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DreamspinnerCheryl

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Profile Created
8/14/2009 7:46 PM
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9/5/2009 11:33 PM
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Got lab results back

Eating better, cutting out sodas, and exercising are good, but I"d watch the Splenda. The stuff isn't as bad (in my experience) as Nutrasweet, but, still, it can kick my IBS into overdrive. I've...

9/3/2009 6:49 PM

Fibromyalgia
Sevella

Annie, I'm at the point where I'm not sure which problems are Savella, and which are Effexor/Pristiq withdrawal. Had a counseling session today, and Charlene (counselor) knew each and every symptom I...

9/3/2009 6:43 PM

Fibromyalgia
Sevella

Man, did I ever posttoo quick on the Savella. SHortly after my last post, I was stitching away on that quilt binding, when I felt my engine start to stall. I tried to keep at it, but my stitches were...

9/2/2009 12:32 PM

Fibromyalgia
Sevella

Hey, there... Day four of Savella, and I have more energy than I've had all summer put together! /community/emoticons/yeah.gif I'm actually sewing the binding on my Mother's Day quilt top gift from...

9/2/2009 10:01 AM

Fibromyalgia
Chest pain, high blood pressure and heart flutters

OMG, I just got home from hours spent at the ER, only to be diagnosed with "atypical chest pain". I've since been researching, and realize I've had a doozy of a costeochondritis episode-down to the...

8/31/2009 5:28 PM

Fibromyalgia
Atypical chest pain

Well, I spent the bulk of the day in the ER with chest pains. I've had the same type of pains before, but since I also had increased blood pressure and pulse that didn't seem to respond to a double...

8/31/2009 5:09 PM

Fibromyalgia
Just wanted to share this great article

I sent the link to my sister, who, although she's wonderful in so many ways, doesn't quite seem to "get it". Maybe this info will help. She cares, but she's just underinformed....

8/30/2009 6:58 PM

Fibromyalgia
Looking to answers about months of Chronic Fatigue

Winter is miserable for me. The cold hurts me to the bones, and I want to just stay in bed until spring. I'm really hoping the Savella I'm starting tonight helps me substantially, or this winter is...

8/30/2009 6:49 PM

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
anxiety and fibro

The anxiety is most likely triggered by the same "fight or flight" dysfunction that produced the fibro symptoms. Then, it all snowballs-our autonomic nervous system misfires, brings on adrenaline...

8/29/2009 9:59 PM

Fibromyalgia
Need a laugh? Look no more, I am here

I get the coolest mental image r/e the eyes rolling around the room....very Monty Python!...

8/29/2009 9:45 PM

Fibromyalgia
CFS

I have fibro, but so far, I'm lucky to get by with Celebrex twice daily and Xanax plus Tylenol at bedtime. Believe me, I'm grateful for that. I guess I'm coming from having worked for years in an...

8/29/2009 9:39 PM

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Need a laugh? Look no more, I am here

I've seen some doozies in my time as a hospital nurse. My favorite had to the the negative prostate exam of the middle aged female patient. No, I couldn't make that up. Oh, and it's always...

8/29/2009 5:22 PM

Fibromyalgia
Genetic Joys And New

Got my "official" diagnosis today of fibro. My ARNP has suspected it for some time now-I suspect she's especially aware, as she has a wicked case of RA herself. Sooooo....I'm starting on Savella...

8/29/2009 5:18 PM

Fibromyalgia
HELP new here w/ ?'s about Savelle

The latest bank of labs came back, and I got the letter from my practicioner today-it's "officially" fibro. She wants me to start the Savella, meaning I have to stop the Pristiq I'm still trying to...

8/29/2009 5:08 PM

Fibromyalgia
aspartame

Aspertame gives me miserable migraines, and subsequent fatigue. It's poison-and very hard to avoid. I read labels on EVERYTHING these days! (BTW, got the official diagnosis today-Fibromyalgia. I...

8/29/2009 4:55 PM

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
CFS

I guess I'm just wondering if such a high dose of morphine is the best treatment for your husband. Tolerance from narcotics is such a big problem, I wonder if he wouldn't be better off with some...

