Hi Kitt, thanks for the reply and info. I've tried pretty much everything on your list except for the magnets and Tai chi. Guess that'll be next. I do eat it pretty regularily as I love to cook with...
Hi all, it's been awhile since I've posted here. Been busy trying to stay above waters in this economy. I also was worn out from doctors not being able to give me anything definitive on whats been...
Hi Alicat, I'm sorry to hear that your nephew is having so much trouble but from what I've read, the procedure should give him much relief. The procedure he's having is probably either a...
Hi Donna, yes, I had it. I got it from reaching across the bed to grab a book, felt a twinge and from there it just got worse to where I couldn't lift my arm even to my hips. And it was excruciating...
Hi Margie, I'm sorry you're having such a bad day but I have to say it did give me a chuckle /community/emoticons/tongue.gif as I've definitely been there! light and love, Cynthia...
Ooh you're still young, girl! I'm 54,so as far as I'm concerned 62 is young and I'm sticking with the fibro for my answer. I heard that the latest fad in France is for women to now tell people that...
Thanks Margie, yeah I kind of figured no one must have used one yet as I also had this in the heart forum and no one answered there either. It's a kind of loop monitor that you wear for 3 weeks but...
Hey Donna, I think it's pretty common actually. Just the other morning I looked for my cup of coffee for well over 15 minutes and I really started to think I was losing my mind. My place is pretty...
Congrats LilMiss! Marlee's right. Definitely make sure you pace yourself. Most companies will have an HR person that'll go through your benefits package with you. You usually have the choice to set...
Hi Barbara, I was wondering how you were doing. I remember how leukemia affected my Dad. I'll be sending prayers your way. much love and light, Cynthia...
Hi Jori, as I recall it took a couple days for it to truly kick in for me. Cynthia...
Hi Kara, I'm sorry to hear you're in such pain and now without your meds! Were you not given enough for the month or did you have to take more this time? My doc told me to never run out before I...
Gah! had another episode last night where I started feeling dizzy, my heart started to do the delayed beat and chest pressure. Blood pressure up for me at 132/76 and hr at 101 . Took a propanalol and...
Okay, I thouight I better post this seperate as I was afraid my question was getting lost in my last posting. Anybody use a cardionet monitor? And if so does it catched delayed beats as well as fast...
Holey smokes Donna! Yeah, I just needed to vent. Cynthia...
A brief update for you all. When you call unemployment now there is a long message as usual saying lots of people are trying to contact them now and then "goodby!" and the line goes dead....
Hello all, I just got back from my cardiologist for my follow up from September. At that time I started to develop once more series of rapid heart beats and chest pressure. I was concerned that the...
Hi Landa, I see everyone on the forum is giving you some wonderful advice and am glad you have this place for you. As donnaeil mentioned you should contact your local domestic violence hotline. You...
Landa, I'm glad that you've been thinking about it then. I really encourage you to get some counseling then even if it means offending him. You can always tell him its for you so you don't have to...
Hi Schnook, and welcome. I'm sorry to hear all you're going through. Have you considered counseling for yourself? It sounds like a little outside help would be beneficial for you. I know you said you...
Donna, I'm sorry to hear that! I feel for you as I do digital artwork (3d visualization and 2d digital painting) and there are times when using my tools is just impossible for me. Cynthia...
Ginny, I pulled this from a side effects sight: An allergic reaction is a possible Zoloft side effect. Stop taking Zoloft and contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment if...
Hi Trigger and welcome, I understand the problem with over the counter NSAIDs as that is what can happen to me (I start vomiting like crazy from them). Has your doctor tried you on any of the...
Welcome Kathy, you definitely will find a great group of supportive people here! I'm on the edge of thinking of applying for SSI. (My first rheumatologist suggested it last year but I've fought the...
Donna, have you considered Dragon Speak? It's a speech recognition program for those who need to use computers but can no longer use the key board for long periods. I knew a CPA who was trained on it...
