Journal Entry for January 6, 2008
January 6, 2008 11:29am
I ended up being hospitalized after my last journal entry with acute pancreatitis caused by gallstones. I was in the hospital for over a week …
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Journal Entry for October 26, 2007
October 26, 2007 1:16pm
It has been a really horrible few days. I woke up Wednesday morning in excrutiating pain in my stomach, back, and chest - my usual symptoms for …
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Journal Entry for October 12, 2007
October 12, 2007 2:47pm
I just got back from a visit with my chiropractor and she hit all the right spots. My back and neck feel loose for the first time in …
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Journal Entry for October 9, 2007
October 9, 2007 8:54pm
Last night I had a dream that I was at a dinner party with Steve's family and my throat started closing. I realized it was "for …
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Been thinking bout u honey and wondering if ur doing ok?? PLEASE LET ME KNOW!!! Lotsa soft hugs, TERESA LYNN :}
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Thank you for ur prayers honey. My physical pain has been a ... well, I cant say it! U know what I mean tho. Major pains in my shoulders and lower back! I read something bout soaking in a bath of warm water and Epsom Salts! Seriously, It says it is an old time remedy for arthritic pains as well as many other uses. Check it out! Love, EMT
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honestly, that's how I was feeling too. It would make sense you having it too, since we are twins and all!! I'd ask for another test, and if you get the abnormal-normal thing, suggest maybe you see a specialist. Seriously.
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Close Fibromyalgia
I was diagnosed with FM by my chiropractor after several months and visits with different doctors looking for a source of my pain. My mom and twin sister were diagnosed but my doctors didn't believe FM was a real condition.
Treatments
- Aqua Therapy Working / Worked
- Hot tubs are very relaxing and provide relief but I don't have one or have much access to one! My mom has one but she lives in VT.
- Cyclobenzaprine Somewhat Helpful
- Flexeril provides some relief but I find myself needing to take it with ibuprofen to deal with severe pain.
- Heat Somewhat Helpful
- It helps relieve some of the pain and stiffness.
- Ibuprofen Working / Worked
- It's the most effective pain reliever for me, but I have to limit my usage of it because of stomach issues.
- Massage Working / Worked
- LOVE massages but don't get them often. I wish my doctor would prescribe it so I wouldn't have to pay so much!
- Skelaxin Somewhat Helpful
- Helps relieve the pain without drowsiness but relief doesn't last long.
- Tylenol Somewhat Helpful
- Tylenol is safer on the stomach but doesn't work as well as ibuprofen.
Close Hives
I developed a severe allergy to cold temperatures two years ago. Doctors weren't able to find a cause so pretty much the only thing I can do is avoid triggers and treat the symptoms. It's been pretty manageable but it's definitely frustrating to not be able to eat/drink/do many of the things I love!
Treatments
- Allegra Somewhat Helpful
- I take an Allegra 180 every morning. It's more of a preventative measure than necessary for my symptoms.
- Atarax Working / Worked
- I take 100mg Atarax at night. It's been the most effective at keeping my reactions under control. I notice the most difference if I haven't taken it for a few days.
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
- Naturally the most effective way to avoid reactions, but it's pretty difficult with something like cold temperatures! For instance, I can't shop in the frozen foods section of the grocery store. I also live in the Northeast so winter months are difficult, but I manage reasonably well. I'd face difficulties no matter where I lived (like air conditioning).
- Benadryl Somewhat Helpful
- If I still react on top of my allegra and atarax, Benadryl helps.
Open Scoliosis
I was diagnosed with mild scoliosis after college. Combined with my other conditions (scheuermann's kyphosis, fibromyalgia), I frequently have severe back pain.
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- Chiropractic Adjustment Working / Worked
- Getting adjustments has provided the most relief for the pain in my neck, shoulders and back.
- Physical Therapy Working / Worked
- PT helps during periods of chronic pain.
Open Back Pain
I have scoliosis, scheuermann's kyphosis, arthritis in my spine, a buldging disk, and fibromyalgia. If you can imagine, my back and neck hurt a lot!
Treatments
- Chiropractic Adjustment Somewhat Helpful
- Flexeril Somewhat Helpful
- Helps dull the pain, but never eases it completely.
- Heat Somewhat Helpful
- Heat helps loosen up my muscles when they're really tight and hurting.
- Ibuprofen Working / Worked
- Ibuprofen is the most effective at relieving my pain but I have to limit my usage of it because of stomach issues.
- Physical Therapy Somewhat Helpful
- TENS Somewhat Helpful
- My chiropractor does STEM treatments before adjusting me and I really like it (but again, the relief is temporary).
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