Guest guest Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 I guess it didn't go through :-( sorry Rick www.whosyomama.com Fw: Sometimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2004 Report Share Posted May 22, 2004 Rick, Depression is such a horrible thing but it can be treated. I know for myself it has been a hard road coming to grips with the fact that I will never be normal again and that my day in and day out will be pain ridden. I am handling it though. I told them I didn't want any medications for it. I just don't want to take anymore pills but I am not ruling it out in the future. Or I may take something short term when I get really down. For now I just think about what I can do - not what I have had to give up. I can still sew - not for as many hours as I used to but I can still do it and it brings me joy watching my quilts come together. I can still enjoy the sunlight as it streams in my window bringing all that healing heat with it. I can still enjoy my flower gardens, I just take the weeds with it now... I can enjoy my family and I watch them grow more and more each day. God bless, Althea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2004 Report Share Posted November 7, 2004 Hi.... The trace mineral lithium is awesome and is found naturally in Shilajit.....worked on my mom very quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2004 Report Share Posted November 7, 2004 Thanks, Rodney! Omega-3 fatty acids are well worth considering too. Stoll, M.D. from Harvard is a good place to start. The Omega-3 connection is a popular book that summarizes much of the research on the subject, and the research is compelling. As a mental health professional I'm recommending Omega-3 supplementation often. It's also had impressive results with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Tim > > Hi folks: > > There are three studies just out showing associations between > nutrients and incidence of depression: > > 1) The first appears to show that folate deficiency may be a cause > of depression: > > " Dietary folate and the risk of depression in finnish middle-aged > men. A prospective follow-up study. > > Tolmunen T, Hintikka J, Ruusunen A, Voutilainen S, Tanskanen A, > Valkonen VP, Viinamaki H, Kaplan GA, Salonen JT. > > Department of Psychiatry, University of Kuopio, Kuopio, Finland. > > BACKGROUND: Several cross-sectional studies have focused on the low > blood folate levels of depressive patients. Nevertheless, no > prospective studies have been published on the association between > dietary folate and depression. METHODS: We studied the association > between dietary folate and cobalamin and receiving a discharge > diagnosis of depression in a prospective follow-up setting. Our > cohort was recruited between 1984 and 1989 and followed until the end > of 2000, and it consisted of 2,313 men aged between 42 and 60 years > from eastern Finland. RESULTS: The mean intake of folate in the whole > cohort was 256 microg/day (SD=76). Those below the median of energy- > adjusted folate intake had higher risk of getting discharge diagnosis > of depression (RR 3.04, 95% CI: 1.58, 5.86) during the follow-up > period than those who had a folate intake above the median. This > excess risk remained significant after adjustment for current > socioeconomic status, the baseline HPL depression score, the energy- > adjusted daily intake of fibre and vitamin C, and the total fat > intake. CONCLUSIONS: A low dietary intake of folate may be a risk > factor for severe depression. This also indicates that nutrition may > have a role in the prevention of depression. > > PMID: 15479987 [PubMed - in process] " > > 2) The second shows that people who are depressed appear to have a > low blood level of vitamin B-6. Although a causal link is not > established: > > " Vitamin B6 level is associated with symptoms of depression. > > Hvas AM, Juul S, Bech P, Nexo E. > > Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Aarhus University Hospital, AKH, > Aarhus, Denmark. am.hvas@d... > > BACKGROUND: A low level of vitamin B6 might theoretically cause > depression as vitamin B6 is a cofactor in the tryptophan-serotonin > pathway. In the present study, we examined the association between > depression and the phosphate derivative of vitamin B6 in plasma, > pyridoxal phosphate (PLP). METHODS: In 140 individuals, symptoms of > depression were evaluated by the Major Depression Inventory, and > biochemical markers of vitamin B deficiency were measured. RESULTS: > We found that 18 (13%) individuals were depressed. A low plasma level > of PLP was significantly associated with the depression score > (p=0.002). No significant association was found between depression > and plasma vitamin B12 (p=0.13), plasma methylmalonic acid (p=0.67), > erythrocyte folate (p=0.77), and plasma total homocysteine (p=0.16). > CONCLUSION: Our study suggests that a low level of plasma PLP is > associated with symptoms of depression. Randomized trials are now > justified and needed in order to examine whether treatment with > vitamin B6 may improve symptoms of depression. > > PMID: 15479988 [PubMed - in process] " > > 3) The third shows that people who are depressed tend to have lower > blood levels of alpha-tocopherol, but that IS UNRELATED to the intake > of that nutrient: > > " Low plasma vitamin E levels in major depression: diet or disease? > > Owen AJ, Batterham MJ, Probst YC, Grenyer BF, Tapsell LC. > > 1Smart Foods Centre, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, > University of Wollongong, Australia. > > OBJECTIVE:: Levels of vitamin E have been reported to be lower in > patients suffering major depression, but whether this is due to > inadequate dietary intake or the pathophysiology of depression is not > known, and was the subject of the present study. SETTING:: > Wollongong, Australia. METHODS:: Plasma vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) > was