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About Me
JASc
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About Me
I took early retirement this past April , due to fibromyalgia, back, and knee problems. Now that I'm at home all day, I'm taking care of my family, and home, doing the best of my ability. I'm still trying to get into some type of rythem with my life, but as we all know, each day, is a new adventure.
I took early retirement this past April , due to fibromyalgia, back, and knee problems. Now that I'm at home all day, I'm taking care of my family, and home, doing the best of my ability. I'm still trying to get into some type of rythem with my life, but as we all know, each day, is a new adventure.
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Interests
I enjoy being on the computer, of course, DS is my favorite site. I read when I can, and I love my 3 dogs, my best, non-judgemental friends.
I enjoy being on the computer, of course, DS is my favorite site. I read when I can, and I love my 3
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Funny Face
"Doctor, I have a memory problem!" The doctor says, "When did it start?" "When did what start?"
Ray of Sunshine
Stopping by to say hello... and how are you doing lately? I hope you are having a good weekend... Happy Easter and may God send his blessings to you. Love, Judy
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Flower
Happy Easter! http://www.123greetings.com/events...
Ray of Sunshine
just wanted to say I love your pic!!! hugzzz
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Rainbow
Thinking of you and hope you are doing well. Sending my wishes for you to have a great weekend. Take care!
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Support Groups
Close Chronic Pain
diagnosed with moderate osteoporosis of spine, and hips 2 years ago.In Sept. had mri of l-spine, showing grade 1 slippage at L5/S1, severe bilat. neural forminal narrowing at L5/S1. I've had 3 epidural injections with minimal relief,lots of PT,use a muscle stimulator ,medication, do Mckenzie exercises
Treatments
- Acupressure Working / Worked
- just had 3rd acupuncture treatment, and it's helped alot :), no sciatica, and muscle spasms less frequent.
- Flexeril Working / Worked
- makes me drowsy
- Heat Working / Worked
- it's comforting
- Nerve Blocks Somewhat Helpful
- didnt last long
- Physical Therapy Working / Worked
- heat, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation bring some relief
- Stretching Somewhat Helpful
- McKenzie Method
- TENS Somewhat Helpful
- lying down, this is great relief
Close Back Pain
diagnosed with L5/S1 spondylolisthesis,severe bil. neural foraminal narrowing at L5/S1,moderate osteoporosis of spine and hips
Treatments
- Acupuncture Too Soon to Tell
- I have only had one treatment, haven't noticed any difference yet
- Bedrest Working / Worked
- with my muscle stimulator on it definately helps ease the pain
- Cortisone (Injection) Somewhat Helpful
- for my hips, it helps with burstis
- Darvon Working / Worked
- some relief
- Epidural Injection Not Working
- I have had 3 epidurals, relief was very short, 5-10 days at most
- Flexeril Working / Worked
- helps with spasms, can make me sleepy
- Heat Working / Worked
- moist heat at PT is very comforting
- Physical Therapy Working / Worked
- moist heat,ultrasound, and electrical stimulation help briefly
- Relaxation Somewhat Helpful
- laying flat helps the best
- Stretching Somewhat Helpful
- doing Mckenzie Method
- TENS Working / Worked
- laying flat with the stimulator on definately helps with the pain
- Aqua Therapy Too Soon to Tell
Open Arthritis
I have multiple back problems, causing sciatica, and bodyaches all the time, doctor says it's just arthritis, but, I'm wondering if it fibromyalgia, and I have bursitis in both hips, and knees
Treatments
- Acupressure Working / Worked
- accupuncture once a week definately helps
- Arthrotec Not Working
- made me sick in the stomach
- Bextra Somewhat Helpful
- took it, until it was taken off the market
- Glucosamine/Chondroitin Too Soon to Tell
- Ibuprofen Somewhat Helpful
- 800 mg 3x a day
- Lodine Working / Worked
- I became slightly anemic, having been on it for a few yrs.
- Medrol Not Working
- used for sciatica, got no relief
- Pain Management Clinic Working / Worked
- taking accupuncture, which seems to help alot, with once a week sessions
- Relafen Not Working
- no relief
- Swimming Considering
- I'm told it would really help me, now if I could only find a schedule that comes after work
Open Fibromyalgia
not yet diagnosed, to see my rheumatologist soon, but I meet all the criteria,bodyaches all over, stiffness upon awakening, and after sitting for a while,irritable stomach,limited sleep due to pain in hips, unable to roll over,crying spells
Treatments
- Acupuncture Working / Worked
- take it for back and hip pain,definately helps
- Cyclobenzaprine Working / Worked
- does give some relief
- Heat Working / Worked
- was used when I took pt, it felt good
- TENS Working / Worked
- use it when I am confined to bed, ithelps alot
- Ultram Working / Worked
- take it for my back problems, doesnt help with muscle aches
- Vitamin B12 Working / Worked
- I am being tested now for a deficiency, will update
- Aqua Therapy Too Soon to Tell
Open Myofascial Pain Syndrome
I havent been diagnosed yet,but have bodyaches that jump all over the place,shoulders,upper arms,around the elbows,both knees,legs,across my ankle. Tests were negative for RA, and lyme disease.I have an appt with my rheumatologist in 2 weeks, hopefully we can can find out what is going on. Fibro or MPS would be my guess.
