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    About Me

    I am 51 years old and a middle school teacher. I am married with two college age children and a son-in-law in graduate school. I enjoy my family and friends.

    Interests

    I like to read books and keep up with current events.

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    • cardiologist

      Mood December 18, 2008 10:11pm

      Well, I had my 6 month check up at my cardiologist yesterday.  It went really well.  She took me off of the amiodarone.  I tried this …

    • pics

      Mood December 11, 2008 4:11pm

      I have been trying to upload some pics on my profile page.  I cannot get them to upload.  I checked the size and that was ok.  I was …

    • 6 week post op

      Mood November 3, 2008 4:20pm

      I went in to see my orthopedic surgeon today.  He said I was doing great 6 weeks after my surgery.  I do still have some pain but he said …

    • Back to work

      Mood October 20, 2008 9:04pm

      I went back to work today.  I only work part time thank goodness.   Everything was ok.   By the time my second class …

    • recovery

      Mood September 25, 2008 9:36am

      It has been a week since my back surgery.  I am feeling much better.  Of course, I am still having pain with my back and legs but am hoping …

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      From Anastacia Wednesday

      Thank you for your support it has really helped. hope you are having a good day...XX

    • Little Love

      From Anastacia Monday

      Hi lovely. hope you are having a good day, sending you lots of love and hugs...XX

    • I’m With You

      From JudyWI Monday

      Shelly, thank you for your hug, I needed that! (smile) I know what it is with my son's friend. His mother was abusive and I was instrumental in helping his dad get custody of him and I have been his "Mom" ever since. He almost got married a few years ago and had asked me to dance the Mother/Son dance with him,...so I'm sure that is part of it. Of course, I know he loves me, and I,..him. I just feel awful that I let him down. I know I made the right decision (physically)--but there was an emotional side as well. My son was engaged when he died and that is always there,...this could have been HIS reception, and I was afraid of the emotion. Thanks again, Sweetie, for your concern! Hugs! Judy

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      From mabbygirl Sunday

      Shelly, just so you don't miss it, i posted a response on the pain meds topic to you in the positive chronic pain sufferers group! I'm still working on posts for pain and weight loss (BOO!! lol!) xo mary beth

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      From NikkiIsGod January 2

      aww thankyou.How have you been.I hope ur holidays went happy and great.Happy new year.ttys Nikki

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    • Close Heart Failure

      I was diagnoised with heart failure in August 2005 at age 48. I thought I had a really bad cold or may be pneumonia. Luckily, my general practitioner had me get a chest x-ray before prescribing me antibiotics and decongestants. After the chest x ray I was immediately admitted to the hospital and then sent to Emory in Atlanta. I have idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy. This has really changed my life.

      Treatments

      Aldactone Working / Worked
      I was on this medication for 2 1/2 years. I recently was taken off. My doctor is trying to get my blood pressure up some so I won't be so tired.
      Amiodarone Working / Worked
      There are lots of side effects that are really scary. Because of this drug I have improved and have a better quality of life. My doctor took me off of this medication. YAY!
      Carvedilol Not Working
      I took this medication for less that a week. I had an allergic type reaction. I got a skin rash. It was unbearable. I was taken off of this medication and put on Toprol XL
      Cozaar Working / Worked
      I have not been taking this medication very long(several months) I was put on this after being taken off of lisinopril which caused a cough.
      Lasix Working / Worked
      I am on a 40mg a day dosage.

    • Close Arrhythmias

      I was diagnoised with heart failure in August 2005 at age 48. As it turns out part of my problem is a Preventricular Contraction that causes my heart to be much less efficient. Obviously, I am at risk for sudden heart rhythm problems or I wouldn't have the ICD.

      Treatments

      Amiodarone Working / Worked
      I have adjusted to taking this med. I am now on a dose of 100mg a day. My doctor took me off of this medication. YAY! but increased my Toprol XL.
      Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Working / Worked
      I feel less worried about something happening to me knowing I have this protection. I have had the device for two years and have not had an episode yet.

    • Open Back Pain

      I have been diagnoised with spondiolythesis. I had lumbar fusion surgery and decompresion. I am still in pain but hopefully within the next year it will be greatly improved.

      Treatments

      Chiropractic Adjustment Not Working
      I tried several treatments. I did get some relief but not much.
      Darvon Working / Worked
      Epidural Injection Somewhat Helpful
      This helped for a while, but I got the heart failure right after my 3rd injection
      Hydrocodone Working / Worked
      Ibuprofen Somewhat Helpful
      Can't use anymore because of heart failure
      Naproxen Working / Worked
      Can't use anymore because of heart failure
      Physical Therapy Somewhat Helpful
      It helped while I went but was not a permanent fix.

    • Open Pacemakers

      I have a bi-ventricular pacemaker with an ICD. I am very thankful for it. Along with medications it has brought me from an ejection fraction of 10-15% in Aug. 2005 to 50% now. I was even able to have a back surgery that I have needed for years. I thought I would never be able to get it corrected. They didn't even have to turn off my pacemaker during the surgery. AMAZING! I would love to hear from others...

    • Open Chronic Pain

      I had back surgery in September. I have joined the positive chronic pain group and have really enjoyed that. I have fusion of L3-4-5 with laminectomy, decompression etc. I am hoping for less and less pain as time goes by.

      Treatments

      Chiropractic Adjustment Not Working
      I wish this had worked.
      Hydrocodone Working / Worked
      This works the best for me.
      Morphine Working / Worked
      Only in the hospital
      Physical Therapy Somewhat Helpful
      Helped some but not permanent

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