tiggspring
DIS Veteran: When I stop talking you'll know I'm d
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- Apr 18, 2006
I have IBS too. From what I've read, it's fairy common for people to have both. Lucky us, huh?
I hope the meds kick in quickly for you. I started out on amitriptyline but I didn't have any success with it, so then my doctor switched me over to Lyrica. I guess it does help, but I have no way of knowing how I'd feel if I didn't take it. lol
I use Ambien most nights. My rheumatoloist started me on mobic, but it gave me stomach problems so I had to stop.
I just bought this heating pad a couple of weeks ago, and I LOVE it. I got it at CVS.
tigg I'm sorry about that.I can't believe that they made you wait, with stroke symptoms. That's unacceptable.
I went to the ER once with chest pains and they turned out to not be heart related. They were very good there, but now I feel funny going back again when I feel chest pains again for fear of being labeled a hypochondriac. I worry that I won't know a true heart problem if I have one.
My DH had a massive heart attack 2 years ago, at age 47. His symptoms started the night before, he had no idea he was having a heart attack until he went to the doctor the next day and fortunately our doctor hooked him up to an EKG machine and then called an ambulance to get him to the hospital where they had surgeons waiting.
Doctors say over and over again that if you even think you're having a heart attack or stroke, to get to the hospital ASAP. Do you think you should speak to your doctor about how he treated you the last time??? I'd be furious too, if I were you.
I hope that you feel better after a shower, and have a good time window shopping.
Heating pad-LOVE IT.
Will have to head out to CVS!Here is a link to a parain bath similar to what I had (it broke
) best time to get them is right after Christmas or mothers day when they go half off in stores. I did get out and did MAJOR shopping. When out again with DH. Its been hit or miss genreally better but still adjusting to new school schedule. next week we add all the activities. 4 days of dance 2 of soccer boy scouts, and girl scouts. DH will help this year so with rest and planning it should be easier. DH had lyme (did I tell you that?) and it has come back
so he is getting a taste of my life. I'm trying not to worry as Dr wanted him back to make sure he didnt relapse so I think more antibiotics will not be a problem just a minor setback I hope. I have had a few more "heart" bouts but I think they are muscle/perimenapauseal/fibro related. Seems like hormone fluctuations really mess with my fibro as I age
WELCOME
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morning guys!! its 5am here in the uk, cant sleep, woke up as hubby was snoring in my ear and as i moved the electric like pain in my back started, have swallowed some tramadol but 3hrs later, im slightly high but no where near ready to sleep!! im having my vitamin d levels tested in a few hours, does anyone else have issues with their vit d levels??
i also have a silly question *and its one only a brit could ask, does the heat affect the performance of pain killers, ie do u get more or less relief if its hot????
tracy
Nope heat/cold doesnt matter. However I think I FEEL more pain in the cold making it seem like the meds work less.
I love this heating pad. I will have to have DH run up to CVS to see if he can find it.
I went out yesterday and it was a disaster. I tried to do too much, too soon I guess. I took my 9yr old DD to Homeschool day at the Science Museum and even though we only did one class, I had to hurry across two buildings to get to the class and then after we looked around (with me trying to sit down as much as possible). I am going to have to change my purse because it was too much to carry. We went to lunch with friends but the parking was a nightmare and I have to park 4 blocks away. I was in tears by the time I got home and I am sure I was horrible company.
I am already getting recommendations for an acupuncturist. What is MSN? I found that I can control my ibs better with supplements and diet changes. I hope that I can eventually do the same with the fibro.
My DH and I saw a purse that slings over the shoulder but also tuns into a back pack or sorts. It is custom made by this leather crafter we met at a show. DH insists I get one as it was sooooo comfortable. He will even custom place the pockets so I can get into it easier. Mine will actually be made for a lefty even though I'm right handed since with the Fibro it fit better that way. Super expensive 200+ so havent got it yet but DH insisits in a few weeks when all the money is in I have to get it. I know it will be a big help but WOW. So I'm having it made in a combo of brown and blak leathers so it will go with everything. I'm hoping with business picking up I can try chiropractic/acupunture etc. We have never been able to cover the copays even when insurance covered it
Hi everyone!!
