redangel1

Open Infertility
Type: Endometriosis

Treatments

Artificial Insemination Not Working

We did 3 and all bfn! Went on to IVF

Clomid Considering

MAY start taking this. Just had a lap to remove a cyst and clean up endo.

Follistim Working / Worked

Used in all 3 IVF cycles

Ganirelex Working / Worked

Used in our 3rd and last IVF cycle and we got pregnant and have a healthy son!

hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) Working / Worked

Trigger shot in IVF cycles!

In Vitro Fertilization Working / Worked

3rd time was the charm!

Lupron Working / Worked

NOT FOR ME! :-(

Metformin Not Working

can't tolerate the side effects

Progesterone Working / Worked

Used PIO shots in all 3 IVF cycles!

Repronex Working / Worked

Used in IVF cycle

Open Infertility, Secondary

Treatments

In Vitro Fertilization Working / Worked

We have one miracle baby!

Open Panic Attacks

After a bad case of Eppstein Barr Virus in 2000, I was bedridden for 3 months and misdiagnosed with many diseases that all turned out to be false. This illness changed my whole ability to deal with stress (even good stress) and as a result I started having panic attacks and general anxiety. Some days are very tough, but I have many good days.

Treatments

BuSpar Not Working

could not overcome the side effects

Effexor Working / Worked

Emotions Anonymous (EA) Working / Worked

Positive Thinking Working / Worked

Xanax Working / Worked

Open Mononucleosis

EBV-In 2000, BAD case

Open Dementia

My mom is 62 years young and has a rare form of Dementia. Her disease moved so fast! I was giving birth to my 1st and only child at the age of 39 when I was told my mother is terminal. It has been a hard time this year. (She went directly from the hospital into an Assisted Living Center last March and I know she isn't coming home. At some level though, I see her improving and I think I go into denial. I then see how the disease is affecting her and I just feel so sad

Open Trying To Conceive

Open Agoraphobia & Social Anxiety

Open Antiphospholipid Syndrome

Open Anxiety

Ever since a severe case of Eppstein Barr Virus in 2000, I have suffered with Anxiety and Panic. I also found out in 2004, my thyroid was not functioning properly so I had a total thyroidectomy. My body has been "off" hormone wise every since going through 3 years of IVF and a pregnancy.

Treatments

Acupuncture Not Working

not able to really relax and it had a negative effect on my endometriosis. I am a bit afraid of trying it again.

Breathwork Somewhat Helpful

I sometimes find myself holding my breath when I am focused. I try to really do breathwork throughout my day.

BuSpar Not Working

s/e of dizziness never went away

Klonopin Working / Worked

Started this and it seems to have helped alot.

Positive Thinking Working / Worked

I know hard to do when in a spell..but I try everyday to find something positive to be grateful for.

Xanax Working / Worked

I was on a very low dose. My Dr. stopped that so I am trying something Homeopathic..too early to tell.

Open Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Open Fibromyalgia

Open Pleurisy

Severe pain in left side of chest. NOTHING could ease it. Went to ER today and EKG was perfect, b/w for enzymes was perfect. Chest x-ray and Dr listening to lungs diagnosed Pleurisy. Never even heard of it before. Looking for others who can share their story.

Open Parenting Toddlers (1-3)

toddler son

Open HPV

Open Lupus

Open Chronic Pain

Have had chronic, very painful leg pains for some time.

Treatments

Cymbalta Working / Worked

Seems to help with depression from having pain all the time, but not help the pain itself.

Heat Somewhat Helpful

Seems I use this every night

Hydrocodone Working / Worked

Only when the pain is UNBEARABLE and it's a night and I can't sleep from the pain. I don't like the nausea I get from pain meds though.

Meditation Somewhat Helpful

Naproxen Working / Worked

I take this during the day. I can get some relief.

Neurontin Considering

Have a prescription but am afraid of side effects at this point.

Epidural Injection Working / Worked

for lower back pain and some of the leg pain. Now it seems to have shifted to a different type of pain.

Open Dizziness & Vertigo

Have suffered since 2000 with vertigo that causes dizziness, lightheadedness and nausea. NOT FUN! It is not everyday, but when it hits..it seems to stay awhile. Worse right before my cycle.

Treatments

Antivert Working / Worked

Use it as needed. Seem to need it more lately. :-(

Compazine Not Working

Had this in ER ONCE and I had horrible reaction! Never again!

Promethazine Working / Worked

Ever since a severe case of Eppstein Barr in 2000, vertigo and dizziness comes in spells. This drug works for the times it hits!