measured in 49 adults with major depression, age (mean+/-s.d.): > 47+/-12 y. In a subset (n=19) usual dietary intake of vitamin E was > determined by diet history. RESULTS:: Subjects had significantly > lower plasma alpha-tocopherol (4.71+/-0.13 μmol/mmol cholesterol) > than has previously been reported for healthy Australians, and plasma > alpha-tocopherol was inversely related to depression score (by Beck > Depression Inventory) (r=-0.367, P<0.009). Diet analysis indicated > that 89% of subjects met or exceeded the recommended intake for > vitamin E, and dietary intake was not related to plasma alpha- > tocopherol level in this subset. CONCLUSION:: These findings suggest > that plasma levels of alpha-tocopherol are lower in depression, but > this is not likely to be the result of inability to meet recommended > dietary intake. SPONSORSHIP:: This study was supported in part by the > Clover Corporation and the Australian Research Council.European > Journal of Clinical Nutrition advance online publication, 27 October > 2004; doi:10.1038/sj.ejcn.1602072. > > PMID: 15508016 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2004 Report Share Posted November 7, 2004 Unfortunately, also has a relatively narrow window between doses that are therapeutic and toxic, so be careful with this one! On Sun, 7 Nov 2004 16:30:37 EST, md29again@... <md29again@...> wrote: > > Hi.... > > The trace mineral lithium is awesome and is found naturally in > Shilajit.....worked on my mom very quickly. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2005 Report Share Posted September 9, 2005 Molly, I suffer from hypomania (like an overactive child) and now fighting to get my implants out Oct 14. I have changed doctors and they give me anything I want. I am a high risk cancer person. Mom-breast cancer-5 yrs old, her aunt-10 yrs old, and grandmother (on dad's side). I heard this past Monday that the silicone may be spreading. I am calling everyone on my cell phone crying each place I go. After getting a copy of my breast exams I realized since 2001 that noone has told me. My ignorant primary care doctor said it was not leaking enough. Hey, I am at 75% deflated and why is he playing God. I requested a high resolution (only a few in town) that will show even my skeleton and any silicone or beginning growth of cancer. My cards throughout the years say that I was okay. Can I do something? Thanks, Donna Depression > A woman on another forum was talking about her feelings of sadness, and thoughts that > life was not worth living. This is alarming to me, because I've been there and know how > serious depression can be. I posted this there, and would like to share it. > > There are varying levels and types of depression. Depression often has a hereditary factor, > and people with a history of depression in their family are more likely to experience > depression. > Situational depression may be more temporary, but can be very serious. Situational > depression is precipitated by severe stress. It is not uncommon for people living with > chronic illness to experience this kind of depression. > > And this is why I wanted to say something more about depression. Many of us have > become ill from implants. I was diagnosed with multiple autoimmune diseases within a > short period of time. I was unable to work and was dealing with constant pain. Combine > that with the worry over ruptured implants, and then surgery, and I went into a long dark > tunnel. I did not realize until nearly too late how seriously depressed I was. As I talk with > more women, I realize how common this is. I also am aware of how little it is ever talked > about. > > Here is a site you should look at, on depression: > http://p102.ezboard.com/fimplantinformationnetworkfrm6.showMessage? > topicID=788.topic > > I encourage ANYONE who has felt depressed for weeks (not just an occasional blue day) to > see a doctor about it. Especially if you are thinking life is not worth living, and have felt > that way for awhile, please do not try to 'handle' this on your own. Depression IS treatable. > It is no disgrace, or sign of weakness. It is an illness. > > Also, while on this subject, I'd also like to bring up another issue which can affect those of > us with chronic pain. Alcohol and most pain medication ARE depressants! If you are > depressed, stay AWAY from alcohol. Minimize any pain medication you are taking, or talk > to your doctor about that. > > I could go on for a long time about depression. It is very very serious. > It is as serious as any of the autoimmune illnesses I have. It is life threatening. > > > > > > Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care professional before commencing any medical treatment. > > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2005 Report Share Posted September 9, 2005 Not leaking enough??? WHat a moron! You are getting the MRI, right? You have that scheduled? That should help with insurance - is that your primary problem now, in scheduling surgery for explant? Once you get the MRI, then you should be able to document the need for surgery. I bet the MRI will show a rupture. My MRI showed a 'linguini' sign that indicated a bad rupture (not pasta lol). Armed with that, I'd then show it to your primary care doc. If he won't support your need to get an explant, find a new doc. My internist wrote a letter for my insurance to help document the need for explant, based on the MRI. And, Dr. Kolb (God love her) helped too. I thank God I have an internist that now I have had for almost 10 years. She has seen me healthy and sick, and believes the implants caused my problems -- once she took a look at the path results, she was convinced. That's what I find so amazing...how can some doctors NOT see that implants trigger an autoimmune response when there are giant cells around the implants that indicate just that? oy vey maria > Molly, > I suffer from hypomania (like an overactive