I feel so guilty having not posted in so long. I apologize, and miss you and send pain free hugs and more to you all.
Basically it was/is this. My mother is addicted to pain medication. She is also extremely depressive and suicidal. When her meds do no more for her, she calls 911 and goes to the ER. She has a hip replacement a few years back, and complains for more meds. In between all this, she calls me asking for MY assistance in killing herself. I can not begin to explain how hard it is. My sister is MIA for about 6 years now, so I am the only child, and feel guilt. I finally just lost it on her, and told her that I love her, BUT my children come first. They were home for the summer and listening to me on the phone. I tried at best to hide, but really they are 13 and 17. I grew up with her attempting suicide every so often, and I refuse to have them go through it. The guilt sets in, I feel guilty. It is hard to just cut off ties, but I almost did. I told her that if there was anything I could do (without assisting suicide) I would do it. I would walk in fire I told her, If it helped, but I am not just going to get in the car and run to her house or the ER.. She gets nasty after, telling me I am lazy, making up illness?????? Very nasty. I am waiting on a referall for a therapist because it is sucking every bit of energy I have. She says I am so lucky to be healthy???????? I just don't get it, and I never will. I feel I have lost my mother while she is alive.
I saw my Dr yesterday, and I will begin to try rehab to go search for work part time. He thinks it won't happen, but we will give it a go. If not, my disability will be until I am 65.
My husband booked a VERY last minute cruise 2 weeks ago on the Explorer. IT did a WORLD of good, just having NO communication with my Mom. I worried, but I knew she would do fine... We literally booked on a Thursday, and embarked the following one.
I hope you all forgive just posting and leaving. I will try to be a more frequent poster..
XOXO Sherrie
I'm sooo sorry!
I have family like this. I'm so glad we live 11hrs away. Cant do anything and no guilt. I have to remind myself my kids/dh is MY family they Must come first. If I can help the rest great if not well that cant be my first priority. Family like this seem to feed off the drama. it never ending and I will not havemy kids live with the never ending drama I lived with. Its abusive and I will not take part in it. Easier said than done I'm afraid. While DH1 was dying they were no where to be found and when I first got sick ditto. That gave me permission to let go. ENJOY THAT CRUISE! Good hubby
I am so sorry you are going through this. My family has so much drama. (Not to that extent) When we lived in Oregon, we were always getting dragged into all the drama. We moved out here to NC and I LOVE it! I know that sounds cold and unfeeling. But I just needed some space for OUR family (dh and the girls) I didn't want them growing up the way I did.
It was the BEST decision I have ever made for my family. I know not everyone can do that. We have a lot of family so I did not leave anyone out there alone. We have lived here for 5 years and next year we are flying out to visit (the first time since we moved) and I am so STRESSED out. I am really not looking forward to all the drama.
Amen to moving
Hope your visit goes well. My DF just visited and it was really nice. I always hold my breath til the end though.Welcome
So glad to see so many new posters. We have had so quiet spells with many of us having bad weeks. Hopefully we can all chat a bit more now.
Sending pain free vibes
and pixie dust to all
. Glad you were prepared financially..
and at least one more critical. I just can't sleep now, it was all too much for my frizzled brain.
and migraines while regular are down a bit. I finally got on scale to see what damage was done by all those weeks with daily migraine, the verdict 20lb
Of everything I really hate how much my weight is effected by my crashes..oh well, back on a diet in a week or too. Started with removal of caffine which always makes me feel great (NOT), off meds as much as possible and when I adjust full on low carb diet next. hopefully I can get down enough top where my shorts to WDW for DD7 dance trip. Things are generaly good just wish I could catch up. Today looks like a beautiful day which boads well for my aches and pains.
. Today she went back 911 and it seems for more meds. I didn't go this time, and she is back home being told to take advil. I haven't mentioned to her about myself, and it's best this way.
; DS24 is hoping to find work that would be suitable for him, in the hopes of getting off of disability 
. DHs job is, for the moment anyway, secure. 
I'm still collecting unemployment, but still looking for work almost every day. 
We will see how long this fix lasts.
