of diets out there and nothing seems to work. It's difficult for me to exercise because of the pain from my fibromyalgia. I need to loose 135 pounds.

Treatments

Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Not Working

Breast Feeding Not Working

NutriSystem Working / Worked

Lost some and gained more

Dietitian Consult Working / Worked

Lost some and gained more

LA Weight Loss Not Working

Lost some and gained more

Weight Watchers Working / Worked

Lost some and gained more

Open Fitness Goals
Type: Improve overall fitness

I have been trying to change my lifestyle habits so I can loose weight and become healthy.

Open Sleep Apnea

I was diagnosed with sleep apnea several years ago. My husband was diagnosed a year ago.

Treatments

CPAP Working / Worked

Open Common Variable Immunodeficiency

I was diagnosed with Chronic Active Epstein Barr Viral Infection last month. We are trying to get my immune system up to par. It is believed that this is what is causing my Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia.

Open High Blood Pressure

My blood pressure seems to always be high - even during a resting state.

Treatments

Lisinopril Working / Worked

Open High Cholesterol

I was diagnosed with high cholesterol several years ago. My dad has it, I have it, and now all 3 of my young adult children have it.

Treatments

Crestor Too Soon to Tell

Lipitor Not Working

I didn't stay on it very long. It made me really moody.

Zocor Working / Worked

Open Migraine Headaches

I've been having migraine for years and years. My mother and aunt have migaines as well. Now, both my daughters get them.

Treatments

Imitrex Not Working

Magnesium Somewhat Helpful

Bentyl Working / Worked

Open Diets & Weight Maintenance

I have been overweight for many years and have tried all kinds of diets. It seems like I take one step forward and 5 steps backward.

Treatments

Eating Healthier Foods Somewhat Helpful

Eat Less Somewhat Helpful

Weight Watchers Somewhat Helpful

Open Environmental Allergies

Treatments

Singulair Working / Worked

Clarinex Working / Worked

Open Rape

I was raped by my "boyfriend" when I was 16. I suppressed the memory until a couple of years ago.

Treatments

Talking Working / Worked

Talking Working / Worked

Open Brain / CNS Tumors

I had a schwanoma brain tumor. It was the size of a goose egg and thankfully was benign.

Treatments

Surgery Working / Worked

Open Hysterectomy

I had a total hysterectomy when I was 28. I had adiomyosis, endometriosis, and tumors all over.

Treatments

Premarin Working / Worked

I don't use it anymore.

Open Alcoholism

My sister is a recovering alcoholic. When she finally admitted it, I found out just how much alcoholism is in my family.

Open Food Addiction

I'm a food addict. Whenever I feel stressed, tired, or depressed I eat.

Treatments

12 Step Program Too Soon to Tell

Open Vulvar Cancer

I actually don't have vulvar cancer - yet. I have been diagnosed with Lichen Sclorosis in the vulva area. I have to go in once a month because it can develop into cancer. LS affects only 1% of the population. Lucky me, I feel so special, Not.

Open Healthy Eating

I am trying to eat healthy. According to my nutritionist, I don't eat enough. She wants me to eat 6 small meals a day.

Open Empty Nests

I gave birth to 3 children in 3 years. For 24 years, I had someone with me at all times. Someone to play with and someone to talk to. They have now all flown the coup. It's been a loooooooong road this past year. Although I miss them terribly, my relationship with God has improved. A dear friend told me that this is the time when your husband and you can fall in love all over again. We'll see

Treatments

Patience Working / Worked

Writing Working / Worked

Open Families & Friends Of Addicts

No story, it is what it is.

Treatments

Patience Working / Worked

Talking Working / Worked

Writing Working / Worked

Open Osteoporosis

I've had osteopenia for several years and have been told that it is going into osteoporosis.