Thanx ladies! I really appreciate the advice Chutz. Wouldn't be a bad idea for him to get some retraining for something new. He did file for unemployment yesterday. They told him it takes 10 days to...
Thanks Karen! Always up for new reads....
I haven't been on here in quite a while it seems, but I REALLY need some support from ones that know how much stress is NOT our friend. My dh and I have been working at the same job for just shy of 4...
:shocked: Where's the Cat? Ummm 5 sec. later....Oh, she's on my lap! Duh! :turn: Yes, I have done that! Reading y'alls experiences and comments is like being there in a way. I hate it when my brain...
:redface: OMG! I couldn't handle Savella on top of my Pristiq I guess. I took it only for a week but it was not a pleasant experience. I got up yesterday and was literally walking sideways (to my...
((Hugs..Boo)) I break down every once and awhile and have wee little pity party(cry). I hate it when I do, but I think that's how I get rid of some stress and anger about my body. Sometimes I just...
Hi Mamanan.....Good luck on your tooth being pulled. I haven't had that done in a few years. I was doing well with my facial pain until this last week it is really starting to distract me. Grrr! I...
Welcome Watashi, Sorry your having a bad time with the Savella. Last thing we all need is to deal with nasty side effects too. Maybe you need to find a new doc. You need the support from them as...
I've been too busy to get myself on here and see what y'all been up to. I shall sit here for a bit and read up. Today is my first day off on my "new" schedule with work. I am only working 4 days a...
Hope you get to feeling better soon Littleneck. I haven't known anyone personally that has had the "swine flu" yet. Thanx for explaining what you are going through, much appreciated....
OMG, how embarassing, hubby better watch out now. LOL! Donna, they way you put your story is Fuunnny! You crack me up. :D...
Hey Mamanan :-) I'm so glad to hear your pain level has gone down tremendously. Let me know about the MRI, that will be interesting. Since you are the only one thus far I can totally relate with. My...
{{{Marlee}}} Welcome Home. :-) Sorry to hear you were having such digestive issues. Glad your doing better!...
CONGRATS Chutz! Beautiful! I love his name and the picture definitley is a keeper. Adorable! :-) Hugs,...
I noticed last week when I was on here, I haven't seen Marlee. Does anyone know how she is? Did she up and leave or something? I miss her posts. Just wondering /community/emoticons/confused.gif ...
Thanks Sassy! I need to print that out and put it up at my desk for all the yaw-whos that think I'm "normal". They think if I'm not limping or I might be joking around and smiling, "I'm all better."...
I think a neuroligist can give the 'firm' dx. But my internist and the research I've done confirm it enough for me. How many mg of Naproxen are you taking? Its like Aleve. I think uping your...
Hello Yankee Girl, How about volunteering at the library? Reading, teaching kids and adults of all ages. My dad is retired and not the healthiest man in the world, but he just has to keep learning...
Ummm, Yeaaah! :D Where is the order form for these fantastical items? Gots ta have! Thanx for the laugh, Donna! :-) HUGS,...
Yeah! Alright, way to go! Glad to hear your dh got a job. I think having your dh help monitor your prescp. pain meds is o.k. Got to do what ya got to do..... Hugs......
Goodmorning Mamanan.........Facial Pain, yuck! I feel for you. I have and have had just about everything you described. I thought I had TMJ but my description just did not match. I see my doc just...
((Jason)) Thanks for the update. Give Karen a very soft Hug. I will put her in my prayers that she will be part of the 80%. God bless Karen, you and your whole family....
Hi Helen, Your thoughts on cutting back or stopping all together sound very familiar. Thought I would do that myself a few months back. I was up to 1200 mg of Gabapentin a day and wanted to see if I...
I get my vitamin D levels checked at least once every year. I am now on 5000iu of Vitamin D3 to keep me at a normal range for women in my age group. I think it has helped with my energy/pain level,...