child) and now fighting to get > my implants out Oct 14. I have changed doctors and they give me anything I > want. I am a high risk cancer person. Mom-breast cancer-5 yrs old, her > aunt-10 yrs old, and grandmother (on dad's side). I heard this past Monday > that the silicone may be spreading. I am calling everyone on my cell phone > crying each place I go. After getting a copy of my breast exams I realized > since 2001 that noone has told me. My ignorant primary care doctor said it > was not leaking enough. Hey, I am at 75% deflated and why is he playing > God. I requested a high resolution (only a few in town) that will show even > my skeleton and any silicone or beginning growth of cancer. My cards > throughout the years say that I was okay. Can I do something? > Thanks, > Donna > Depression > > > > A woman on another forum was talking about her feelings of sadness, and > thoughts that > > life was not worth living. This is alarming to me, because I've been > there and know how > > serious depression can be. I posted this there, and would like to share > it. > > > > There are varying levels and types of depression. Depression often has a > hereditary factor, > > and people with a history of depression in their family are more likely to > experience > > depression. > > Situational depression may be more temporary, but can be very serious. > Situational > > depression is precipitated by severe stress. It is not uncommon for people > living with > > chronic illness to experience this kind of depression. > > > > And this is why I wanted to say something more about depression. Many of > us have > > become ill from implants. I was diagnosed with multiple autoimmune > diseases within a > > short period of time. I was unable to work and was dealing with constant > pain. Combine > > that with the worry over ruptured implants, and then surgery, and I went > into a long dark > > tunnel. I did not realize until nearly too late how seriously depressed I > was. As I talk with > > more women, I realize how common this is. I also am aware of how little it > is ever talked > > about. > > > > Here is a site you should look at, on depression: > > http://p102.ezboard.com/fimplantinformationnetworkfrm6.showMessage? > > topicID=788.topic > > > > I encourage ANYONE who has felt depressed for weeks (not just an > occasional blue day) to > > see a doctor about it. Especially if you are thinking life is not worth > living, and have felt > > that way for awhile, please do not try to 'handle' this on your own. > Depression IS treatable. > > It is no disgrace, or sign of weakness. It is an illness. > > > > Also, while on this subject, I'd also like to bring up another issue which > can affect those of > > us with chronic pain. Alcohol and most pain medication ARE depressants! If > you are > > depressed, stay AWAY from alcohol. Minimize any pain medication you are > taking, or talk > > to your doctor about that. > > > > I could go on for a long time about depression. It is very very serious. > > It is as serious as any of the autoimmune illnesses I have. It is life > threatening. > > > > > > > > > > > > Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by > licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed > health care professional before commencing any medical treatment. > > > > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. > Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a > happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, two-time > Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2005 Report Share Posted September 9, 2005 Thank you Molly . . . I can't tell you how many women we've seen come to the group so sick they were suicidal! . . . However, once they get their implants out, the clouds clear away, and life becomes good again. Any woman coming here sick and depressed needs to know they are not mentally ill . . . They are sick! Anyone with the health issues that come with implants is going to be depressed! If they weren't they really would be nuts! . . . The good news is that there is light at the end of the tunnel. . . Hang onto that hope and do what you have to do to get to the end. Life can be great again! Hugs and prayers for all, Rogene --- MollyBloom54 <jawlaw93@...> wrote: > A woman on another forum was talking about her > feelings of sadness, and thoughts > that life was not worth living. This is alarming to > me, because I've suffered from > derpession and know how serious it can be. I posted > this on the other forum, and would > like to share it here. > > There are varying levels and types of depression. > Depression often has a hereditary factor, > and people with a history of depression in their > family are more likely to experience > depression. Situational depression may be more > temporary, but can be very serious. > Situational depression is precipitated by severe > stress. It is not uncommon for people > living with chronic illness to experience this kind > of depression. > > And this is why I wanted to say something more about > depression. Many of us have > become ill from implants. I was diagnosed with > multiple autoimmune diseases > within a short period of time. I was unable to work > and was dealing with constant pain. > Combine that with the worry over ruptured implants, > and then surgery, and I went into a > long dark tunnel. I did not realize until nearly too > late how seriously depressed I was. > As I talk with more women, I realize how common this > is. I also am aware of how little it is > ever talked about. > > Here is a site you should look at, on depression: > http://www.nimh.nih.gov/healthinformation/depressionmenu.cfm > > I encourage ANYONE who has felt depressed for weeks > (not just an occasional blue > day) to see a doctor about it. Especially if you are > thinking life is not worth living, > and have felt that way for awhile, please do not try > to 'handle' this on your own. > Depression IS treatable. It is no disgrace, or sign > of weakness. > > Also, while on this subject, I'd also like to bring > up another issue which can > affect those of us with chronic pain. Alcohol and > most pain medication ARE depressants! If > you are depressed, stay AWAY from alcohol. Minimize > any pain medication you are taking, > or talk to your doctor about that. > > I could go on for a long time about depression. It > is very very serious. > It is as serious as any of the autoimmune illnesses > I have. It is life threatening. