loreleii29

Open Menopause

Went thru menopause a few years ago and thought it was going to be smooth sailing after that. LOL Was I WRONG. A whole new set of problems cropped up and it is not so wonderful now.

Treatments

Estrogen Cream Working / Worked

The premarin has helped a lot. I just wish it weren't so expensive. I followed directions on use but it irritate me so much I took the advice of my pharmacy tech and applied it elsewhere and it worked. So I am happy for that.

Open High Cholesterol

Cannot take statins, use gemfibrozil and niacin and doing ok.

Treatments

Lopid Working / Worked

I have been on this for several months now and my numbers are so much better now after that stint on zetia.

Niaspan Working / Worked

My good cholesterol and trigs are good, dr thinks the addition of this is the reason.

Zetia Not Working

Used it for 6 months, all it did was empty my bank account.

Open Back Pain

I, too, suffer from back pain due to stress fractures and 2 wedge deformities. Some days are ok but sure know when I "overdo" it.

Treatments

Chiropractic Adjustment Not Working

Did this for a long while until I had the xrays done and found I had fractures and deformities, no wonder the treatments didn't work very well.

Heat Working / Worked

When it gets bad the heat seems to relax everything for a while. It is ok in the cool weather but cannot use it during the heat months...too darn hot.

Hydrocodone Somewhat Helpful

Helps kill the pain enough for me to be semi comfortable. Only take it when I truly feel I need it.

Ibuprofen Somewhat Helpful

Helps at times whe the pain is only moderate. Don't like to take it too often but it does help

Naproxen Somewhat Helpful

Again only take it nominally. I have a low tolerance to it so it is a last ditch solution for some relief.

Open Financial Challenges

Like everyone else I am always a few dollars short now. Cannot buy things I need let alone things I want. Worry all the time about getting thru the month. It is not fun.

Treatments

Budgeting Somewhat Helpful

Making sure the necessary bills get paid first, then budget out money for prescriptions, gasoline and hope I have money left for groceries.

Cut Up Credit Cards Working / Worked

No credit cards no credit card payments. To those whom I still owe I have had to put them on hold until we either can bring in more money or file bankruptcy but don't even have the court fees for that.

Open Prostate Cancer

My 2nd time joining the group, first got erased. Just for ?'s and answers and advice

Treatments

Radiotherapy Working / Worked

My husband had 8 weeks of direct beam radiation and has been declared cancer free.

Open Grandparents Raising Children

Just another grandmother raising a grandchild and I am tired!

Open ADHD / ADD

Granddaughter dx with ADD w/possible BiPolar. Checking out different rx for the daytime. Absolutely needs something for school.

Treatments

Clonidine Working / Worked

Without her nightly clonidine dose she would be climbing the walls until 2 or 3. Drs did not prescribe anything until she was around 5, I do not think they believed me.

Vyvanse Working / Worked

It works very well for her school day but it wears off around 6ish and then she turns into a moody belligerant kid. Poor appetite except for chocolate milk and junk food. Try to slide in real food in during the wearing off and time for clonidine.