Thanks so much for your replies! My psychiatrist is writing a letter. Unfortunately I can’t go off the PTSD med as it is the only med that keeps me steady. When I had bad endometriosis, Lortab was...
I have severe trigeminal neuralgia. Also my teeth are eroded from long term inhaler use for asthma as well as high dose Medrol. I now have developed severe trigeminal neuralgia. I can’t afford...
Hello everyone. I used to post on here frequently years ago but stopped when my full time job took up my time. But I have been thinking of all members, both new to the forum & older to the forum. As...
Hello. I hope this message finds all of you in as little pain as possible. I used to post frequently on HW in the chronic pain forum for ongoing issues with very severe pain caused by stage 4...
Hello everyone. I would appreciate any feedback, as I do not know what to do. I have been having the most severe migraine now for about 24 hours. It started when I was grazed by a car when walking...
Hello everyone. I hope that this message finds each of you as well as possible. I have never posted in the epilepsy forum, though I have posted in the chronic pain and anxiety forums in the past. I...
Hello everyone. I used to post frequently on this board, and I am so thankful for the wonderful feedback I got during that time. I then got a job that took up all of my job, but I lost it recently....
Thanks everyone for the good advice. I'm just the type of person that always wants to help the next person out. In other words, I don't want this doctor to treat someone else like he treated me. He...
Hi everyone. It is 4:30 in the morning,?& I am wide awake from my pain. Sorry in advance if there are any mistakes in this message; I am writing it on my phone as I am curled up in the bed in a ball....
I just want to thank everyone that replied. Truly, it has meant a lot. As with almost any situation, there are a lot of dynamics involved. I totally agree with everyone that I need to leave this...
Hello everyone. I'm sorry that I don't get a chance to post often. I am working many hours, and I've had a lot of extreme stress in my life. I am now crying as a result of a visit with a very callous...
Hello. I have been having a really rough time and don't know how I'm going to hang on, so I'm turning to HW to see if someone will help me...even if it's just a few words of encouragement. about 2...
Hello everyone. I hope this message finds all of you in as little pain as possible. Could I ask for some feedback regarding an upcoming visit with a pain management doctor? I'm getting stressed about...
Hi. I haven't posted anything on this site in a while. Life got busy with a full time job. Can I please ask anyone if they've ever dealt with similar symptoms as me? I don't know what to do, & I...
Hello, and I hope everyone reading this is having a good day so far....and that the day will continue to be a good day! I used to post on this forum a whole lot, but a very demanding job has...
Hi everyone. A few years ago, I used to post on HW a lot. But after beginning a demanding job that involves 60 hour work weeks, I have rarely found the time to post. Right now, I really need feedback...
Hi Mskatzburg, Sounds like you're making a good decision concerning the Mirena. Good luck talking to your GP tomorrow. I forgot to mention in my earlier post that endometriosis doesn't really...
I will be having a bowel resection next month, and I'm getting nervous about the surgery. I'm perhaps equally as nervous about the bowel prep though! Can I ask how bad the bowel prep is for those...
I also have endometriosis, so I completely understand what you're going through right now. Ryand is very correct that insurance companies can be reluctant to approve hysterectomies when the patient...
Hello everyone. I'm new to this section of the forum. Actually, I'm not too sure if what I'm dealing with is heartburn or GERD. I can't figure out what's going on with me, so I figured that I'd start...
Sorry I forgot to clarify the reason for the records.. I need them for legal reasons. I don't need them to see another therapist. I suppose that the records could be requested by subpoena (sp?) if it...
As you can probably tell by my screen name, I had to reply to this post! Definitely YES - animals are very calming, and multiple scientific studies have even documented this fact. I have two...
Thank you for your replies! I'm so lost about what to do about this, so I'm very appreciative of the feedback. This psychologist actually had her own private practive when I saw her several years...
Hi everyone. I just have a question, and I can't figure out how to go about finding the answer. Ten years ago, I saw a clinical psychologist for a severe anxiety-related disorder. I was in therapy...
Thanks again for the reply and the suggestion, straydog. I'm now brainstorming and trying to figure out how to get my meds until my doctor gets back. The pain clinic is out of state, so they can't...
Thanks for your reply, Straydog. No, my doctor will not be coming back soon. I'm given this set amount once a month, and I'm always given it around the same time each month. This particular doctor is...
