thanks for responding, I just didn't know the specifics. -nev...
It is so hard to accept that some people will never get it, unless they literally GET IT. Sometimes people really mean what they say, and other times they are just blurting out what thay think will...
So I'm on Prednisone again after weaning off of it. /community/emoticons/sad.gif /community/emoticons/cry.gif I don't get many side effects generally, but with prednisone I DO. So I'm a bit upset my...
It's hard to tell what makes me tired, cause that's mostly all the time. But I did read that Prozac does cause tiredness, so I started taking mine before bed, just in case. -nev...
because of illness and of course, low sun exposure. We get out in the sun more often. Especially with the kids we play in the sun for 30-60 minutes before applying sunscreen. thanks, I hope that...
Thought my Rheumy visit was worth posting about . My dr. had me on the 50,000 IU of Vit. D weekly for 3 months, then weekly until a week ago. He told me how he's been waiting for this human form of...
I sooo want to move to cooler low humidity weather. It's my dream. I'm in the midwest. Hubby wants to move to the gulf for his line of work. He says Pensacola....I say Alaska. Funny but neither of us...
I was given Provigil to specifically keep me up and alert during the day with the kids. I sometimes think of the fatigue as 'crippling" because that is what it feels like. Provigil is a stimulant,...
I just googled online highschool and found: compuhigh dot com excelhighschool dot com Wow there's a whole lot, some cost more than others. Go ahead and google it, minnesota actually has a free one,...
A-beka has an home-based curriculum, it is fully christian integrated. I believe you can order the cd's and pretty much do the lessons on your own. It is pricy. Just wanted to throw in what may/may...
I use tramadol and add Tylenol in the morning (per doc). At night I use Vicodin. Also, I use baclofen and Soma which also helps. -nev...
I took prednisone for 8 months, just finally weaned off of it. Started at 5mg, went up to 10mg, then tapered off 1mg at a time from there. I almost immediately started losing a SMALL bit of weight...
momto3- I do hope the twice a week works for you. Does that make your copay higher or not? Just wondering. -nev...
Thanks to each of you who replied, each of you have encouraged me and even made me laugh with the whole "avoid the chair" thing. Too funny! Humira didn't pan out, but Enbrel did. Gave myself the...
I take 6 2.5mg mtx pills a week. For fibro symptoms I take Soma (muscle relaxer that doesn't put me to sleep). My fatigue is quite bad and tried Provigil. But I only take it if I really need it, due...
I have been on prednisone since November 07 and 2.5mg oral methotrexate since the first of the year. I've been "unofficially" diagnosed with fibromyalgia for ins purposes. So I'm present a bit over...
So my insurance did turn down the humira and told doc to choose a less expensive drug. They called in another injectable and it starts with a Z. Can't remember what it was called, but my share to pay...
So I was wondering how many of you were approved for biologics by your insurance company, but did NOT have a positive RF or other positive test? thanks guys, nev...
O....MY....GOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a bunch of CRAP! I've been reading your story as it is updated, and it sounds like you owned your mistake, ready to move on. Let me tell you...
As others have stated, definately get the Lithium checked. It is quite possible the Zyban has changed how your body processes the Lithium. Shoot, aspirin can throw off a medications potency. I have...
thank you both nev...
Thanks LFW, my friend is way past what you describe. She has been on the street, many times. So much that almost all the shelters in our LARGE metro area won't have her back. Also she has been an...
Thanks guys, this is what has been known for a long time. She needs to be in a group setting. She has been several times and always leaves. I only wish I could find a person is like or understands...
So I'm helping my bp friend get a roommate, renting a room, apartment-whatever works. Many roommates have not worked out so far. Any helpful stories/insight. She isn't able to hold a job, gets SSDI,...
I see that you are scared, and I want you to calm down. You are obviously different than this guy because you are talking about your obsession. Talking about your feelings/thoughts is a step in the...
I don't have bp, but I do have fibromyalgia. The extreme fatigue, pain, and muscle aches/spasms make it very difficult to to do that intense one on one time with my kids. When ill I feel like a...
my reply to you is to try some relaxation stuff like stretching and yoga, or even some journaling and a hot cup of tea and a great refreshing shower. It sounds to me like you just need a new...
I have a Q about my bp friend who is staying with me. She is seeing her pdoc tomorrow. Is sleeping 12-18 hours everyday or every other day normal or is this a symptom/side effect that needs to be...
Okay so I did call animal control and there are no bobcat/growl complaints aroud here. I haven't told her yet, because I didn't have the words to say it compassionately enough. Also , my friend told...
yes I thought about doing that. Thanks for mention it, it slipped away from me the other day. I will post the outcome of the animal control phone call. Anyone else have a comment or suggestion?...
anybody have a response?...
I have my friend staying with us for up to a month to help her transition her from hospital into a new apartment. She is doing as well as is expected and is being consistent with meds/ really tring...
my name is sarah. I'm staying here with nev. nice place. my birthday is december 13, '75. I'm really avery happy person aside from all the reg. problems of just regular stuff.. I miss my family. I...
Olivia, I'm so glad you have folks here that understand and will have words of encouragement for you. I am so proud of you for recognizing this now and not further down the spiral. You are an ongoing...
Possibly talk to your doc about cutting your dosage of Provigil. I actually had to cut mine into fourths to not be to jittery and spouting my mouth off. Make sure you tell your doc all these...
of course the med levels should be checked, but did they check you for anemia? hope this gets resolved, nev...
I post over on the Fibromyalgia board usually. I have a BP friend who comes in and out of my life and started hopping over here to get educated and know what's what. Each of you have spoken of being...
I am reading and I'm here for you....
wmnak, thanks for your response. your post sounds so familiar as if you were talking about fibromyalgia( which I have and frequent the fibro boards for support). Of course you would just take out the...
Does anyone else have an opinion from your experience? Hope you all are doing well, nev...
thanks for your reply! -nev...
hello, I have a friend who has BP and I want to know what causes it. She did some pretty heavy drugs for about a year before onset. It is believed that this caused it. I know there is already a gene...