I hated shopping when I was healthy! There is no way I would put myself through that torture. No way no how, na-ah! Vickie...
Lyrica is a great help to me. I am not able to take it in the am because it makes me too sleepy. So I take it all at one time at night, and it has helped my pain. Unfortunately, the sleepiness it...
I've started having migraine like headaches everyday. When it gets unbearable, I take an excedrin, and it brings it down to a livable level. It hasn't gone completely away in awhile. Tylenol doesn't...
I have PTSD, clinical depression and am bipolar. I had all these before the fibro, and I think having them contributed to the stress that brought on the fibro. Welcome to the forum....
I am female, and orgasms hurt my whole body. I think I tense every muscle in my body. The orgasm itself is as enjoyable as ever, but my whole body hurts afterwards. Vickie...
I'm not diabetic, but I am spacing out while driving. I was coming home from the vet's office this morning, and blew right through a stop sign. Thank the Good Lord no one was coming, and everything...
Treebo. I am not trying to diagnose you. I just want to share something that I suffer with. I am bipolar. If you are bipolar, often just taking an antidepressant has bad effects. A person with...
Lori, I understand completely. My husband has been off work (they sent him home, and haven't called him back) since August 10. He is our only source of income. He is 48, and has multiple aches and...
LOL Donna. It can be funny when it doesn't happen to us, huh. Vickie...
{{{{SASSY}}} I'm praying for you. Vickie...
Going through a bit of a rough time. My husband has been out of work since August 10. He is our only source of income. It has been very hard, and my fibromyalgia is acting way up! But so far, I am...
my husband has been out of work since August 10. He is not fired, but they haven't put him back on the schedule. We have done everything they asked, and are still waiting for a phone call. It has...
welcome. Can't help you with your questions. Vickie...
29) Do 5 minute chores. Wash the shelves in the fridge down in 5 minutes. Fold the towels in 5 minutes. When 5 minutes are done, you are done. Then you can rest until you are ready to do another 5...
I take 150mg of Lyrica. So far, that is as much as I have needed to get the benefit. I was first put on 75mg 2x a day. I couldn't handle how sleepy I was from the morning dose, so now I take the full...
Dear cntblfe, I don't have any advice about your situation. I wish I did, but I just don't know. But I wanted to welcome you to the forum. I also suggest you start a new topic and introduce yourself....
There has been an extreme amount of stress in my life in the last 6 weeks, and I have started to hurt a lot every day. What is concerning me is that my legs and ankles have started swelling. When I...
I homeschool, and I am very unorganized. I cannot use a little of this curriculum, and a little of that. I know some people who do, and they do a good job of it. But if you are like me, and not good...
I chose poodles because that is my favorite dog. I got kinda crazy about them, and tried to have my own poodle business. I once had 8 poodles all living in my house at once! Now I have just one, and...
Hi Sassy. No...bipolar does not make you stop having a mother bond. I am exceptionally close to my 2 children. I have never not cared about them, or wanted to see them. They are the reason I work so...
I agree with Serafena. We (all people) hurt those we are closest to because it is safe. But there is a limit to what anyone should take. We (bipolars) can be aware of our behavior, and work to change...
Hang in there Sassy. Enjoy the baby while you can....before you know it he will be a teen :devil: I am sorry you are hurting today. That does make for a hard day. Hold on, things are bound to get...
Lyrica helps my pain. It does not help the fatigue. The combination of meds that I take help me sleep, and that is the only thing that helps the fatigue. On those nights I don't sleep well, the next...
{{{{{{{{{{{LORI}}}}}}}}}}}}}} We're here for you...
The thing to remember is there is no cure for fibromyalgia. We are still going to experience good days and bad days, fatigue, pain, lack of energy to finish what we start (maybe that falls under...
I have had good luck with the lyrica. However, I don't take it in the am. It makes me too sleepy. I take 150 mgs. once a day, at bedtime. Helps me sleep too....
I take lyrica, and it lowers my pain considerably. I mostly deal with the fatigue anymore...except when I try anything strenuous. I thought it wasn't working. I ran out, and found out how much pain I...
Sue, a picture is truly worth a thousand words. OOH the picture I got in my mind! Thanks for the first belly laugh I've had in a lonnggg time....
Hello Spirit and welcome....
I take lyrica. I missed several days of it, and didn't have withdrawals, but my pain levels skyrocketed. For me, it takes me awhile to wake up in the morning, but I drive on it, and do anything else...
Thanks for the heads up guys. I'll research it. She did mention that it was a short term aid. Also, I am supposed to pulse it...4 or 5 days on, 2 or 3 days off. We shall see. If I continue to have...
Does anyone take adipex? My doctor put me on it to help with my weight. But I have gotten the greatest side effects. I have energy, even though I had a horrible night last night. I am awake, and have...
Thank you everyone who told me this was good. I really appreciate the feedback....
Hi Rose. I am not trying to diagnose you, or be interfering. I just wanted to tell you about me. I also get too much serotonin with just antidepressants. I am bipolar, and I require mood stabilizers...
I have tried flylady over and over again. I just can't get into the routines. Not sure if I'm just lazy, or if there is something wrong with my head!! I want a clean home so badly, but I feel...
I long for you, but you are far away. Not here at night, but plaguing me by day. You flit in and out like the pixie that you are. Leaving me tired and foggy, and so far I haven't found a way to...
Welcome to the bipolar community....
I haven't any advice to add to what you have already received. But I wanted to stop in and welcome you....
Caren, Welcome to our community. I sure hope you found ways to fill your weekend. Hang out here any time. Everyone is so nice, and will help any way they can....
I take 150mg of lyrica at bedtime. I started off taking 75mg 2x a day, but it made me too sleepy. I don't remember starting to notice that I felt better. However, I ran out for a few days, and I...
Hi Jennifer, and welcome to the forum. I hope you find the answers and companionship that you are looking for....
sometimes this disease flares for absolutely no reason at all. Like having the pain and fatigue and brain fog isn't hard enough. You can be doing everything right, and suddenly feel like you've been...
Hi coaster, You are definitely in the right place. Ask your questions, and read other people's posts. We have several spouses of bp sufferers here who can share their experience with you. Also, us...
I have always been accident prone. Even as a child, I think. Yet another reason I think I have always had fibro....
relationships are hard. They would be hard in a perfect setting with perfect people simply because they involve more than one personality. Yeah, my husband and I have had more ups and downs than...
I've always had fibrocystic breasts. Does that mean I have always had fibro? Well, imho...yeah. But that's another discussion. I had my first biopsy when I was 19 or 20. Another some years later. The...
Aww Donna. I'm sorry he made you feel worse. As for me, I am a diva! Just having me around lends respectability and purpose to everyone else's life. Right??? :yeah:...
Anyone taking topomax...for a mood stabilizer? Is that right? What are your experiences with it? I am asking because I am having a little trouble with mania again, and I have been working with my p...
I agree with Serafina. Your wives need to see the pdocs, and talk about the side effects of the meds. That said, my meds have been working really well with the least side effects ever for the last...
Noklu, Welcome to our forum! After you have been here a short while, you will be calling it "My forum" also!!lol Everyone here is great. I don't know anything about what you asked about, but I wanted...