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  • About Me

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    csuziQ

    Female, 51, Divorced
    USA
    Member since September 26

  • Recent Activity

    Friday

    November 7

    • csuziQ gave alicegrace flowers 3:13pm

      I think it's great that you have this group for support and KNOW one day you'll be free from these strongholds.…  
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    • today

      Mood October 12, 2009 9:51pm

      Today was a regular one.  Was having lots of nerve pinching in my right leg last week and didn't sleep well but this week the pinching is …

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    • Hug

      From slowman1960 October 16

      Hello , I had bypass surgery 3 yrs ago. Weight is my main issue now . Extra weight can cause a lot of problems.

    • Flower

      From alicegrace October 11

      Didn't even know you had responded to me yesterday, lol. Too funny, you didn't say a word sister. Well, thank you for the chili and the cornbread and thanks much for being my sweet little sister!

    • Hug

      From Sandy09 October 3

      I'm glad things at work are no longer what they used to be for you. I know things will get better for both of us....it will just take time.

    • Hug

      From Sandy09 October 1

      Thanks for being so sweet. Yes, today has not been a good day, tomorrow will be better. You make me want to cry hearing what you went through at work. I wish people had more empathy for others. Thanks again for the hug.

    • Sympathy

      From Sandy09 September 29

      I'm so sorry to hear about all your problems, I had no idea. How in the world are you able to keep working? What do you do for relief? I'm glad that you are my friend.

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  • Goals

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    Current Weight (Lbs)
    155
  • Support Groups

    • Close Back Pain

      daily lower back pain

      Treatments

      Acupuncture Working / Worked
      was a success, was dragging my right leg before acupuncture - treatment helped me to lift it to walk, get in the car, everything.
      Bedrest Working / Worked
      bedrest is for when it's not tolerable. time to watch movies and chill...works most of the time
      Carisoprodol Working / Worked
      works but give me stomach acid
      Chiropractic Adjustment Somewhat Helpful
      works but it never sticks
      Cortisone (Injection) Somewhat Helpful
      temporary relief
      Darvon Working / Worked
      take only when the pain is no longer tolerable - knocks me out
      Epidural Injection Working / Worked
      when I was at my worse this took away the kind of pain I was having - that pain hasn't come back since (5yrs)
      Flexeril Somewhat Helpful
      temporary relief - knocks me out
      Heat Working / Worked
      a good relaxation for temporary relief
      Ibuprofen Working / Worked
      almost everyday then I don't need the prescription anti inflamatories
      Morphine Working / Worked
      was given to me in emergency a couple of times because the pain was no longer tolerable - knocks me out
      Naproxen Working / Worked
      temporary relief - gives me acid in my stomach though
      Physical Therapy Somewhat Helpful
      core issue never gone - and my insurance doesn't cover all of it...gets expensive
      Relaxation Working / Worked
      Yes! but I have to keep it stress free and not a long journey if my vacation is away from home
      Stretching Working / Worked
      wonderful! helps relieve nerve pinching - and I always strive to keep my range of motion.
      TENS Somewhat Helpful
      helps while I'm wired but then everything is back the way it was
    • Close Chronic Pain

      have daily pain

      Treatments

      Cymbalta Working / Worked
      worked for a couple of years
      Heat Working / Worked
      temporary relief
      Naproxen Somewhat Helpful
      temporary relief
      Physical Therapy Somewhat Helpful
      used for the really tough times, but too expensive to continue
      TENS Somewhat Helpful
      temporary relief
    • Open Dizziness & Vertigo

      have bppv - find out more about it, hopefully

      Treatments

      Antivert Working / Worked
      use this only when I'm having a flair
      Dramamine Working / Worked
      use for car sickness when I go to the mountains
      Epley Maneuver Working / Worked
      gotta do it even tho it really is an awful feeling
    • Open Coronary Heart Disease

      Learn more about this. My sister had surgery 1/09 and doesn't look all that good today

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