Hi Pete! I can definitely relate to your stuff going on. I feel too many parents want to be "friends" with their kids instead of being a parent. I am so proud of my 2 sons. They were great kids (at...
:tongue: Hi Greatgrandma, To try to answer your question about your pain med doseage-I take Gabs at apentin 4 X daily (every 6 hrs.). My dr writes the RX for 120 tabs. If you take 2 tab 4X daily...
Jim, I'm sorry you feel that way about PT. I suffered a spinal cord injury Jan. 2009 followed bt surgery. I was paralyzed when I began to work with the PT and Occupational therapy. Don't get me wrong...
:eyes: Hi libro. I'm 62 and have battled depression (not suffered-depression is not as strong as I am). That said I have been taking antidrpressants for over 30 yrs. Depression can really dominate...
:yeah: Hi Jamiee! I have been reading most of your posts and find that you are a very kind, caring man. Like some others said that it's possible that a lot of members are in more pain than you....
:yeah: Hi Lesa! Sorry you're feeling so down. I (like Karen) have dealt with depression most of my life. I can remember 6 yrs. ago when I taped black trash bags over my windows. Thank God I've...
Hi Whitebeard-that is so neat-kinda reminds me of Andy Griffith's show. The episode where Opie accidentally killed a mother bird and he took care of the baby birds until they were ready to fly! I am...
:blush: Hi Suzanne and welcome to this great forum! I was diagnosed with RSD last April. I took Lyrica for months-little relief and big cost. I stopped going to the pain mgt. dr. Once he had me drug...
:blush: Hi to everyone! I saw a t-shirt with "It's Never Too Late To Have A Happy Childhood." I have suffered with depression most of my life. (I'm 62) I know it's sometimes difficult yo think that...
:blush: Hi Silenced-so sorry you are feeling so alone. I am 62 yrs. old. I have been dealing with depression over 30 yrs. I'm not going to pity you. As far as what others say ie you're so skinny, so...
:wink: Hi Pete and Retiredmom! Thanks for posting-I really appreciate it! My new dr. at first had me on Gabapenin 300 mg/3xdaily. Last time I sw him and he asked about my arms and legs hurting. I...
:cool: Hi Suzie and welcome. I suffer from RSD. I have never heard of Addisons. This is a great forum--the members are really caring and kind. Sad you have pain and glad you found us! Donna...
:smilewinkgrin: Hi everyone! Hope all of yall are having a low pain day. I have a question I'm sure someone(ones) can help me. I'm taking Gabapentin 2400 mg/day, Savella 100 mg/day, antidepressant,...
:turn: :rolleyes: Hi and welcome to our wonderful forum! I have RSD and take Savella and Gabapentin for my pain. My dr also took me off Ambien and rxd Amitriptyline at bedtime. He told me it will...
:eyes: :eyes: Oh gosh I forgot that I also take antidepressant, thyroid, cholestrol and Amitriptyline (150 mg) at bedtime. (Talk about memory-mine is shot!). :yeah:...
:eyes: :smurf: Hi to everyone! I took Lyrica for over 5 months. It provided very little relief. I went to a new dr-an internist. He took me off Lyrica and rxd Gabapentin and Savella. In less than 2...
:rolleyes: :yeah: :yeah: Hi Eagle! No I'm not laughing! I'm 62 and when I was in jr. high . The Dallas State Fair was only a month away and I was sooo excited to go! I had cut into my big toe with...
I'm sorry but it sounds like you're describing taking care of a child! Does he do for you? I'm wondering-do you work and do yall have children? I'll talk to you if you need to speak with someone on...
:turn: Hi Student! I have never heard of RND. I suffer with RSD due to spinal cord surgery last Jan. I take Savella and Gabapentin (Neurotin). I am in my 3rd week of low pain level (2-3). I am sooo...
:yeah: Hi! I don't think you're lazy or any other negative things you're feeling about yourself! I have taken antidepressants for 20+ years! That's one of the crummy things about depression-no...
Scarred, I forgot to suggest something to you! I take 150 mg Amitriptyline at night to help with the pain and to help with sleep. You might ask your dr. Donna :eyes:...
:yeah: Scarred, I am so sorry your pain is sooo bad! I don't remember you mentioning if you take a med for sleep. I was on Ambien (when I took Lyrica). I stopped going to the pain mgt. dr and started...
:turn: Hi RetiredMom. (Are you really retired?) I never did see any of your posts that were in poor taste or questionable. I have had a GREAT 2 weeks with low pain level (RSD). I am currently taking...
:yeah: Hi Loner! I'm so sorry you're feeling lost and unhappy! I think you'll be really happy to "make friends" on this forum. I belong to MDJunction also but I'm really liking this forum more and...
:blush: Robin, please know you will be in my prayers! I lost my Dad almost 17 years ago and still miss him terribly! I know how much it hurts, I also know it does get better with time. Please have a...
