Thanks! She kept telling me that people get them after having surgery (guess I was one that never rec'd one) and that if i've had surgeries, I should of gotten one. I'm noticing it's hard to take...
Hey, it's interesting you mention this. I pay cash for my visits (follow up drug tests are giving so they know it's in your system) and the entire doc visit and test is in the 175$ they charge. I'm...
Such a wonderful idea. With all of my health issues going on right now, I definitely need some sort of ID tag or bracelet. Thanks for this , very much so....
Hi all! I've been very ill so I haven't posted much lately. My left lung has collapsed and my doc said that she will try to get me an incentive spirometer (she doubt insurance will pay for it). Has...
Thanks all and I am :yeah: over your screen name couch tater!...
Hi from Alabama!!! I am 30 minutes south of Birmingham. I am very sarcastic at times, only because I try to have a sense of humor to get by , day by day....
I just love that stigma that we are all junkies , just looking for a fix!!! Sarcasm totally intended here!! I get so tired of that!!! :nono:...
I worked at popular chain (forever ago) and they would charge the entire co-pay for whatever they had, then just put the remaining that they ordered for the patient in a bottle with another label,...
I remember something similar happening, and they gave me a partial. (Thought they weren't allowed to do partials on narcotics?) Anyways, when they got the rest in they called me and usually it's the...
What about joints getting very dry and flaky! The joints of my wrists, fingers, and skin on my knuckles are so dry, they are even split! They hurt tremendously. This is a new symptom I have developed....
Should I ask the neuro or GP to refer me to a rheumatologist? I have the type of insurance where I need referrals. I see her Thursday (I have pluerisy again! Third time in a matter of months). Thanks...
My aunt has lupus. And so does a cousin. I have had the lupus symptoms as long as I remember. Here are my symptoms; rash across face (covers bridge of nose and cheeks), reoccuring pleurisy, anemia,...
As suggested above, immodium is a great tool. Also, if you have anything rx'd for anxiety. It doesn't take away withdrawals but it will help a touch. Good luck to you and hydrate yourself as much as...
I invested in a lock box that stays in my room (mostly because we have four children between my husband and I). I had a similiar issue happen years ago with a so-called ex friend of mine....
I am so sorry Cathy! My first husband left me with our two children (one was 3 years old, other was a newborn). I had a horrible time after giving birth to both and was bedridden before and after the...
I have not been on these patches; however, I do take opiod meds and I do have to take the holidays everyone speaks of. I have a terrible high tolerance and the meds will completely STOP working! I am...
Some opiods I have been on in the past have made me on the edge. Very b$%^&y as you mentioned!...
I have a lock and key safe (even fire proof!) for all my medications. We have four kids in the home so that is mainly why I have mine....
OMGOSH! Poor baby!!!...
I am so sorry you are going through this. Eventually, I feel I will have to deal with this with my suboxone (it's similiar to methadone). I have to go to a special clinic but it can be refilled in a...
Thanks, ive been down lately with a stomach bug.and fever. Also, just been down period ( down in the serious dumps) Havent been online much. Hope all is well!...
Never used this service but I am an avid teeth grinder! Wish I could find something to help too =(...
I was on vistiril in the hospital because my anxiety was so bad. I was literally pulling off skin and making horrible marks in my head. I do remember it helping for that. I didn't take it long term...
Have the same issues. My neuro rx'd me some steroids and meclizine b/c of inner ear problems. It isn't clearing it up so I am probably going to have to re take my MRI. Do you hear any whooshing...
I am so sorry you are going through this. I wonder why he didn't consider this early in the relationship? I wish he would be more considerate but then again I understand why he would want a child of...
Oh my, well..... Prozac was my first, then zoloft, celexa, then effexor xr (which was horrible for me)!!!! My last and final is cymbalta and lexapro together. It has helped me tremendously....
I agree with Gizzy about the agency. I hate this for you, I also suffer from depression and I would hate anyone to tell me I am unable to care for my children! It seems the stigma will never go away!...
My limbs take turns doing this same thing. It's strange, even other parts of my body have too....
You totally reminded me of something, I've had some recent issues pop up that I need to mention to my doc. My bladder is way over active and I'm having the hardest time 'getting it out' if that makes...
Ive hears from another person that he had to get a port. Can i ask, does it ruin your veins? Im almost certain i will be getting these for a long time. Ive been on all meds and nothing helps....
Meant to reply to you, my neuro said I had to take the blood test to diagnose the stiff person. This is actually my 3 rd doctor to try to figure whats wrong! He has finally been able to help....
Hi all! I promise i totally didnt mean for that to sound rude! That did sound rude looking back!! But good to hear from you guys and thanks for the welcome!...
Prayers for her! I am so sorry! May the Lord heal her......
As a fellow depression sufferer, I can relate. Like mentioned above, no one can fix or diagnose, however there is a lot of support out there and caring doctors. I have been on cymbalta and lexapro...
I am currently on suboxone for pain and I have been on methadone in the past. I remember how horrible the w/d was. I took tons of immodium and zofran (allergic to phenegran) . Good luck to you!...
Thanks! Good to hear from someone....
I begin these treatments in a week or so. Just waiting on them to set up the appointment. I have a friend that is on it but I love to get more feedback about it. I've done a lot of research and was...
I haven't had any lumbar punctures? Only the GAD test which came out extremely high. No diabetis or thyroid probs either....
I'm Christina, I am new here and this is my first post (forgive me if I am posting in wrong forum) I have recently been diagnosed with Stiff person syndrome and I begin IVIg treatments soon. Good to...