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  • About Me

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    Synkinesis

    Female, 24, Married
    Hillsboro, OR, USA
    Member since April 8, 2008

    • About Me

      I am 23 years old, a full-time college student, wife, employee and volunteer. I am studying to be a Pharmacist. My husband and I have been married for 5 years now and I love him with all my heart and soul. He's stood by me through all the hell of IC. I work as a pharmacy technician and have an at home business offering wonderful eco-friendly, non-toxic products. www.livetotalwellness.com/cyn www.workathomeunited.com/cyn

      I am 23 years old, a full-time college student, wife, employee and volunteer. I am studying to be a Pharmacist. My husband and I have been married for 5 years now and I love him with all my heart and soul. He's stood by me through all the hell of IC. I work as a pharmacy technician and have an at home business offering wonderful eco-friendly, non-toxic products. www.livetotalwellness.com/cyn www.workathomeunited.com/cyn

    • Website

      http://livegreenbehappy.blogspot.com/

    • Interests

      I love to read, volunteer, swim, kneeboard, and water ski (although I haven't had the chance to do the last two in over 5 years). I'd like to find some good friends to talk to about IC and start an IC support group in Northern California/Oregon.

      I love to read, volunteer, swim, kneeboard, and water ski (although I haven't had the chance to do the

  • Recent Activity

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  • Journal

    • Thank god for second opinions

      Mood September 3, 2009 11:36am

      I took Daisy to a different vet yesterday

       

      They waived the examination fee because I've been having so much trouble with this

       

      They …

    • Daisy

      Mood September 2, 2009 1:29pm

      When do you know that you can no longer afford your pet?

       

      I have been spending $500 a month on vet bills for Daisy.  I know I cannot afford …

    • Day 2 of School

      Mood August 25, 2009 12:08pm

      Starting day 2 of school.  Discussing ethics.  

        

    • Top 200 drugs, day one

      Mood August 21, 2009 2:53am

      Time to learn the top 200 prescribed drugs.  

       

      What to know for each drug: 

       

      Trade Name

      Generic Name

      Typical Solid Dosage and …

    • Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate Status

      Mood August 21, 2009 2:43am

      Today was my second day of orientation.  This evening I participated in the White Coat Ceremony for entering Pharmacy students.

       

      As of today …

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  • Hugbook

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    • Hug

      From AC28 September 15

      just wanted to stop in and say hello, hope you're doing well!

    • Hug

      From BH76 September 3

      Yea for Daisy, for her loving caring human mama, and for second opinions!!!!

    • Thumbs Up

      From Isa8 August 21

      Good luck!

    • Hug

      From StayySayyy August 19

      Hello! I will be on to check my messages and such... for me its all diet I am following the "Solving The Interstitial Cystitis Puzzle" book and I have been doing great! I hope all is well your way :) Thank you for the hug!! Ttys -Stacey

    • Hug

      From BH76 August 18

      Thinking of you and your pup.

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  • Goals

    Progress

    5 %

    Goal End Date is May 18, 12 921 more days.

    Progress

    0 %

    Goal End Date is May 14, 10 186 more days.
    Drugs Learned (Drugs)
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  • Support Groups

    • Close Interstitial Cystitis (IC)

      I was diagnosed with IC 5 yrs ago. I denied it until my flares started to get bad 2 yrs ago. I went to a new doctor and was diagnosed again. I am just starting to accept the diagnosis and am having a real hard time dealing with it. My husband and I have been through a lot together and now we have IC to deal with and work through. I'm now looking for new ways (not traditional medicine) to solve my IC troubles and am prepared to follow the diet, use herbal meds, and anything else I can find.

      Treatments

      Elmiron Not Working
      I've been taking Elmiron for 8 months without any benefit. I stopped taking it in February.
      Pyridium Working / Worked
      I take pyridium only when my IC flares are bad and when I want to have sex with my husband. It seems to do the trick, but I'm looking for something more than to just cover up my symptoms
    • Close Health Care Reform

      I am really hoping for some sort of socialized healthcare in the future. I am a full time student, a wife, I work 25 hours a week, volunteer 8 hours a week and because of a chronic illness I have I have to take out student loans in order to pay for the $700 medical expenses each month. I'm am so stressed and going so far into debt. I with I didn't have to worry if I would be able to afford my month's medical expenses.

    • Open Female Sexual Issues

      I have Interstitial cystitis and my condition has put quite the strain on my and my husbands sexual life.

      Treatments

      Elmiron Somewhat Helpful
      Hydrocodone Working / Worked
      This is the best treatment I have. If I take one 12 hour before sex I dont have as much of a problem with pain....Now how do I tell my doctor I need more for this reason?
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