Feeling More like "Me"
December 6, 2008 9:13pm
Well, I lost the "Battle against Methadone", but I feel more like an actual human being. I don't feel as depressed as I did on my …
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LoisLynn
is feeling OK
I'm resigned that I will have to stay on Methadone to function. Started new sleeping pill, but still awake at night.
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About Me
I am a disabled RN. I'm 38 yrs. old had to move home with my parents about 5 years ago because of my disabilities. I have multiple health issues including: Asthma, Sleep Apnea, Autonomic Neuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy, Motor Neuropathy with Right Foot Drop, Fibromyalgia, Degenerative Disk Disease, Migraine Headaches I also struggle with depression and anxiety which is largely related to my many physical ailments. I use a cane to walk short distances, but for further distances I use either a manual wheelchair or an electric wheelchair. I am a Christian (not affiliated with any denomination or orginazition) I have a brother who is married. I have a 23 year old nephew who is in the Army, and an 11 year old niece. They live about 30 min. away. I have 2 kitties; Patches, the female is 6 yrs old and very verbal and outgoing, Cupcake, the boy, is 7 years old and very quiet and mild natured. He has some health issues, so we understand each other in a special way. They love each other like brother and sister. Dad has 2 Dogs outside. Sisters..."Lovely" and "Teddi" Teddi was Teddy until we found out that he was a SHE! She looked like a bear when she was a puppy.
Interests
Bird watching, reading books, keeping in touch with my friends via snail mail or e-mail. Looking at catalogs and online shopping (even if I can't buy anything) Spending time with family and friends. Birdwatching, Hugs, Smiles, baby laughter, toddler's antics, children of all ages.Old people.People with special needs. Magazines, cutting out pictures, scrapbooking, making homemade cards, eating Mexican food...or most food for that matter. Rice Crispy Treats...etc.
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Recent Activity
December 28, 2008
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LoisLynn replied to Zombiebrain’s discussion post Deep soreness, aches and pain all over. in the Chronic Pain support group 3:52pm
It sure does sound like fibromyalgia/CFS to me. I have the problem with the extreme soreness or pain…
December 6, 2008
December 4, 2008
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LoisLynn gave SafeNSerene a snowman 11:55pm
Thanks for your help and kindness. Hope you are doing OK. I replied to you, but not sure if it went thru'…
December 3, 2008
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LoisLynn replied to smileymom’s discussion post Lyrica Warning!!!! in the Fibromyalgia support group 4:01pm
I take Lyrica, but like others have said, I take so many medicines and have so many issues, how would…
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Tried to get off Methadone, but failed :(
December 3, 2008 3:54pm
Well, the "virus" seems to be connected with the fact that I was tapering off of Methadone. I've been off for 4 weeks now and the …
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Flare Continues, The Jerks come and Go
October 24, 2008 11:11am
This was in August. Playing with the kitties with a bubble blower.
Well, This might be one of the longest flares that I have …
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The Jerkies, and a Big Flare:(
September 26, 2008 9:20pm
Dear Friends,
I haven't been able to work on my friends scrapbook pages for 2 weeks now. I'm working on July 4th and a Zoo trip …
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You know i dont really have a clue - i e--mailed bluemisty and she put up some post that were funny she is a christan but guess the administrator was upset??? do u know whats goin on? we were just goofin havin fun - i told blemisty that only the Lod will judge -u- and when you point a finger at someone -u- have 3 commin right back at -u!! u- got me if -u- know let me know thanks tick
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hi lois its meeeeeeeeee hope -u- have a great Christmas tell everyone hi, we r havin dinner here the girls r gonna cook!!!! so i will have phone handy 2 call911 Hee!!HEE!!! ((HUGS)0) REDNECK TICKEY
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Thanks LoisLynn's for the get well wishes. Lots of hugs to you today. Love Dezna
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Hi LoisLynn's, I see you are in pain today. I hope you feel better soon. Sending you some gentle hugs Love Dezna
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Ray of Sunshine
Hi LoisLynn, just wanted to send you some Sunshine today. Hugs Dezna
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Support Groups
Close Fibromyalgia
I'm not sure exactly what you want me to say, but I have many disabilities such as severe asthma, sleep apnea, peripheral neuropathy, motor neuropathy with right foot drop, autonomic neuropathy which causes me to pass out. I can walk, but for safety I use a wheelchair with a seatbelt when we go somewhere. Even though I have all those issues, Fibromyalgia is the most limiting problem I have. No one can understand the pain and limitations unless they themselves have the disorder.
Treatments
- Lyrica Working / Worked
- I think it helps some.
- Neurontin Working / Worked
- Worked, but my doctor thought Lyrica would be more effective. Initial SE's were drowsiness, but after a while I got used to it.
- TENS Working / Worked
- workes for neck and back pain unreleived by pain medications as long as I keep it on.
- Skelaxin Working / Worked
- It helps a little. I haven't noticed any side effects.
- Methadone Working / Worked
- I take 5mg's 4 times a day. Yes it helps, but I still have constant pain.
- Aqua Therapy Working / Worked
- very helpful, but I can no longer do it because of my passing out episodes from autonomic neuropathy
Close Degenerative Disc Disease
My name is Lois Lynn. I am 38 years old. I usually follow the stories on Fibromyalgia and post on the Journal occasionally, but I do have Degenerative Disc Disease also. My mom has it too. The topic of "Drop Foot" caught my eye and that's how I found myself "over here", as I have motor neuropathy with right drop foot. Have had it for several years.
Open Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Type: Seconday Progressive MSI wanted to respond to a thread started by Beulah, one of your members. I was looking at your site for my aunt. I do not have MS, but I have FMS and many other health issues.
Treatments
- Neurontin Somewhat Helpful
- Physical Therapy Working / Worked
- Prednisone Working / Worked
- Swimming Working / Worked
Open Prescription Drug Abuse
I was taking Methadone for pain along with Lortabs for breakthru' pain. I'm trying to get off the Methadone and it is killing me. It has been 4 weeks now. All I want to do is curl up in a ball in bed. I get explosive diarrhea, chills, hot spells, general nervousness, heart palpitations, night sweats, trouble sleeping, etc. I need help!
Open Chronic Pain
Treatments
- Chiropractic Adjustment Working / Worked
- Yes, It helped, but now I'm too sick to make it regularly. I had no side effects. My PCP is not in favor since I have had neck surgery in the past.
- Hydrocodone Working / Worked
- Currently taking for breakthrough pain. Didn't work to replace methadone.
- Lyrica Somewhat Helpful
- Meditation Somewhat Helpful
- Methadone Working / Worked
- tried to get off, was off 4 weeks, couldn't stand the w/d symptoms, started taking again last night. Take 5mg 4x' Day. Constipation is only SE I know of
- Oxycodone Working / Worked
- Got addicted. Took a long time to wean off. Prescription plan changed and Doctor had to change med to Methadone which I now am on.
- TENS Working / Worked
- Helps neck pain, and other specific pain, but not ALL-OVER pain...only has 4 leads.
- Skelaxin Working / Worked
- Helps a bit.
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