i take 600mg 2x a day & then 1200 at night. it helps me tremendously for my nerve pain....
among a lot of other pain meds, the patches are costly, but my rhuemy gives me samples & coupons that help a lot. i use them for both hips due to major burning & pain during the night. they...
dealing with it now, 2nd yr in a row at this time with major eye issues. suppose to stop antibiotic/steriod today, but, eyes continue to be very watery/itchy. might have to call the doc again! i only...
pb4, I believe your "lively-hood" is of the #1 importance above all! r...
Thanks Fitz, I do think I was denied the life insurance cuz of the amount too, I'm going to appeal & request a lower amount, funny though, they have no problem taking the cost out of my husbands...
Trust me this is no joke!!! I am so mad about it, talk about confusing, I probably will appeal. They also stated cuz of my rhuematoid Arthritis NO I don't have it, but they seem to think I do. I was...
I have been awarded SSDI 2007, dropped from long term disability(LTD) after 2 yrs(2007-2009)am appealing right now, & just been denied life insurance from my husbands employer due to CD. So SSDI...
Oh thank you for your reply. I have many questions, only I'm really the only one to be able to answer them, thats why I'm so confused, like you said, the rug has been pulled out too many times &...
I have feared November to April for several years now!...
JewerlyLady, I just read your post, I hardly am on CFS but I thought I would try cuz its one of my biggests hurdles right now. I'm a lot like you, however, I have Crohns & a lot of side effects...
Doc called to say YES these are normal emotions & will go away. Something to look forward too! Have a great weekend to all....
Jamie, I am so trying to keep the faith! Thank you for your encouragement. I just want a strong healthly body!!!! Guess its too late for that...or is it????...
Thank you both for your replies, I think I'm starting to feel a little better, now not able to sleep at all? Go figure? Doc should be calling today. Thanks again....
Thanks Red Lighting...I really appreciate you writing back. Geezzz, gold turkey, no way. While I wait for the pc to call back, I'm going to research on the web for more info. Are you doing ok now?...
Doc just lowered cymbalta to 60mg 1x daily for 2 wks, 30 mg for 2 wks, added paxil 20mg 1x daily. switching to remain on paxil. the last 7 days not functioning, sleeping 24/7, seem to be a little...
Mag...So sorry about your brother, I also was home on the 4th, actually I took my humira injection Wed & of course the 2-4 day "coma" hit. Slept from Thurs till Sat about 8pm. Just so angry I...
not to be a downer, but, I went back to school at age 37 I'm now 46. I did great during school, but towards the end, and the beginning of my new career, things went down hill. I am an occupational...
I was just thinking about that question last night. No I am not happy, at least not like I used to be. I was a very outgoing person always on the move, now, I'm on disablity, hardly go out or even...
I am applying this week, sometimes it helps to handwrite why you need the assistance. Good luck....
What is the website "youdon'tlooksick". I couldn't find it? Thanks...
I had a 2 level anterior cervical fusion C4/5 C6/7 last June. Going Friday to see if it has fused. Can you tell me how you did post surgery? Do you still work? Any limitations, etc. Thanks in advance....
Not being weird or anything, but, from what I have been told from good friends female & male, I have a cute shape....so with that I always get "your so skinny" or "you look so good". Well thats...
Thank you again for everyones advice. I have gone on the suggested website & they are very informative. I spoke with a firm this am, just giving info on the claim & I will know in a week if...
Thank you guys for replying. Yes the appeal process is a pain in my A.. However, I am going to appeal, a lawyer is calling me tomorrow. Actually, if they decide to take the case then I know I have a...
Just wanted to let you know, I had experienced what you are going thru. I also had plugs put in & doing good in the last year. But, I must tell you, my eye infections lasted a long time (year),...
I have been on Long Term Disability (LTD) since April 2007, along with SSDI being awarded this past year with a disbility date of from 2007. SSDI states I am being awarded for CD, Depression. Since...
