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  • About Me

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    CCS

    Female, 58
    Bakersfield, CA, USA
    Member since June 24, 2008

    • About Me

      I am a teacher who has to retire early because of my fibromyalgia. I have 3 grown children and 3 grandchildren. I am a Christian whose daily life is affected by my faith.

      I am a teacher who has to retire early because of my fibromyalgia. I have 3 grown children and 3 grandchildren. I am a Christian whose daily life is affected by my faith.

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  • Journal

    • Moved

      Mood December 30, 2008 11:10am

      I have finished the moving.  I moved in with my 86 year old mother because, although she is in good health, she really shouldn't be …
    • changes

      Mood July 2, 2008 1:01pm

      I am moving-very stressful.  It will take all summer.  Babysitting the grandkids too.  Lots to do.  Tired.

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    • Snowman

      From JesusFreak3 December 23, 2008

      I hope you feel better. Merry Christmas. Blessings, JF

    • Prayer

      From cablebabe November 9, 2008

      I'm saddened to hear about how your move and your illness are affecting you right now. I read your response on the Prop 8 item and I agree with you. It's funny how liberalism has crept into our society little by little until what's good is bad and what's bad is good. I wonder how many people remember that homosexuality was considered a mental disorder until lobbyists spent enough money to have it removed as such? Take care and feel better.

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      From JesusFreak3 August 22, 2008

      Ty so much, and I hope ya get a break soon. blessings, JF

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Fibromyalgia

      I was diagnosed with fibro in 1988.I had 3 children, worked part time, school full time, active in church. I was placed on antidepressants which worked on my low energy. I managed the fibro with diet, but I developed food allergies. Another doctor told me about the guaifenesin therapy. I was having leg cramps and my bone density test was below normal. After a year on the therapy, I had no more cramps and the doctor said I had the bones of a 30 year old. If I get off the GF I flare up.

      Treatments

      Aqua Therapy Working / Worked
      I take a very hot bath daily, sometimes twice. Can't get going without it. Have dry skin problems that I treat with oil.
      Guaifenesin Working / Worked
      Very effective, but cannot stop taking because symptoms return. Doesn't prevent flareups during extreme stress. Developed a blood blister on my liver (don't know if it is related).
      Lyrica Not Working
      There were too many side effects.
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