Hi Cheryl, How are you and how are things going? How is the Lamictal working for you by now? I know sometimes the longer on some meds the more they really seem to kick in or not. How is your search...
(((((((((((( Cheryl ))))))))))))) WOW!!! You sound like me when I 1st started out. With the a/p after a while I had mood swings as well after awhile. I just so upset and depressed with the way I felt...
Good Afternoon Cheryl... Hope things went ok with the Pnurse. Did you stay on the med or change it. Listen to Panike, about some can take one med and then again it might not work for others. I also...
Hi Cheryl Been off line here for a few days. Got a new comp and service. So had to set all up and get use to the new comp. Which if anyone can mess a comp up it is me...hahaha! So how are you doing?...
(((((((((( HEY )))))))))))))) Cheryl Hows the rash and itching going? I was on a fairly low does of the Lamictal. They tried to up it and I had to be brought back down on my dose. No, I am not on it...
Hi, Ok, just wanted to say. Just be careful of even all natural. Just because something is natural does not mean it is safe, or safe in long term. Also even if something is all natural does not mean...
Good Morning Cheryl. 29inches on top of what we already have. Not stuck in the house, been able to get out. Not to far but have been able to get out. Glad I like to ski, that has been something I...
Hey Cheryl........ :) Give your self some time on the new amount of the Lamictal you are taking. Give it a couple of weeks and see how you feel. Of course if you start feeling worse call your DR....
Hi Panike, Wishing you much luck on your new med. Remember give it time to work. Do let us know how you are and how the new med is working for you. Mia........ :)...
What I have found if it be CBT, reading or whatever. Do what works best for you. If reading helps do it, talking with friends do it. CBT then do it.Try different things and see what works best. I...
Panike...Sharann Could be you need a higher dose, lower or other meds added, and even different meds. Is hard to say. The very best thing is to call your Dr and let him/her know what is going on and...
Hey Cheryl... Well is still cold here and have been getting hit hard by one snow storm after another. Plus have had high winds with blowing snow. Just got had about 4 more inch of snow over night and...
Hi Cheryl... DANG! 30* then to 70*! We won`t see 70* here until June. We have been having snow storms big winds. Were I am at the main highway is closed. We have more snow coming today and tonight,...
Cheryl... You know what?... When I started saying the "NO" word, some people did get mad at me. Some even would get a little nasty. Found out when one finally says No and stands up for themselves...
Hey Cheryl. So good to hear you are getting some sleep. I think with catching up on sleep it will help alot as well. I know when I would go with-out sleep for long periods of time I would really come...
Hi Cherthom. Seems we run into each other all over the place here... lol I am glad to hear you got the workbook. I think you will go through it more then once or twice. Is always good to back track...
Cherthom.... Hey there :) Good to hear all went well. So how is the sleep going? I have taken ambien before. Not on a reg bases. Just when I have not had any sleep in a few days. Also I have taken...
Hi, Nope, don`t drink here at all. Have not for a few years now. I get so bad if I drink, get this good feeling then so depressed it is bad, bad. thing is mine would last for a long time. Just made...
ps2... There is so much that goes on with a/p. Read the the messages many have posted and you will read much and learn. Have you been to the Dr yet? If not you need to make an appointment and talk...
Hey Cher... Good to hear from you. Hope you Dr appointment with the Pdoc goes well. Glad it has been an easier week for you. Also that the cat scan was a good one. Is amazing how a/p can make us feel...
You all are funny!!! Thanks for the laughs. Hey, I am smiling here. Oh No does that mean smiley wrinkles???...LOL I figure I some how earned each one I have. DANG!!! think I feel a new one popping up...
lala, Yes, I get heart palpitations all the time with my a/p. It makes one nervous yes. I will even get shortness of breath as well. I can just be standing and have a hard time breathing. All test of...
Crying.. I would say a big " YES". It has helped me so much and others I know as well. Just the comfort of having them around and by our side. Also, to pet them even bush them keeps the focus on them...
Hi. lala yoou sound so much like me. I went through the same thing and had all the test for my heart. Not just once but a couple of times over the years. if you find your Dr just does not seem to...
Meds work on wrinkles?...lol wish my face knew that. Hey, I just wear on of those full face ski mask. Mia...
