Journal Entry for July 4, 2008
July 4, 2008 8:00pm
Gundy 
2:33pm, February 19, 2009
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About Me
Gundy
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About Me
I'm married, have 2 children and 4 grandchildren. I've had Fibromyalgia for 20 years. Also diagnosed with clinical depression, restless leg syndrome, chronic fatigue, migraines, TMJ and was recently diagnosed with celiac disease. I try to remain hopeful. God is good. I'm looking forward to making new friends with others who have fibromyalgia and supporting one another.
I'm married, have 2 children and 4 grandchildren. I've had Fibromyalgia for 20 years. Also diagnosed with clinical depression, restless leg syndrome, chronic fatigue, migraines, TMJ and was recently diagnosed with celiac disease. I try to remain hopeful. God is good. I'm looking forward to making new friends with others who have fibromyalgia and supporting one another.
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Interests
Enjoying our 4 wonderful grandchildren, helping others with Fibromyalgia and raising awareness, making handcrafted designer jewelry, which helps get my mind off the incredible, never ending pain. Other Interests: reading, biking, walking, crocheting, photography, watercolor and acrylic painting.
Enjoying our 4 wonderful grandchildren, helping others with Fibromyalgia and raising awareness, making
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Hi Linda. Just when and if you stop by I wanted you to find that you are missed and sending you some good thoughts and gentle (((hugs))) Would love to know how you are doing? Patricia
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I was just thinking about you because I'm getting excited about leaving for Florida tomorrow. I am hoping the weather helps give me some better fibro days. Your vacation was already a month ago, I hope you're still feeling well from that vacation. Thanks for all your kind words about my miscarriage. It's much appreciated.
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Hi Linda. I just wanted to share some gentle ((hugs)) with you and let you know that you are thought of. My CFIDS disability has been just leaving me so ill at times. I get the dates and days mixed up and today I drove over to the college to drop off some 'e-waste' only to discover that it was next Saturday I was suppose to do this. It was just one of those days all around. I'm resting now and just glad I can let go of it all. Trying to do much of anything when symptoms get this bad leaves me in such a mess that not only is it difficult to get anything done but the mistakes and accidents are just so painfully sad is all. I hope spring brings a lot of good days to all of us. Most of us are sure in need of some good days. Take care. Patricia
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Have a great vacation!! I hope it makes the fibro monster take a vacation from bothering you also. I also just wanted to say hello. Are you still doing Curves? I'm doing weight watchers and walking and I think it is helping my fibro.
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Thank you I have found out its Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction and Im Lactose intollerent. Yes I do Love my Grandkids. I feel bad you have Celiac. Ive researched it thinking it may have been my problem.Im doing well now on Welchol 6 pills a day. Have a great day Hon! Nice to hear from you.
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Support Groups
Close Fibromyalgia
Treatments
- Acupressure Working / Worked
- Somewhat soothing - didn't eliminate any pain.
- Acupuncture Not Working
- Extremely painful for me. Felt like abuse and I won't do it again, however, it does help others.
- Aqua Therapy Somewhat Helpful
- I've done warm water pool therapy at Courage Center, Golden Valley, Minnesota. It felt good but didn't relieve pain. Also we had a hot tub that felt wonderful too. Soothing things can be very helpful even if it doesn't eliminate pain.
- Cyclobenzaprine Somewhat Helpful
- No side effects, didn't help much or at all. May help others.
- Cymbalta Working / Worked
- Cymbalta has reduced my pain from an 8-9 all day every day to a 7 each day. I'm thankful for any relief of pain.
- Duragesic Patch Not Working
- My doctor had me try Fentanyl. I didn't experience any less pain at all, not sure why. It may help others. No side effects.
- Effexor Not Working
- Didn't work for me.
- Elavil Working / Worked
- I've been on Amitriptyline for many years. At first for migraines, but also for Fibromyalgia to achieve more stage 4 sleep. I'm grateful for that.
- Guaifenesin Not Working
- Didn't work for me, but may help others.
- Heat Working / Worked
- Soothing for pain. I recommend soothing therapies.
- Neurontin Not Working
- Didn't help me, but may help others.
- TENS Not Working
- Didn't work for me, but may help others. Give it a try.
- Ultram Not Working
- Didn't help me, but may work for others.
Close Celiac Disease
I was recently diagnosed with celiac disease. I'm learning a lot about what I can and can't eat. Looking forward to being a part of this group for support and education.
Treatments
- Gluten Free Diet Working / Worked
- New at this, but I feel somewhat better.
Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionI've been dealing with depression my whole life. Doing pretty well on Cymbalta right now. I look forward to being a part of this group.
Treatments
- Celexa Not Working
- Didn't work for me.
- Cymbalta Working / Worked
- Working pretty well.
- Desipramine Not Working
- Didn't work for me.
- Effexor Not Working
- Didn't work for me.
- Elavil Working / Worked
- Still take Amitriptyline at bedtime. Helps some.
- Meditation Working / Worked
- Always a good thing to do.
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- Always helpful for everyone.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- Has been helpful for me. I still see someone on a 6 month basis now.
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- Always important. My husband and kids are very supportive.
- Trazodone Not Working
- Didn't work for me.
- Writing Working / Worked
- Write sometimes, should do more. It would help get things out.
Open Chronic Pain
I've been in chronic pain with fibromyalgia for 20 yrs. I hope to support and be supported by others here at Daily Strength.
Treatments
- Chiropractic Adjustment Somewhat Helpful
- Cymbalta Somewhat Helpful
- Heat Somewhat Helpful
- Meditation Somewhat Helpful
- Naproxen Somewhat Helpful
- Physical Therapy Not Working
- TENS Not Working
