Update
July 31, 2008 6:49pm
I finally went toa pelvic pain specialist and it turns out I have multiple things causing my pain. I have Intersticial Cystitis which basically …
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samandag 
1:02am, March 28, 2009
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About Me
samandag
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About Me
Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly....... Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass... It's about learning to dance in the rain.
Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly....... Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass... It's about learning to dance in the rain.
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God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it; Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will; That I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him Forever in the next. Amen.
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and
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Journal Entry for February 18, 2008
February 18, 2008 3:33pm
I'm really depressed today. I'm hurting so bad. I don't think the medicine is doing much. I'm sure when I see the …
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Journal Entry for February 14, 2008
February 14, 2008 1:23am
I'm still struggling, somedays I think I will always struggle. I'm trying to count my blessings. I live where Katrina hit and I …
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Journal Entry for February 2, 2008
February 2, 2008 12:53pm
Yesterday I was feeling really down. I don't know if being sick makes my pain worse or if the meds are one of these it gets worse before it …
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have a gtood day
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I express my sympathy for the loss of your brother in law. God bless you and keep you in perfect peace. Here are some comforting bible verses to uplift you. Remember you are not alone in this battle, God is with you always. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Psalms 55:22 Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong. Psalms 31:24 Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD. Matthew 11:28-30 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Psalms 34:18-19 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all. Psalms 9:9 The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. Psalms 34:18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
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I know how it feels to have so many differant thinga going on at the same time.My prayers are with you and your family.
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I'm sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. Lara
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I am so sorry about the loss of your brother. Know I am keeping you and your family in my prayers. Life will never be the same again. But you will learn to live again. Hugging you tightly! Love, lana
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Close Endometriosis
I was diagnosed when I was 19 after ending up in the ER once again. I had symptoms from the time I was 13. After several laps and hormone treatments I had a hyster at 21 (uterus and cervix) two months later my pain returned.
Treatments
- Danazol Too Soon to Tell
- Gabapentin Working / Worked
- I've been on it for 2 years and it worked wonders. I went from being unable to move to being able to work. Unfortunately I've adjusted to it and have to find something else.
- Laser Surgery Working / Worked
- Worked for a while, but it always comes back
- Pamelor Somewhat Helpful
- It really seemed to help with my pain, but it caused major depression issues. I quit taking it when I couldn't leave the house.
- Progesterone Not Working
- It wasn't the worst, but I cried all the time.
- Surgery Working / Worked
- It worked temprarily, but the pain always returned.
Close Smoking Addiction & Recovery
My husband and I are trying to stop smoking. We are doing it together.
Treatments
- Cold Turkey Not Working
Open Chronic Pain
I was diagnosed with endometriosis a few years ago and went through all of the treatments offered including a hysterectomy. Nothing eased my pain. Now I am being treated for chronic pain.
Treatments
- Cymbalta Not Working
- It made me very sick so I wasn't able to stay on it
- Heat Working / Worked
- I carry heat patches with me everywhere I go. It really seems to ease the pain.
- Hydrocodone Working / Worked
- I've taken so many of these and they work very well, but I can't live on them.
- Lyrica Too Soon to Tell
- Marijuana Working / Worked
- Worked well, but unable to continue due to drug testing with my job.
- Neurontin Working / Worked
- Have been on for 3 years and love it, but I have adjusted to it and need something else.
- Oxycodone Working / Worked
- Worked well, but I can't live on pain meds.
- Physical Therapy Working / Worked
Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionI've suffered from depression for years. Some of it has now been attributed to chronic pain that was undiagnosed for many years. I've been hospitalized 4 times. Right now I'm not taking any medication (it affects what I take for endo).
Treatments
- Cymbalta Not Working
- Made me very sick.
- Paxil Working / Worked
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- Prozac Working / Worked
- Did not do well with the generic.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- Wellbutrin Working / Worked
- Zoloft Working / Worked
Open Interstitial Cystitis (IC)
I was recently diagnosed with IC (and a few other things). I've been battling endometriosis for 5 years to find out it's just a small piece of the puzzle.
Treatments
- Atarax Too Soon to Tell
- Baking Soda Somewhat Helpful
- Elavil Too Soon to Tell
- Elmiron Too Soon to Tell
- VESIcare Not Working
- Physical Therapy Working / Worked
- It has been extremely helpful!!
Open Hysterectomy
I had a hyst at 21 for endometriosis. I kept my ovaries because of my age, but now I have to have them removed because I also have PCS.
Open Fibromyalgia
Treatments
Open Food Allergies
Type of allergy: Other FoodsI have interstitial cystitis
Treatments
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
Open Bereavement
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