Hi Dana I am Patti. I wanted to introduce myself. I am not sure what exactly is going on, (and do not want to sound nosy) but I think u r trying to get pregnant. I wanted to let u know that if u need to talk to someone about that subject that I lived through it also. Unfortunately I dont have a happy ending for you to my story, but I certainly know what u r feeling And I agree that when u r bummed out that is the BEST time to come and hang with us I mean think about it...a party with No work, No getting ready, just us having a good ole time hearing each other talk. So cheer up and WBS!
Cant wait to talk,
Patti Epilepsy (31 years) Depakote (250mg x 5per day) Keppra (300mg x 2 per day), Valium-myolclonic jerks PRN/as neeed
Colitis (5years) Donnatal, Entocort EC 3mg (3 a day, started 7/14/05)
Thanks for the intro. I am currently trying to get pregnant, and therefore off most of my meds. Which I know psych nurse is not happy about . You'd think I'd know better there are just a lot things running through my head on what effects they can have on the baby, if and when I do become pregnant. I'm really sorry that you had a not so happy ending in reguards to pregnancy. I'm almost afraid to ask. (((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))
I'm just in a bad depression right now and I think the lupus is kicking my butt too. Can't seem to get out of bed and when I do I end up sleeping whereever. And I'm thouroughly exhausted. It's hard to determine the difference in fatigue whether it's depression or lupus. The depression makes me sleep all the time, but I'm usually not exhausted like this. I think that's the lupus. But who knows.
Thanks for the post,
Lots of Love,
Dana
~ With Love ~ Dana, Pharm. D.
~ Diagnosed with Lupus in May of 2004 and Bipolar II in April of 2001.
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Hi Dana sweetheart. A couple of things. Obviously, you do not know me, but my life is an open book. I am more than happy to share ANYTHING with all of you, as if it were not for you guys, I wouldnt know what the heck to do. I am addicted to my friends on this forum . I need you to know that my failure to get pregnant had NOTHING to do with any of my illnesses. (see below). I had an infection when I was younger and my falopian tubes are blocked, therefore not allowing me to get pregnant. There is more to it, but honey I do not want to tell you in case it upsets you. But just know that it has ZERO to do with any of my illnesses or the medication I took for them I hope u r not too confused . When u want to know more, just ask away and I am happy to tell yu the whole story . I know being BiPolar it is difficult to hear sad stories and I dont want to upset you, cuz it is a nightmare story. But I swear on my doggies (my children, since I cant have) it has NOTHING to do with any of this bull we are going through. I just wanted to try to help u deal with your feelings. Like I said previously, if u r intersted in the whys, I am more than happy to talk about it..OK? Until then, keep your chin up and feel good. I am hoping and praying for you babe. Keep me informed
Hugs and kisses,
Patti
Epilepsy (31 years) Depakote (250mg x 5per day) Keppra (300mg x 2 per day), Valium-myolclonic jerks PRN/as neeed
Colitis (5years) Donnatal, Entocort EC 3mg (3 a day, started 7/14/05)
I am Patti. I wanted to introduce myself. I am not sure what exactly is going on, (and do not want to sound nosy) but I think u r trying to get pregnant. I wanted to let u know that if u need to talk to someone about that subject that I lived through it also. Unfortunately I dont have a happy ending for you to my story, but I certainly know what u r feeling 
And I agree that when u r bummed out that is the BEST time to come and hang with us 
I mean think about it...a party with No work, No getting ready, just us having a good ole time hearing each other talk. So cheer up and WBS! 
. You'd think I'd know better there are just a lot things running through my head on what effects they can have on the baby, if and when I do become pregnant. I'm really sorry that you had a not so happy ending in reguards to pregnancy. I'm almost afraid to ask. (((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))
I hope u r not too confused 
. I know being BiPolar it is difficult to hear sad stories and I dont want to upset you, cuz it is a nightmare story. But I swear on my doggies (my children, since I cant have) it has NOTHING