Alice, my heart goes out to you! Family issues on top of health issues is a bear. I'll be sending good thoughts and prayers your way. love and light, Cynthia...
****F /community/emoticons/tongue.gif but wait! where is ".5 All of the above" thank you, Cynthia...
Hi Jenna, thanks for your support. I checked out your ferret. cute lil' guy! Cynthia...
Hi catcat, if you read around on the forums, you'll see that the meds seem to vary from person to person as to how they might affect them. Personally, I can't tolerate vicodin or darvocet but take...
Hi Marlee and Julie, I appreciate your thoughts and wishes. Marlee, I'm going to go in on Tuesday (I've got an appointment with my cardiologist tomorrow, so that'll wipe me out) to the unemployment...
Not many of you know me and thats okay but there is something I really wanted to say to you all. I just wanted to thank everyone here for well.. being here! I've been in a lot more pain lately(feet...
LOL, well here's hoping that our president-elect will truly look into doing something about this as he promised /community/emoticons/wink.gif ...
Hi Wyld and welcome, I understand your situation in regards to paying for medications as I am close to that situation. I 've been out of work since last April and mty COBRA will end in October....
Hi Nicole, I understand how you feel. I saw my new rheumy for the first time yesterday and yup doesn't know what it is but did some more blood tests and xrays and will see him in a month. I know it's...
Thanks you two! I'll let you know how it goes on Monday. A dear friend of mine who has lupus offered to go with me to be my pitbull but I think I'll try the first meeting alone. love and light Cynthia...
I got back from my internist on Monday and have been quite puzzled by his response to my telling him that I can't take a full dose of percocet at once as it makes me nauseous. He said that my pain...
No problem Kitt. This board has helped me and so hope I can give back! Wishing you the best for the New Year! light and love Cynthia...
Hi dennylynn, I agree with Kitt. I want you to know that although on that first episode I had mentioned where nothing was done, I eventually, (last April) had the heart catheterization done because...
Nothing actually. They said the partial collapse could have been from the fluid pressing on it and that once the fluid went down it could revert back to normal, which it did. Now again I'm no doctor...
Hi Dennylynn , I've read your other posts, and it somewhat reminds me as to what has been going on with me. I've been dealing with pericarditis, which I'm wondering if that is what you might have as...
I don't know what that doctor is talking about either! /community/emoticons/eyes.gif I had one that at first started out at about the size of a pea and then grew to a size of a small pingpong ball...
Hi Barbara and Bill, thanks for the welcome and the info. It's much appreciated to hear from others in the same boat as I'm sure you well know.I've actually been roaming around here for about a year...
Well Serina,I got that post because I subscribed to the post above. Yesterday I also got a notification that there was a new post from someone named Coco Jambo but when I went there there was...
Well I guess I must have had a "rage attack " yesterday! My boyfriend was acting cranky about every little frickin' thing and no matter how I tried to either talk to him or offer to help or stay away...
Hi Honey, You gave me a good laugh. Yep, I think I might be rich right now if .. well you know the rest! I've also dealt with a major depressive episode(hopsitalized several times) in the past (it's...
Hi Jaime, Well I've had costochondroitis and [i]excruciating heartburn(can't get out of bed doubled over feels like ribs are cracking_ all the way through to my back pain) at the same time and that's...
Hi Help12345 and welcome to this forum. This area has been quite quiet lately, so am not sure how quickly you'll get a reply. I haven't had to go through with that procedure but many here have, so...
Thanks to all of you lovely people for your replies! Sue that stretch is something akin to what my boyfriend does for me ( he presses them back and then I don't have all of the weight bearing on the...
Oh I guess this really is just complaining but I just need to say it: I WANT MY FEET TO STOP HURTING!!!! It is constant for me now: aside from the joint pain in my toes and the balls of my feet(I...
Hi Jack and welcome, I was very pleased with my consults with Dr. Robert Siegel at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Beverly Hills but don't know anyone at UCLA. If you search back in the posts I know there...