8/29/2009 4:49 PM

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Day one of eat more protein

I had a eggbeater/cheese/roast chicken burrito for breakfast, so I'm proud to say I'm actually trying here! So far, I'm feeling reasonably decent this morning. I actually bathed two doggies so far,...

8/28/2009 9:02 AM

Fibromyalgia
Switch from Effexor to Pristiq

Happy to report I'm feeling much better-more energy, but still have to carefully watch the push/crash cycle. My mood is stabilizing some, but still having occasional pity-parties. I suspect those...

8/28/2009 8:54 AM

Depression
Caution: Don't ever do this.

Obnoxious car. Mama should have taught it it's not polite to scream....

8/28/2009 6:54 AM

Fibromyalgia
savella is out!

My question here-has anyone taken Savella and found that it helps with the fatigue? My pain level isn't so bad that I can't live with it, but this fatigue is ruining my life. My ARNP wants to start...

8/27/2009 6:12 PM

Fibromyalgia
anyone want to experiment with me?

I'm sure I don't get enough protein, either. If I crave, it tends to be for carbs, or at best, peanut butter on whole wheat. I'm not much on red meat, and would just as soon skip on the chicken or...

8/27/2009 6:01 PM

Fibromyalgia
Twitching

For years, I've had the "cell phone" thing in my hands and especially my feet. (I'd have described it as feeling like a cat's purr-wonder if that's because I have seven cats?) The sensation is most...

8/26/2009 8:40 PM

Fibromyalgia
How depressive fatigue feels for you?

Karen, my practitioner gave me a B12 inj. a week ago Monday. Since I also switched a.d. meds at the same time, it was hard to see any improvement, but she did recommend I get them regularly. I...

8/26/2009 8:16 PM

Depression
First grandson picture...for those who've been asking.

OMG!! The oxytocin rush begins in five-four-three-two-one.... I WANT A GRANDBABY!!!!!!! (preferably one as beautiful as this one!!)...

8/26/2009 11:26 AM

Fibromyalgia
sometimes I could just smack the hubby...

Laura, I'm terribly guilty of 'honey, sweetie, darlin', etc. Comes from working in a hospital. Yea, we aren't supposed to, it's supposed to be "demeaning" and all that, but hey, this is the south!...

8/26/2009 11:22 AM

Fibromyalgia
Switch from Effexor to Pristiq

Wellbutrin did weird things to me-including such colorful dreams, I felt I'd spent the night watching movies, not sleeping. Hope it works for you. The Pristiq does seem to help my energy level, but...

8/26/2009 6:05 AM

Depression
Playing with my mind!

You know, the uncertainty of it all is getting to me, too. I can get up feeling pretty good, and be down badly by midafternoon. Or, get up feeling terrible, and clear us some before the day is over....

8/25/2009 8:59 PM

Fibromyalgia
How depressive fatigue feels for you?

I think my question pretty much has been answered-I've felt so lousy today, it's gotta be fibro. Everything I have hurts, and what doesn't hurt, feels bad. Made it to the doc's office, had a gallon...

8/25/2009 3:36 PM

Depression
more tales of brain fog

Hmmmm......I took three tries at giving out my phone number, and STILL got it wrong. Thank goodness it was at my doc's office. They know me there. Know how I am, that is!...

8/25/2009 10:16 AM

Fibromyalgia
daughter going to neurologist tomorrow

So, why won't the counselor not work with you for two weeks?? I'd be raising holy hell over that-if this counselor isn't up to par, the school system should be held accountable for providing someone...

8/25/2009 10:12 AM

Fibromyalgia
zoloft withdrawl

Wow, I thought my experiences with Effexor withdrawal were bad! So, are you getting help from a more med-aware pro now? I certainly hope you do, if not! Good luck, my friend. Been there, done that,...

8/25/2009 10:07 AM

Depression
Don't know what to eat

Karin, you're likely craving sweets as a way to get a quick energy boost, and serotonin lift. Unfortuneatley, fast energy falls out from under you just as fast-and leaves you lower than when you...

8/25/2009 10:04 AM

Depression
How depressive fatigue feels for you?

