I made a difference......
July 14, 2008 1:47am
Ok....today something happened that I feel I was meant to do. The Lord was with me every step of the way......I was outside and my neighbor's …
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charmedshadow
is feeling Horrible
Sorry for being missing in action everyone! I am doing ok...just very busy and not feeling to well. Love to you all!
About Me
I am a married mother of 2. My family is the most important thing in my life. I am a full-time paralegal and a part-time medical transcriptionist. I am the type of person that has to stay busy...if I don't, then I will allow my illnesses to control me and I refuse to let that happen. My children are both adopted and my oldest suffers from mental illness, including bipolar, and it is tearing me apart. She is in residential treatment. My youngest is the most amazing little boy. My husband is so wonderful and is the best thing to ever happen to me. I have 3 cats and 3 dogs which are my other children. They mean the world to me...I have a few close friends and the way I figure it....that's all I need. I am very close with God and believe that he is my support to help me each through each day. The best advice I have ever been given is from my mom, "Always Take Life One Day at a Time."
Interests
Spending time with my family, reading, playing Bingo, music (especially country), dancing, watching Nascar.
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Hi Jen, Missing in action isn't the word for it. We all miss you girl!! We all hope to hear from you soon!! I hope you are feeling ok!! I hope you can get a break and come and visit with all of us soon. You are just a busy person!!! Your Friend Traci((BIG HUGS)) XOXOXOXOXO's
Hi,Jen! How are you? You have gone missing and we don't know where to find you! You have been it my thought and was wondering how things are. Assume you are busy with life & getting ready for Christmas. Take Care. Love&Hugs,Brie
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Little Love
Hi Jennie, I thought I had better stop in and check up on you. I haven't heard from you in a while. I hope everything is going ok for you. I hope to hear from you soon. Your Friend Traci((HUGS))XOXOXOXOXO's
Little Love
Hi Jennie. I hope thomgs are a little bit better. I look forward to hearing from you. With all my love. Ellie
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Little Love
I am here again. I still haven't heard back from you.I hope everything is going ok for you. I hope to hear from you soon. Your Friend Traci((HUGS))XOXOXOXOXO's
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Close Fibromyalgia
I was diagnosed in my early 20's...after several years of testing. I have found that the best thing for me is that I do alot of reading about the power of the mind and positive attitude. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't...then I was diagnosed last year with RA. I just keep myself busy and try not to let my illnesses get in the way of being a mother and a wife.
Treatments
- Lyrica Working / Worked
- I can feel a huge difference so for me this has been a great drug. It is also prescribed for RA so when I was diagnosed with RA, I began the medication so it helps both illnesses.
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
Close Chronic Pain
I have fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis, osetoporosis and several problems with my back. I have found that I cannot do high impact exercise, but I do pilates which helps, i.e., stretching to keep my joints moving.
Treatments
- Hydrocodone Working / Worked
- This does help, but I only take it when I am at my worst. I have an extreme fear of becoming addicted to narcotics.
- Lyrica Working / Worked
- This helps my rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia and paresthesias and numbness that goes down my legs due to back problems.
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
Open Anxiety
I have a tendency to become stressed very easily and most times the stress comes with anxiety....sometimes with chest pain.
Treatments
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- I have worked very hard for the last 15 years reading and researching the power of the mind. I believe that a positive attitude is crucial and I do my best to follow this.
- Xanax Working / Worked
- Definitely helps...I only take a small dosage and have found that when I have an attack, I can take and it works very well.
- Zoloft Working / Worked
- Not sure if this helps with the anxiety as much as it helps with my depression.
Open Rheumatoid Arthritis
I was diagnosed August 2007...My doctors were wanting to do surgery on my back. I was very hesitant about it and went back to my PCP and asked if there were any other options. He did some more tests and discovered the RA. I live in pain daily suffering with RA, fibromyalgia and chronic back pain. I am learning about RA and am doing my best to keep a positive attitude and outlook on life.
Treatments
- Lyrica Working / Worked
- This medication has been wonderful and works very well.
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
Open Insomnia
I have had insomnia for about 10+ years...It drives me crazy when everyone falls asleep and I can't...I am sooo tired all the time. Most of the reason I can't sleep is due to pain.
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Open Menopause
I had cervical cancer (a survivor!) and several female problems and several surgeries. Eventually the pain was so great and had to make the decision to have a hysterectomy as my doctors suggested at the age of 25. My husband and I tried to conceive, but I guess the Lord had greater plans for us. We have two adopted children! I can handle the hot flashes, but the problem I have is osteoporosis...I did not want to take synthetic hormones and it came back to bite me in the butt.
Treatments
- Progesterone Cream Working / Worked
- Helps with the hot flashes when they get out of control.
- Calcium Working / Worked
- I hope it works because I was diagnosed with osteoporosis...I am trying to build my bones to a healthy status....
Open Family & Friends of Bipolar
I have a 17-year-old daughter who has been mentally ill, which we actually began noticing at age 8. We have tried all types of treatment. She began becoming threatening, intimidating (actually attempting to harm us) and the breaking point--she tried to commit suicide, and not for theatrics, she was serious and something changed. She is bipolar...scariest illness I can think of and it breaks my heart that my little girl is suffering. She is now in a long-term residential treatment placement.
Open Smoking Addiction & Recovery
I started smoking at age 15 and have continued to do so. My grandmother died of lung cancer and my dad is suffering from COPD, etc. from smoking all his life...and yet I still can't stop. It scares me to think about quitting...I get the worst anxiety when I try to quit and I live in fear of anxiety.
Treatments
- Cold Turkey Not Working
- Didn't work.
- Hard Candy Not Working
- Didn't help at all.
- Nicotine Gum Not Working
- Had allergic reaction to this.
- Nicotine Patch Working / Worked
- Helped somewhat.
- Wellbutrin Not Working
- Didn't help.
Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionI began suffering from depression while my husband and were going through fertility treatment and I was diagnosed with cervical cancer....It escalated from there when all of my diagnoses were being made.
Treatments
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- This helps at times, but when I go into a slump, it is ineffective.
- Zoloft Working / Worked
- This works for me and I am currently taking it.
Open Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
I was diagnosed with CFS when I was diagnosed with Epstein Barr and fibromyalgia in my early 20's...Just trying to manage.
Treatments
- Zoloft Working / Worked
- Have been taking for quite a while and it does help the depression.
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