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  • About Me

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    SweetyTweety

    Female, 67
    Davie, FL, USA
    Member since March 27, 2007

    • About Me

      I live in Davie Florida, a part of Ft.Lauderdale. I am married to my awesome hubby Jerry for 46 years. I suffer from Fibromyalgia/ Chronic Fatigue, obesity, depression and heart problems.

      I live in Davie Florida, a part of Ft.Lauderdale. I am married to my awesome hubby Jerry for 46 years. I suffer from Fibromyalgia/ Chronic Fatigue, obesity, depression and heart problems.

    • Interests

      I love to read, play games on the computer. I also enjoy this web site. I enjoy meeting new friends who share my illnesses. My favotie colors are yellow and purple. I also like to watch movies on tv.

      I love to read, play games on the computer. I also enjoy this web site. I enjoy meeting new friends who

  • Journal

    • My Illness

      Mood July 10, 2009 12:24pm

      Dearest Friends. Sorry I haven't been in touch recently, but in April I was diagnosed with cancer. It has been a rough time. Between the surgery …
    • Thank you

      Mood September 7, 2008 2:46pm

      Hi Dear Friends. I want to thank you for your love, your suggestions and thoughts. You are all right. I will be back on DS as of today to forever. I …

    • Not doing good

      Mood September 6, 2008 2:21pm

      Hi My Dear Friends. I have been very very depressed  and that is why I haven't been on line that often. Hubby and I aren't getting alone …
    • This entry is private

    • Hurrican Fay

      Mood August 18, 2008 10:48am

      To all my wonderful friends.  We are not in harm's way. We are getting the brunt of the tropical storm, but not the hurricane. We will be …

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    • Shout Out

      From lindahoward7 November 13

      Welcome back Ellie!!!

    • Hug

      From lindahoward7 November 10

      Please let us know how u r -you have been missed!!

    • Little Love

      From April1963 November 10

      Hope you're feeling a little better Ellie. Have a nice day!

    • Little Love

      From April1963 October 30

      Hope you feel better soon Ellie. Have a nice day & weekend. Happy Halloween!
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    • Prayer

      From April1963 October 28

      Hi Ellie, want to let you know I've been thinking about you & hope and pray that things improve for you & you feel better soon. Love & Hugs

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  • Goals

    Progress

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    Current Weight (Lbs)
    249.2
  • Support Groups

    • Close Fibromyalgia

      I have had Fibromyalgia for the past 7 years this May. I had a support group a few years ago, but a friend and I never had many people come. With my heart condition and the meds I take there is little my rheumotologist can do for me, so for right now I just love chatting with others, I love playing games on the computer. I am on full disability, and spend most of my time at home. I look forward to meeting and chatting with others who have Chronic Fatigue/ Fibromyalgia and how all of you handle your emotions.

      Treatments

      Aqua Therapy Considering
      I was in a swim group a while back, but I could't go every week. As soon as my heart condition is stabilized I will be going to a one on one pool therapy class.
    • Close Chronic Pain

      Treatments

      Oxycodone Working / Worked
      I had tried Oxycodone in the past, but after a few months it wasn't working.
    • Open Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

      My name is SweetyTweety. I have Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue. I was diagnosed on May 1st,2000. I hate what this illness has done to me. I love chatting with new friends who know what I go through on a day to day basis. I am originally from Philadelphia but have been in South Florida for the past 39 years. I am married the love of my life. His name is Jerry. We have been married 45 years. I just turned 65 today.

    • Open Angina

      My name isa SweetyTweety amd my real name is Ellie. I just found out about angina this past March. The doctor says it is unstable angina.

      Treatments

      Metoprolol Somewhat Helpful
      I was admitted to the hospital with a heart rate in the 180-190 per beats. I had a stent put in this past April. I just had a stress test to see if the stent is working.
      Amiodarone Working / Worked
      My heart rate has been stabilized. I must not get all nerved up. Easier said then done. LOL
    • Open Bereavement
      Type: Loss of a Child

      My son Adam had Muscular Dystrophy and died at age 19, nut it feels like it happened yesterday. The thought that you outlived your child is the worst feeling in the world.

      Treatments

      Crying Working / Worked
      I cry my eyes out every time I see or hear a child is beating and abused I am furious.
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      I am in therapy every 2 weeks. Talking about my loss to anybody who cares for me.
      Reading Working / Worked
      Remembering Somewhat Helpful
      I saved a few of Adam's things he made for me.
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
    • Open Obesity

      I am 4 feet 11 inches and weigh 252 pounds. I look like a whale and I am very depressed. I hate looking in the mirror.

      Treatments

      Overeaters Anonymous (OA) Not Working
      I no longer go to Overeaters Anonymus meetings any more.
    • Open Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      I was verbally abused by my parents. The only time in my life that I was happy was my wedding day. We had 3 children, but our oldest and only son Adam died from Muscular Dystrophy and we have no contact with our daughters. I loved the job I had as a policy processor for an insurance company. So besides all of the above I was diagnosed 7 years ago with Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue

      Treatments

      Cymbalta Not Working
      Cymbalta did not ease my pain
      Effexor Working / Worked
      I was never pain free
      Elavil Not Working
      Elavil never relieved my pain
      Lexapro Not Working
      Never did help me.
      Pamelor Working / Worked
      Pamelor is the best medicine. It cut my depression in half.
      Paxil Not Working
      Never helped me
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      I see a psychologist and psychiatrist
      Seroquel Somewhat Helpful
      Worked for a short time
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      Not from my family, but with the many awesome people I meet on Daily Strength
      Trazodone Working / Worked
      It helps me to get to sleep.
      Writing Working / Worked
      Yes I do journal as much as I can.
      Zoloft Not Working
      Never worked
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