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I hope today is better for you. It gets overwhelming sometimes. Sending comforting thoughts your way....
Barbara, You are in my prayers. Thank you to the family for keeping us posted....
Praying....
Butterflake, Thanks for the update. You really do have a lot going on. I'm glad you are starting to get to the bottom of some things. I am severely anemic, and it causes me to be nauseas every single...
This is the med I was on for my heart. I just stopped taking it, because I have Raynaud's, and it was making it worse. As for my heart rate, it worked well. I used to always be near 100 at rest, and...
Thanks, Larry. You always know just what to say. I'm sorry it's because you speak from experience, but appreciate hearing from those who've been there. It makes anxiety harder to fight when you know...
It sounds like you got your braid a little tight. I'm sure it will stop when the follicles relax....
I used to get it all of the time. Mine was from uncontrolled allergies. My sinuses would drain into my lungs at night, and I had Pneumonia several times a year. It means that your cold/virus started...
I say getting to the gym counts for a lot. Plus, you did some lifting, so you worked out. Hope things are better today....
Sorry you're sick, Bam. I know those ABX will have you feeling better soon....
Thank you to those of you who have asked about me. It means a lot. I saw my Cardiologist yesterday, and he took me off of my beta blocker. It was causing my Raynaud's to be worse. He put me on a...
I understand your apprehension at going home. Even though it's uncomfortable in the hospital, there is comfort in knowing that if something goes wrong, you have immediate help. Remember that they...
How are things today Park?...
Welcome, Crash. So sorry to hear you are suffering both physically and mentally. I hate having to choose between relief and side effects. I don't know what to say, except you're not alone. I suffer...
I hope that by now things have settled down, and you are resting. I will keep praying....
I'm glad she's got a furry friend to hang with. Keeping her in my prayers. Thanks for the update, Lynnwood....
Hello and welcome. I'm so sorry you are experiencing such horrible symptoms. It's great that you've been checked out by physicians, and are continuing to work with your doctor. You can have some...
I e-mail her every once in a while. She always responds, and says she's hanging in there. Sometimes that's all we can do....
I also hope you will reconsider leaving all together. As a fellow Christian, I agree with SC. I also agree with Larry. A lot of people should use the ignore feature. If that had happened in the first...
You've been making changes to your diet, and your body is rebelling. You are doing good things for your health. It is just like anxiety to sneak in and try to rain on your parade. Keep up with your...
Hi Firefly. I'm sorry you're going through so much. I'm sort of in the same position. I have shown my rheumy pics of my nose sores, and have actually had mouth sores when in her office. After looking...
That is the med I'm on, and it is working pretty well. Be careful with your Raynaud's though. It has made mine a bit worse, and it was in the warnings on the script. I wish you well with the stress &...
My BP was jumping up and down like I had an internal trampoline. I was having shortness of breath & heart palps. I am now on a beta blocker, which is helping to keep my BP more level. I do have a 40%...
It never hurts to check things out. I'd just tell him that even though you agree it very well may be anxiety causing the symptoms, it would go a long way to help you relax if you were to check it out...
So I'm hanging in. I already ate pretty healthy, but I'm really trying to keep to a completely anti-inflammatory diet to help with the arthritis. The key word being trying. I am making myself do my...
Glad it was quick. Hope that's a good sign....
Been thinking about you Park. Hope you are finding ways to get through the days. I have a hair appt. tomorrow. Wish me luck!...
Sending much positivity, love and light your way Turtle....
You don't sound stupid. You are voicing a real concern. Honestly confronting your feelings. It can be hard when you change your lifestyle. Especially when it was a huge part of a relationship. I'm...
Sending you positive thoughts....
Oh, goodness. I'm so sorry you are going through this, Barbara. I'll be praying....
The cards I have pertain to my service animal. You should go to the Americans with Disabilities Act website. Click on laws & regulations, and you can print out specific pages stating the laws for...
I would ask how long were you on the Lyrica, and did you stop taking it abruptly? It is usually a med that you work your way up to a therapeutic dose, and if you stop taking it, you must titrate off...
I know this isn't very professional, but in a pinch, I use a tennis ball. I just put it behind my back against the wall, and sort of move up and down, and around so that the ball rubs my knots. I can...
I deal with this a lot. I also walk with a slight limp due to a tilted pelvis. My entire spine is covered in osteoarthritis, and my cervical spine is curving/fusing together, and has 2 bulging disks....
I get panic at the hair salon as well. It really makes me mad. It should be a relaxing, fun experience. Some "me time", but it always stresses me out. My stylist is an old friend. I used to play pool...
The baking soda thing works. Doesn't taste great, but it works. lol My grandpa had really bad ulcers, and he used it all of the time. That was before all of the PPI's hit the market. You are doing...
I talked with the doc before I started weaning. They are part of a corporate affiliation. Most docs around here can't afford malpractice insurance without being with an affiliate. The office visits...
So I'm on my third week of titrating off of Lyrica , which I've been taking for nerve pain the past 8 months. I'm also titrating off of Klonopin. Why, you ask? I can no longer afford it. My insurance...
I hope today is better for you....
I'm sorry, girl. That feeling really stinks. The good thing is that you recognize it, and you are talking it out. Keep telling yourself what it really is, and focus less on what it could be. You are...
How exciting! :-)...
I'm so very sorry, Hazel. I'll be praying that you and your family will be able to find peace....
I agree. I don't have kids in school anymore, but the hubs has taken more time off lately. I too love spending time with him, but I need my routine back....
Great! It really helps me too....
Great thread. I use prayer, distraction, and positive mantras as my go-to coping skills....
Great news! Glad to hear it....
Keep hanging on Joan. <3...
I hope his positivity will encourage you. Continued prayers....