Hi it's been a long time since I've written and usually in Fibro forum but there have been many changes in my health. Had just gotten the best glucose control this past summer until hospitalized in...
Thank you all for your responses! I'm going to try the walking little by little each day. I think my main problem is pacing. I try to be good at it, but some days I just push myself to the limit and...
Hi everyone, It's been such a long time since I've posted, but still check in many times. I have been having trouble walking lately. sometimes it feels like my legs will just give way or I have such...
Marlee, You are always the first to offer a kind word to everyone! I'm so sorry that you're going through such sad times! Our little fur babies are so precious to us, I have tears in my eyes just...
Thank you all for your responses! I really think I will go through with the surgery and maybe have it laproscopic. I meet again with the gyn doc on Monday. I did check out Hyster-sisters and it IS a...
Hi everyone, I have not been posting very much lately, have been having a lot go on in my life lately. One thing that has gone on over the last six weeks is I had really heavy bleeding with my...
Hi everyone, I have never written on the diabetes forum ususally on fibro, but I have a question re: Lisinopril, my PCD just put me on a very small dose of lisinopril b/c he ususually does this as...
I have found really comfortable pants at Wal-Mart. I think there on the more sweat pants catagory, but look like ordinary dress slacks. They are pull on and some are made by Just My Size. Even have...
Marlee, I'm so sorry for your family! You will all be in my prayers. It's so sad when we loose someone we love but to be young and have children so young makes it even harder. I used to work in...
Sassy, I'm so sorry for your family's loss! I'll keep you all in my prayers! And don't feel guilty about not going to see you FIL during his illness, I'm sure he'd want you to remember him in good...
Tomorrow I Refuse to sit all day long on the couch and be on my laptop! I'll try not to overdo, but if I'm gonna have pain I'd rather have a clean house to look at!...
Thanks Lola, My DH laughs now when I tell him it could be hormones, menapause....He seems to think I've been using that excuse for years! LOL. It must be so hard on you having your litttle one gone...
Puppylover I have three dogs, two don't shed much, a yorkie and bischon, but the lab does, and I have 6 cats! I know crazy pet lady! but I have a dyson and i LOVE it. They are quite expensive, but I...
Dear tyno3, I can relate not only to the crying everyday, although mine has gotten better! Exhaustion I think can do that to you. But my Dad died the week before Christmas 11 years ago and it does...
It makes you remember to appreciate what you do have! Laughter is such a good medicine! Thanks for sharing!...
Thank you everyone for you kind words and help! I should have know that whatever it is that is troubling just talking to friends that understand would make things better! I am feeling better today so...
Hi Everybody, Happy New Year. I have a question that I'm not sure where it belongs. I had a wonderful Christmas, my daughter was home from San Diego and we had a house full of people. When it was...
myjoy, I was dx with diabetes around six years ago. Fibro four years ago, although I think I had it a lot longer than official dx looking back over the years. Just went last Wednesday to my PCP and...
Hey Neice, I also had the same problem with blankets hurting, so I bought a new soft blanket and got rid of my heavy quilt for a down comfortor and I love it. I also stuff a firm pillow at the bottom...
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I tried and tired to like oatomeal but could never do it until I got the cinnamon apple instant, used milk and cut an apple up in it, microwaved it then put a dollup of whipped cream on it. Who says...
Hi Sunset, Sorry you're feeling so bad, medications can play such tricks on us! I'm so sensative to meds, I get so scared whenever I have to try something new. I've never taken Lyrica, but I did have...
Get better soon! It's bad enough having fibro now the flu how much can we take? Cheer up better days are coming! Take it easy and rest!...
Robin, I'm so happy you're feeling better, and getting to go on your trip. I'm so sorry though you'll face some hard days there! Just remember all the wonderful memories you have and how it's really...
never drive your car when that little oil light comes on it doesnt help to keep ignoring it ....it won't go away!...
When I was first dx with fibro i had so much pain in my right foot i couldnt walk on it or even drive. I went to the podiatrist for almost a year. I had it taped, in a boot and nothing really helped....
Hope your visit to the pain clinic was helpful. Like everyone said above, don't give up. You have to be an advocate for her and it sounds like you're headed on the right path. A lot of doctors out...
Donna, I'm so sorry for all you're going through. Pets are such a comfort and they become a big part of our family so soon. I had to put to sleep our 15year old newfoundland mix four years ago, I...
Starynight, I love your screen name, it makes me think of just lying down watching the stars in the sky without a care in the world. If only life could be like that! lol You wlll feel better...it may...
I'll keep you in my prayers. It would be great to work from home! I knew a person who did transcriptions at home and she LOVED it! Hope you can too!...
watashi, what a nice day you had, how are you today? It's nice to find a doc that believe in you! How did your appt go today with your family doc? Hope it went ok. It's great to hear good stories on...
Mamanan, I'm so happy for you! I hate the dentist, even though he's great and never really hurts! I had a tooth ache before and had to have the tooth pulled it was a horrible pain! So glad you're on...
Kathy, Hope you're feeling better, it's so hard not to try to get back to our "normal" lives when we feel better. It took me three years to realize my life has changed and will never get back to...
Almost ten years ago I was an in charge of the wellness division at a visiting nurses. I did flu clinics in the communities. I would swear by the flu shot back then and still think they are wonderful...
Marlee, So Sorry your hurting now, but I know how you feel. Sometimes we just can't stand to let things go any longer and we think we can finish. I'm great at doing the I dont feel to bad today so...
Hope you're doing better tonight. I think bleeding is always causes us to worry, especially with no period for two years. And it does seem like the weather is causing more pain as it gets colder out...
Leanne,I know what it is to worry about finances. Right now we are in debt settlement, which is very embarrassing, along with all my medical problems I have a problem with spending and for years...
Harleybluz, I'm sorry you're having so much trouble with everything. Sleeping is the hardest thing for fibro and depression. If you cant sleep you're body cant be restored. Try a nice warm shower or...
Beanly, Cranberry juice contains an acid that helps with some bacteria in the bladder, I agree with Robin, you should have it checked out by a doctor first. I had chronic UTI's for years and now when...
Alice, I cant imagine what you've been through these lastfew hours. Sounds pretty incredible. You sound like a pretty incredible person yourself! I believe that there are reasons things happen and it...
Hi Megatired, Welcome to the forum, you'll find it so helpful here. You seem to have a very demanding job. Both physical and emotional! No wonder you're tired. When I was first dx, I took a short...
Hi Susan, You have many friends here in the forum that you will get to know soon. It's such a wonderful place where everyone knows what you're going through. I've had Fibro officially now for almost...
Hi Jazzmynn, You might take a look at your meds too. Sometimes we take so many meds they cause a lot of side effects we don't even realize are side effects. Fibro is so unpredictable. I have those...
Thank you everyone for your well wishes and welcomes! It's so encouraging to have so many people care and share! I plan on being active in the forum and getting to know a lot of new friends. Just...
Hi Everyone, I have been reading posts for the last few years and only posted a few times, but I thougt maybe since I am on the computer a lot more lately, I might get more involved. This place is so...
Hi Patsy, I was like you, I have read the posts may times, but never really respond to them. I guess I felt I didnt know enough, but they have really helped me get through the days. Now I am on the...
Hi Rachel, I'm so sorry that today you are in so much pain again! Have you started on any anti depressents? Im sure you must be aware of all of them in your profession. I was on paxil at first which...
Dear Spendidlife, I am not new to HW, I just never post and have really been helped out by reading all the wonderful encouragement on here. Your post compelled me to start writing here. I'm so sorry...