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  • About Me

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    aleshamontene

    Female, 39, Married
    dade city, FL, USA
    Member since September 22, 2007

    • About Me

      I am 39 years old and was diagnosed a few years ago with fibro, cfs, and RA. I have a very supportive husband and 5 kids that have no clue what I go through. I am looking for people to talk to and make new friends with that truly understand what I go through and also loved ones of those that are suffering to help my family understand also. My daughter has some health issues over the last few years so i am trying to find the strength every day to get out of bed and homeschool her

      I am 39 years old and was diagnosed a few years ago with fibro, cfs, and RA. I have a very supportive husband and 5 kids that have no clue what I go through. I am looking for people to talk to and make new friends with that truly understand what I go through and also loved ones of those that are suffering to help my family understand also. My daughter has some health issues over the last few years so i am trying to find the strength every day to get out of bed and homeschool her

    • Interests

      I love to dance although I don't get to go out much anymore. I like having friends over and social get togethers. I am homeschooling my daughter this year. I also just started a group for firefighters wives and loved ones. hoping to get people to join

      I love to dance although I don't get to go out much anymore. I like having friends over and social get

  • Recent Activity

    November 5

    November 2

  • Journal

    • Journal Entry for November 5, 2009

      Mood November 5, 2009 11:04pm

      another day gone by. my husband is sick. he came home yesterday and went to bed at 9:30 in the morning and slept all day. Today I managed to get my …

    • Journal Entry for November 2, 2009

      Mood November 2, 2009 10:34am

      I have been off the site for a long time. I really missed everyone. My daughter has had health problems so I was dealing with that. She just recently …

    • so much going on

      Mood February 12, 2009 1:12am

      This frusteratin I had a whole entry ready to post and it disappeared. Sorry I haven't been on much my computer crashed so I have to fight my …

    • what a week

      Mood January 24, 2009 10:46pm

      wow what  week it has been.

       

      My daughter,ashlee,is still in the hospital from the close call we had fri 2 weeks ago.

       

      She was scheduled …

    • scared

      Mood January 15, 2009 4:38am

      now she is runnning a fever of 100 and her spinal fluid is no longer clear. they are coming back in about 30 min to an hour to check on her. they …

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      From meadow46 September 29

      Hi Hon, Saw your post in the anxiety group. My son was quite the worrier growing up. It was hard because I suffered anxiety too. I did my best to seem anxiety free and hid any signs of stress. Kids are so intuitive (when they want to be) LOL Anyway, just reassure your daughter that you are in control of everything and there is no reason for her to worry about anything because you've got it covered. There's plenty of money for bunny food, blah, blah, blah... Constantly reasuuring our kids can be tiring but it works. She will grow out of her worry. Hang in there!

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      From ffwife August 4

      Hey hun, I am on here with a different name also. I had some girls that don't know me got in my face and told me I get everything I deserve and I don't even know them. I have thought about you so much and how everything is going. Mike is on a bad Wild Fire in the Grand Canyon so now I wait on the edge of my seat!! I hope everything is ok..Let me know. I am here as ffwife and also NOMORH8

    • Flower

      From ffwife May 28

      Haven't been on for awhile. Trying to deal with a marriage councelor, you know how that goes. I have wanted to call but didn't want to disturb you!! Just letting you know I am still thinking about you!!

    • Hug

      From graphicdiva April 22

      Hope you have a good day! Here's a hug!

    • Hug

      From justcantremember March 12

      Hope everything is okay with you.

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  • Goals

    Progress

    50 %

    Goal End Date is Aug 31, 08 447 days ago.
    Current Weight (Lbs)
    116
    Goal Completed on Feb 10, 08
  • Support Groups

    • Close Fibromyalgia

      I was diagnosed a few years ago with fibro,cfs,and ra. I am trying to deal with the pain and depression that comes along with all these diseases. I feel like I have tried everything and nothing works.

