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  • About Me

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    IamSleepy

    Female, 22, Married
    Amesbury, MA, USA
    Member since July 23, 2008

    • About Me

      I am a mother of 2 struugling to get my kids back because my dad thinks I am uncapable of watching them due to Narcolepsy...But alot of people in this world have medical conditions, it doesnt mean they cant watch their kids!!! mI have my bad days, my ups and downs...but who doesnt!!!

      I am a mother of 2 struugling to get my kids back because my dad thinks I am uncapable of watching them due to Narcolepsy...But alot of people in this world have medical conditions, it doesnt mean they cant watch their kids!!! mI have my bad days, my ups and downs...but who doesnt!!!

    • Interests

      I love spending time with my 2 beautiful daughters!

      I love spending time with my 2 beautiful daughters!

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  • Journal

    • Doctors Appointment

      Mood August 26, 2008 7:50am

      So I went to the Neurologist yesterday and he changed EVERYTHING except my Xyrem!!! I  was on  Adderall XR   In  the AM and …

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    • Prayer

      From cinnamonrain June 5

      I will pray for you! This is not something people understand unless they know someone who has it too...

    • Hug

      From angelina1982 May 23

      want to give a hug and know what like strugling withnhealth and having kids. i hope you have a nite.. an

    • Moment of Peace

      From cheri1216 May 19

      i was just thinking about you. Stay strong, and maybe change your profile if you are able to care for your children now. You never know who might see it as it is and use it against you. Stay Strong

    • Flower

      From Marilynliz May 18

      Hang in there, Iamsleepy!

    • Good Luck

      From Rainbowmoon May 17

      thinking of you

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Narcolepsy

      Diagnosed in '07 & i have ALL the "lovely" things to go with it! My cataplexy is very severe, multiple attacks a day. HH's every day is really hard for me to deal with!

      Treatments

      Adderall Working / Worked
      Very helpful when used w/ provigil but alone it isnt enough!
      Provigil Not Working
      good in begining but now its less helpful!
      Xyrem Working / Worked
      Some nights it works and some nights it doesnt but i would rather it be sometimes than never because it is VERY helpful!
    • Close Migraine Headaches

      Have had Migraines since I was 13yrs old...and have had them at least once a week since then!!! Although I do have to say that since i was diagnosed w/ Narcolepsy in '07 and started Meds for that they are less severe!

      Treatments

      Amerge Not Working
      Allergic to it!
      Axert Not Working
      allergic to it! Took all "triptans" until the Dr would listen to me when i told him i thought i was allergic to it!!!
      Excedrin Not Working
      Cant take anymore due to heart cond.
      Fioricet Working / Worked
      Fiorinol Working / Worked
      Imitrex Not Working
      Allergic to it!
      Maxalt Not Working
      Made migraine worse!
      Naproxen Somewhat Helpful
      Helps very little!
      Topamax Not Working
      This never worked
      Tylenol Not Working
      I think my body has become resistant after years of taking this!
      Zomig Not Working
      I took this and had a severe allergic reaction to it...along w/ all the "triptans"!
    • Open Gallstones

      Had GB removed in April '06! Found out i needed surgery when i was pregnant...it was too severe to wait until after delivery so they did it 17weeks into it and STILL having problems

      Treatments

      Cholecystectomy Somewhat Helpful
      Obviously helped with the pain from having gallstones but now having digestive problems!
    • Open TMJ

      I have had TMJ for a couple years and I am very frustrated on finding relief...something always seems to get in the way (INS issues, other meds etc.)

      Treatments

      Flexeril Working / Worked
      Worked great then i had to stop because i needed to take other meds and they couldnt be combined together
    • Open Lyme Disease

      My step-daughter was diagnosed the other day w/ the disease & I am unsure that she has it!

    • Open Arrhythmias

      Have been having arrhythmias for about 8 years!

    • Open Other Ear Problems

      I ave always had problems with chronic ear infections. Lately they have been very SEVERE!!!

    • Open Family Issues

      Extremely broken apart family

      Treatments

      Talking Working / Worked
      Writing Working / Worked
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