Every one in my family is safe
January 8, 2009 10:45am
That is also my blessing for the day. Many of my family live in Western Washington. I got a call from my sister, and she said everyone …
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Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures here below. Praise Him
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About Me
I live in a rural part of Northern New Mexico, in fact, I live in a ghost town. I am a Christian. I love animals and have many of them. I think they keep me going. I suffer from Fibromyagia, arthritis and chronic depression. I am an animal lover, and live in the country where I see many animals and that makes me happy. I am in an emotionally and verbally abusive marriage. I would like someone to talk too.
Interests
I am very involved in my Church, in fact my husband and I founded our little church. It is a cowboy church in Elizabethtown New Mexico. We have only about 15 members. I enjoy singing, and sing in a gospel band called "God only knows". But my favorite thing is my animals, I have 3 horses, 3 dogs and 13 cats. All of them are my babies. We live in the country, so having barn cats is a good thing, however 3 of the cats have moved into the house
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So many reasons to smile today
January 7, 2009 11:36am
Ruckus is walking, romping and playing again. Yesterday, I went outside to feed my critters and found Ruckus kicking up his heels for the first …
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OWWWWW!!!!!!
January 4, 2009 1:38pm
Would it surprise anyone to know that after my adventures in knee deep snow and caring for horses, I am in extreme pain. But horses must be fed …
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Baby it's Cold outside.
January 4, 2009 1:35pm
It is cold and we are getting heavy snow. The weather man only predicted light snow. It must be nice to get paid big money to be wrong …
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Sorry, I was busy catching up on Battlestar Gallactica before the final 10 episodes air. *huggers*
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Sorry, I was busy catching up on Battlestar Gallactica before the final 10 episodes air. *huggers*
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So great to see you are having a great day as it is hard to get good ones this winter. Take good care my friend..Love and Hugs, Jenni
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I was born in Arlington on a huge Dairy.Thats above Everett. You place sounds beautiful too. We have a lot of wildlife here too.
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Close Fibromyalgia
I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 1987, when the disorder was still much more misunderstood even than it is now. I also have arthritis and clincal depression. I live in constant pain. My husband does not understand my problems and gets angry with me when I can't do something or even if I mention that I hurt. That only adds to the problems.
Treatments
- Acupuncture Not Working
- I tried it many years ago and really can't remember if it helped
- Aqua Therapy Somewhat Helpful
- Love it, but it doesn't last long enough
- Cymbalta Not Working
- I saw no difference and my doctor discontinued the medication and opted for effexor
- Effexor Somewhat Helpful
- I don't see much difference
- Elavil Not Working
- did nothing at all
- Guaifenesin Not Working
- did not notice any difference
- Neurontin Working / Worked
- works better than anything I have tried. It takes the edge off the pain
- TENS Somewhat Helpful
- It helps some, actually more than most things I've tried.
- Ultram Not Working
- I don't think my doctor left me on it long enough for me to see any real benefit. It made me dizzy and very tired.
Close Arthritis
I have both Fibromyalgia and Osteoarthritis of the spine, as well as spinal stenosis. I am in constant pain as a result. I have not found much that helps.
Treatments
- Glucosamine/Chondroitin Not Working
- I saw no difference
- Ibuprofen Somewhat Helpful
- Same as with Tylenol, minor help but can't take with Dolobid
- Tylenol Somewhat Helpful
- It seems to take the edge off, but I am not supposed to take it with my prescription Dolobid
Open Diets & Weight Maintenance
I am 50 years old and for the first 40 years of my life, I weighed 100 pounds or less. I hit 40 had a hysterectomy and put on 50 pounds, I would like to lose at least 25 pounds
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- Curves Working / Worked
- Curves worked great, but I moved to a place where there isn't one and somehow adopted a more sedentary life and now wish I could get back to it.
- Eating Healthier Foods Somewhat Helpful
- I do ok if I stick to it, but I tent to "fall off the wagon"
- Eat Less Not Working
- I have never been a big eater
- Physical Exercise Somewhat Helpful
- Because of physical limitations I am not able to exercise as I would like to
Open Back Pain
I am having extreme low back pain, radiating down my legs. I can barely move my legs and my feet are numb. This is new to me. I do have fibromyalgia and spinal stenosis
Treatments
- Bedrest Not Working
- The pain is too bad to sleep
- Chiropractic Adjustment Somewhat Helpful
- like taking a very expensive aspirin, and just as temporary
- Heat Somewhat Helpful
- At least it makes me feel better temporarily
- Ibuprofen Somewhat Helpful
- temporary relief
- Physical Therapy Considering
- It has never helped me before
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