Journal Entry for June 26, 2008
June 26, 2008 1:34am
Okay, today was just another day like many before. The exception is I slept in, and signed up for this support group. Very cool. I have been looking …
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About Me
akr965
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About Me
My name is Amy. I am married with three kids 18, 19, and 23. I don't work anymore and am in the middle of a disability claim.
My name is Amy. I am married with three kids 18, 19, and 23. I don't work anymore and am in the middle of a disability claim.
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Interests
Art, books of almost any sort, music, outdoors, animals.
Art, books of almost any sort, music, outdoors, animals.
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Support Groups
Close Fibromyalgia
I have suffered with FM for 22 years. When was diagnosed in 1997 I felt somewhat validated. Actually excited that something was wrong besides insanity! I am sure I saw every mental health provider in my area before my diagnosis. Anyway as most folks know, some days are good and some are not and I have been having a not for about 2 years now. I think I am in need of friends who understand this because "normal people" get tired of listening simply due to not understanding. So here I am!
Treatments
- Aqua Therapy Working / Worked
- I cannot use this often as it takes every last bit of strength I have. I will not hurt as bad and will be relaxed but it is hard to get out and walk.
- Cyclobenzaprine Not Working
- Again, nothing.
- Effexor Not Working
- Oh bother. Nothing.
- Elavil Not Working
- This was like I was on nothing.
- Guaifenesin Not Working
- The side effects are atrocious! I only take this for sinus issues because I can't stand the way it feels when taking it.
- Heat Working / Worked
- I love heat!! Though it is hard in the summer.
- Ultram Working / Worked
- Not too bad in the beginning but not strong enough anymore.
Close Arthritis
I have Osteoarthritis in my neck and hands. I am hoping it stops there and leaves me alone! I had a herniated disk (C-5&6) almost three years ago and with the fusion came Arther. It is only really bad when the weather changes, but living in St Louis means it changes frequently. I really have not taken too many meds for the arthritis since it is relatively new, but my hands are painful and stiff most of the time. I also have FM.
Treatments
Open Depression
Depression has been part of my life since always. I was diagnosed with chronic clinical depression about 25 years ago and have been on and off meds since then. I attribute some of my current bout to situations and fibromyalgia but, eh, I deal with it as best as I can.
Treatments
- Effexor Not Working
- Bad sleepiness all the time.
- Elavil Not Working
- Sleepiness!!
- Lexapro Working / Worked
- This could be a life saver. Mine and possibly others!!
- Meditation Working / Worked
- When I apply this daily it is a wonderful therapy.
- Paxil Not Working
- Useless.
- Prozac Working / Worked
- This worked for a long time. Allowed me to sleep and function when I could not before. This was my first wonder drug.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- I love Psychotherapy! I have two!
- Wellbutrin Not Working
- Was a serious waste of time for me.
- Writing Working / Worked
- On and off. Sometimes I feel this makes me focus on my illness instead of my wellness.
- Zoloft Not Working
- Nothing.
Open Back Pain
I had a C-5/6 fusion in October of 2005. Lost partial use of some of the muscles in my left arm due to disc herniation prior to surgery. I can use my arm it's just incredibly week in certain positions. Surgery was a life saver!
Open Families & Friends Of Addicts
akr965 hasn’t entered any details for this support group.Open Alcoholism
akr965 hasn’t entered any details for this support group.Open Diverticulitis
Treatments
- Cipro Working / Worked
- High Fiber Diet Too Soon to Tell
- Levaquin Working / Worked
Open Food Addiction
I eat too much.
Open Smoking Addiction & Recovery
Treatments
- Commit Lozenge Working / Worked
- They taste like crap but it worked for me.
- Hard Candy Working / Worked
- Rotted my teeth but I am still smoke free.
- Wellbutrin Not Working
- Useless.
- Willpower Working / Worked
- We all have this if we are able to quit!
Open Coma
akr965 hasn’t entered any details for this support group.Open Bereavement
akr965 hasn’t entered any details for this support group.Open Stroke
akr965 hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