:cool: Hi Lisa! I have two grown sons (35 and 37). My oldest son went to the army when he was barely 18. I was in the midst of leaving my horrily abusive (mentally and physically BIG TIME). Anyway 2...
:turn: Loretta, I am so sorry you are feeling so bad! Thank God I have been taking Savella and Gabapentin and for 2 weeks my pain level has gone from 7-8 to 3-4! I have RSD. It's like fibro except...
:redface: :eyes: Thanks Kimber! I wish the same to you! Donna :cool: :blush:...
:eyes: :eyes: :blush: Hi Kimber! I'm sorry you are in so much pain. My dr recently took me off Ambien and rxd amitriptyline 75 mg at bedtime. He told me it'll help with depression, pain and sleep. He...
:yeah: :eyes: Hi Dagogirl! I'm so happy you got such a great response to your post. When I was in the hospital paralyzed my sister and brother had a meeting with SS. They got all the drs and hospital...
:yeah: :tongue: Hi Dagogirl and welcome! Gosh I was hoping someone with RSD would come on this site! I suffered a spinal cord injury january 2009 followed by surgery then a diagnosis (from a...
:turn: :blush: Hi Jennifer and welcome to our forum! I take Gabapentin (generic Neurotin). I started out with 3-300 mg/day. My dr upped the dose to 600 mg/4xday. I feel better (pain level 2-3) than I...
:turn: :yeah: :yeah: Hi Potsie! Years ago I took Amitytr. with great results as an antidepressant and a sleep aid. I am currently taking Savella (100 mg/day) and Gabapentin (2400 mg/day(. My dr. put...
:yeah: :yeah: Hi Rosecron! Please give the Gabapentin a chance to work. I took Lyrica with little relief. For a momth I have been taking Savella. My dr. also added Gabapentin 3-300 mg/day. Two weeks...
:turn: I will include Nicole and her drs in my daily and nighttime prayers! Please let us know how she progresses in her recovery. You are a great friend..she is lucky to have you. Take care, Donna...
:turn: Hi! My suggestion is to try Amitriptyline. It is very inexpensive(I paid $10 for 90 tabs. ) It will help with your pain, depression and aid in getting some sleep. The experience I have had...
:eyes: :turn: Hi and welcome to this wonderful forum! I agree with Jaimee re: antidepressants. I have taken them for 20 years. I really think they will help you. Please talk to your dr. I'm sorry for...
:turn: :yeah: Hey Mike! I have never talked with you but I read the posts and I just had to comment. I honestly believe you have the kindest manner about you! Your heart seems to be as big as my...
:turn: :yeah: :yeah: Hi Yessi(what a pretty name)! I am so sorry your little brother is so angry. That just has to be hard on you and your Mom. You sound very mature for your age. I don't want you to...
:turn: :yeah: :yeah: Hi Pete! I just read your post and decided I had to ad to it. Have you ever heard of Chantix? I quit smoking 3 years ago after smoking for FORTY YEARS ! If you really want to...
I'm confused! :turn: Is this site to be used for advertising? What is up with the yellow diesel talk? :nono: :nono: :nono: :yeah:...
:smilewinkgrin: :turn: hi wheeler and welcome! this is really a great site. if you have questions a lot of times you'll get a reply quickly! take care. Donna :eyes: :rolleyes: :cool:...
:turn: :tongue: :yeah: hi college coach's wife! i do have a little baby girl--my little maltese Laci, she'll be 14 tomorrow! gotta buy her a treat..she is so spoiled but i never had a daughter. i am...
:eyes: :redface: hi bob and welcome! i was just curious....the neurologist that diagnosed my rsd used a test that involved needles and electrical shock. is that the kind of test you had? my pain is...
college coach's wife, you'll soon notice how very sweet and helpful our moderators are-also very patient and helpful. glad you joined. i really love this forum! i live alone and this has really made...
:yeah: :turn: hi jewels! i am so sorry your mom is talking to you so mean! i'm sure you are a great young lady and do not deserve that. does your mom drink? my dad used to talk to me in a cruel way...
:turn: :yeah: hi uniquelyme! i have been on savella and gabapentin 2 weeks and i definitely have less pain than when i was on lyrica(75 mg 4xdaily). i'm also taking 50 mg 2xdaily. i agree with...
:smilewinkgrin: :shocked: :rolleyes: hi coach's wife, i don't know what happened to my 1st post. anyway talking about savella. i took lyrica 5 1/2 mo. 4x daily with minimual relief. i've been on...
:rolleyes: :blush: :cool: coach's wife, i forgot to mention the pm dr. put me on 10 mg. ambien. i'm not going to him any longer so i am going to ask my new dr. about lunesta. can anyone tell me if it...
:blush: :eyes: :cool: :tongue: :turn: hi collete coach's wife! re: savella. i took lyrica 5 1/2 mo. with minimual relief. i have been on savella 2 weeks and gabapentin. i see and feel a world of...