My gmother was diagnosed with mild slow progression until she had her lung surgery. I thought it was just the meds for pain, but that has been eliminated. Now we are seeing a cardiologist to ensure...
So sorry to hear that you are having to deal with so much right now. Have you been evaluated by a neurologist?...
I have recently noticed that my gmother remembers past events with imaginary parts that totally never happened. This is new. She was diagnosed in 2010 as early stages; reevaluated yesterday as slow...
I did that for a few months straight. It def. didn't help. I look things up from time to time (specific questions or just stumbling around), and spend the rest of my computer time looking up things...
I get what they call abdominal migraines.....idk?....after one of these attacks leave me week. the weekness depends on the severity of migraine.I might need help to a chair and shortly can move n go...
Recently seemed to accompany one of my long hard flares. I have mentioned to the docx, they check all kind of things that come back normal or almost. I know it was worse when I was taking Lyrica....
I am so excited for you Ladywithfibro. watch your speed; those things can go fast! They are legal on the streets within the city limits of where I live. That is crazy about the cup holder...glad it...
Your DONE /community/emoticons/shocked.gif /community/emoticons/tongue.gif I love deals and those sound GREAT! Thanks so much for the ideas. Have no idea what to get ... so hoping sales can inspire!!!...
That is a good deal for a printer! Wish I was talented or crafty. I struggle just to buy things at the store that match. I will keep an eye out for the tv deal. Walmart is great for me because it is...
I have made a couple attepmts towards shopping this year...and the "sales" just dont seem to be what they were in recent past years. Maybe it just seems that way to me because I havent worked this...
As far as I know, I dont think fibro causes swelling in the joints. Have you read fibro 101? I am dx with fibro/cfs... I am not big on ssri's either. I see where it helps alot of people here. The...
So sorry for what you and your family have been going thru. (((((hug)))))(((((hug)))))...
I have similar issues. My mom too. I call her disney.,,,,just gotta laugh. havent found anyting that works as good as that. And I try not to care how others may recieve it. Have noticed that the more...
So glad that things are becoming positive for you again. I really hope that you are on the road to feeling better....
I havent had much luck finding anything that is work from home. Most seem like a scam, but there was s recent (it think) thread on here about writing from home....
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I have wondered about this too. It is great that you are seeing a lmd. The lyme forum says that is the key to a true positive or negative. Not to hope that you have lyme, but to hope that you have a...
Do you think you might be interested in a medical office job. They usually only require a highschool diploma and your healthcare experience would be a great plus. It would keep you in the environment...
If it was like the movies.....we would win the lottery!!!!! /community/emoticons/yeah.gif /community/emoticons/turn.gif /community/emoticons/yeah.gif /community/emoticons/turn.gif...
sapoho- thanks for that information. It sounds like what I looking for--dont want to be knocked out-want to function! Hope that today is better for you. Good luck at the doctors. Take care....
This is so true. Probably one of the hardest for me to hold on to. Thanks myself....
oh frankie, so sorry that you are having to deal with such pain. I hope that it is getting better. I hope that you are able to take an easy day to rest, heal, and recover You are in our thoughts and...
I used to take xanax in very small doses (.25-.5). I didnt notice any loopy or drowsy, just a more relaxed pace. Not as tense from dealing with pain. It never helped the actual pain. Tension in...
I had to learn that i couldnt control how others deal with their life issues and sress. I hade to learn that their thoughts and feeling are simply that...Theirs. Now you seem well grounded but with a...
if fibro has taken your job in the past and you loved the work you did. COuld you do it as a fill in and maybe get shorter shifts? My mother just reached the point where she feels that it might be...
I was first diasgnosed with cfs and later as fibro. They explained it as cfs sleeps and still no energy and that the pain from cfs is due to lack of activity. I still wonder like you. They seem so...
peace to you too! : )...
I apologize for belittling your battle with fibro. but yes, really. stop judging those people (and not agreeing with you is not giving up hope : P)...
acheybody--thanks!! : )...
The lorazepam helped me alot with any stress or anxiety (better than xanax-surprise). It didnt help my muscle tension or spasms tho. I hope that your appmnt Friday goes well....
i'm usually right on the money 98.6 but my mom is just like you (she has fibro too)...
Due to lack of courage and strength? ...
I was able to move around yesterday and fix myself something to eat. It felt so good, to be able to do something for myself. I am also able to talk again too!!! I have been on the phone most of the...
I totally understand and get it. I get in to see spec. rheumy (sick 1 yr and desperate) and all she can do is try and make my symptoms fit her questionaire. Doesnt call back when I leave vm about bad...
I dont get viruses or colds often, but I get achey and my glands swell frequently....
ooops, saw somewhere else that you are feeling better! : P...
Hoping things are starting to get better for you!...
I am happy that your tests are good, but sad that you are feeling bad. I hope that you find some relief sooon! Hang in there....
Welcome to the forum. It is a great place for lots of great reasons. I too am a military wife (retired now). I look forward to seeing you around. gotta go to bed. just wanted to say hey n welcome...
I am definitley strong and capable in my dreams. Running everywhere fixing everything. I, too, figured that was why I was so tired in the mornings....
Enough , please ladies. points were made so be done with it. To be feeling lost, hopeless and depressed; trying to find hope (not miracles), and have to here this negativity, its too much. I...
aunt dee dee, what type of autonomic dysfunction with your fibro?!!! Struggling to find how fibro fits me, and would appreciate your response. Thanks Rhiannon...
I know what you mean. Even when I see it coming. And my reaction is so extreme that it can startle everyone else in the house too. It is like the nerves were just ready and waiting, all amped up....
I'm like JC and AB. (gi issues not skinnieness, lol) Been this way for couple years. Got worse after I had my gallbladder removed. Then stopped getting better inbetween "attacks" a year ago. Doc told...
Hey lisa, I wish things were going better. It is alot at once. Breathe and Vent here : )...
It really helped my husband when I printed him some information. SOme here. SOme there. Basic at first. It really bothered him that he didnt know what to do to help. It hasnt quite been a year yet,...
I notice that I crave breads and sweets when I am hit hard with fatigue. I think it is my body desperate for energy. Since "coming down" with this, I do not worry about things like whether or not I...
Morphine seems to dull my mind , but doesnt touch the pain. Read somewhere that it was common in fibro. I a sorry that you are in so much pain. I hope that relief comes soon...
oh, yeah and thanks for coming back around and posting to this. I look forward to seeing you around...
yeah, thanks AB. I was floored and he is just some ent. A dr saying he can feel the fibro tension--was like a gol dmedal. Yay, they see it!!!! and thankyou Marrit, for the interesting post. Have you...