2 months
September 4, 2009 12:41pm
It has been about two months since I had the spinal fusion surgery done and it still hurts like hell. I know I shouldnt expect too much too …
Goal Completed on Apr 4, 08
BarbRN
4:04pm, July 26, 2009
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About Me
BarbRN
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About Me
I am currently on disability due to BiPolar disorder...I am a Registered Nurse, but obviously not working at the current time. I am a married mother of 3 and a grandmother to a beautiful new grandson. I have been treated for BiPolar disorder for about 8 years and I would very much like to learn some non-pharmaceutical coping techniques. I am also diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes which has recently been extremely high. Recently the doctor has started me on two different types of insulin along with three types of pills to try and control my bloodsugar to no avail. So I wait and tinker with my diet to hopefully get my bloodsugar down. If you have any good diabetic recipes please send them along. I have a very strong faith in GOD and know that he is with me thru all my trials and terrors. Everything in HIS time and in HIS way.
I am currently on disability due to BiPolar disorder...I am a Registered Nurse, but obviously not working at the current time. I am a married mother of 3 and a grandmother to a beautiful new grandson. I have been treated for BiPolar disorder for about 8 years and I would very much like to learn some non-pharmaceutical coping techniques. I am also diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes which has recently been extremely high. Recently the doctor has started me on two different types of insulin along with three
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Recent Activity
November 6
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BarbRN gave lovewins a hug 12:28pm
It has been a bit since I have spent any time on the computer. That back surgery hasnt done anything…
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BarbRN gave maggiepie a hug 12:26pm
Things are going a bit better. But physical therapy doesnt help much with the pain yet, just the flexibility.…
March 10
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BarbRN turned 42 12:00am
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New Doc
April 26, 2009 7:14pm
Well I went to a new pain management doctor. Guess what? MORE SHOTS WOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO....NOT! But that is the way it …
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They are all grown now
April 23, 2009 7:35pm
Richard turned 18 last month and I took it harder than I thought. All my babies are no longer babies any more. They all turned out pretty …
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He is out and closer than I thought
December 29, 2008 3:19pm
Well my ex is out of prison. He has some strict rules he has to live by in order to stay out. With the help of my DS friend Chip, I have …
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Why?
December 27, 2008 5:02pm
Why do people act like someone they are not?
Why do people lie to get something they dont deserve?
Why do people enjoy getting sympathy for the lies …
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it's been to long since i last said hello and also i wanted to send a hug your way.Hope you are feeling better since your surgery.(((HUGS& PRAYERS)))maggiepie
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how are u feeling?
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Moment of Peace
hope u feel better
Gold Star
sending you a gold star for raising your children well. don't worry about the empty nest syndrome if u were going through what i'm going through with my kids you'd b glad for the peace n quite. sorry about the pain where r u getting the shots n what kind r they i had to go throughshots years ago. love n hugs always lori
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Support Groups
Close Bipolar Disorder
I have been Bipolar since I was in my early teens. After a tragic event in my life at age 30, all the symptoms returned with a vengence. I am currently on disability due to the severity of the symptoms.
Treatments
- Abilify Not Working
- Had absolutely no effectiveness whatso ever.
- Ativan Working / Worked
- Works well when I must go somewhere or do something that is extemely stressful so as not to induce mania
- Depakote Working / Worked
- Works well Keeps the rapid cycling under control
- Lamictal Not Working
- Wonderfully sedating too much so most of the time
- Lithium Not Working
- Had to stop taking this due to the gastric problems that it caused
- Seroquel Working / Worked
- Awesome!! This one is the only one that has kept the psychosis that comes on due to the mania in control...I just started the new XR version today. I will post the results in my journal.
- Wellbutrin Working / Worked
- Great for the depression and helped with my smoking too.
- Zyprexa Not Working
- Extremely sedating and due to the diabetic issues I had to stop taking this one.
Close Diabetes Type 2
I developed diabetes with all my pregnancies. I then was diagnosed with "full time" diabetes (Type 2) when I was 29. Within the last few months, my blood sugars have been in the astronomical range. Never less than 300 and frequently over 500. I have had a medication overhaul and have changed my diet drastically to try to stave off the inevitable use of insulin. I have a strong family history of diabetes. I hope to find better ways to keep my glucose levels under control.
Treatments
Open Bereavement
Type: Loss of a SiblingMy brother died 4 years ago, at the age of 37. He was buried on what would have been his 38th birthday. He had a massive heart attack. Now my sister has died at the age of 44 due to complications of having multiple sclerosis. I cant even imagine I have enough of me left to mourn them and also watch my parents go thru the hell they go thru. I try to be strong for them but feel guilty for not crying enough now.
Treatments
- Crying Working / Worked
- Not yet
- Helping Others Working / Worked
- Makes me think of other things
- Keeping Busy Working / Worked
- Everytime the first tear drop falls I run to something that turns my attention away from the tears.
- Music Working / Worked
- I love music and I have certain songs and artists that can put me in a better mood
- Pets Working / Worked
- My puppies keep my attention by being bad LOL...I love them so much and oh how they make me smile
- Prayer Working / Worked
- Faith has seen me thru much of this
- Remembering Working / Worked
- I cant do this yet
Open Family & Friends of Bipolar
Basically I am Bipolar and I would like to get to know the flip side of the disorder.
Open Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Treatments
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
- Caffiene, Chocolate and Water.
- Colace Too Soon to Tell
- Just started. We will see
- Imodium Somewhat Helpful
- Works for the pain, but then there is the flip side of not being able to go.
Open Kidney Stones
Since 1995 I have had 16 stones. Most pass with the help of drinking alot of water but a few have led me to lithotrypsy and/or cystoscopy to get them out.
Treatments
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
- High oxylate foods and I cant take any calcium supplements
Open Back Pain
I have been in pain for about 4 years now and have just found a doctor that listened. An MRI was done and I have a herniated disc in my lower back and it is putting pressure on some nerve. I have an appointment with a neurosurgeon next month. Cant wait to see what he suggests.
Treatments
- Bedrest Somewhat Helpful
- Works ehhh okay when I have over done it. Not my preferential treatment.
- Hydrocodone Working / Worked
- Works to a degree but I dont want to take it long term.
- Ibuprofen Working / Worked
- Helps when I take it with the Lortab. Keeps me from needing stronger meds.
