Journal Entry for May 17, 2008
May 17, 2008 9:54pm
May 17, 2008
Well, John and Ayden flew in last night. Hadn't seen them except by web cam for a good while, so I was really excited. Ayden …
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About Me
I am married (37 years), 3 sons, ages 36, 32 & 30 and 4 grandchildren (1 girl 3 boys). The only family members still living at home other than my husband and myself are our 2 little dogs, Jasmine and Cosmo. I am disabled due to a car accident 5 years ago which left me with severe back and neck problems, along with fibromylagia, chronic fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome, TMJ, etc. but our two little furry friends give me a lot of company and love.
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sheila1 replied to WhiteDolphin’s discussion post Does talking wear you out? in the Fibromyalgia support group 8:48pm
Does it ever! I screen my phone calls. Although I hate doing it, if I see it is someone I know that is…
August 13
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sheila1 replied to BasketMoon’s discussion post Muscle pain and statin drugs....PLEASE READ!! in the Fibromyalgia support group 11:25am
Been there and done that! I was put on statins for high cholestrol and triglycerides and within days…
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sheila1 replied to ElizabethAngel1989’s discussion post Been going to grave to much?? in the Bereavement support group 11:15am
Everyone grieves in their own way and if going to your mom's grave helps you along the journey of grief,…
July 24
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sheila1 gave SarkyCow a Hug 9:01am
Good luck on apartment hunting. I know you will find the perfect one for you. I also wanted to compliment…
July 19
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sheila1 gave SarkyCow a Thumbs Up 7:09pm
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Your in my thoughts and prayers hope that you had a good weekend and wishing you a good week huggskathyjo
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Thinking of you praying for you have a good day huggskahtyjo
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Glad you are feeling a bit better, lots of hugs love and prayers
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giving you a high five just because. Cindy
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Thank you for your reply to my post. I saw my dad a few weeks before he died and I know I shouldnt feel guilt, The last thing I said to him was I love you! As for the ashes, my sister went to collect them yeasterday and me and my uncle will scatter the at the end of september in Scotland with his brothers ashes. I think thats what he would have wanted.
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Close Bereavement
Type: Loss of a ParentMy mother 85 years old was diagnosed with breast cancer January 2007. She had a masectomy Jan.15. Believe it or not she was still working full time on the 3pm to 11pm shift at the hosipital. She returned to work & everything was going great until Easter Sunday, when she thought she had a stomach virus. After taking her to the doctor the next day, he decided to do an ultrasound of her gallbladder. What came back was not gallstones but cancer lesions all through the liver.She died June 1, 2007.
Treatments
- Prayer Working / Worked
- This is the only thing that I think is working because my faith is very strong and I know my mother is now no longer in pain and is sitting and enjoying being with God.
- Crying Working / Worked
- When I cry, it feels like I have taken a thousand tons off of my shoulders. Then I feel a sense of peace and calm, even if it is just for a little while.
- Grief Counseling Working / Worked
- When I first starting going to the Grief Support Group, I didn't know if this was going to help me or not, but the more I go the more it is helping. Are there any side effects? Yes, sometimes it does get to thinking more about your loved one more, but not in a negative way.
- Keeping Busy Working / Worked
- If I can stay occupied doing something it does help my mind not to constantly be focused on my mother.
- Music Somewhat Helpful
- Soothing ocean sounds help me to relax along with contemporary christian music
- Pets Working / Worked
- My great two little dogs help me a lot. They are not only with me constantly as a companion, but when I cry, they sense I am sad. They will get up in my lap and cuddle as if to say, "Don't cry, it's going to be ok and we are wth you"
- Prayer Working / Worked
- This is the only thing that I think is working because my faith is very strong and I know my mother is now no longer in pain and is sitting and enjoying being with God.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- At first I thought it was just to soon to tell, but now I see a difference from when I enter the office and when I leave. It is helping. I believe it is because I see a Director of Ministry, who cries along with me at times. She has told me that she will continue to walk with me through this journey. What a comfort to hear.
- Remembering Working / Worked
- Remembering all the good things about your loved one is healthy. Yes, you may cry, but the wonderful memories you have can never be taken away from you. They are with you to make you smile and continue to enjoy forever.
Close Fibromyalgia
I was diagnoised with fibromyalgia 2004 after a car accident December 2003. Before the accident, I was living life to its fullest with family & working 40 hrs. a week. July of 2004, my condition became so bad, I filed for diability. After searching so long for a cure that had not only put me in a state of depression, & anixety & panic attacks, I stopped looking for this so called cure. I am now looking for ways to cope with this condition and begin living again in a different way.
Treatments
- Acupressure Working / Worked
- This works well, but when I was using this treatment, I would be sore for a few days afterwards.
- Acupuncture Working / Worked
- THis has helped tremendously, but you do have to stick with it. I have been very fortunate that my insurance will pay 75% of my visits.
- Aqua Therapy Working / Worked
- This was working well, but I had to stop in 2007 as I developed a sensitivity to chlorine.
- Cyclobenzaprine Not Working
- Could not take. It made me feel too drugged and not able to function.
- Cymbalta Not Working
- Could not take this drug or any other anti-depressant as it made my panic attacks worse.
- Effexor Not Working
- Same the the Cymbalta.Could not take.
- Elavil Not Working
- Same as Cymbalta and Effexor, could not take.
- Heat Working / Worked
- Heat helps to sooth my muscles and I call it my best friend.
- Lyrica Not Working
- Could not take. This drug not only made me exteremly tired but also I felt so druggged up. I even wrecked my mother's car while on this.
- Neurontin Not Working
- Just didn't do anything for me, but I was only on 300 mg. which is on the low end.
- TENS Working / Worked
- Works great. My pain speicalist has me wearing the TENS 24 hours most days.
- Ultram Somewhat Helpful
- This drug took the edge off, but nothing to write home about.
- Vitamin B12 Working / Worked
- This is helping so much with the neuropathy in my feet, with no side effects.
- Zanaflex Working / Worked
- This helped with my night time muscle cramp and spasms, but I did dream a lot of weird things while taking it.
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