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Open Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Open Arthritis

A few years ago I was diagnosed with OA in my lower back (L-3,4,5 and SIJ) and recently in my thumb... I am only 37 w/ 3 kids and it is frustrating being in pain for so much of my day

Treatments

Ibuprofen Somewhat Helpful

Pain Management Clinic Working / Worked

I have had facet joint injections and radio frequency both give me the longest lasting relief... 4-6 months

Tylenol Somewhat Helpful

Open Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

I have been one of the lucky ones so to speak... I have had diagnosed PCOS for about 8 years now and I have had 4 successful pregnancies.. but I deal with the insulin resistance and now near nothing when it comes to progesterone

Treatments

Clomid Not Working

made things worse... I went from late periods to no period and multiple cysts (I didn't have before starting)

Metformin Somewhat Helpful

worked with my second son... I went to find out why I couldn't lose weight and was put on it... in two weeks I was pg... so much for weight loss...lol

Progesterone Working / Worked

worked to maintain my second pregnancy

Open Fibromyalgia

I was accidently diagnosed about 10 years ago when I went for shots in my neck to help alleviate a chronic headache... it angers me that I have to cringe when my children jump on my lap to hug me and it hurts

Treatments

Heat Somewhat Helpful

Vitamin B12 Somewhat Helpful

Open Female Sexual Issues