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  • About Me

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    KimSS

    Female, 44
    WV, USA
    Member since June 11, 2007

    • About Me

      I have been suffering with Fibromyalgia, CF, scoliosis, arthritis, degenerative disc, & depression for about 5 yrs.I used to be EXTREMELY active.I love camping, horse back riding and playing guitar.Unfortunately these have all been limited since my illnesses hit.Just looking for a little support and a few new friends!:)

      I have been suffering with Fibromyalgia, CF, scoliosis, arthritis, degenerative disc, & depression for about 5 yrs.I used to be EXTREMELY active.I love camping, horse back riding and playing guitar.Unfortunately these have all been limited since my illnesses hit.Just looking for a little support and a few new friends!:)

    • Interests

      Camping, fishing, horseback riding, my 2 horses, 8 dogs, 2 cats, playing guitar, and of course my computer world.I have a loving sweetheart, (Dwayne), He's the absolute BEST.My Honey & My critters are my best friends.They seem to understand when I don't feel well.Sometimes it's hard for my honey to understand exactly but God love him, Atleast he tries! I am SO VERY THANKFUL for my DS friends & family.Some days they're what keep me goin' & inspired!These folks are the BEST!

      Camping, fishing, horseback riding, my 2 horses, 8 dogs, 2 cats, playing guitar, and of course my computer

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    • Funny Face

      From KPTOO September 26

      And sending this cuz I love the funny face! It reminds me of YOUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!

    • Ray of Sunshine

      From KPTOO September 26

      Sending some pretty sunshine your way! Miss you so much! Give us an update, would ya???
      Hugs!
      Karen

    • Kiss

      From neen66 September 7

      Hey Chick! I hit 43 yesterday. Dang, it don't feel any different then 42. Ha ha! Hope your sleeping good woman! I love ya, Neen

    • Moment of Peace

      From neen66 August 30

      Hey woman! How's it going? I've missed talking to you! My life has been so horriable upside down the past year and a half I've barely been exisiting. Please get in touch with me somehow! I love ya woman! Neen

    • Hug

      From toomuchreality August 5

      Hey there girlie!!!
      A ghost from your past has returned momentarily, and wants to give you a giant hug!
      Jeepers! I didn't even come looking for something to thieve! - tee-hee....
      Just me- thinking about you, and wishing you the very best!

      ♥ ♥ ♥ HUGS! ♥ ♥ ♥

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    • Close Fibromyalgia

      I was diagnosed about 5yrs ago but have suffered for about 7.I was also diagnosed with scoliosis,degenerative disc,CF,and Depression. I've always been extremely active so I'm having a HARD time dealing with all this!Oh yeah!I found out on 27th of June 2007 at my SSI hearing I also have PTSD.That's not what I meant when I was younger and said "I wanted it ALL!" I need to clarify what ALL I meant.LOL Newest addition RLS.just recieved sleep report!Gee I feel so priviledged!!!LOL

      Treatments

      Aqua Therapy Working / Worked
      Light water aerobics & swimming.Warm hot tubs help too.
      Hydrocodone Working / Worked
      Basically for pain.Sometimes it helps other times not so good!
      Zantac Working / Worked
      For GERD &stomache upset from all the trial & error drugs!
      Carisoprodol Somewhat Helpful
      Muscle relaxer helps with muscle spasms & sleeping
      Celexa Somewhat Helpful
      Depression.Seems to be working!?!?!
      Guaifenesin Working / Worked
      Helps not sure how but it does!
    • Close Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

      KimSS hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

      KimSS hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Chronic Pain

      Treatments

      Chiropractic Adjustment Working / Worked
      Flexeril Working / Worked
      Heat Working / Worked
      Hydrocodone Working / Worked
      Meditation Working / Worked
    • Open GERD & Heartburn

      I've been on so many different drugs,I feel like a lab rat!So my stomach has decided to go totally haywire.I had an ulcer at age 13 & now it's all back with a vengence!

      Treatments

      Antacids Not Working
      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
      Sometimes
      Pepcid Not Working
      Tagamet Somewhat Helpful
      Zantac Somewhat Helpful
      Have taken for so long,doesn't seem to work as well.
    • Open Arthritis

      Pain in the morning.Pain in the evening..Pain,pain,pain!I also have Fibro which doesn't help a dang bit!

      Treatments

      Glucosamine/Chondroitin Somewhat Helpful
      Ibuprofen Not Working
      Naproxen Not Working
      Worked at first!
      Pain Management Clinic Somewhat Helpful
      They just wanna keep pushin' the dope & not address the issue of other approaches!
      Swimming Working / Worked
      Works but not up for swimming in a public pool or iced over pond!
      Tylenol Not Working
    • Open Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      I have been fighting depression for about 26 yrs now! Ya think I'd be able to cope a little better.But I think it's only gotten worse over the years.I feel so helpless,alone,& worthless at times.Not to mention it seems I've lost my zest for life!!! HELP!

      Treatments

      Celexa Working / Worked
      Cymbalta Not Working
      Allergic to it
      Lexapro Working / Worked
      Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
      Prozac Working / Worked
      Current one I'm taking
      Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      Would help if I could get my family to understand!
      Trazodone Not Working
      Wellbutrin Working / Worked
      Made me sick at my stomach
      Writing Somewhat Helpful
      Zoloft Working / Worked
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