Journal Entry for January 3, 2008
January 3, 2008 6:38pm
It's been a while! Things have been busy with the job and the holidays. It'd take a week to write about everything, but everything has …
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About Me
jennhc2328
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About Me
I work full time and go to grad school part time at night. I'm working to get my Master's in Clinical Psych and think eventually I'd like to be a play therapist, working with young kids and helping them work out their issues through play.
I work full time and go to grad school part time at night. I'm working to get my Master's in Clinical Psych and think eventually I'd like to be a play therapist, working with young kids and helping them work out their issues through play.
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Some hobbies - music, movies, reading, painting, drawing, and the outdoors (hiking, biking - road and mountain), though I usually pay for that over the next few days. As much as it hurts sometimes, I can't just give that up. I like to tell myself I'm strong anyway, keep my chin up, and remember that: "behind every cloud, the sun is still shining."
Some hobbies - music, movies, reading, painting, drawing, and the outdoors (hiking, biking - road and
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Journal Entry for November 19, 2007
November 19, 2007 10:17pm
I woke up at about 3:30 this morning with the most excruciating neck pain I think I've ever had. Though I always tend to be in a lot of …
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Journal Entry for November 11, 2007
November 11, 2007 4:56pm
The weekend has been busy, and I still have so much school work to catch up on! But before I started with that, I thought I'd quickly write about …
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Journal Entry for November 8, 2007
November 8, 2007 10:25pm
AAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!
That's pretty much it for now.
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Journal Entry for November 4, 2007
November 4, 2007 7:09pm
Things are finally settling down after a chaotic week and a half, and I'm back in Vermont now, playing catch up with school work. I had a …
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I hope you are feeling better... So you said you have muscle spasms? Like to know more... Thanks Pamm
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Hi! I have been off the board for a long time and looks like you have too. Just wanted to let you know i was wondering how you were doing and Wanted to wish you a Happy New Year with a much easier and less pain filled 2008! Hugs, Sarah
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Hi Jennhc, My heart goes out to you, the pain must be terrible. I understand. I pray that you will regain full health shortly. In the meantime keep the hope burning. Love Wins. Hal
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Hi jenn- Hope your having an o.k. day. -chris
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Close Fibromyalgia
It took years and multiple doctors to finally be diagnosed, but still most doctors dismiss me or seem to think I'm exaggerating how badly I feel. The pain seems to gets worse every day and my body feels so much older than its 26 years.
Treatments
- Cyclobenzaprine Somewhat Helpful
- Extreme drowsiness when I first took it, but since I actually slept, I continued to take it. Drowsiness wore off, though it still helps me sleep through really painful nights. Doesn't eliminate pain for me, but reduces it somewhat.
- Darvon Not Working
- Daypro Not Working
- I had to stop taking this after 2 weeks because of severe stomach pain.
- Ibuprofen Somewhat Helpful
- 800-1000mg seemed to reduce and dull the pain, but never eliminated it. Unfortunately, stomach issues from fibro and from all the medicine has left me unable to keep taking this.
- Mobic Not Working
- Naproxen Somewhat Helpful
- Helped a little bit but had to stop after about two weeks because of stomach side effects.
- Robaxin Working / Worked
- Worked wonders the first few times, but now my body is used to it so it isn't as effective. Still reduces pain and tension in my neck.
- Skelaxin Not Working
Close Scoliosis
I was diagnosed by my chiropracter's office, and fortunately it's only mild. Combined with Fibromyalgia leaves me feeling pretty stiff, sore and achey.
Treatments
- Chiropractic Adjustment Working / Worked
- It's one of the only thing that helps. The effect wears off after a few hours, but it's nice to have those few hours with less pain!
- Ibuprofen Working / Worked
- This doesn't eliminate the pain, but dulls it. I can't take it anymore though because of stomach issues.
- Tylenol Somewhat Helpful
- Not as effective as ibuprofen
Open Hyperthyroidism
I was just diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, though I don't know much about it. I was surprised by the diagnosis, I was expecting it to be hypo given the fatigue - but I also have fibromyalgia, so I guess that explains that.
Treatments
- PTU Too Soon to Tell