I know what ya mean! I was at my husband's b-day bash all day saturday. By the time we left I thought my body parts were going to fall off in pieces. Then the hour or so ride home was awful, couldn't...
Thanx for the info. I am always up for more/new updates. :-)...
Hey Hara, first I want to say I think your funny. I don't know if I'm just reading your posts in my own 'funny' way, but you seem to have a similar sense of humor. Anyways on to your post.....Hmmm,...
Hey Scarred, Sounds like you are close to your sis and the last thing you want is for her to feel as bad as you do on a daily basis. I know what you mean. We want to be protective, but they will do...
Sorry to hear of all the pain, Joanne. I myself have been dealing with constant face and head pain. When I have had migraines I would get awfully nauseous but never quite got sick. I would have to...
My 2 cents.... I was feeling that last night on our way home from my husband's b-day party and my first instinct was to take my bra off. :-) I hate the feeling like someone has their fingers between...
Nicely put Robin. Thanx! :-) I wish you a pain free day too!...
Just wanted to share with friends that could relate with how I'm feeling today. It is my dh 50th b-day today and we are having a bbq party at my mom's (about an hour away) house to celebrate. There...
Emo....teenagers! Yikes, I got one at home! Silly dyed black hair and skinny leg pants. But seriously W.Choc.Chip I think it is cool that you are in another country wanting to live there and able to...
I feel for ya Spirit. I totally agree with everyone else with their responses. I have days where I'll go in my bedroom and cry for a little while when the days of pain and aches become too much. But,...
KUDOS Kerri! Sounds wonderful! Hugs,...
Goodmorning Sue! :-) I hope this morning you awoke to less or no pain in your neck. Enjoy your weekend, relax! Sorry to hear you are having to experience such a stressful time, so I'm sending you a...
I was wondering if anyone has Atypical Trigeminal Neuralgia? I do. I find it difficult to ignore, get pain relief. While at work it is Very distracting and the only real relief is taking Percocet,...
I'm a Sagittarus, sounds like I would be a dumb blonde........Oh wait, I am! LOL! :-b Gimping(sounds about right) around, with my cane, in the woods sounds kinda fun, never been to Montana either....
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What do I do to feel more energized? Well, let see........I have to be at work by 7:30am, so coffee and the phone calls I get from my customers can give me a little pep. What I do to feel sleepy.......
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Hey there lil' Miss Sassy, :-) I hope you are feeling a little better by now. I use to get cortisone injections in my hips every 3 months about a 2 yrs ago. I only did it 3 x's and it made a...
Hi Missy, I started out taking Cymbalta with my Gabapentin (a few yrs back know) and I didn't have any 'bad' side effects as what you are mentioning. However, when I had to switch to Effexor (cuz my...
Uff da! Hara, I started at 7:30 this a.m and I still haven't had a break, other than to go potty. I am exhausted! Its 3:00 now, 2 more hours and I should be home. What kind of work are you doing?...
OMG Sue! :-) I am sooo Happy for you! ((HUGS!))...
Hey all, Been a while since I've been on here. While I was m.i.a. I was having a diffucult time dealing with my pain levels. Work has been reeallly busy. My facial pain (TN) was driving me nuts, but...
My Handicap Placard is Red! Oooo, I feel special! Seriously, I did get one via the mail. I printed out the application online (it is only 1 page), filled it out and took it in to my pcp office. I...
Yes, Yes........Yes! I have a burn on the inside of my wrist from removing a pan from the oven and I went to rest my arm/wrist on the oven rack and Whalah...burn. I also, am always grabbing the lid...
Hi Kythe, I work full time at a desk job. I started taking one 1/2 hr break about 3 to 4 hrs into my shift at work, tuning everything thing out with my headphones in the break room and a 45 min break...
Hey Sarah, Ya, my doc told me to increase my gabapentin dose, so I'll see. I had cut back in the last few months from 1200mg a day to 300mg every other day(the last 6 weeks). I got my wisdom teeth...