thaliajen
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- I had an appt with my CP doc today and I was so nervous about talking to them about my increased pain and lack of sleep. I felt like I'd failed b/c this new doctor took me on after my doc died, and has been very good to me. He kept me on same...
- Since I got back from Mexico I've battled severe sunburn and sun poisoning, RSD flares and terrible allergies. This week I've noticed some odd symptoms. I'm dizzy a lot. Why? That's not the RSD I know. My sinuses are beyond out of control. I mean, I...
- After 15 years I feel I KNOW the long-acting med I take, which is MSContin. I know how my body reacts to it, how long it lasts, how long it takes to work, etc. I feel like It's been a steady in my life, or, at least 15 years worth. I have RSD and I...
- I generally don't like the S word, and don't let my son use it. Calling people "stupid" is, IMO, not a very nice thing to do. But I CAN call myself stupid. I've been laying in the sun as much as possible, soaking up the vitamin D and enjoying the...
- I'm curious. When I 1st began with my new doctor (my doc of many years died over a year ago) he said that he couldn't keep me on the same doses my previous docs had, b/c of some rule or law that had been passed. He said he was very sorry b/c the...
- Hi! I've been off and on due to work and my son and also, some problems with my RSD and also, my knee. Tonight I discovered something wonderful, and felt like sharing. If anyone feels like I DID, and is scared to increase dosages that are approved...
- I was given Lunesta to try for sleep at my last dr appt. I asked a lot of questions about it here and finally tried it. The 1st time I tried it I didn't sleep through the night. The 2nd time I had a hard time FALLING asleep. But then I recalled that...
- After weeks and weeks of pain and insomnia, I was give Lunesta on Tuesday. I wanted to wait until I had time to sleep and make sure my son was taken care of before trying it. Well, about 15 minutes ago I took it. I'm hoping to sleep from now (4pm)...
- Hi guys- I was away for awhile taking my son to my family (the road trip fro Hell!) and then taking off a few days later for Vegas for work. But I'm home now and glad to be back. And I actually have a question for you!I'm going to my pain doc on...
- Those of you who know me know that I just got back from a long road trip with my 2 year old. We drove from MI to the WI/MN border, and stopped along to way to see friends and family, celebrate Easter, etc. It was nice to see everyone but was VERY...
- I don't know how many of you watched Nightline tonight, but it might be worth mentioning. I'm NOT saying anyone here would be one of the people targeted, but I know that sometimes, people go to extreme lengths to make their pain go away, and those...
- Some of you know I took off on an ambitious road trip with my 2.5 year old. I wanted to see all my family for Easter, they're scattered around the Midwest, and I THOUGHT I could do it and well. What was I thinking?I left the Sunday prior to Easter...
- Today would've been my firstborn son's 9th birthday. I am getting ready for a big trip with my 2 year old but can't let the day go by without properly remembering my 1st son. I know that people here are my friends, and DS CP is a lot like a family...
- Hi all- I'll be checking in and out but I'm taking J home to my family in WI for Easter. My niece is in a play (OUR play- Wizard of Oz) and from there we're going to visit my Grandma (96 and still kicking!) in her new "home". We drive 3.5 hours the...
- I'm going through the worst bout of insomnia that I can recall. I either can't fall asleep at ALL, or if I do fall asleep (as I did early this evening) I wake up after a few hours and can't go back to sleep.I take valium for muscle spasms and 15...