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  • About Me

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    andrews

    Male, 52, Married
    NE, USA
    Member since February 1, 2007

    • About Me

      To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; to leave the world a little better; whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is the meaning of success." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

      To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; to leave the world a little better; whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is the meaning of success." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

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    • Spring is in the Air!

      Mood April 22, 2009 9:25pm

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    • Hug

      From Jleemurpa Wednesday

      I hope you are well. Sitting alone at LAX waiting for my flight, which is late, to leave and get me home. Miss the kids...a lot and of course the hubby too. I will fill you in on my trip when I get the chance. Take care JayLee

    • Hug

      From lizgirl November 9

      Thanks for you kind comment! :)

    • Little Love

      From Rusters November 4

      Just because.....

    • Chocolate

      From Rusters October 31

      A little Halloween treat for a pretty special friend! xo

    • Chocolate

      From Jleemurpa October 30

      Some chocolate for Halloween. I am dressed like a witch with nowhere to go!!! I will explain later. Have a safe weekend and DON'T EAT TOO MUCH CANDY! :-) And I shall throw in a hug too.... JayLee

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Chronic Pain

      Chronic back and neck pain. Lumbar surgery in '02.

      Treatments

      Morphine Working / Worked
      Kadian and MSIR work well together. 12 hour release kadian works with MSIR for break-thru pain.
      Chiropractic Adjustment Not Working
      Caused more pain than it was worth
      Cymbalta Working / Worked
      Fentanyl Working / Worked
      Worked pretty well but so addictive. Used for 1 year
      Flexeril Somewhat Helpful
      Made depression worse.
      Hydrocodone Somewhat Helpful
      Not strong enough
      Lyrica Somewhat Helpful
      Better than neurontin but side effects were not worth it.
      Nerve Blocks Working / Worked
      As a last resort. A dozens or more epidurals and they have all helped.
      Neurontin Working / Worked
      Was replaced by Lyrica.
      Oxycodone Working / Worked
      Worked well until the pain was better.
      TENS Somewhat Helpful
      Didn't do much for me.
    • Close Arthritis

      DDD, a herniated disc in my neck, had 3 discs removed in 02,

      Treatments

      Pain Management Clinic Working / Worked
      I have the best PM doctor possible
    • Open Back Pain

      Back problems since 1980, surgery in '02

      Treatments

      Chiropractic Adjustment Not Working
      Didn't help
      Epidural Injection Working / Worked
      Good results
      Fentanyl Working / Worked
      Great relief
      Physical Therapy Somewhat Helpful
      Still exercising
      Relaxation Working / Worked
      The best medicine!
    • Open High Cholesterol

      Trying to have better diet and be more active.

      Treatments

      Crestor Not Working
      Side effects were bad
      Fish Oil Working / Worked
      Seems to help
      Flax Working / Worked
      Added to diet. Seems to help
      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
      The best thing I've done
      Tricor Not Working
      Side effects were bad
      Vytorin Not Working
      Side effects were bad. Headaches and muscle cramps
    • Open Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      Depression is better due to less back pain. The daily medications are helping.

      Treatments

      Cymbalta Working / Worked
      Seems to be working
      Effexor Not Working
      Cymbalta works much better than Effexor
      Elavil Working / Worked
      Helps me sleep
      Paxil Not Working
      Was the worst med I've tried. Can't remember 2 years of my life when I was taking this.
      Wellbutrin Not Working
      Made me too nervous
      Zoloft Not Working
      Didn't work.
    • Open COPD & Emphysema

      Diagnosed in '95 with mild copd. Heavy exposure to 2nd hand smoke. Numerous Pneumonia episodes.

      Treatments

      Albuterol Working / Worked
      Didn't like using it because it made me too jittery.
      Combivent Working / Worked
      Didn't like using it because it made me too jittery.
      Spiriva Working / Worked
      Very helpful without the jitters.
      Xopenex Working / Worked
      Works great as a rescue inhaler without jitters.
    • Open Alzheimer's Disease

      My dear, lovely, 92 year old mother-in-law and in a nearby assisted living facility. She seems to have Alzheimer's Disease and it has been bad for most of the 3 years. I want to learn about this disease.

    • Open Gout

      Recently discovered (the painful way) I have gout.

      Treatments

      Cherries Too Soon to Tell
      eating tart cherries daily.
      Dietary Modification Working / Worked
      avoid animal fats and alcohol.
      Naproxen Too Soon to Tell
      This is want the doctor suggested.
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