Journal Entry for November 23, 2008
November 23, 2008 3:56am
I feel a bit better right now but it has been a rough couple of days. When I flew back home after my pain doc's appt. somehow ALL the …
WhiteRose
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About Me
WhiteRose
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About Me
I am at a crossroads for a new occupation. (I have been medically released form Canadian Military in November 2007) I am married with two step children that live with their mother. I have wonderful parents that I consider my friends. I live with my husband and four dogs and a cat.
I am at a crossroads for a new occupation. (I have been medically released form Canadian Military in November 2007) I am married with two step children that live with their mother. I have wonderful parents that I consider my friends. I live with my husband and four dogs and a cat.
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Interests
I love cooking and baking and may pursue those avenues for my next career. I love animals. I have 2 Bichon Frise's, 1 Bichon/Shitzu Cross, a Golden Retriever and a big ol' Cat named Jeckyl. I also like reading, writing and when feeling well enough I like to exercise.
I love cooking and baking and may pursue those avenues for my next career. I love animals. I have 2 Bichon
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hi how are you ?? How was your christmas ??
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Your welcome, heres another, hoping you are having a good weekend.
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Hi!!! I have only been in the CP group for a bit under a year but it's nice to meet you!!! I hate to hear all you've been through but I'm grateful you have a good pain doc somewhere... I hope things keep going smoothly for you!!!
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A ray of sunshine for you !!Hope you have a great weekend.My boyfriend has a day off tomorrow, i cant wait.How's your day going ??
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Close Chronic Pain
I have been medically released from the Canadian Military (on 6 Dec 07) where I have served for 10 years as a Clerk. This is quite the shock for me as I had always thought the military would be my life-long career. About two years ago I started getting headaches and migraine headaches that stemmed from chronic Myofascial Pain (diagnosed much later) I started suffering daily and eventually I could no longer work. I have a husband that is very supportive but also at a loss on how to help.
Treatments
- Acupressure Somewhat Helpful
- This works better than regular massage it is less aggressive. It is based on the Chinese philosophy of acupressure through use of pressure applied to Meridians to treat.
- Chiropractic Adjustment Somewhat Helpful
- Some chiropractors have been helpful and others oversimplify treatments.
- Inderal Not Working
- Not using anymore. This is also used for heart patients with hight BP. This just made me light headed.
- Oxycodone Somewhat Helpful
- Actually Oxycocet. Helpful at times of severe pain. One of my last resorts so I don't end up in ER.
- Topamax Not Working
- Not using this anymore. It was supposed to be a preventative treatment to reduce migraine headache. I just suffered the side effects of the medication.
- Verapamil Not Working
- Not using anymore. Didn't work, just side effects were experienced.
Close Migraine Headaches
About two years ago I started having Chronic Daily Headaches and Migraine Headaches that seemed to stem from Chronic Myofascial Pain that started in my neck and upper back. Of course it took quite a while for doctors to take me seriously, especially since I was serving in the military.
Treatments
- Imitrex Not Working
- This just did not work at all for me...I can't take this type of med any longer because of the type of migraines I have (basilar) but some triptans did work...this was not one of them.
- Acupuncture Somewhat Helpful
- Amerge Somewhat Helpful
- Can't take anymore because I was diagnosed with Basilar Migraines, this only work part of the time anyway.
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Somewhat Helpful
- Sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't matter what I do a migraine comes anyway. MSG is my biggest trigger identified so far (besides the other Chronic Pain)
- Axert Somewhat Helpful
- Can't take anymore because of diagnosis of Basilar Migraine. I can't take any triptans or ergotmines because of basilar migraines. Only worked part time anyway.
- Botulin Toxin Somewhat Helpful
- Somewhat helpful. It does take several weeks to take effect, then only last a couple of weeks. Its' effects are more of a toning down rather than elimination.
- Imitrex Not Working
- This just did not work at all for me...I can't take this type of med any longer because of the type of migraines I have (basilar) but some triptans did work...this was not one of them.
- Inderal Not Working
- Did not work. Once again a drug with lots of side effects with no help for breakthrough pain and migraine.
- Magnesium Considering
- Naproxen Not Working
- This one did a number on my stomach. Gave me heartburn and was about as effective as Advil.
- Neurontin Not Working
- Didn't work. It just gave me too many side effects.
- Relpax Somewhat Helpful
- This did work for a while but not as well as other "triptan" type meds. Although because of my type of migraine I cannot take this type of med any longer.
- Topamax Not Working
- Did not work. For preventative treatment of migraines. No longer on it , tried it twice. I was left with awful side effects.
- Tylenol Not Working
- This sometimes works when taken with other drugs such as heavier hitting narcotics such as dilaudid or percocet. Taken by itself, I might as well not bother.
- Zomig Somewhat Helpful
- This worked 50% of the time for severe migraines if I caught them on time...however not all of them. Can't take this type of med because of type of migraines (basilar) that I have been diagnosed with.
- Celexa Not Working
- This did not work. I was prescribed this for both my chronic pain in neck and upper back that I believe contribute to migraines. However, it worked "diddly nothin'" for me.
Open Vegetarians & Vegans
I was a "veg head" as a teen for personal and environmental reasons. I got away from it and returned to the lifestyle 2 years ago again for personal (including health) and environmental reasons. I am not a vegan, I still consume some amounts of dairy and eggs.
Treatments
- Patience Working / Worked
