DixieRose’s Profile
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DixieRose
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I was diagnosed with FM 2003 ,but have been sick for a long time . In 1971 I had Rocky Mntn Spotted Fever , at the age of 4 ,I had Chicken Pox so bad that I had to be hospitalized. I have had pneumonia 3 times ,numerous surgeries. I am a retired nurse , mother of 2 grown sons and 1 grand daughter . I am a living history re-enactor , make brooms , quilts & love to garden.I have a deep commitment to God , am gregarious ,love helping others.
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Hope that the sorting out has gone well for you all and that you were able to chare some happy memories too. Love and hugs
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Just sending you abig hug!!!!! hope all is well and you are doing good. Have a great holiday. You are in my prayers and in my thoughts. Lots of love ruth
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I forgot that I wrote in this Blog site the I received a Doug hug to my email. Well I found all these people left me wonderful and thoughtful messages and you were one of them. Thank you and take care.
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Close Fibromyalgia
I was diagnosed with Fm in 2003 and like most people have been sick for a long time. Had Chicken Pox ,age 4 and had to be hospitalized due to lesions present in lungs,1971 had Rocky Mntn Spotted Fever , pneumonia 3 times , have extensive OA , numeruos surgeries ,2 C-sectons ,laporoscopy revealed redundant loop in descending colon,Lt rotator cup repair , both knees scoped..Rt knee meniscus repair ,condyle shaved...need replacement for both . I am a retired nurse , no longer able to be on feet .
Treatments
- Cymbalta Working / Worked
- This med has worked well and no adverse effects...yet
- Guaifenesin Working / Worked
- I take it at bedtime ,have not had any problems nor seen any improvements
- Lyrica Working / Worked
- Still on low dose , have seen improvement in muscular relief , no joint relief
- Neurontin Working / Worked
- Working well ,take at bedtime and adverse reactons
- Ultram Working / Worked
- I take on an as needed basis and it helps
- Zanaflex Working / Worked
- I take it twice a day and continue to have a lot of stiffness
Close Chronic Pain
I have been sick most of my life , Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever 1971 ,has affected many joints and organs, diagnosed with Fibro & CFS and have had multiple joint surgeries.
Treatments
- Cymbalta Working / Worked
- Has helped with pain and depression...has caused me to gain 50 lbs and I plan to de-tox from this med soon
- Heat Working / Worked
- I have a heating mattress pad which is a life saver , use the smaller pads too
- Lidoderm Working / Worked
- If I use 3 at at time, these help
- Lyrica Not Working
- This med caused heart palpitations and migraines for me. NOt taking it anymore
- Neurontin Working / Worked
- This has helped with the tingling sensations, I can only take it at bedtime as it causes vertigo for me
Open Arthritis
My profile is on the Fibro board...but...I had Rocky Mntn Spotted Fever in 1971 , and began to have problems with my knees in 1982..due to the RMSF, I try to stay away from anti-inflamatories , Both knees have been scoped, now I need a knee replacement on the right. I also have OA in Rt ankle,Lt hip , Lt elbow and both shoulders. It is unclear if the joint degeneration is from RMSF or the many years I spent riding , trainig and showing horses.
Treatments
- Naproxen Somewhat Helpful
- I take it sparingly