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2005 Report Share Posted September 9, 2005 I heard the same thing from a woman that trains at the gym I go to. She had huge lumps of silicone in her arm pits but her doctors (plastic surgeons) weren’t alarmed. One of her clients is a gynecologist and she was very alarmed. She was the one that pushed for tests and getting those implants out! The sad thing was this was her fourth implant surgery in nine years, three sets ruptured, two silicone and one saline. She was reimplanted after removing the silicone and lymph nodes. Kenda Not leaking enough??? WHat a moron! You are getting the MRI, right? You have that scheduled? That should help with insurance - is that your primary problem now, in scheduling surgery for explant? Once you get the MRI, then you should be able to document the need for surgery. I bet the MRI will show a rupture. My MRI showed a 'linguini' sign that indicated a bad rupture (not pasta lol). Armed with that, I'd then show it to your primary care doc. If he won't support your need to get an explant, find a new doc. My internist wrote a letter for my insurance to help document the need for explant, based on the MRI. And, Dr. Kolb (God love her) helped too. I thank God I have an internist that now I have had for almost 10 years. She has seen me healthy and sick, and believes the implants caused my problems -- once she took a look at the path results, she was convinced. That's what I find so amazing...how can some doctors NOT see that implants trigger an autoimmune response when there are giant cells around the implants that indicate just that? oy vey maria > Molly, > I suffer from hypomania (like an overactive child) and now fighting to get > my implants out Oct 14. I have changed doctors and they give me anything I > want. I am a high risk cancer person. Mom-breast cancer-5 yrs old, her > aunt-10 yrs old, and grandmother (on dad's side). I heard this past Monday > that the silicone may be spreading. I am calling everyone on my cell phone > crying each place I go. After getting a copy of my breast exams I realized > since 2001 that noone has told me. My ignorant primary care doctor said it > was not leaking enough. Hey, I am at 75% deflated and why is he playing > God. I requested a high resolution (only a few in town) that will show even > my skeleton and any silicone or beginning growth of cancer. My cards > throughout the years say that I was okay. Can I do something? > Thanks, > Donna > Depression > > > > A woman on another forum was talking about her feelings of sadness, and > thoughts that > > life was not worth living. This is alarming to me, because I've been > there and know how > > serious depression can be. I posted this there, and would like to share > it. > > > > There are varying levels and types of depression. Depression often has a > hereditary factor, > > and people with a history of depression in their family are more likely to > experience > > depression. > > Situational depression may be more temporary, but can be very serious. > Situational > > depression is precipitated by severe stress. It is not uncommon for people > living with > > chronic illness to experience this kind of depression. > > > > And this is why I wanted to say something more about depression. Many of > us have > > become ill from implants. I was diagnosed with multiple autoimmune > diseases within a > > short period of time. I was unable to work and was dealing with constant > pain. Combine > > that with the worry over ruptured implants, and then surgery, and I went > into a long dark > > tunnel. I did not realize until nearly too late how seriously depressed I > was. As I talk with > > more women, I realize how common this is. I also am aware of how little it > is ever talked > > about. > > > > Here is a site you should look at, on depression: > > http://p102.ezboard.com/fimplantinformationnetworkfrm6.showMessage? > > topicID=788.topic > > > > I encourage ANYONE who has felt depressed for weeks (not just an > occasional blue day) to > > see a doctor about it. Especially if you are thinking life is not worth > living, and have felt > > that way for awhile, please do not try to 'handle' this on your own. > Depression IS treatable. > > It is no disgrace, or sign of weakness. It is an illness. > > > > Also, while on this subject, I'd also like to bring up another issue which > can affect those of > > us with chronic pain. Alcohol and most pain medication ARE depressants! If > you are > > depressed, stay AWAY from alcohol. Minimize any pain medication you are > taking, or talk > > to your doctor about that. > > > > I could go on for a long time about depression. It is very very serious. > > It is as serious as any of the autoimmune illnesses I have. It is life > threatening. > > > > > > > > > > > > Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by > licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed > health care professional before commencing any medical treatment. > > > > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. > Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a > happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, two-time > Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2005 Report Share Posted September 9, 2005 " She had huge lumps of silicone in her arm pits but her doctors (plastic surgeons) weren't alarmed. " f*%D* & STUPID