marsmama

Open Interstitial Cystitis (IC)

I got diagnosed with IC about 9 years ago but have lived with this pain for as long as I can remember. Ever since I was 6 years old I had chronic UTI's and that is what has caused this. Fortunately I have WONDERFUL doctors..

Treatments

Bladder Instillation Not Working

OUCH..terrible pain and it never worked for me

Neurontin Not Working

Was on the highest dose possible and it did nothing

Oxycodone Working / Worked

Pyridium Working / Worked

Elavil Working / Worked

This works the BEST for me...My lifesaver

Open High Blood Pressure

I have had high blood pressure since the birth of my second daughter 18 months ago. Developed bad preeclampsia during both of my pregnancies and the first time my BP returned to normal but not the second time. I am trying to get it back to normal

Treatments

Atenolol Working / Worked

On this now and it works great and helps with my heart palpitations and migraines as well. Makes me sleepy so I take it at night

Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked

I have been doing a low salt diet and this has helped

Fish Oil Working / Worked

Open Healthy Eating

At this time I have cut out red meat, dairy, wheat,soda and egg yolks. I have cut back on sugar and salt and am trying to do mostly organic for me and the family, especially my kids. What you put in your body makes a huge difference on how you feel

Treatments

Organic Diet Working / Worked

Physical Exercise Working / Worked

Walking (as much as I can)

Open Premature Birth

My first daughter was born prematurely at 32 weeks due to my severe preeclampsia and weighed 3 lbs. 11 oz. she was 16 1/2 inches long. She did AMAZING and is truely my little miracle. Today she is 3 1/2 and quite the handful. She had no problems from her prematurity.

Open Migraine Headaches

I was diagnosed with migraines 3 years ago after the birth of my first child. Lately they have gotten worse and seem to be chronic and daily.

Treatments

Acupuncture Working / Worked

Caffeine Working / Worked

Fioricet Not Working

Topamax Not Working

Could NOT take this due to severe side effects.

Hydrocodone Working / Worked

Open Parenting Preschoolers (3-5)

I have a very beautiful,smart, strong-willed,active, amazing 4 year old little girl Madison. She is very sweet and extremely loving but oh my goodness does she test me on an all the time basis.

Treatments

Child Time-out Somewhat Helpful

50/50 with this one

Education (School) Too Soon to Tell

Just enrolled and she will start in September 2008. She is very smart and needs alot of stimulation

Patience Working / Worked

Positive Reinforcement Working / Worked

Open Parenting Toddlers (1-3)

I have a very beautiful, active, strong-willed, loud (hahaha),amazing 22 month old little girl named Sadie. She has the funniest personality and loves to do everything her big sister does. She also has quite a little temper

Treatments

Patience Working / Worked

Positive Reinforcement Working / Worked

Open Shopping Addiction

I have had a shopping problem now forever! I think that it definately has to do with my OCD. I was in therapy once for this and it helped a great deal and I got rid of all my credit cards and consolidated my debt and was able to control myself a little better. I still have no credit cards but I spend too much money buying stuff and think I have contributed in a big way to our financial problems

Treatments

Talking Working / Worked

Open Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

I have had OCD for the past few years but just recently find that it is getting worse. I think that it has definately increased dramatically since I had my babies because I am paranoid of the thought of them with germs. I am so afraid of germs and clean constantly, use purell and carry it with me everywhere and avoid certain places and situations I think are "sick" and dirty.I also have obsessive thoughts and do repetetive actions

Treatments

Prozac Somewhat Helpful

Helps a little but not enough

Open ADHD / ADD

I have had ADD since I was little but back then they told my mom nothing was wrong it was just because I was a girl LOL.. Got diagnosed with ADD back in 2002 after all of the testing.. Gee what a shock!

Treatments

Ritalin Working / Worked

Works very well for me

Acupuncture Working / Worked

Open Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

I have had IBS for about 10 years now..I go back and forth between diarrhea and constipation.. After the birth of my first child everything was GREAT ..it was like I never even had IBS and then after my second child it all came back...worse too.Some days the pain/spasms and nausea is horrible and unrelenting

Treatments

Acidophilus Working / Worked

Acupuncture Working / Worked

Works Great

Aloe Vera Working / Worked

Kept me regular

Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked

Bentyl Working / Worked

Helps a great deal with the spasms

Imodium Working / Worked

Helps during a flare of diarrhea but then I am constipated for days after so I only use this when it is severe

Probiotics Working / Worked

Seems to help..also is good for my Immune system

Psyllium Working / Worked

Kept me regular

Open Rheumatoid Arthritis

I was just diagnosed with a form of RA. The Rheumy said she is positive that this is what I have now and started me on a course of Prednisone, which has worked great. Now she wants me to start Plaquenil. I have been suffering for 3 years with severe fatigue and pain throughout my body, Stiffness, Dizziness..There is a long list! I was diagnosed in 2005 with CFS and now my Rheumy is saying this is the correct diagnosis..Just relieved someone is finally helping me

Treatments

Plaquenil Too Soon to Tell

Just got a script today to start

Prednisone Working / Worked

Seems to be working really well