back at work, not so easy
December 2, 2008 6:55pm
I'm back at work and am struggling with the driving twice a day. My co-worker was reminding me of the effort it takes to drive. Thank God …
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Post-hysterectomy recovery
October 26, 2008 9:35pm
It's 12 days after my hysterectomy and FINALLY I have started feeling better. The initial pain was so bad when I came home, I thought I'd …
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no fear facing hysterectomy
October 7, 2008 9:11pm
I am exactly 1 week away from surgery and am completely at peace about it. Many people I know don't understand it, but since the pain …
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Jolessa & Seasonale
April 1, 2008 8:56pm
I'm having ery good results from the generic form of Seasonale, Jolessa. I have gained about 10 pounds that have been hard to get off, but I went …
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Journal Entry for August 12, 2007
August 12, 2007 7:15pm
I feel so overwhelmed! My commute and 14 hour days are starting to wear me thin. I seem to have less and less time for me; even less for family and …
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Little Love
Thanks 4 the support hun.. Things are not well with him n I AT ALLLLL ;(
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Just checking on you. Hope you are doing well. Keep us posted on how you are....
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I’m With You
Thanks for the hug and support,,, ox I will be writing in my journal soon! Cheryl
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How are you today? It is a tad cooler here. I turned the heat on for the first time this year just to nip the cool air out. It is a lovely day. I am going to try to divide the day into painting and knitting. I have a new helper coming today. Take care. smiles and hugs
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Close Endometriosis
In 1993, I had a laparatomy and was diagnosed with endometriosis (an ovarian cyst the size of a orange was also removed). Three months later I was still in lots of pain and had a laparotomy. I was on Depo Provera about 10 years with no symptoms and no pain until last year. My period came back with a vengeance as far as pain goes, so we tried Lupron for 3 months which worked great! When I went back on Depo, the pain came back. I'm about to start Seasonique and am hoping this will alleviate pain.
Treatments
- Lupron Working / Worked
- Day after injection, I was EXTREMELY TIRED. During 3 month therapy used estrogen which minimized symptoms. Had trouble with memory but cleared when Lupron therapy ended.
Close Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
I was told I have IBS with constipation. My symptoms are always a million times worse during my cycle. This year a got severe pain on my left side with lots of mucous in my stool. During my cycle it feels like pins coming through during a BM and sometimes stool has gray coating. I can't get anyone to tell me where the pain on my left side (ribs) is coming from, but it is usually alleviated when I'm less constipated. When it's gas, I just ache through my rib cage.
Treatments
- Acidophilus Working / Worked
- Seems to help me tolerate dairy products better and candida symptoms.
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
- Too much corn gives me stabbing pains in my upper abodomen/stomach. I avoided it completely for about 2 months, now only eat it occasionally w/minor flare up.
- Psyllium Somewhat Helpful
- Doesn't seem to make BMs more bulky and doesn't increase frequency of BM. Helps with bloated feeling.
- Zelnorm Not Working
- Gave me horrilbe diarrhea and cramping, worse than IBS symptoms. Was pulled by FDA shortly after I started talking it! I could only stand to try it for 4 days!
Open Hysterectomy
Currently suffer from IBS and endometriosis. Considering hysterectomy but need more insight as to whether that also helps IBS.
Treatments
- Laparoscopic Surgery Not Working
- Had laparascopy and lapartomy within 3 months of each other 13 years ago. Depe Provera, has stopped working. Lupron helped, but can't stay on that forever.
Open Financial Challenges
Single working business professional in metropolitan area
