Okay, I forgot to address the aqua therapy. This has been advised before. I live in central NY state, summers are often short, we live far from any major cities and don't have a lot of options for...
Hi Snowbunny, I did see a Board Certified Neurologist he was the one who showed me the MRI scans. This was quite some time ago! He said surgery involved cutting away a piece of each vertebrae to...
Thank you Vickie for advice, I edited the posts, hope it helps and will be sure to do it that way with future posts....
Thank you Vickie, I will have to go look at the income guidelines hopefully they are here on-line somewhere. I'm not sure that my wifes income would disqualify us, she makes about 10-11.00 an hour,...
Hi Barbara, there are times when I can get around without help other than the walls or a cane etc. when I'm struggling. As I mentioned above, there are times when I have good/better days, its the...
PS Vickie, I like you're signature! I believe that is how I've made it this far. It's truly a miracle!...
Hi Vickie, As far as the Social Security goes, it looks like by the last few statements I received I lost my credits? They say I am no longer eligible for Social Security. We took two many deductions...
Looks like the Pronto M61 has only 300lb capacity. I am hoping for a 400lb to allow for any accessories. Thanks again!...
Thank you for your reply. I have been searching Craigslist, guess I need to stay on top of it. It looks like we have a person or business buying up all the low priced ones and then re-listing them...
Hello, I am wondering how any of you handle Mobility needs when your Primary Care doesn't help with insurance to obtain a Scooter or Chair. I suffer daily with pain, I don't want to be drugged up all...
This sounds like the symptoms of Meralgia paresthetica. Be sure your Neurologist checks this out intensely! It is a very painful disease and extremely difficult to live with. I started out with the...
Okay, ready? Here is the new diagnosis, "Meralgia paresthetica". Fits all symptoms. Doctor wants me to take Gabapentin 300mg and increase dosage as I move along. He is highly regarded in the Medical...
Okay, I will do that. They have me lined up with four Cardiologist appointments in the next few weeks. I guess just in case it isn't COPD? I have a two day Nuclear Heart Test next week as well as a...
Yes a pulmologist for the COPD. They can't get me in for almost two months! Very disappointed, somewhat panicky! I will ask about the Spriva or Advair tomorrow. Has anyone ever heard of people...
They sent me home with Ventolin HFA, 2 Puffs every six hours as needed. Okay, I will talk to him about the Cymbalta fears. I believe I found the information on ehealth.com but been to so many...
Tomorrow will basically be my first appointment dealing directly with Fibromyalgia. My Primary Care Doctor prescribed Cymbalta approx. two years ago and a while back upped the dosage to two 60mg...
I do believe there is a point of being unstable with Fibro. Not sure if it is related to your events or not. I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia for approx. 2 years. I've learned to say...
I have been on Cymbalta for approx. two years. A few weeks ago I was diagnosed with Severe Restrictive Airway Disease or Severe Restricted Lung Disease. Nurse calls a few days later says I have...
The last few months I am having trouble getting up out of my bed, recliner, etc. It takes about four-five attempts before I can actually stand. I haven't gained any significant weight and lower than...
It is so much easier than copy and paste, especially with a sensitive Laptop mouse!...
I was just wondering if we are allowed to post "clickable" links in our posts. Sherrine shared one that offered a lot of useful information about Cymbalta but when I copied and pasted it in the...
Sherrine was kind enough to share this link with me. It gives a lot of information, and a LOT to think about! http://www.drugs.com/sfx/cymbalta-side-effects.html...
Here's my take on it. If the current condition mimics different health issues, always best to start with the most serious. I am currently in the same boat. So with me, I set up to see my...
Okay, I'll update soon when I learn more! ...
Hi Sherrine, I read the Cymbalta information, a bit frightening! I had one rash appear out of no where for no reason above my eyebrow, I have severe shortness of breath for weeks now, and the last...
Thank you Robin, The neurosurgeon is on the list, that one is in March! Then I have to see a ortho doctor. I'll get them straight eventually!...
Thank you for all replies! Truly appreciated! I'll keep reading also to see what options are available based on my multiple health issues. I have already learned a lot here! ...
Thank you, appreciate the encouragement! I agree, researching our conditions is a big help! Also allows me to understand better all the new terminology with the specialists!...
Unfortunately we live outside of a small village. With my back pain, knee issues, legs burning severely when walking (sometimes when not doing anything!), the fatigue and now breathing issues,...
They prescribed me an inhaler, Ventolin HFA 2 Puffs every six hours as needed for the COPD, apparently it is a very good Pulomonologist so he wants me to see him but I don't think had any idea it...
I am thankful for the grace of God through Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior. Although I don't understand a lot of things He allows me to go through and live with, I know He is right by my side!...
Praise the Lord! I am very happy for you!...
Smartredfox, I hope things are going better for you! I was blessed to see how many in this thread read Scripture! That was very uplifting as I'm willing to bet we'll be praying for each other!!!...
Okay, I'm not here to whine, hope it's not taken that way. I have had Osteoarthritis for many years although I'm mid 50's. The Fibromyalgia diagnosis was I believe a few years ago, doctor started me...
I never made the D deficiency connection until I found this forum. My Doctor probably knew with all my other symptoms. I have noticed we are the minority, as long as its just a medical statistical...
Okay, Thank you, appreciate the reply! I started the 5000iu dosage as its been a while since I ran out of my 2000's. I used to take 2-3 them a day if I remember right after the initial prescription...
I would let them know you are concerned about the time frame and will need something to relax. I have had several MRI's, always take Valium 10mg about 1/2 hour before going in and as mentioned above...
Hi Shellmomof2, I guess I'm one of the few men out here. Sorry to hear about your Fibro. Count it a blessing you have a young daughter with a willingness to help Mommy! I'm a bit older with several...
One problem I have is two co-pays. One for the Doctor and one for the Lab = 50.00 a trip! How often do you have to check your D levels? Sometimes I can just make a call and ask my Doctor to call in...
Thank you for replies. I believe one or more of my meds say to avoid direct sunlight, been on so many over the years I'll have to go back and see which one(s). My Pharmacist wasn't familiar with the...
Hi Joy, Thank you for replying. After finishing my 50,000iu prescriptions my D level came up to good but I kept taking the 2000iu. After reading I believe it was one of the 101 links about the 5000iu...
Thank you Debbie, I appreciate the welcome. I look forward to learning more about my Fibro, I was blessed with a Doctor who was able to recognize the symptoms. I'll continue to go through the Posts...
Hello, I am new to this forum for the FM. I was diagnosed about three years ago or so. I have had vitamin D deficiency a few times with returned blood work. My doctor put me on I believe a week or...
I just visited this section of healingwell.com for the first time. I have spent most of my time reading about my wife's health which came back as "positive" but her blood work came back as...
Marmel, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I can only hope and pray that others will have someone as devoted as you were to be there with love, support, and compassion! I pray for your comfort...
Praise the LORD!!! Thank you for the update, praying in NY, Tim & Dawn...
Just thinking about David and hope you are both doing better. I'm sure many are anxious for updates when you feel up to it! Tim & Dawn...
Prayers and thoughts from Tim & Dawn....
Hello, I hope things are going the best they can for everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with you from my heart. I just wanted to update that I made another call to get the ball rolling on wife's...
Hi David, I agree with the slack. Here we're thinking the requisition was in and when my wife went to have the blood work, nothing there, no phone call, etc. The hospital called to see if they missed...