Hi Kitt.... Big hug right at you. For me the forum helps to settle me when I feel lost or the a/p takes over. Just sets me straight just knowing I am not alone. I am not the only one that feels this...
Cherthom, Hope you are still feeling good. I agree is better to just wait and see what the Dr wants to do on the 28th. You dont have long to go until your appointment. Still so glad you are going. Is...
Hi, You are so right on Lyn. No one has the right to treat someone like that. Plus, a Dr to act like that is so very wrong. I also would like to see a DR trade places for just a day to know how it...
Hi At Wits End.. I have a/p and also GERD. Drs also thought it was my gallbladder and I had 2 test done all showing it was fine and nothing wrong. I was glad to know that. I do have to be careful of...
Hey Cherthom Great to hear you did not have panic when you had the Cat Scan. Sound like a good move to drop your Dr...DANG!!! Sounds like he needs some med as well. I don`t know why some Drs are so...
Hey! Good to meet all of you as well. Hope to get to know you more too. Is nice to find a place where there are others that know what one is going through. Plus to be able to say how we feel the ups...
Erin..... Sounds like maybe it is a little panic thrown in there as well. Sometimes it is the right dose mg that work too or just having to try a few to see what is the best for you. Some have luck...
Cherthom, Good to hear you are going to make an appointment with a Pdoc today and the you insurance gave the ok. Remember it takes time for the med/meds to work. So hang in there. a/p also seems to...
Sharann, Yes, those little check boxes can get to you. YES, NO and no somethings. I leave them blank with hopes the Dr will ask the question. Most times they do. Had one Dr ask why I left a few...
Hi Mynameis & Stingray I also have suffered from a/p since I was a teen. Cary is right that it can be mamaged with meds. So many of the things you have described I have also experienced. But the most...
Hi Cherthom & All... Cherthom, you have come to the right place here. I also had a/p come back strong as ever a few months ago. I have been doing this for a long time. But found long ago a pdoc just...
Hi All, I am Mia. I now live in Idaho and have for a few years now. I live in the mountains and have land to wonder around on. It is peaceful. I have 4 grown children and 4 grandchildren. WOW! I am a...
Hi Sharann, Oh yes I have Anxiety, Panic big time. Was doing better then BANG!!! here it came again as big and strong as ever. Now I feel like I am at base one again, or maybe I should say one foot...
Hi Sharann, Sounds like you have your work cut out for you with that 14 page questionaire. I know I had a lot to fill out and took me forever. But dont think it was 14 pages. Dang! that is a small...
Sharann, Good to hear you have an appt with a new Doc. Same hear I dont need much talking to as well. But one needs a Dr who is not nasty or in a rush to push one out the door. But is nice to have a...
Hi Lyn Thank you for you wonderful and kind reply. WOW!! kind of looks like we are going through the samething. The date of my moms passings is close by as well. But thinking of her alot. Is had not...
There are some good docs out there. Took me a couple of times to find a good one. The last one I had was also cold and just a jerk. I did not get along with him at all. I did make a lot of calls and...
Hello Sorry to hear your attacks are back. Just when I thought I might of had mine beat "BANG". They have hit and hit hard. I have had a change in Meds and so far no luck. I have got so bad that I...
Yes, my Dr says DGL is fine to take with prescription meds like Proilosec and Prevacid. And yes it does taste nasty.I did not take it for long. A month or so. Just could not get pass the taste....
April 15 ..... DANG!!! forgot the year :) I know it will come to me, or maybe not...lol...
Hi Nic You should be eating foods now that are low acid and watch what you are eating and even drinking. Do you keep the head of your bed raised? The best thing to do is to find someone that is in...
Hi Nic...... I stay fit and work out. I think the thing to keep in mind is reading books or searching the web is great and lots of info out there. But one also has to find what fits them and how it...
Joan, Down to 3 cups of coffee a day. That is good. I was a big coffee drinker. I think that was the hardest thing for me to give up. I had to do it slow. But when I did it also made a difference. I...
Red. Good to hear you are going to lay all your cards down on the table for the DR. Make your list of things you want to ask him is good. That way you won`t forget what you want to ask or tell him. I...
Hi Red... best of luck with your appointment Friday. Let us know how it comes out. Tell your Dr all Red. If he does not listen then like Tammy said go and get a second opinion. Is well worth it. I...