Jaimie, I hope your doc can help you. You have enough on your plate as it is-every finger is crossed that you DON'T have fibro or CFS! Take care, buddy....

8/25/2009 9:57 AM

Depression
How depressive fatigue feels for you?

Thanks to everyone for replying. Karen,I have been on the Fibro and CFS forums, and doing scads of internet research. I know well that EBV titres aren't considered diagnostic for CFS, but was sure...

8/25/2009 9:55 AM

Depression
How depressive fatigue feels for you?

/community/emoticons/confused.gif I've been fighting what my ARNP and I think may be either Chronic Fatigue, or Fibromyalgia, along with major depression. While lab work has previously shown an...

8/24/2009 7:31 PM

Depression
Switch from Effexor to Pristiq

Guess I need to give the Pristiq more time, then. Last time I switched, I wasn't this miserable, but then, I wasn't in a full-blown CFS/fibro crash, either. I have tried weaning off Effexor onto...

8/20/2009 5:46 PM

Depression
New member, probably an old question....

The last time I tested, it was positive for past and reactivated. Haven't gotten the results on Monday's test yet. Switched on Tuesday from Effexor XR to Pristiq, fatigue/aches have been murder...

8/20/2009 5:22 PM

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Fibro and Migraines

This is interesting, as I seem to have progressed from migraines, to occasional severe fatigue, to CFS or possibly Fibro. I still have the occasional migraine, but the generalized pain and exhaustion...

8/20/2009 3:17 PM

Fibromyalgia
lost my identity

You just described exactly how I've felt these last six weeks since I lost my last job. I had worked in the same hospital RN job for thirteen years, the last six or so with steadily decreasing hours...

8/20/2009 3:02 PM

Fibromyalgia
some more fibromite 'must haves'

Thanks, Donna, for the laughs. I needed that!...

8/20/2009 2:41 PM

Fibromyalgia
Please Participate

I think I rambled a bit on that last post. Sorry....

8/20/2009 2:08 PM

Fibromyalgia
Please Participate

I know exactly how you feel. While I've had fatigue and brain fog issues for years now, the last month or so have been the worst of my life. Exhaustion, pain, being unable to do more than a little...

8/20/2009 2:06 PM

Fibromyalgia
Newcomer getting started

You've headed down the right road with AA, and I congratulate you on that. It had to take an enourmous amount of courage! Please, when you get whereever it is you're going, try again to find some...

8/19/2009 7:48 AM

Depression
opg done

Jamie, you're going to feel sooo much better when you get those teeth taken care of. That sort of chronic inflamation wreaks havoc on the entire body-and mind. I'm sure my DH's heart problems (five...

8/19/2009 7:42 AM

Depression
Switch from Effexor to Pristiq

Yesterday, I switched from Effexor XR 150mg to Pristiq. Today, I'm so down, I scare myself, and wasn't much better yesterday. Has anyone else had this experience? /community/emoticons/shakehead.gif...

8/19/2009 7:34 AM

Depression
Newbie needs backbone help

I realize finding an affordable source for help isn't going to be easy, but reading your post, it's clear that you desperately need some competent counseling. Have you talked to your doctor,...

8/18/2009 8:16 PM

Depression
migraines and baffling fatigue

Well, I saw Cindy, my NP yesterday. While I'm still not convinced she's as knowledgeable about CFS as I'd like her to be, she seems to have taken it on as a personal/professional challenge to help me...

8/18/2009 5:38 AM

Depression
migraines and baffling fatigue

Thank you, Kitt. I'm trying to stick to the rules-I so understand not posting anything so negative as to pull others down with me. I hate to even complain to friends and family for that reason, and...

8/17/2009 12:11 PM

Depression
migraines and baffling fatigue

Jamiee, thank you for answering, and for the positive statements. You sound like you've had a rough time yourself, and I appreciate your compassion. Karen, I think I may well have Fibro, as I have a...

8/17/2009 8:18 AM

Depression
migraines and baffling fatigue

Looking back at my post, and at the rules, I'm afraid I might have crossed over the line. I'm sorry if I did, in mentioning my suicidal ideations of one month ago, and I apologize for neglecting to...

8/16/2009 11:24 PM

Depression
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