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Hopegirl

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Hopegirl
Profile Created
5/19/2008 9:21 AM
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12/27/2019 2:13 PM
Total Posts
717

Last 50 Posts

Success with CBD?

I agree with RV Hauler I have my card, but I don't carry, hubby does. THC works for me, CBD...didn't really do much. -Hopegirl...

12/27/2019 2:12 PM

Chronic Pain
Heart related anxiety

Yes, I too had to go into the hospital for a week 3 years ago. My anxiety was causing my heart to do extra beats I had to wear a monitor for a week. I get it every once in a while especially when...

12/16/2019 2:05 PM

Anxiety & Panic Disorders
Increased buspirone-increased anxiety

I could not take it. I woke up every morning with anxiety. I stopped taking it and most of the daily anxiety in the am went away....

10/18/2019 8:45 AM

Anxiety & Panic Disorders
What Is Normal?

That is my normal alright....each and every day....

9/27/2019 9:20 AM

Fibromyalgia
Anyone else?

I feel like I struggle all week to get into work, then I don't sleep well...by the time I make it to the weekend, I really don't get to enjoy it because it's catch up time. Not catch up like normal...

9/18/2019 9:27 AM

Fibromyalgia
Migraines from knots in the back of your neck

Sharon, I do believe that is what kind of headaches I have. It mimic's a migraine. I just can't seem to get relief of it. If the injections work, I'd do them as well....

9/6/2019 6:31 AM

Migraine Headache
Has anyone else needed a letter or note?

Susie, Sorry, my head is killing me and I'm at working trying to hang in there... He wants a note from the psychiatrist, and he would have the psychiatrist write the script. He would not do it, but...

9/3/2019 11:20 AM

Anxiety & Panic Disorders
Migraines from knots in the back of your neck

Hi, I'm usually in the fibro section, but my headaches are terrible. If I do anything different, sleep on a different pillow, walk up hill instead of a flat hill, dance...you name it, I get these pea...

9/3/2019 9:10 AM

Migraine Headache
Has anyone else needed a letter or note?

I’m usually on the fibro boards, but I have anxiety and panic attacks too. They’ve been getting bad again. A lot of stuff going on in my life. So since I am on prescription pain medication, my pain...

9/3/2019 8:20 AM

Anxiety & Panic Disorders
Pain Meds

Thank You all for replying to me. I know this is effecting so many of us chronic pain people. Ocean Fisher.....I'm so sorry for your neighbor's friend. The feeling of absolute pain and the feeling of...

1/7/2019 9:54 AM

Chronic Pain
Pain Meds

I'm sure its been posted on here time and time again....I'm just a nervous wreck. I have severe fibro, Lyme and arthritis in my knees and hips. I've been on the fentanyl patch for the last 9 years. I...

12/31/2018 9:14 AM

Chronic Pain
Mom with dementia

Could it possibly be sundowners syndrome??? I know my Mom had issues at night ...like clockwork....

3/1/2018 3:50 PM

Alzheimer's Disease
Leaky gut

I honestly believe Leaky Gut can have a huge relationship with fibro. Still doing research on it....

2/18/2015 9:55 AM

Fibromyalgia
Work or SSDI?

[purple][b]I just re-read my old post on here. I finished a temp job as of Dec 19th. I worked for 16 months. Out of those months, not one went by when I wasn't out sick due to Fibro related issues....

2/16/2015 12:56 PM

Fibromyalgia
Mild, Moderate or Severe Fibromyalgia

I think this is an interesting topic. I wonder about this a lot. Is it that people just have different tolerance for pain, or are there different categories, mild, moderate or severe...I feel that...

1/11/2015 12:01 PM

Fibromyalgia
Pain meds?

[color=blue>I] 8 years ago. I've tried various pain medications, and I finally seemed to have a good fit with fentanyl and oxy for break-thru pain. I did start at the beginning stages at first,...

12/10/2014 11:22 AM

Fibromyalgia
Where to put patch?

[color=blue> I usually use my arms if I am not wearing a sleeveless shirt, or my side sort of right above my hip. Sometimes I will have hubby put it on my back, but then I have to remember that I...

10/3/2014 9:37 AM

Chronic Pain
Fatigue

[color=#800080> As for the fog, when it is really bothering me, I have to write everything down. I have lists of things that I will use when I know I'm really bad. ...

10/3/2014 9:21 AM

Fibromyalgia
Topamax

4 years after, I'm back to my old self. Dont' get me wrong, fibro fog still hangs on, but Topamax effected me in such a way, I would not go back on it. [color=#0000ff> I'm sure some people have...

10/3/2014 9:19 AM

Fibromyalgia
pain after needle biopsy

[color=#800080> Im really sorry you had to go thu so much pain. I'm super glad to hear that the tests came back normal. You may want to look into going to a pain management specialist to manage your...

10/2/2014 9:20 AM

Breast Cancer
Members that are healed

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9/30/2014 9:35 AM

Fibromyalgia
Members that are healed

[color=#0000ff>Honestly,] ...

9/30/2014 9:29 AM

Fibromyalgia
Strange Flu Like Symptoms...not usual

Hi Belles, I'm sorry I forgot to mention, I was dx's with Lyme a few years back, had to have a pic line put in for the IV. Did one and a half rounds, then I developed a blood clot, they took the pic...

8/12/2014 12:21 PM

Fibromyalgia
Strange Flu Like Symptoms...not usual

Oh, I've been dx's with fibro for over 7 years, so I know the difference between the regular flu like feelings, but this is so much worse. I'm afraid they are going to tell me I have mono again. I've...

