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  • About Me

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    Lioness816

    Female, 36
    MA, USA
    Member since September 16, 2007

    • About Me

      I love children, animals, the ocean and learning new things. My family is very important to me. After being sick for so many years of my young life, I really just want to enjoy each day and each moment as they come. I am really looking forward to starting a family of my own. I pray every day that they will never know so many of the pains I have. But what ever happens, we will get through it together.

      I love children, animals, the ocean and learning new things. My family is very important to me. After being sick for so many years of my young life, I really just want to enjoy each day and each moment as they come. I am really looking forward to starting a family of my own. I pray every day that they will never know so many of the pains I have. But what ever happens, we will get through it together.

    • Interests

      It is impossible to feel bad while having good thoughts. ~The Secret "The minute you settle for less then you deserve, you get even less than you settled for."

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  • Journal

    • Heartbreaking

      Mood November 11, 2009 2:02pm

      My friend was very sick when pregnant. At one point her kidneys and liver started to shut down. She sat at work with an IV and PIC line hooked up. …

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    • "But For The Grace Of God There Go I!"

      Mood October 19, 2009 5:47pm

      I volunteered at the Boston Rescue Mission this afternoon serving meals. I have to tell you it was a complete humbling experience. I've always …

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    • Little Love

      From Shanny2007 Thursday

      Just sending you some love!

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      From Jcurly Thursday

      Couldn't help but think of you when I had on my high healed boots today. How are you? I know you are no where close to dancing shoes yet but I hope the music your feet hear is at least pain free!!! BIG HUGS!!!

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      From albgray Wednesday

      Thank you for your support. After hearing from all you gals, I feel better. You've been on my mind, I hope you are on the mend from your surgery, and other things in life. Take care, many hugs!

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      From JamieLynne Wednesday

      Thank you for chercking in on me:) I am healing physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritualy. I think of you all often, always praying and believing we will all find our miracles soon. Much love sweetie

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      From laraM Wednesday

      I hope you feel even better today! I am thinking of you tons!

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  • Goals

    Progress

    10 %

    Goal End Date is Dec 31, 09 40 more days.
    Goal Completed on Jun 30, 09
    Goal Completed on Jul 25, 08
  • Support Groups

    • Close Infertility

      I have Endometriosis and Tubal Issues so the tubes were recently removed. My DF has a male factor too. After pushing for some tests we found I have two mutated genes. I will do a shot of Lovenox in my belly every day to help with the blood clotting.while in cycle and a baby aspirin a day for life. Had failed IUI and 5 failed IVF cycles. We have two frozen embryos from our 5th IVF cycle. We are not sure what our next step will be. (I always lose this link: http://www.sart.org/find_frm.html#)

      Treatments

      In Vitro Fertilization Too Soon to Tell
      (has not worked "YET") We've always done ICSI with success all but one cycle due to 0% motility. We added AH to our 4th & 5th cycle.
      Repronex Too Soon to Tell
      Had 13 follicles (#2 cycle) Changed from Repronex to Menopur for cycle #3 do to allergy from Repronex.
      Artificial Insemination Not Working
      Clomid Working / Worked
      doctor said my blood levels were good while on Clomid. Side effects: HOT flashes!!! Could not feel the AC when it was blowing on me!
      Doxycycline Working / Worked
      Folic Acid Working / Worked
      Follistim Working / Worked
      Had 19 follicles cycle #1) Had 13 follicles cycle #2) Had 13 follicles cycle #3) Had 9 follicles cycle #4 but was not a good cycle since it was antagonist.
      hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) Working / Worked
      HSG (Hysterosalpingography) Working / Worked
      Hysteroscopy Working / Worked
      In Vitro Fertilization Too Soon to Tell
      (has not worked "YET") We've always done ICSI with success all but one cycle due to 0% motility. We added AH to our 4th & 5th cycle.
      Lupron Working / Worked
      Medrol Working / Worked
      Ovulation Predictor Kit Working / Worked
      Progesterone Working / Worked
      I had a lot of welts and itching. Still some numbness at the shot sites.
      Surgery Too Soon to Tell
      Both fallopian tubes removed.
    • Close Lyme Disease

      Misdiagnosed nearly 20 years. I don't think there is a part of my body Lyme Disease did play a role in damaging.

      Treatments

      Amoxicillin Not Working
      Ativan Working / Worked
      Biaxin Working / Worked
      Chiropractic Adjustment Working / Worked
      Another smart decision for me.
      Compazine Working / Worked
      Cortisone (Injection) Working / Worked
      Back/Foot/Neck (under ears)
      Levaquin Working / Worked
      Massage Working / Worked
      One of the best choices I made.
      Neurontin Not Working
      Helped some but not enough for the side effects though.
      Plaquenil Working / Worked
      Provigil Working / Worked
      Woke me up, made me alert but also made me irritable and added headaches. Great med if not used every day.
      TENS Working / Worked
      Tetracycline Working / Worked
    • Open Fibromyalgia

      Also use Flexeril (it won't save in the list) It is somewhat helpful.

      Treatments

      Cyclobenzaprine Working / Worked
      5-HTP Working / Worked
      Aqua Therapy Working / Worked
      Cortisone (Injection) Working / Worked
      Back / Foot / Neck (under ears)
      Cyclobenzaprine Working / Worked
      Elavil Working / Worked
      Gabitril Working / Worked
      Geodon Working / Worked
      worked at the time, but think there were side affects
      Heat Working / Worked
      Lunesta Working / Worked
      Works well and not as tired as with ambien. Less hillusinations too.
      Morphine Working / Worked
      Neurontin Not Working
      Strattera Working / Worked
      Helps me concentrate and remember things. Able to finish tasks more than before.
      TENS Working / Worked
      Ultram Working / Worked
      Vitamin B12 Working / Worked
      Zoloft Working / Worked
    • Open Migraine Headaches

      Have had migraines since I was 10 years old.

      Treatments

      Aspirin Working / Worked
      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
      Avoiding trigger foods and drinking a lot of water can help.
      Axert Not Working
      Did not work well and had to wait too long to take second dose if first did not work.
      Caffeine Somewhat Helpful
      Chiropractic Adjustment Working / Worked
      Helps a lot
      Excedrin Working / Worked
      Excedrin Migraine helps
      Fioricet Somewhat Helpful
      I can take it while TTC but it usually takes at least 2 to work and makes me a bit loopy.
      Imitrex Not Working
      Magnesium Somewhat Helpful
      Naproxen Not Working
      Allergy to Naprosyn
      TENS Working / Worked
      Topamax Working / Worked
      Worked great but had side effects (like being a space cadet!)
      Tylenol Somewhat Helpful
    • Open Health Care Reform

      I have had various issues over the years with health care not covering treatments. I would like to see if there is anything I can do to help make a differnce for others going forward. Also, I would like to learn new things I may not be aware of.

    • Open Painful Intercourse

      Intercourse is painful and has been most my life. I always assumed it was from endometriosis.

    • Open Trying To Conceive

      We have been TTC for a while now. Have failied IUI and 4 failed IVF's.

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