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hollidayddd 
6:53pm, November 2, 2009
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About Me
hollidayddd
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About Me
I am a stay at home Mom & 3D artist. I have had severe migraine headaches since birth and have lived with severe head & facial pain most of my life. I was diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia 2 years ago although I have suffered with it for over 18 years. I also suffer from other conditions as well - Supraorbital Neuralgia, Sphenolpalatine Neuralgia & migraines. Along with my condition, I have had problems with medicines that interacted and caused serious health problems and side effects with the health of my body & blood. Both my doctors and Pharmacists failed to catch the toxic drug interactions until I ended up in the ER when they found the problems with my blood. I hope that everybody can be their own advocate and read up on all of their medications & double check their safety (and interactions) to make sure they don't kill themselves (or a family member) accidently with medicine (w/children double check that you are given the right medicine from the pharmacy - mistakes are made & people, CHILDREN! die each year).--------------- FINDING A DOCTOR specializing in Trigeminal Neuralgia: I keep typing this up for friends here on DS & this is so important! I found my latest Doctor on the TNA website ( the Neuropathic Facial Pain website) www.endthepain.org ------- I enjoy helping others with their medical mysteries and offering emotional support to the sad & painful hearts I see too often on this site.
I am a stay at home Mom & 3D artist. I have had severe migraine headaches since birth and have lived with severe head & facial pain most of my life. I was diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia 2 years ago although I have suffered with it for over 18 years. I also suffer from other conditions as well - Supraorbital Neuralgia, Sphenolpalatine Neuralgia & migraines. Along with my condition, I have had problems with medicines that interacted and caused serious health problems and side effects with the
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Interests
3D Stereoscopic Art - Photography & Art of any kind. I also enjoy music (I am a rock drummer), swimming & tap dancing. I Love, Love, Love being a MOM!!!!
3D Stereoscopic Art - Photography & Art of any kind. I also enjoy music (I am a rock drummer), swimming
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November 15
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hollidayddd gave Bluejeanz a thumbs up 8:56pm
art is great for the soul…
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I just heard from an art museum that I submitted my art show to and they said that my art didn't "grab…
November 14
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hollidayddd gave Bluejeanz a 'go for it' 6:12pm
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November 12
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hollidayddd gave RubyLove flowers 12:32pm
Speaking of Doll! You are a Doll! Hey and by the way, my youngest daughter, her nickname is Dolly! Because…
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art is a wonderful release,even if no one else thinks so,don't let this rejection stop you,says me who would feel exactly like you....heh
Oh and being a yes person gets you nowhere,as Ive said yes to things to please others,when I really wanted to say no....
Your doingh well so don't let anything make you feel bad.
Anyway beauty is in the eye of the beholder,art is different to others as we all see things different,but I love the autumn leaves which you call Fall I believe...
thanks by the way for your words of support,very much appreciated...
Lynda...:) 
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Dearest Hollidayddd,
Busy at work. Meant to get back to you sooner, but you know how it is.
As for your questions. Yep, married to my fabulous husband, for a long time. Yep, one kid, whom I love dearly. One missed being born, so I have an angel in heaven.
My son Owen, is 13, and simultaneously exhibiting signs of a ding-bat and a genius. Because of high test scores on standardized tests, he's been invited to participate in a talent search program from Duke University, and will take the ACT this year as part of that. While making barely mediocre grades, and taking medicine to help focus. A bully-magnet, and is learning how to take up for himself. I wish I played piano as well as him.
I was a music major in undergradute, music ed. My major instrument was bassoon, which I am afraid to play any more for obvious reasons. (You blow it, in case you are not familiar) I had kind of a double minor, and play fairly good piano, and sing. I have played nearly everything in church. I currently teach music at the church school where my son attends.
I was in charge of music at church services for the school for a few years. I love Jesus, I love music, but gradually came to hate doing this. My church has a structured service, and it was haard to get it right. Thanks be to God that they finally got a wonderful organist to do the church stuff, and I don't have to any more.
I think TN makes one scared, since you never know when you will "fire". Mine's not so bad, and I may start back trying performing, parties, etc. Some of the things I used to do.
It is a great joy to know you.
Love, Dulcinea2
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:D Thank you so much for the encouraging words!! No, you didn't ramble, or go to far. I have to run right now, but I'll msg you more when I get a chance.
Have a beautiful day today! It's FRIDAY!! -
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Hi doll! I hope things get better for you soon. xoxoxoxo
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Close Trigeminal Neuralgia
I was diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia 2 years ago although I have suffered with it for over 17 years. I also suffer from other conditions as well - Supraorbital Neuralgia, Sphenopalatine Neuralgia & migraines.
Treatments
- Baclofen Working / Worked
- works great for TN - at night before bed & helps w/ sleep
- Crying Working / Worked
- have no choice at times...
- Cymbalta Working / Worked
- great for scar tissue pain from multiple c-sections
- Marijuana Somewhat Helpful
- I have tried to delete this from my profile but I can't - did try it but it hurts too much to smoke (it is supposed to be great for neuropathy) hurt my face too much
- Oxycodone Working / Worked
- for break-through pain only / I use it 2 - 3 times a week
- Pamelor Working / Worked
- works good in combo with cymbalta / doesn't work on it's own
- Topamax Working / Worked
- works great for migraines
- Tramadol Somewhat Helpful
Close Vitiligo
At first I thought I just had really large age spots on my arms but then I realized that the patterns were symmetrical. My skin on my arms look like they are camouflaged. There are 4 people in my family with Vitiligo including my daughter.
Open Diets & Weight Maintenance
I gained 60 pounds having my two girls (it stayed on for 9 years) and I lost 50 of it last year. Now I am hooked on sweets & I need motivation to exercise. I love the Body for Life exercise program & free weights and I used to be an athlete (swimmer / dancer - tap jazz) for most of my life. I need to get off the M&Ms and work out hard or I am going to gain my weight back!!!
Treatments
- Body for Life Working / Worked
- This exercise program Rocks!!!
- Dancing Working / Worked
- Tap / Jazz / Ballet
Open Chronic Pain
Treatments
- Morphine Working / Worked
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
- Migraines: No Dark Chocolate, Wheat or "Natural Flavor" which is MSG IBS: NO Corn Syrup or Drinks w/Sugar or MILK
