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About Me
dolphin1173
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About Me
Married to an awesomely supportive husband. We have two boys, ages 15 & 5. It looks like I may be getting medically released from the Army after 10yrs of service... need to get ready to reenter the "real" world again... currently working on getting my BS in Business Management.
Married to an awesomely supportive husband. We have two boys, ages 15 & 5. It looks like I may be getting medically released from the Army after 10yrs of service... need to get ready to reenter the "real" world again... currently working on getting my BS in Business Management.
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Interests
My number one interest is my family! I really enjoy reading, especially since I have become so limited on my ability to be active. I enjoy reading Christian based books and I am currently studying to prepare to facilitate a Bible study group for The Five Love Languages at my church. I enjoy sitting outdoors and taking in the sights and sounds. Animals (of just about any kind) are also my passion. We currently have one dog (Rat Terrier), one cat (Burman), one fish (Beta) and two parrots (Amazon & Goffin's Cockatoo).
My number one interest is my family! I really enjoy reading, especially since I have become so limited
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Rainbow
Somewhere over the Rainbow, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKI... Hugs
Hug
you just look like you could use a Hug.. so here is you a big Hug.. just to let you know there are people that care.. Hugs OmiMone
Ray of Sunshine
Yeah I know what you mean. My neighbours are not very nice though as I have to have the tv and radio up louder to hear it. Lol.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Rainbow
Groundhog Day is almost here so lets spread some cheer and say some prayers Spring is almost here. I'm sending Rainbows with all those spring showers we are bound to see some and lots of flowers. Hugs
Hug
Through all your trials, you want to serve God - that is really cool. Mandie
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Support Groups
Close Fibromyalgia
Treatments
- Cyclobenzaprine Somewhat Helpful
- Ultram Somewhat Helpful
- Lyrica Somewhat Helpful
- it does help somewhat with my muscular pains, but not with my skin sensitivity. I HATE the weight gain!!! Can't stand the fumbling for words, memory issues and general blahs.
Close Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Treatments
- Pain Management Clinic Too Soon to Tell
- they seem to lump it together with my fibromyalgia and think that Lyrica will work miracles
Open Restless Legs Syndrome
I have been recently diagnosed... not sure what to think yet
Open Tinnitus
I've had constant ringing in my ears now for a few years... I have found nothing that relieves it and the Army tells me there is nothing that they can do to help.
Open TMJ
I have had this clicking sound on both sides of my jaw for a while... never really thought of what might cause it until I found this group and read some comments.
Open Degenerative Disc Disease
I have DDD in my cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions.
Open GERD & Heartburn
I had a PH balance off the charts my GERD & Heartburn were so bad... during my 24 hour PH test; I had heartburn/relfux for 23 hrs!!!
Treatments
- Antacids Not Working
- Tried them all.... liked Tums the best, but I ate them like candy all day long.
- Dietary Modification Somewhat Helpful
- I removed caffeine, sugar, spicy foods... allll the "good, bad stuff" lol but it didn't help make that much of a difference.
- Prilosec Somewhat Helpful
- I had to take it before breakfast and lunch.
- Raising Bed Position Somewhat Helpful
- I ddin't raise the actual bed... I slept elevated in bed from the waist up... sometimes I would actually end up sleeping upright completely!
- Tagamet Not Working
- Didn't like it at all... seemed to upset my stomach more than anything.
- Zantac Somewhat Helpful
- I had to take 300mg every evening just to try to get a little bit of sleep.
Open Migraine Headaches
Treatments
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Not Working
- Excedrin Not Working
- Imitrex Not Working
- Worked for a while... body seemed to get used to it very quickly and it quit working
- Maxalt Somewhat Helpful
- I often end up needed two of the 10mg doses
- Topamax Somewhat Helpful
- I am currently on a low dose, haven't been taking it too long, but it has reduced the frequency some
- Tylenol Not Working
Open Hysterectomy
I had to have an unplanned (like any of us "plans" to have this) hyster at 34 due to uterine prolapse and cystocele/rectocele.
Open Military Families
I am currently enlisted in the Army. My husband was in the Navy for the 5 years and has been out since 2000.
Open Body Modification
I have many tattoos... they are addicting... they are one of the few things that I have control over.... all of the other pains I have are not in my control!
Open Hypothyroidism
I just found out during the last week of Jan '09 that I have hypothyroidism and my mother found out she had it late last year. We are both on the same medication and dose.
Treatments
- Synthroid Too Soon to Tell