Thank you. I read all the posts everyday, I don't post much cuz my head just spins so much I can't focus too much. I'm having a good day today. Thanks again for all of your support....
Thanks Green Grove, we are working things out so both of us are happy. Sometimes we wife's just have to sit on our hands & let the husbands do the work with us taking the chance its for the best...
Thanks Skitt, I didn't know you responded to me. I am going to discuss these ?'s with my therapist & then the hubby. We had a long talk & I stood my ground on issues that I must stand by to...
I have worked very hard to overcome many obstacles in my life from teenage drug abuse, dx with Crohns disease early 20's, being totally dependent on family & boyfriend to going back to school,...
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When they checked me 2 yrs ago I did not have RA, I have an appt for Feb 11 with the rheumy to get it all checked out, thanks again for all your replies....
Thanks for your reply, unfortunetly since having a plate in my cervical I can no longer have a MRI, Last night was brutal on the hips, I've got to do something, will call for an appt on Monday. Ides,...
Does anyone one have hip busitis? what doc do you see for it & what type of test did you receive to confirm it? I have a lot of issues & not sure if I should have my GI request tests or go to...
I usually post on the Crohns board, however, I have a question for all of you. I have GAD & Major Depression. I used to be able to climb out of the dark hole, but, I've been in CBT for over 1...
I will let you know asap, actually have an appt tomorrow with the obgyn. Been having abnormal bleeding & need to get it checked out. Also, feel pressure in the pelvic area, have to get up during...
All of my resections were in the 1st weeks of January's. And the rest of my issues/surgeries were from March to June. I guess the holidays & winter months take a toll on me. I live in the midwest...
I have had CD for 25+ years & I still do not accept it. Probably thats my problem, I feel I will wake up one day & it will be gone! Guess I'm just fooling myself. The vicious cycle is too...
Started with pens, switched to syringe due to bad reaction site. Like the syringe better, the pen feels like a "slicing" to me & just hated it. However, still have the reaction at the site. Good...
I hope everyone had more energy today!!! I can't believe how much you all do, I mean, with children & even working outside the house too! Unbelievable. I used to be able to work 2 jobs one full...
Thanks Kitts, Yes would love to write the docs a few prescript ions too! Or let them have our life for 1 month, (not that the grass is greener on the other side either)! /community/emoticons/eyes.gif ...
Of course I don't know the site now, but, I used to have one that explain "Lab results". I know someone on this site gave it to me. Maybe, just type in medical lab results. Good Luck....
I just wanted to respond that my psych doc said she has Never ever had anyone say they became sleepy on lithium. Anyway, we are staying on the cymbalta & she has prescr. xanex.5 daily. I have a...
I also feel so fatigued that I can't get out of bed. I am so ashamed feeling this way. My pain meds used to help & give me energy, now they don't do that & I really don't need them that much...
Thanks again for the replies! I know the Humira made me very achey & tired initially. Maybe, its that, imuran or one of my biggest problem which is Stress from stepchildren (teenage & 21...
What do you all do to cope with fatigue? I'm so tired all the time & no motivation. I just had cervical neck fusion & the pain meds(vicodin) gives me energy. I have taken it for almost 3...
M73 Thank you for your reply. Your the 2nd one that said they didn't have the sleepiness. Gosh, I'm just at a lose. I pray so much cuz I just don't know what else to do! If anyone has time can you...
Thanks so much for your replies. My family agrees I need to stop the lithium. All I do is sleep with it. Maybe the cymbalta doesn't work for me, I'm going to ask her to try something else. I've got...
My doc put me on liuthium to boost the effects of cymbalta. I continued to be very anxious/depressed even with the cymbalta. The lithium is terrible, it might help me a very little for the head,...
if its CFS or part of my illiness. I have Crohns Disease. I have had it for 25 yrs & have always handled a job, social life, etc until about 5 years ago. It was after my 3 colon resecetion. Now I...