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Open Bipolar Disorder

I have only been diagnosed with bipolar for about 2 years. I finally saw things in myself that were happening to my son and I talked to his doctor about it and started therapy for myself and I am a totally different person now that I am on the right medication.

Treatments

Lamictal Working / Worked

I couldnt function with out this medication!

Open Anxiety

I have had anxiety for a long time and have been under treatment for it way before I was diagnosed with bipolar.

Treatments

BuSpar Working / Worked

My 12 yr old son uses this he is also Bipolar with seperation anxiety and he cant take any other type of anxiety medication. Its an awesome subsitute if you cant be on certian meds.

Klonopin Working / Worked

Works great for me!

Open Physical & Emotional Abuse

I have been through alot in life, but one of the hardest things I had to do was live through so much torture from someone that was supposed to love me. My first borns "father" would beat me alot and even force himself on me.

Treatments

Abuse Counseling Working / Worked

Agian this has helped me so much you can not imagine, it was really hard to do but I will never regret going though it.

Open Bereavement

I have lost several people in my life and I still find it terribly hard to deal with it all. I lost my cousin on my 13th birthday. All of my grandparents, My brother when I was 17, An uncle, and then my dad(well step dad).

Treatments

Crying Working / Worked

IT allows me to let it all out. To not give the greif the power to control me.

Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked

I wouldnt be here today of it wasnt for support of friends and family!

Open Separation Anxiety

My son has severe seperation anxiety, he cries alot for me and I do mybest to give him his attention but I am also trying to break it some because hes in middle school and i worry.

Treatments

Abilify Working / Worked

Godsend!

Open Parenting Teenagers (12-18)

I have a 12 almost 13 yr old and hes Bipolar, has seperation anxiety and also has Aspergers Syndrome

Open Parenting Preschoolers (3-5)

I have a 4 and a half year old son that has speech problems and is much better, but has so far to overcome it all. He also has severe alergy and chronic Sinusitis.

Treatments

Patience Working / Worked

Speech Therapy Working / Worked

Open Back Pain

I have OA and RA, but I have confirmed DDD and bulging disc fro L3-L4 through L5-S1

Treatments

Acupuncture Somewhat Helpful

Chiropractic Adjustment Somewhat Helpful

Cortisone (Injection) Not Working

Epidural Injection Too Soon to Tell

Hydrocodone Not Working

Physical Therapy Considering

Ultram Too Soon to Tell

Open Sjogren's Syndrome

I was diagnosed with Seconday Sjogen's Syndrome on Tuesday March 27 2007

Open Rape

I was raped when I was 15 at a party and ended up pregnate and was talked into having an abortion.

Treatments

Rape Counseling Not Working

Open Colds & Flu

i have 2 kids that often need medicin to keep their allergies under control

Treatments

Vicks VapoRub Working / Worked

Open Chronic Pain

I have suffered with pain for my whole life it seems.

Treatments

Acupressure Working / Worked

Works some of the time for me

Chiropractic Adjustment Working / Worked

Helped with my DDD

Cymbalta Working / Worked

Couldnt live with out it.

Flexeril Working / Worked

Couldnt live without it

Heat Not Working

Hydrocodone Somewhat Helpful

norco..ive gotten to used to it now.

Lidoderm Working / Worked

Helps me alot

Lyrica Not Working

made me swell and I felt like I was drunk

Marijuana Working / Worked

Naproxen Working / Worked

I have to have this!

Nerve Blocks Somewhat Helpful

Didnt last long enough for me.

Physical Therapy Considering

Ultram Too Soon to Tell

Open Sarcoidosis

Recently diagnosed and a bit scared