Hello. I hope that everyone is having as pain-free a day as possible. Can I get some feedback on how I should handle a nurse from my doctor's office that was very rude and insensitive to me earlier...
Hi Aussieangel, I know exactly what you're talking about ! Vertigo is scary, scary, scary. I also developed severe vertigo when I discontinued a benzo (Ativan) several years ago. Much like you, I was...
Celticgirl - I deal with the exact same bloating problem. At times, it looks like I'm nine months pregnant and carrying triplets! Over time, the bloating was getting worse, in addition to my IBS-like...
Dear Kitt, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved Doberman. I am sending many thoughts and prayers to you and to Dee. Thank you for giving her such a loving home while she was on this...
Hello to everyone. I posted earlier in this thread, and I just now have had the chance to read through the replies. Wow - there is a bunch of great information in this adeno/endo thread!! Straydog is...
Hi, Andrea. I also have endometriosis and adenomyosis, so I definitely relate to your problems. I'm in my mid-30s, and much like you, I do not want to have my uterus removed. Even though the...
Hi Dawn. I'm so sorry that you're dealing with lots of pain now. I was diagnosed with endometriosis ten years ago, but I have been battling this disease since puberty. Therefore, I definitely relate...
Hi hunniebee. I haven't posted in a while, and I usually don't post in this forum. When I was reading through posts, though, I saw yours, and it struck a deep chord in me because I went through a...
I'm truly sorry, Ann...I didn't mean to upset you or the rules in any way. I understand that the moderators don't have access to e-mails...again, sorry for my misunderstanding. AngMichelle - Thanks...
Hi AngMichelle. Bless your heart - you've had a rough time lately. I've read your posts over the last several days, and I've been thinking of you and sending you lots of peaceful and healing...
Hi Sonia. I'm sorry that your stepfather is experiencing Sundowners now. I have befriended a lady in a local nursing home, and about one month ago, she also began experiencing symptoms of Sundowners...
Ryleigh, I forgot to respond to the hormonal cream that your doctor mentioned... I know several people that use that cream, and they all have had great success with it. One friend also has lots of...
Ryleigh, Glad to see your post! I'm glad that you found a PCP. Have you been to the Cleveland Clinic yet? Concerning the fish oil, many people swear by it. I've personally never tried it, but maybe I...
Thanks so much for everyone's replies. I can't tell you how much your replies mean to me. It's been a tough weekend with all of my medical problems. For the most part, I try to take everything in...
Thanks so much for replying, pb4. No, I haven't been scoped or had any cultures done. For three years, I was involved in a clinical trial at the NIH for endometriosis, and during one of my scheduled...
Hi everyone...I hope that all of you are having a good weekend. Just a quick question...With IBS, do you ever see blood in the stool? Or does the blood typically indicate that an inflammatory process...
Hi. I take Lomotil almost every day. I've been taking it for about two years, and it is just as effective as the first day I took it. My IBS-like symptoms are due to multiple adhesions in my GI...
Hi again Ryleigh, I'll e-mail you in the next couple of days.. Lomotil is a prescript ion antidiarrheal. It is stronger than Immodium. It contains diphenyloxalate and atropine. The diphenyloxalate is...
Hi Ryleigh, Usually, I hang around the pain forum, but I've posted here before (I think...lol). Our symptoms sound almost identical. I also deal with bad pain and IBS-like symptoms. I have severe...
Wow, I'm incredibly awed and encouraged by all of you. Thank you so much for welcoming me into your forum. I feel blessed to read your stories and to share my own story about my special friend in the...
Hi Lyn, Thank you so, so much for your reply. It means volumes to me. I hope that it was okay that I posted in the Alzheimer's forum. Even though this dear lady is not a family member, she certainly...
Hello everyone. I've posted in your forum before about volunteering in nursing homes with my therapy dogs. Many of the residents have Alzheimers, and I want to thank all of you that replied to my...
Hi bunnybabe, You've already received some excellent advice - isn't this site great? Just thought I'd add some of my experiences too.. I also deal with increased GI problems with my periods. I have...
Hi again, Sophie. I agree with an earlier post that it is vital to find a doctor that either specializes in endometriosis or has a strong interest in it. Regular OB/GYNs are adequate in treating the...