littlepunkbomb 
6:40pm, May 2, 2009
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About Me
littlepunkbomb
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About Me
I'm Sam & I'm a punk rocker, rock climber, writer, band photographer & neuroscience/english/pre-med student at Loyola University Chicago.
I'm Sam & I'm a punk rocker, rock climber, writer, band photographer & neuroscience/english/pre-med student at Loyola University Chicago.
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Close Bipolar Disorder
Treatments
- Lamictal Working / Worked
- I was had always been in denial about my bipolar disorder, but after I broke my back I needed to be put on an anti-convulsant for neuropathy & my neurologist chose Lamictal, leaving out that it is also used for bipolar disorder. Within a month the medication began helping with my mood swings & major depression. I had no idea why I was feeling so much more balanced, but when I told my doctor he revealed his underlying intentions. I am still so grateful for determination to help me.
- Adderall Working / Worked
- Adderall especially in combination with Lamictal has really helped in the treatment of my unbearable debilitating mood swings. I take 200mg Lamictal 25mg Adderall XR daily 10mg Adderall instantrelease for increased focus with school. ADHD fed into my mood swings because the frustrations of underachieving due to inattention lack of motivation would lead to depression the impulsivity would trigger mania. The combination had really been great.
- Klonopin Working / Worked
- I take .5mg of Klonopin 23x daily as needed for anxiety irritability. Some days I dont need any others Ill need the full dosage but the combination of Adderall Lamictal Klonopin has changed my life.
Open Hypothyroidism
Treatments
- Synthroid Working / Worked
- Levoxyl has worked wonders for me; I've lost 20lbs & have so much more energy. I finally know what it feels like to be truly hungry!
Open Arthritis
Treatments
- Ibuprofen Somewhat Helpful
- My stomach is so wrecked from the amount of ibuprofen I have to take every day. I am constantly nauseous & sometimes can't even keep my food down.
- Naproxen Somewhat Helpful
- Swimming Working / Worked
- Swimming can sometimes still hurt like hell, but it's the only form of exercise I can do without intolerable pain & strain.
- Tylenol Somewhat Helpful
Open Chronic Pain
Treatments
- Cymbalta Working / Worked
- Cymbalta really helped with my neuropathy & pain due to my spondylolisthesis & resulting spinal cord injury, but it made my anxiety & irritability skyrocket to the point where it wasn't worth it. It also made me extremely sensitive to heat.
- Heat Working / Worked
- Meditation Working / Worked
- Morphine Working / Worked
- MS Contin was a LIFESAVER.
Open Anxiety
Treatments
- Breathing Exercises Working / Worked
- Klonopin Working / Worked
- Lexapro Working / Worked
- Meditation Working / Worked
- Valium Working / Worked
Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionGenetic.
Treatments
- Cymbalta Working / Worked
- Lexapro Working / Worked
- Meditation Working / Worked
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- Writing Working / Worked
Open Back Pain
Treatments
- Bedrest Working / Worked
- Epidural Injection Not Working
- Cortisone/Analgesic combination injection that failed miserably & made increased my neuropathy like crazy!
- Heat Working / Worked
- Ibuprofen Somewhat Helpful
- I have to take so much ibuprofen every day that my stomach is a wreck. I am constantly nauseous & sometimes can't even keep my food down. I have to stay away from fatty or greasy foods in order to avoid feeling sick.
- Morphine Working / Worked
- Naproxen Working / Worked
- Relaxation Working / Worked
- Stretching Working / Worked
Open Anemia
Type: Iron Deficiency AnemiaTreatments
- Dietary Modification Working / Worked
- Iron Working / Worked
- Vitamin B6 Working / Worked
Open Migraine Headaches
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Open Medical Mysteries
Hypothyroidism. Spasticity. Neuropathy. Chronic pain. Back injury. Consistent nausea. Addictive tendencies. ADHD. Severe arthritis. Bones that break easily. Myalgia. Impulsivity. Anxiety. Migraines. Tension. Depression. Mania. Plus, tons of conditions that are interconnected & even more that are being considered, like: Fibromyalgia (arthritis & muscle pain). Lupus. Calcium Pyrophosphate Dihydrate Deposition Disease (as a result of hypothyroidism). Bipolar disorder. Cluster headaches.
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