Thank you everyone. We had a "talk" and he gets it but going to a therapist. I told him I loved him and did he love me and he had teary eyes and said but you're going to leave me because a thousand...
He won't go to therapy because there is nothing wrong with him oscarsmom70. He went 2 times at year 15 when we almost got divorced and it worked pretty well and obviously we got back together. I've...
I could stay in my home all the time and it wouldn't bother me at all. I mainly leave for medical appointments, weekly therapy and every other week massages for my fibromyalgia. It takes too much...
I've been in weekly therapy for over 2 years. My antidepressants were changed several months ago as I was in a major depressive episode. I flew across the country and spent 12 days at a friends to...
Every since I had to have my colon removed, due to ulcerative colitis, 3 years ago, my thyroid medication has been difficult to regulate and tests all over. My Internist was very conservative in...
I've got many health problems and depression, anxiety and PTSD. I was approved the first application for SSD and I filled out all the paperwork myself. I just found out today from my Long Term...
You can work and make so much money a month and it won't affect your SSD. I'm not sure of the amount, it use to be $500. If I were you I'd call the local social security office and ask them. I don't...
I have a j-pouch and have IPS. I'm wondering how you are doing jm8778. I know you posted this over 8 years ago but I could use some encouragement or a big dose of reality. I've had my pouch for 3...
I'm glad you are feeling better. Shingles is very painful. Both of my parents had it. My insurance company won't pay for the vaccination until we are 60. I have a compromised immune system and my...
I believe my problem is solved, at least for now. The testing has remained good at the dose I'm at for 2 times and she is still having it tested every 6 weeks. I had nothing to bring up as it was...
I wish you well with your surgery and your ostomy. I am sorry I accused you of being a troll. You sounded a lot like one that is in another support group I'm in. I still think you got bad advice...
Dear GreekGoddess, As bad as your mother is I hope she's better than mine. I hope you can find a good therapist. Mine is a social worker and I feel better that she's a female too. I saw a male...
Excuse me, thanks for pointing that out soystud....
ActiveUCer, You said it better, thanks. I'm glad your surgery is over and that you have an end ostomy as I hear they are better than temp/loop ones. I was in such a rush I had all my J-Pouch...
I know how you feel. Shame on them all, especially your mother. I know what your mean. You don't know what to say back and if you'd open your mouth and said what you thought you'd scream at them and...
I don't blame you. I've been mad a lot too. I had to have my colon removed 14 yrs after my diagnosis. I'd had it for years before, just suffered. You are in remission, do what you want, you are young...
Haven't you asked this same question in now the 3rd place? There is no special clinic/wing or whatever for "failed or problem pouches" and no nurses told you that BS. They have world renowned...
Go to Cleveland and talk with another surgeon if you need to. You can opt for the removal of your colon and a permanent ostomy. Live with it and if it works well you are done. If you decide to go for...
If it was me I'd have a longer discussion with my surgeon about it. Write down your questions before the appointment. I had my surgery 2 years ago and have never heard of anyplace close to that...
I have high anxiety and stress brings on flares, so I see why it's such a big move. I didn't read about if you work or not. If you have the means to move to CA I'd suggest you move into your own apt....
sarsi, I hope you are feeling better by now. I do EMDR for PTSD which takes me back to my traumas and deals with them. We also do talk therapy. I'm assuming that's what you were doing vs the way...
Dear Deepwell, What kind of medicine is delivered through your patch? I've never heard of the voltaren topical before and I sure would like to try it out too. I have had major intestinal surgery and...
A wise lady told me once to go to sleep and things would be better in the morning.....While it's not always the case with FM I feel better the more sleep I get. Sometimes it's hard to sleep when in...
I agree with you, tangle1985, about the chiropractor. I go every 3 weeks to keep up. She got rid of my headaches and HBP 7 years ago. I was getting them again a few months back so went for weekly...
