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About Me
coldtoesinmi
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About Me
I am 44 years old and happily married. To the most patient man on earth. I have 2 daughters, one is 23 and was married 9-22-07 to a great guy. My youngest is 18. She has been involved in several sports to include competetive Cheerleading. The last several years she has skiied for her school and 2 years ago she went to the State Ski Meet to represent her school. She has since graduated and is in college. I also have 2 step-children in Mississippi: Ryan is 17 and his sister Jordan is nearly 15. I am a Certified Pharmacy Technician and have been one for 6 years and I LOVE it. I am unemployed as of right now. We have 2 dogs. Mazie is a yellow lab who is almost 4 and her sister is a black miniature poodle named Sophie who is 1 year old.
I am 44 years old and happily married. To the most patient man on earth. I have 2 daughters, one is 23 and was married 9-22-07 to a great guy. My youngest is 18. She has been involved in several sports to include competetive Cheerleading. The last several years she has skiied for her school and 2 years ago she went to the State Ski Meet to represent her school. She has since graduated and is in college. I also have 2 step-children in Mississippi: Ryan is 17 and his sister Jordan is nearly 15. I am
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Reading, puzzles, quilting which I don't do much anymore
Reading, puzzles, quilting which I don't do much anymore
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Just thought I'd drop by and say hi :-)
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Friday Hug of the Day - Friendship is the comfort that comes from knowing that even when you feel alone, you aren't. TGIF :0) Hugs Nancy
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Thursday Hug of the Day - The words that escape a friends mouth are "I'll be there when you say you need me" But the words that are unheard from a true friend's heart are "I'll be there...whether you say you need me or not" Hugs Nancy
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Haven't seen you in a while. Hope you're ok.
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Tuesday Hug of the Day - A friend accepts us as we are yet helps us to be what we should. Hugs Nancy
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Support Groups
Close Fibromyalgia
Hi form Northern Michigan... My name is Michelle. I have finally been DX'ed with Fibromyalgia after more than 8 years of searching... I have been tested for everything from allergies to MS. Just this last week (9/2008) I was offically DX'ed by my Rheumatologist. I finally know what has been wrong for so long....
Treatments
- Acupressure Working / Worked
- I use reflexology on my feet on occasion. It works
- Ambien Not Working
- Aqua Therapy Working / Worked
- Wish I could a Hot Tub at home
- Baclofen Not Working
- Cyclobenzaprine Not Working
- Cymbalta Somewhat Helpful
- I have not noticed a great diffeerence, but the Dr's are keeping me on it for a while to combine it with some other meds
- Effexor Not Working
- weight gain, did not help
- Elavil Not Working
- didn't help with pain or sleep I had intense craving for sweets
- Heat Working / Worked
- Helps greatly with my headaches
- Lyrica Somewhat Helpful
- Seems to be helping I am titrating up my bedtime dose I am at 200 mg. and I feel better in the morning
- Neurontin Somewhat Helpful
- Gained 40 lbs
- Skelaxin Not Working
- Wellbutrin Not Working
- didnot help with depression or pain
- Zanaflex Not Working
- I cannot tolerate. I walk into walls, act as if I have had a stroke, I cant control ny speech
Close Chronic Pain
Recently DX'ed with FM, have had chronic headaches for going on 9 yrs. Was being tested for MS, but told no. I am a Phar. Tech.
Treatments
- Acupressure Working / Worked
- works well when done right
- Chiropractic Adjustment Not Working
- not allowed: Dr's worried about cervical-genic issues
- Cymbalta Working / Worked
- using now 60 mgs
- Flexeril Not Working
- did'nt help
- Heat Working / Worked
- I LOVE HEAT
- Hydrocodone Somewhat Helpful
- Too much can cause rebound headaches
- Lidoderm Not Working
- did not help
- Lyrica Working / Worked
- titrating now up to 250 mg's at bedtime heading up to 450mg
- Meditation Somewhat Helpful
- I do not take the time
- Mobic Not Working
- did not work
- Naproxen Not Working
- did not work
- Nerve Blocks Not Working
- have had all kinds of nerve blocks and they did not take
- Neurontin Somewhat Helpful
- caused massive weight gain
- Physical Therapy Not Working
- did not help
- TENS Not Working
- used in PT
- Topamax Working / Worked
- I use it now 50 mg in AM and 50 mg in PM
Open Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Recently DX'ed with FM and CFS. I am looking for answers and help. I struuggle with headaches and late day exhaustion ( I work fulltime as a Pharmacy Technician). I also have alot of burning down my back.
Treatments
- Cymbalta Working / Worked
- working
- Klonopin Working / Worked
- on longer on it, used for sleep
- Reflexology Working / Worked
- I used foot reflexlogy with help of my hubby
- Topamax Working / Worked
- working for my headaches
- Lyrica Working / Worked
- working for my all over pain
Open Migraine Headaches
Chronic headaches for 9 years. Over 30 specialist,as many MRI's and CAT scans. A 3 week stay at a Head Pain Clinic (didn't help) Just Dx'ed with Fibro 9-08
Treatments
- Amerge Not Working
- No migraine meds work
- Aspirin Not Working
- Axert Not Working
- No migraine meds work
- Botulin Toxin Working / Worked
- On my 2nd try. The 1st seemed to work better, but had a different Dr
- Caffeine Working / Worked
- helps sometimes
- Excedrin Working / Worked
- helped a few times if H/A caught early
- Fioricet Not Working
- Fiorinol Not Working
- Imitrex Not Working
- no migraine meds work
- Inderal Not Working
- Maxalt Not Working
- no migraine meds work
- Midrin Somewhat Helpful
- helped a few times
- Naproxen Not Working
- Relpax Not Working
- Topamax Working / Worked
- been on and off this.. back on I take 50 mg in the AM and 50mg in the PM
- Zomig Not Working
- Celexa Working / Worked
- take 60 mg in the morning
- Lyrica Working / Worked
- Take 400 mg at bedtime and 100 mg in the morning
Open Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Possible MS, Dr's have said no, and said to redo MRI in 6 months;have symptoms, but no lesions
Treatments
- Baclofen Somewhat Helpful
Open Restless Legs Syndrome
I have RLS and just started IV iron therapy
Treatments
- Requip Working / Worked
- Being switched over to Requip from Sinemet due to problem with Sinemet
Open Anemia
Type: Iron Deficiency AnemiaI am iron deficient (sp) anemic. I am currently getting IV iron therapy.
Treatments
- Iron Not Working
- did not work too slow
Open Hysterectomy
I am more than likely going to have a hysterectomy within the next 4-6 weeks and need info on full or partial.