doctors!!!!!!!! > >> > Molly, > >> > I suffer from hypomania (like an overactive child) and now fighting to get > >> > my implants out Oct 14. I have changed doctors and they give me anything I > >> > want. I am a high risk cancer person. Mom-breast cancer-5 yrs old, her > >> > aunt-10 yrs old, and grandmother (on dad's side). I heard this past Monday > >> > that the silicone may be spreading. I am calling everyone on my cell phone > >> > crying each place I go. After getting a copy of my breast exams I realized > >> > since 2001 that noone has told me. My ignorant primary care doctor said it > >> > was not leaking enough. Hey, I am at 75% deflated and why is he playing > >> > God. I requested a high resolution (only a few in town) that will show > >> even > >> > my skeleton and any silicone or beginning growth of cancer. My cards > >> > throughout the years say that I was okay. Can I do something? > >> > Thanks, > >> > Donna > >> > Depression > >> > > >> > > >>> > > A woman on another forum was talking about her feelings of sadness, and > >> > thoughts that > >>> > > life was not worth living. This is alarming to me, because I've been > >> > there and know how > >>> > > serious depression can be. I posted this there, and would like to >>> > share > >> > it. > >>> > > > >>> > > There are varying levels and types of depression. Depression often has a > >> > hereditary factor, > >>> > > and people with a history of depression in their family are more likely > to > >> > experience > >>> > > depression. > >>> > > Situational depression may be more temporary, but can be very serious. > >> > Situational > >>> > > depression is precipitated by severe stress. It is not uncommon for > >>> people > >> > living with > >>> > > chronic illness to experience this kind of depression. > >>> > > > >>> > > And this is why I wanted to say something more about depression. Many of > >> > us have > >>> > > become ill from implants. I was diagnosed with multiple autoimmune > >> > diseases within a > >>> > > short period of time. I was unable to work and was dealing with constant > >> > pain. Combine > >>> > > that with the worry over ruptured implants, and then surgery, and I went > >> > into a long dark > >>> > > tunnel. I did not realize until nearly too late how seriously depressed > I > >> > was. As I talk with > >>> > > more women, I realize how common this is. I also am aware of how little > it > >> > is ever talked > >>> > > about. > >>> > > > >>> > > Here is a site you should look at, on depression: > >>> > > http://p102.ezboard.com/fimplantinformationnetworkfrm6.showMessage? > >>> > > topicID=788.topic > >>> > > > >>> > > I encourage ANYONE who has felt depressed for weeks (not just an > >> > occasional blue day) to > >>> > > see a doctor about it. Especially if you are thinking life is not worth > >> > living, and have felt > >>> > > that way for awhile, please do not try to 'handle' this on your own. > >> > Depression IS treatable. > >>> > > It is no disgrace, or sign of weakness. It is an illness. > >>> > > > >>> > > Also, while on this subject, I'd also like to bring up another issue >>> > which > >> > can affect those of > >>> > > us with chronic pain. Alcohol and most pain medication ARE depressants! > If > >> > you are > >>> > > depressed, stay AWAY from alcohol. Minimize any pain medication you are > >> > taking, or talk > >>> > > to your doctor about that. > >>> > > > >>> > > I could go on for a long time about depression. It is very very serious. > >>> > > It is as serious as any of the autoimmune illnesses I have. It is life > >> > threatening. > >>> > > > >>> > > > >>> > > > >>> > > > >>> > > > >>> > > Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by > >> > licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed > >> > health care professional before commencing any medical treatment. > >>> > > > >>> > > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead > >>> you. > >> > Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live > a > >> > happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, two-time > >> > Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) > >>> > > > >>> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 Terrible doctors but well respected!! I was freaking out, I had just discovered this list and was first learning about the problems with implants and decided not to get them. She wasn’t concerned at all — still isn’t. Her surgery was very long, while they tried to remove all the silicone from her body — as if they could find it all. How would you like to wake up and hear, I’m sorry, we had to remove two lymph nodes!!! Kenda " She had huge lumps of silicone in her arm pits but her doctors (plastic surgeons) weren't alarmed. " f*%D* & STUPID doctors!!!!!!!! > >> > Molly, > >> > I suffer from hypomania (like an overactive child) and now fighting to get > >> > my implants out Oct 14. I have changed doctors and they give me anything I > >> > want. I am a high risk cancer person. Mom-breast cancer-5 yrs old, her > >> > aunt-10 yrs old, and grandmother (on dad's side). I heard this past Monday > >> > that the silicone may be spreading. I am calling everyone on my cell phone > >> > crying each place I go. After getting a copy of my breast exams I realized > >> > since 2001 that noone has told me. My ignorant primary care doctor said it > >> > was not leaking enough. Hey, I am at 75% deflated and why is he playing > >> > God. I requested a high resolution (only a few in town) that will show > >> even > >> > my skeleton and any silicone or beginning growth of cancer. My cards > >> > throughout the years say that I was okay. Can I do something? > >> > Thanks, > >> > Donna > >> > Depression > >> > > >> > > >>> > > A woman on another forum was talking about her feelings of sadness, and > >> > thoughts that > >>> > > life was not worth living. This is alarming to me, because I've been > >> > there and know how > >>> > > serious