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  • About Me

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    ARios

    Female, 33, Married
    High Point, NC, USA
    Member since June 15

    • About Me

      I am a married makeup artist with three dogs and a loving extended family and a passion for bringing light and love to all of those around me.

      I am a married makeup artist with three dogs and a loving extended family and a passion for bringing light and love to all of those around me.

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  • Journal

    • Hopeful and anxious

      Mood July 9, 2009 11:21pm

      I had an interview today and am very hopeful. There are two different positions that would be promotions. One is a manager at a smaller location, or …
    • It all adds up

      Mood July 5, 2009 2:53pm

      After a week of having company, working, and a holiday it all added up and I ended up waking up at 5:40 from the pain.  It was excrutiating and …
    • An Uncomfortable Life

      Mood June 30, 2009 10:14pm

      It is the most obnoxious thing to have a husband who just doesn't understand.  He expects so much from me and doesn't get that there are …

    • blame it on the pain

      Mood June 23, 2009 2:37pm

      I have found that recently I am avoiding my friends and family more and more. It is not really fair to them but I feel like I am no fun anymore and …

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    • Get Well Soon!

      From ljcl4 July 5

      I hope your feeling better soon, take it easy and rest

    • High Five

      From ljcl4 July 1

      Keep up the good work, Getting you life organized will help alot, may be some day I'll do it.

    • I’m With You

      From ljcl4 June 28

      I'll be able to say " 5 yrs" QUIT in 5 yrs. I gotta do it this time thankyou for the susport

    • Hug

      From ljcl4 June 27

      just a Hi Hug

    • Hug

      From Maggie27 June 24

      Thanks for the encouragement and advice!

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  • Goals

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    Goal End Date is Dec 22, 09 29 more days.
  • Support Groups

    • Close Fibromyalgia

      I am diagnosed FMS and want to have some support from people who understand the pain.

      Treatments

      Effexor Not Working
      Helped with headaches but little else. Extreme withdrawl symptoms, ween off with caution.
      Lyrica Too Soon to Tell
      Neurontin Not Working
      Gelatin capsules intensified headaches.
      Zanaflex Working / Worked
      Helps with sleep, doesn't do much for spasms.
      Topamax Working / Worked
      Didnt help with pain or headaches.
      Baclofen Working / Worked
      Helps with daytime spasms slightly and helps with Migraines if used daily.
    • Close Migraine Headaches

      I have suffered migraines for more than 20 years, and I am only in my 30"s

      Treatments

      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
      I make everything from scratch to avoid all free glutamates
      Imitrex Not Working
      Magnesium Too Soon to Tell
      Topamax Working / Worked
      I am weening off due to too many meds. Trying Lyrica
    • Open Diets & Weight Maintenance

      I have lost once in the past but Fibromyalgia got the best of me. I am ready to start again.

      Treatments

      Counting Calories Working / Worked
      Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked
      No processed foods and no chemicals helps with my pain
      Eat Less Working / Worked
      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
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