ALSO, I have been in a fibro flare for over 2 years. My ulcerative colitis got so bad I had to have major surgeries and they take a long time to recover. So on top of that my fibro has been worse. I...
I'm on Norco, which is tylenol and hydrocodone, for my abdominal pain for 2 years. It does nothing for my fibro pain. That makes me a little curious as to how come it helps some of you but not me....
I tried Lyrica for months. I didn't feel anything so the dose was increased. I also tried Savella. I can't remember which one made my feet swell with water retention. In any event neither one worked...
Lu211, DC-diff is the an abbreviated name for it. The following link is nice and concise: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/c-difficile/DS00736 I had it several times before the surgeries and didn't...
I'm glad you are getting help. You might want to double up on your probiotics to avoid C-diff. You have to take them at least 3-4 hours after/before your antibiotic - at least that is what my...
I'm sorry I can't answer your question as I have a similar problem. I don't have asthma but have the similar mucus/snot one. I also had UC and have a j-pouch. I was in j-pouch on-line support group...
Hi Livinginthepresent, Thanks for your post. I had a very low vitamin D level around 4-5 years ago and my Internist had me take prescription mega doses then I took 10,000 daily, on the advice of my...
Sonya, It is against the rules to come on here to sell anything. :nono: FYI - The rules are the same for most SUPPORT group sites. :nono:...
Great description MommaQ. Do your feet also get numb, sometimes have red inflammation in different locations plus are cold a lot of the time? I can get in a 104 degree hot tub and my feet will still...
FYI I have a hand held sprayer that my husband attached to the water supply, as we couldn't install a seat, and it is awesome. The water wasn't even too cold in the Midwestern winter. I ordered a kit...
Livinginthepresent, I appreciate your kind words more than you know. I'm having and painful day. I over did things a few days ago and am paying for it now. I should have known better but when the...
Livinginthepresent Thank you for your posts. You have survived and never quit. I'm sorry that you've had so much pain and suffering in your life, you are a survivor. When I get really down I think...
I was put on an anti-depressant but forget which one as it was in 1998. I have been on one or another through the years and now after chronic illness and 3 surgeries I am on two anti-depressants. I...
I won't do the the herbs either as I don't know how it would interact with my medications either! I was optimistic when the foot doctor said I had Morton's Neuroma. First the shots didn't help and...
Every one's fibro symptoms are not the same so I am glad you are going to a rheumatologist as they can also screen you for fibromyalgia. I am so glad you mother is doing better. I've so to...
I meant my "dad" not my "day" has an under active thyroid. sorry...
I've tried vaseline along with just about everything else. It helps some but I don't think it promotes healing as well. A good pure thing to use is "Witch Hazel", I get it at Walgreens and it is an...
First of all dab, don't wipe, and carry good butt wipes to use every time. Your raw because the BM's have 30% more bile in them that before, you are going more often that ever before and you are...
If you haven't found it yet there is a wonderful support group at J-pouch.org. You can do searches on topics and bring up past discussions and you can ask questions just like you are doing here. I...
It sounds like your mother is the one with the problem. She is being mean to you. She wants to control you and is doing it by berating and attacking you. It sounds like she is demanding the money to...
Has anyone considered fibromyalgia? There is no definite test for it but it is a lot like CFS and there are actual tender points that they can apply pressure to to see of you might have it. It also...
How are your thyroid readings? Several of your symptoms seems like those from an underactive thyroid. Women get this more than men but my day has low thyroid too. If you google it you will see what I...
I went to my Atlas Chiropractor because of the precise methods they use to adjust the atlas with just 6 lbs of pressure with a stylus as I could never let a regular chiro adjust my neck. She got rid...
I'm in awe, if I could do 2 days in a row like that I would have been in bed all day today!...
Thanks Elbee! Good idea about the stickers too. I put my medications in a weekly pill box with the morning ones on the yellow side and the evening ones on the purple side. I don't put in xanex or...