depression can be. I posted this there, and would like to >>> > share > >> > it. > >>> > > > >>> > > There are varying levels and types of depression. Depression often has a > >> > hereditary factor, > >>> > > and people with a history of depression in their family are more likely > to > >> > experience > >>> > > depression. > >>> > > Situational depression may be more temporary, but can be very serious. > >> > Situational > >>> > > depression is precipitated by severe stress. It is not uncommon for > >>> people > >> > living with > >>> > > chronic illness to experience this kind of depression. > >>> > > > >>> > > And this is why I wanted to say something more about depression. Many of > >> > us have > >>> > > become ill from implants. I was diagnosed with multiple autoimmune > >> > diseases within a > >>> > > short period of time. I was unable to work and was dealing with constant > >> > pain. Combine > >>> > > that with the worry over ruptured implants, and then surgery, and I went > >> > into a long dark > >>> > > tunnel. I did not realize until nearly too late how seriously depressed > I > >> > was. As I talk with > >>> > > more women, I realize how common this is. I also am aware of how little > it > >> > is ever talked > >>> > > about. > >>> > > > >>> > > Here is a site you should look at, on depression: > >>> > > http://p102.ezboard.com/fimplantinformationnetworkfrm6.showMessage? > >>> > > topicID=788.topic > >>> > > > >>> > > I encourage ANYONE who has felt depressed for weeks (not just an > >> > occasional blue day) to > >>> > > see a doctor about it. Especially if you are thinking life is not worth > >> > living, and have felt > >>> > > that way for awhile, please do not try to 'handle' this on your own. > >> > Depression IS treatable. > >>> > > It is no disgrace, or sign of weakness. It is an illness. > >>> > > > >>> > > Also, while on this subject, I'd also like to bring up another issue >>> > which > >> > can affect those of > >>> > > us with chronic pain. Alcohol and most pain medication ARE depressants! > If > >> > you are > >>> > > depressed, stay AWAY from alcohol. Minimize any pain medication you are > >> > taking, or talk > >>> > > to your doctor about that. > >>> > > > >>> > > I could go on for a long time about depression. It is very very serious. > >>> > > It is as serious as any of the autoimmune illnesses I have. It is life > >> > threatening. > >>> > > > >>> > > > >>> > > > >>> > > > >>> > > > >>> > > Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by > >> > licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed > >> > health care professional before commencing any medical treatment. > >>> > > > >>> > > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead > >>> you. > >> > Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live > a > >> > happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, two-time > >> > Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) > >>> > > > >>> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 She had the stuff in her arm pits but was not concerned? Oh no...let me guess, she believed those 'respected' doctors. EEEEEK > >>>>> > >> > Molly, > >>>>> > >> > I suffer from hypomania (like an overactive child) and now fighting > to get > >>>>> > >> > my implants out Oct 14. I have changed doctors and they give me > >>>>> anything I > >>>>> > >> > want. I am a high risk cancer person. Mom-breast cancer-5 yrs > >>>>> old, her > >>>>> > >> > aunt-10 yrs old, and grandmother (on dad's side). I heard this > >>>>> past Monday > >>>>> > >> > that the silicone may be spreading. I am calling everyone on my > >>>>> cell phone > >>>>> > >> > crying each place I go. After getting a copy of my breast exams I > >>>>> realized > >>>>> > >> > since 2001 that noone has told me. My ignorant primary care doctor > >>>>> said it > >>>>> > >> > was not leaking enough. Hey, I am at 75% deflated and why is he > >>>>> playing > >>>>> > >> > God. I requested a high resolution (only a few in town) that will > show > >>>> > >> even > >>>>> > >> > my skeleton and any silicone or beginning growth of cancer. My > cards > >>>>> > >> > throughout the years say that I was okay. Can I do something? > >>>>> > >> > Thanks, > >>>>> > >> > Donna > >>>>> > >> > Depression > >>>>> > >> > > >>>>> > >> > > >>>>>>> > >>> > > A woman on another forum was talking about her feelings of > >>>>>>> sadness, and > >>>>> > >> > thoughts that > >>>>>>> > >>> > > life was not worth living. This is alarming to me, because > I've been > >>>>> > >> > there and know how > >>>>>>> > >>> > > serious depression can be. I posted this there, and would > >>>>>>> like to >>> > >> > share > >>>>> > >> > it. > >>>>>>> > >>> > > > >>>>>>> > >>> > > There are varying levels and types of depression. Depression > >>>>>>> often has a > >>>>> > >> > hereditary factor, > >>>>>>> > >>> > > and people with a history of depression in their family are > >>>>>>> more likely > >> > to > >>>>> > >> > experience > >>>>>>> > >>> > > depression. > >>>>>>> > >>> > > Situational depression may be more temporary, but can be very > serious. > >>>>> > >> > Situational > >>>>>>> > >>> > > depression is precipitated by severe stress. It is not > >>>>>>> uncommon for > >>>>> > >>> people > >>>>> > >> > living with > >>>>>>> > >>> > > chronic illness to experience this kind of depression. > >>>>>>> > >>> > > > >>>>>>> > >>> > > And this is why I wanted to say something more about > >>>>>>> depression. Many of > >>>>> > >> > us have > >>>>>>> > >>> > > become ill from implants. I was diagnosed with multiple > >>>>>>> autoimmune > >>>>> > >> > diseases within a > >>>>>>> > >>> > > short period of time. I was unable to work and was dealing > >>>>>>> with constant > >>>>> > >> > pain. Combine > >>>>>>> > >>> > > that with the worry over ruptured implants, and then surgery, > >>>>>>> and I went > >>>>> > >> > into a long dark > >>>>>>> > >>> > > tunnel. I did not