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Open TMJ

Treatments

Mouthguard Somewhat Helpful

Open Raynaud's Disease

Open GERD & Heartburn

I started having severe indigestion problems at the early age of 13, and it has continued with me.

Treatments

Antacids Somewhat Helpful

About half and half, if I catch my indigestion early then these meds will help to stave off any following indigestion for a few hours.

Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked

This works very well to stop indigestion in the first place, or to reduce it once it has begun. Avoidng anything like tomato sauces, no acidic drinks. Low Acid Orange Juice works great.

Pepcid Working / Worked

I will take this when Antacids fail, but when a Zegerid/Protonix treatment is not necessary.

Pepto-Bismol Somewhat Helpful

Rarely this will help.

Prilosec Working / Worked

They seem to help when taken short term. Over long term treatments they seemed to loose their effectiveness.

Protonix Working / Worked

Same story as with Zegerid. It will work short term, but long term treatments with this medication seem to loose their effectiveness. I have to stop use of the medication, and resume at a later time when needed.

Raising Bed Position Working / Worked

I will elevate my head and back when I'm have very bad indigestion, it can help to put me to sleep.

Tagamet Not Working

For some reason this medication never worked for me, even early on. Oddly enough Pepcid will work, but not Tagamet.

Open Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Open Anxiety

Began having problems with anxiety by the age of 13, beginning of our teenage years. It has stuck with me since then... General Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Panic Attacks. Some days are better then others, over the years I have grown more capable of handling myself better with and with out the aid of medication or types of therapy.

Treatments

Atarax Working / Worked

Only helps slightly for anxiety, I actually take it for it's anti-nausea effects.

Breathing Exercises Somewhat Helpful

Only helps on a momentary basis.

Inderal Not Working

Does not work for my Anxiety. But did once aid in relieving my Migraines years ago.

Lexapro Somewhat Helpful

Targeted more at helping my depression, then that of my anxiety. Initial tiredness has been a side effect on my 2nd attempt at taking this medication.

Paxil Working / Worked

Took Paxil on 2 different occasions in my life, worked rather well both times. Horrible With Drawls, not an easy thing to go through at all with this medication specifically.

Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful

Doesn't always fool the mind quiet well enough. You have to want to be upbeat in order to convince yourself.

Remeron Somewhat Helpful

Worked more for depression then for Anxiety. Side Effects were eating like a PIG! And extreme tiredness.

Xanax Working / Worked

Works well, on a temporary basis. I only take it as needed, not every day.

Zoloft Not Working

Open Personality Disorders
Type: Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. This has been effecting me since mid childhood, prior to my teenage years.

Treatments

Talking Somewhat Helpful

Rarely helpful. With family, friends or professionals.

Open Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

I think OCD has been part of me for all my life. But it really took hold while I was pregnant. Fear of germs and having to always be organized and working things to my exact ways.

Open Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

My 8 yo DD has displayed all the signs of ODD since age 4. We've been through the ropes of trying to get a good diagnosis and help for her.

Treatments

Child Time-out Somewhat Helpful

Rarely does this get through to her, or make any lasting effect. Occasionally it will help to stop her from escalating at that exact moment.

Open Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Treatments

Acidophilus Too Soon to Tell

Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Too Soon to Tell

High Fiber Diet Somewhat Helpful

Imodium Somewhat Helpful

Probiotics Too Soon to Tell

Open Narcolepsy