8/12/2014 11:41 AM

Fibromyalgia
Strange Flu Like Symptoms...not usual

Hi All, I know I hear people all the time talking about the strange flu like symptoms, I generally to a degree always feel like that. But I'v noticed this is my 3rd time this year, its so much worse,...

8/12/2014 11:25 AM

Fibromyalgia
Sad News About Crazy Kitty (Robin)

...

5/12/2014 9:37 AM

Fibromyalgia
Fentanyl patches

Great information. I'll be sure to check this out. I am the one who is already on the fent patch. I've been on for 4 years. Started out with25, then to 50 for a while, then moved to 75 for the past 3...

5/7/2014 7:45 AM

Fibromyalgia
Fentanyl patches

Hi Azgram!! I'm not sure how many people use the patch here. I do. I am currently on 75 patch of fentanyl. I also have oxy 15 for breakthrough pain. I work 40 hours and would not be able to function...

5/5/2014 6:52 PM

Fibromyalgia
Why and how did you choose your screen name?

[color=#800080> Monica[/color]...

4/29/2014 8:45 AM

Fibromyalgia
Robin, hope you're doing alright

Monica ...

4/24/2014 7:25 AM

Fibromyalgia
Have any of you been told that your Fibro originated from Lyme?

[color=purple>I'm] Monica...

4/8/2014 9:09 AM

Fibromyalgia
OT Hospice update

[color=purple>Thank] I'm so very [img]/community/emoticons/yeah.gif glad they are taking care of your pain. Hugs to you my friend!! [color=purple>XXOO, Monica ...

4/7/2014 10:21 AM

Fibromyalgia
I'm still hanging on :)

[color=purple>Sending] [color=purple> -Monica[/color]...

3/20/2014 1:18 PM

Fibromyalgia
Tuesday can't come soon enough

[color=purple>I] [color=purple>-Monica aka Hopegirl[/color]...

3/12/2014 8:45 AM

Fibromyalgia
What med has been your best one so far for pain?

Ditto on what Anna Bananna said patch/oxy and yes, there are plenty of times when it's not enough, but compared to the alternative....I'll take it. If I didn't have the patches, I honestly don't know...

3/3/2014 11:08 AM

Fibromyalgia
anxiety attack anyone else?

Yes, I take round the clock pain med's and I still will suffer from anxiety and panic attacks. Sometimes for no know reason, now though, at least for me, I know what that "strange" feeling that...

3/3/2014 11:05 AM

Fibromyalgia
I have a question about Fibromyalgia

Karen, It's the Fentynal patch. I know everyone is different, but if I am not on this, I am crying in bed rocking back and forth. Oh, it's still not pain free, I know that I'm going to always have a...

Today 11:59 AM

Fibromyalgia
I have a question about Fibromyalgia

Hi, Here is my question, I understand that every person is different, and that pain works in different ways on different people, but when I hear that some people can do yoga, and take Advil and...

Today 11:26 AM

Fibromyalgia
Wish Me Luck

Just a quick update, it did not go as planned. I got a new script and a paper that said it was pre-authorized, then I went to the pharmacy and got the same old run around. And if it was approved, it...

2/20/2014 9:56 AM

Fibromyalgia
Wish Me Luck

Good Morning, [color=purple> This has caused my fibro to now be out of control. Sleep is bad, I don't fall asleep on my own until at least 1:30-2:00 AM, then I have to get up at 5:30 AM. I am...

2/19/2014 5:29 AM

Fibromyalgia
Has anyone done short term disability for 6 weeks or so then went back to work

Hi New Kid, I was the origionator of this post, I was out on short term leave 3 times between 2008 and 2011. I think it cost me my job at the end, but I'm working again now, as a temp, so far so...

2/18/2014 11:40 AM

Fibromyalgia
Nuvigil-Problems

I tried taking a half of the nuvigil today...still pain. I have my appointment with my rhuemy next week. Hoping to change to something else soon....

2/11/2014 2:25 PM

Fibromyalgia
Loss of great friend

you. [color=purple> -Monica[/color]...

2/11/2014 2:22 PM

Fibromyalgia
Nuvigil-Problems

Karen, I was thinking I may have to take something like that. I try to make sure I always eat in the morning before I take my medicine. I'm actually going to call the office right now to see what...

2/7/2014 9:56 AM

Fibromyalgia
Nuvigil-Problems

I'm no stranger to Nuvigil, I was on it for almost 2 years when I was working full time as an Executive Admin, then when I was laid off until I started working again, I had no need for it. (2 years)...

2/7/2014 8:26 AM

Fibromyalgia
Insomnia - Anyone given Trazadone?

Hi, When I took it, I always had a stuffy nose, that is the only side effect that I noticed, but it bothered me enough to stop taking it. -Monica...

2/6/2014 8:20 AM

Fibromyalgia
Need help :(

I'm no doctor, and sure don't claim to be, but have you been checked for Lyme? It just reminded me of Bells Paulsy when I got it my check and toungue went numb. I hope it goes away soon for you....

1/9/2014 11:08 AM

Fibromyalgia
Menstrual Cycle & Hormonal Fluctuations

[color=purple>Thank] me [color=purple>Hugs -Monica[/color]...

12/27/2013 3:10 PM

Fibromyalgia
Need help :(

[color=purple>It] [color=purple> Wishing you nothing for good vibes, good knowledge of helping yourself feel better and giving you a God Bless with having small children. [color=purple>Monica] ...

12/26/2013 3:01 PM

Fibromyalgia
Menstrual Cycle & Hormonal Fluctuations

[color=purple>The]ion of meds to stop the flow. We will see. [color=purple> How are you doing?? Better...hopefully not worse. [/color]...

12/26/2013 2:54 PM

Fibromyalgia



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