      Treatments

      5-HTP Somewhat Helpful
      took it for a while it was ok
      Aqua Therapy Somewhat Helpful
      when i have the energy to change my clothes and get in i feel a little better for a short period of time
      Cyclobenzaprine Not Working
      it worked for a while then i guess i got immune to it
      Cymbalta Working / Worked
      The only way I know this is working at all is because I have been frusterated a few times and went off and felt worse.
      Effexor Not Working
      didn't really work no longer on it
      Lyrica Not Working
      although it didn't work i have been told my dose was to low
      TENS Working / Worked
      it did work some but my insurance company won't continue to pay for therapy
      Ultram Not Working
      no longer taking it
      Zanaflex Working / Worked
      I started this a few months ago. So far seems to be working as long as I take it 3 times a day as sceduled. Some days I have tried to go with out and skio a dose then pay for it later
      Oxycodone Working / Worked
      I take 20 mg 2 times a day. This seems to take the edge off
    • Close Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

      I was diagnosed a few years ago with fibro,cfs, and ra. Looking for friends and support to get through my days. not only for me but my husband and 5 kids.

      Treatments

      Cymbalta Working / Worked
      know it works cause if i go off its bad
      Klonopin Too Soon to Tell
      just started this about 2 weeks ago. was on lorazepam but my stress level has gone through the roof so they changed me to this
      Lexapro Not Working
      was taken off for cymbalta
      Reiki Working / Worked
      I love this treatment. unfortunatly the person that works on me is moving. would highly reccommend it to everyone
    • Open Stress Management

      I have been under lots of stress lately. I was diagnosed with fibro,cfs, and ra a few years ago. On top of that my oldest stepson moved in 2 years ago who was a pain the but. he quit school and isn't doing much. My 16 year old can't deal with my illness so he moved in with his dad that had no contact with him in 2 years. MY middle stepson moved in this year and my daughter had brain surgery. For the last 3 weeks our vehicles have been broken into 2 times. Last time they broke the window out.

      Treatments

      Music Working / Worked
      I love to listen to country music. Especially if I am having a bad day
    • Open Anxiety

      Had anxiety for a very long time now. Sress has been very bad which had made my anxiety worse. Recently changed my meds but to soon to tell if working. Hands shake,worry about everything. I also have fibro/cfs/ra/depression

      Treatments

      Ativan Not Working
      when stress got worse it quit helping. they think cause I have been on it so long
      Klonopin Too Soon to Tell
      only been on this a few weeks
    • Open Bereavement
      Type: Loss of a Sibling

      I lost my best friend who I have always considered her my sister. She died on Oct 31

      Treatments

      Crying Working / Worked
      cried alot the first day
      Music Working / Worked
      I love county music and it seems to help me think
      Prayer Working / Worked
      I pray all the time and know she is in a better place
      Remembering Working / Worked
      a disk was put together of pictures from a baby to current to remember by
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      all my friends and family have been supportive
      Talking Working / Worked
      talking to anyone who will listen
    • Open Parenting Teenagers (12-18)

      I have 2 children and 3 step children. The main reason I want to join this community is because I don't aprove of my 16 yr olds girlfriend so he moved out and in with his dad who had not even spoken to him in 2 years

      Treatments

      Psychotherapy Not Working
      my son went a few times then his dad convinced i needed counseling not him
    • Open Homeschooling

      My daughter was injured during soccer tryouts and we have little choice but to homrchool. We are both excited mbw

    • Open Arthritis

      although I was diagnosed many years ago most dr.s seemed to act like it was no big deal but it has spread from my feet to back and hands in 3 years.

      Treatments

      Ibuprofen Not Working
      never helped
      Pain Management Clinic Too Soon to Tell
      just started
    • Open Anxiety Disorders in Children

      my daughter is 12 and has very severe anxiety or at least in my mind looking for other parents to see how they handle this

    • Open Migraine Headaches

      my daughter just came out of the hospital and her diagnosis is chronic migrains due to stress and anxiety. she is only 12. They put her on 4 meds that is making her so out of hit she can't stand up

      Treatments

      Caffeine Too Soon to Tell
      Fioricet Working / Worked
      seems to be working but not sure what is making her so out of it/
      Naproxen Not Working
      seemed to not help at all
      Klonopin Working / Worked
      this is helping with anxiety
      Tramadol Too Soon to Tell
      didnt help in past but to sson to tell with all new treatments
    • Open Hydrocephalus

      my daughter has hydrocephalus

      Treatments

      Shunts Working / Worked
      shunt put in july 07
    • Open Myofascial Pain Syndrome

      lasi week sept 12 diagnosed with myofascial pain

      Treatments

      Humex Not Working
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