Life Sucks
November 6, 2009 3:18pm
I don't know why I ever quit smoking. It's totally screwed up my weight-loss program and I really think that was more important to me …
lilje 
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About Me
My name is Beth. I have BP, Migraines, Fibro, Diabetes, Panic Disorder, RA/OA and recently diagnosed with Sleep Apnea. Because of these I am on disability although I try to stay as active as possible. I am retired from the Air Force. I really enjoyed my time serving in the military.
My name is Beth. I have BP, Migraines, Fibro, Diabetes, Panic Disorder, RA/OA and recently diagnosed with Sleep Apnea. Because of these I am on disability although I try to stay as active as possible. I am retired from the Air Force. I really enjoyed my time serving in the military.
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I do some gardening and hang out on the computer. I've also become a football fan for our U of AZ team, we've got season ticket and it's a blast to go to the games. I try to go to aerobics a couple of times a week and I cook and clean when I absolutely have to. Lately I spend a lot of time on the computer here at DS. I love talking to friends and helping out people on the boards. Just recently the husband and I joined Weight Watchers on-line so that we can lose about 50 pounds each and get healthy. So far so good.
I do some gardening and hang out on the computer. I've also become a football fan for our U of AZ team,
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Thanks Beth for the support, I'm rushing off to work now hope to talk later,Terry
Good Luck
Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I know because I've done it thousands of times.
Mark Twain
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i asked our pediatrician, my doc, another doc in my office and the school nurse..they all said YES, get the shot anyway. (we all had the swine flu except my hubby). they said the more protection you can get from it will help you if the strain starts to strengthen with time. im amazed to hear someone else had a bad reaction to the flu shot! i havent had a flu shot in 10 years until this year. (hives, passing out and nausea) i think i am allergic to thermerisol, cuz im not allergic to eggs. so they tried the mist and said if i stopped breathing, they would just shoot me with an epi-pen..LOL!
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Hi beth. Since you lost 2 pounds, enjoy one of these. lol Katie
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we are almost covered as far as flu shots..i still need my h1n1 (even though i already had the swine flu) but i need it in the mist form, as i am allergic to the shots ( the preservative). its funny how we always seem to follow the same person on pledge and roll call, isnt it? its as if we all wake up and log on the same time everyday..LOL!
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Close Bipolar Disorder
I was officially diagnosed as bipolar about five years ago but I've probably been bipolar most of my life.
Treatments
Close Migraine Headaches
I was diagnosed with migraine headaches at age 25 and I'm sure I had migraines before then they were just undiagnosed. I know what most of my triggers are and try to stay away from them as much as possible.
Treatments
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
- No MSG, no bleach, no nitrates, no lack of sleep, no fluorescent lighting
- Morphine Working / Worked
- When I get a migraine I take 30 mg morphine and it usually kills it.
- Topamax Working / Worked
- I take 300 mg at night and 100 mg in the morning. This has cut my migraines from almost daily to about one per week. I haven't noticed any side effects from the Topamax.
Open Fibromyalgia
I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia about 10 years ago. I've had some really bad spells over the years and lately has been one of those times. Usually the very low humidity in the desert in the summer time is very good to me but this year it didn't seem to matter. My fibromyalgia acts up when the weather changes and seems to be getting worse as I get older. My arms, shoulders chest, back and upper legs seem to be taking it the worst.
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Open Diabetes Type 2
I was diagnosed with diabetes type 2 about ten years ago. At the time my blood sugar was in the 400-500 range and my A1C was 9+. I was put on insulin injection and glucophage. At the time I weighed 247 lbs. During the next 2 years I lost 75 lbs, got my blood sugar back into normal range, got my A1C to 6 and was taken off insulin. I still take glucophage.
Open Anxiety
I have panic attacks that seem to come out of nowhere. Sometimes they're so bad that I can't even leave the house. My P Doc thinks the panic disorder is secondary to my bipolar disorder. Just one more set of neurotransmitters gone haywire.
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Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionFor now, the depression is gone.
Treatments
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- My new therapist is a gem.
Open Smoking Addiction & Recovery
Quit smoking on 1 Sep 2009. Need support to stay quit.
Treatments
- Cold Turkey Working / Worked
- So far so good but I still crave a cigarette
- Willpower Somewhat Helpful
- Just don't smoke
Open Diets & Weight Maintenance
I've lost 23 pounds but I still need to lose another 22 pounds to be at my goal weight and I'm having trouble.
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- Physical Exercise Working / Worked
- Just started an aerobics class 2 days per week
- Weight Watchers Working / Worked
- Started off really well but it's really slowed down
