Journal Entry for December 8, 2008
December 8, 2008 3:04pm
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DARS1948
11:38am, July 26, 2008
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About Me
DARS1948
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About Me
My name is Darlene. I had Fibromaylgia for several years. It was during those years when the doctor's didn't know much about FMS. Thank God that they are now paying attention. I am blessed with a wonderful fiance' who is my caregiver. He helps me with so much, especially walking my dog Buddy and helping me with my daily activites. Having FMS is like losing your best friend. The things that you were able to do you cannot or are very limited. I am praying for a healing/cure. If I can be of any comfort or support, PLEASE let me know.
My name is Darlene. I had Fibromaylgia for several years. It was during those years when the doctor's didn't know much about FMS. Thank God that they are now paying attention. I am blessed with a wonderful fiance' who is my caregiver. He helps me with so much, especially walking my dog Buddy and helping me with my daily activites. Having FMS is like losing your best friend. The things that you were able to do you cannot or are very limited. I am praying for a healing/cure. If I can be of any comfort
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Interests
Working on my Fibromyalgia Multip group. http://fibromyalgiasupport1.multiply.com/ And collecting cookbooks, different Bible translations. I am trying to learn to crochet. As well as going to my local college. I guess I am a late bloomer. lol. I am taking swimming and water aerobics and self defense. I have lost over 15 pounds.
Working on my Fibromyalgia Multip group. http://fibromyalgiasupport1.multiply.com/ And collecting cookbooks,
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SPRING UPDATE1
March 31, 2008 6:42am
ANOTHER QUARTER IN COLLEGE. I AM SO THANKFUL FOR BETTER WEATHER. WINTER QUARTER WAS WITH A GREAT DEAL OF PAIN.
STILL WORKING ON SWIMMING …
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i hear ya on bein more postive i try everyday 2,i took my goal down,lov u,hang in there
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well thanks thats sweet hope u have a great 1 too,love u lots ann
Well Done
Hey there. I just wanted to congradulate you on your progress. You've gotten over the first hurdle. I know it is a hard road to travel, but just love yourself and have faith that you are on the right path. Just let me know if you need any support at any time. I too am working towards losing weight. It has been a struggle to maintain a healthy weight while being med compliant. I've gained 40 pounds since being diagnosed bipolar. It has been extremely difficult for my self-esteem. Fortunately, I am getting some wonderful support from family and friends. This site is a godsend as well. Know that you will have all of the support that you need.
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I had a warm hug and out of everyone here, I picked you to give it to for Valentine's Day, and to say I hope you have a wonderful week end.
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U CAN DO IT..GOOD LUCK,WOMEN EVERYWHERE SALUTE,U HANG IN THERE LOV U ANN
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Support Groups
Close Fibromyalgia
I have had FMS for several years. I am 59 and my fiance' is my caregiver. Looking for support and information, so I can help others at my MSN group. Would like to find people from S/W Ohio. Since I fell before starting college, I am having severe back spasms. Hopefully, spring quarter will be better for me.
Treatments
- Elavil Somewhat Helpful
- Aqua Therapy Working / Worked
- Water Areobics
- Elavil Somewhat Helpful
- Heat Working / Worked
- Relafen Somewhat Helpful
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- TENS Somewhat Helpful
- I have used one a few years ago. May try to use it again.
Close Diets & Weight Maintenance
I have Fibromyalgia and this keeps me from being active. I am wanting to lose weight and eating healthier. I need to lose about 100 pounds.
Treatments
- Counting Calories Working / Worked
- Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked
- Eat Less Working / Worked
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
Open Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
I have carpal tunnel in my right hand. Probably from all the repetition I did working a Beauty salon. Writing is the worse. I am very grateful that I have a computer. I don't have much strain when I type.
Treatments
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- Wrist Splint Working / Worked
- It works, except when my hand is swollen.
Open Chronic Pain
Having Fibromaylgia, there is always chronic pain. I have 11th Throacic (sp?) vertebrae fracture. Bad knees. Gout.
Treatments
- Heat Working / Worked
- Relieves the pain for awhile, when the heating pad cools down.
- Meditation Somewhat Helpful
- Somewhat helpful but it isn't quiet enough for it to last.
- Physical Therapy Working / Worked
- Works for awhile. Always need follow ups.
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
Open Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Having Chronic Fatigue, it comes along with Fibromyalgia. Being tired all the time. I am still tired when I wake up from trying to sleep.
Treatments
- Elavil Working / Worked
- Works at times but not all the time
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
Open Gout
I have gout in my left big toe. Very painful. I got this last year when I fell on the ice.
Treatments
- Dietary Modification Somewhat Helpful
- But I could be doing more about my diet.
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
Open Asthma
I have had asthma for several year. It is now at the chronic stage.
Treatments
- Accolate Working / Worked
- It seems to contol the attacks.
- Advair Working / Worked
- It seems to work
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
Open Arthritis
I have arthritis as well as FMS.
Treatments
- Relafen Somewhat Helpful
- It works but not for long
- Swimming Working / Worked
- beginning water aerobics and swimming lessons.
- Dextropropoxyphene Working / Worked
- Works better than others
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
Open Back Pain
I have a fractured back that causes severe pain at time.
Treatments
- Cortisone (Injection) Working / Worked
- It works but wears off
- Darvon Working / Worked
- It works better at times
- Heat Working / Worked
- works well until the pad get cool.
- Physical Therapy Working / Worked
- Relaxation Working / Worked
- Stretching Working / Worked
- TENS Working / Worked
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
Open Financial Challenges
I am on a fixed income and must learn to control my spending.
Treatments
- Budgeting Working / Worked
- Earn Money Working / Worked
- Holding a Garage Sale Working / Worked
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
Open Senior Health & Aging
I am a young at heart 59 yr. old christian lady.
Treatments
- Pets Working / Worked
- Buddy is a great compainion for me. he has a calming effect of me, when my Fibro flares are bad.
- Socializing Working / Worked
- Being on my apt. complex tenant council, helps keep be busy.
Open Osteoporosis
I have Osteoporosis along with Fibromaylgia.
Open Lactose Intolerance
I am Lactose Intolerant.
Treatments
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
- Lactaid Working / Worked
Open Health Care Reform
I an interested in information on Health Care Reform.
Open Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
I have Hypoglycemia.
Open Stress Management
I am in need of Stress Management.
Treatments
- Anger Management Working / Worked
- Music Working / Worked
- Patience Working / Worked
- Physical Exercise Working / Worked
Open College Stress
Attending local college in January.
Treatments
- Sleep Working / Worked
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
Open Medicaid
Interested on information on Medicaid.
Open Depression
I have depression because of pain with fibromyalgia.
Treatments
- Elavil Working / Worked
- Meditation Working / Worked
- Paxil Not Working
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- Trazodone Working / Worked
- Writing Working / Worked