realize until nearly too late how seriously > depressed > >> > I > >>>>> > >> > was. As I talk with > >>>>>>> > >>> > > more women, I realize how common this is. I also am aware of > >>>>>>> how little > >> > it > >>>>> > >> > is ever talked > >>>>>>> > >>> > > about. > >>>>>>> > >>> > > > >>>>>>> > >>> > > Here is a site you should look at, on depression: > >>>>>>> > >>> > > > >>>>>>> http://p102.ezboard.com/fimplantinformationnetworkfrm6.showMessage? > >>>>>>> > >>> > > topicID=788.topic > >>>>>>> > >>> > > > >>>>>>> > >>> > > I encourage ANYONE who has felt depressed for weeks (not just > an > >>>>> > >> > occasional blue day) to > >>>>>>> > >>> > > see a doctor about it. Especially if you are thinking life is > not worth > >>>>> > >> > living, and have felt > >>>>>>> > >>> > > that way for awhile, please do not try to 'handle' this on > your own. > >>>>> > >> > Depression IS treatable. > >>>>>>> > >>> > > It is no disgrace, or sign of weakness. It is an illness. > >>>>>>> > >>> > > > >>>>>>> > >>> > > Also, while on this subject, I'd also like to bring up another > issue >>> > >> > which > >>>>> > >> > can affect those of > >>>>>>> > >>> > > us with chronic pain. Alcohol and most pain medication ARE > >>>>>>> depressants! > >> > If > >>>>> > >> > you are > >>>>>>> > >>> > > depressed, stay AWAY from alcohol. Minimize any pain > >>>>>>> medication you are > >>>>> > >> > taking, or talk > >>>>>>> > >>> > > to your doctor about that. > >>>>>>> > >>> > > > >>>>>>> > >>> > > I could go on for a long time about depression. It is very > >>>>>>> very serious. > >>>>>>> > >>> > > It is as serious as any of the autoimmune illnesses I have. It > is life > >>>>> > >> > threatening. > >>>>>>> > >>> > > > >>>>>>> > >>> > > > >>>>>>> > >>> > > > >>>>>>> > >>> > > > >>>>>>> > >>> > > > >>>>>>> > >>> > > Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice > given by > >>>>> > >> > licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or >>>>> > licensed > >>>>> > >> > health care professional before commencing any medical treatment. > >>>>>>> > >>> > > > >>>>>>> > >>> > > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians > mislead > >>>>> > >>> you. > >>>>> > >> > Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how > >>>>> to live > >> > a > >>>>> > >> > happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, > >>>>> two-time > >>>>> > >> > Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) > >>>>>>> > >>> > > > >>>>>>> > >>> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 She wasn't concerned. She let me feel it and it totally freaked me out! She saw it on an MRI and you could clearly see it coming from her implant into her arm pit. She was like that for months! Yep, she believed the respected ps. Kenda >She had the stuff in her arm pits but was not concerned? Oh no...let me guess, she <BR> >believed those 'respected' doctors.  EEEEEK<BR> ><BR> ><BR> >> >>>>> > >> > Molly,<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > I suffer from hypomania (like an overactive child) and now fighting<BR> >> to get<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > my implants out Oct 14. I have changed doctors and they give me<BR> >> >>>>> anything I<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > want. I am a high risk cancer person. Mom-breast cancer-5 yrs<BR> >> >>>>> old, her<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > aunt-10 yrs old, and grandmother (on dad's side). I heard this<BR> >> >>>>> past Monday<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > that the silicone may be spreading. I am calling everyone on my<BR> >> >>>>> cell phone<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > crying each place I go. After getting a copy of my breast exams I<BR> >> >>>>> realized<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > since 2001 that noone has told me. My ignorant primary care doctor<BR> >> >>>>> said it<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > was not leaking enough. Hey, I am at 75% deflated and why is he<BR> >> >>>>> playing<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > God. I requested a high resolution (only a few in town) that will<BR> >> show<BR> >> >>>> > >> even<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > my skeleton and any silicone or beginning growth of cancer. My<BR> >> cards<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > throughout the years say that I was okay. Can I do something?<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > Thanks,<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > Donna<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > Depression<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > <BR> >> >>>>> > >> > <BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > > A woman on another forum was talking about her feelings of<BR> >> >>>>>>> sadness, and<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > thoughts that<BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > > life was not worth living.  This is alarming to me, because<BR> >> I've been<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > there and know how<BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > > serious depression can be.  I posted this there, and would<BR> >> >>>>>>> like to >>><BR> >> >> > share<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > it.<BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > ><BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > > There are varying levels and types of depression. Depression<BR> >> >>>>>>> often has a<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > hereditary factor,<BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > > and people with a history of depression in their family are<BR> >> >>>>>>> more likely<BR> >> >> > to<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > experience<BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > > depression.<BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > > Situational depression may be more temporary, but can be very<BR> >> serious.<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > Situational<BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > > depression is precipitated by severe stress. It is not<BR> >> >>>>>>> uncommon for<BR> >> >>>>> > >>> people<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > living with<BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > > chronic illness to experience this kind of depression.<BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > ><BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > > And this is why I wanted to say something more about<BR> >> >>>>>>> depression. Many of<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > us have<BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > > become ill from implants. I was diagnosed with multiple<BR> >> >>>>>>> autoimmune<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > diseases within a<BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > > short period of time. I was unable to work and was dealing<BR> >> >>>>>>> with constant<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > pain. Combine<BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > > that with the worry over ruptured implants, and then surgery,<BR> >> >>>>>>> and I went<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > into a long dark<BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > > tunnel. I did not realize until nearly too late how seriously<BR> >> depressed<BR> >> >> > I<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > was. As I talk with<BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > > more women, I realize how common this is. I also am aware of<BR> >> >>>>>>> how little<BR> >> >> > it<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > is ever talked<BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > > about.<BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > ><BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > > Here is a site you should look at, on depression:<BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > > <BR> >> >>>>>>> <a href= " http://p102.ezboard.com/fimplantinformationnetworkfrm6.showMessage? " >http:\ //p102.ezboard.com/fimplantinformationnetworkfrm6.showMessage?</a><BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > > topicID=788.topic<BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > ><BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > > I encourage ANYONE who has felt depressed for weeks (not just<BR> >> an<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > occasional blue day) to<BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > > see a doctor about it. Especially if you are thinking life is<BR> >> not worth<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > living, and have felt<BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > > that way for awhile, please do not try to 'handle' this on<BR> >> your own.<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > Depression IS treatable.<BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > > It is no disgrace, or sign of weakness. It is an illness.<BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > ><BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > > Also, while on this subject, I'd also like to bring up another<BR> >> issue >>><BR> >> >> > which<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > can affect those of<BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > > us with chronic pain. Alcohol and most pain medication ARE<BR> >> >>>>>>> depressants!<BR> >> >> > If<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > you are<BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > > depressed, stay AWAY from alcohol. Minimize any pain<BR> >> >>>>>>> medication you are<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > taking, or talk<BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > > to your doctor about that.<BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > ><BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > > I could go on for a long time about depression. It is very<BR> >> >>>>>>> very serious.<BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > > It is as serious as any of the autoimmune illnesses I have. It<BR> >> is life<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > threatening.<BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > ><BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > ><BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > ><BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > ><BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > ><BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > > Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice<BR> >> given by<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or >>>>><BR> >> licensed<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > health care professional before commencing any medical treatment.<BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > ><BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians<BR> >> mislead<BR> >> >>>>> > >>> you.<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how<BR> >> >>>>> to live<BR> >> >> > a<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing,<BR> >> >>>>> two-time<BR> >> >>>>> > >> > Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace)<BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > ><BR> >> >>>>>>> > >>> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 Kenda, I'm sure her plastic surgeon is reporting her as another satisfied customer! The last thing they want to do is to admit a problem! It makes me sick! Hugs, Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 Hi Rogene, The saddest thing is that she IS a satisfied customer. Kenda Kenda, I'm sure her plastic surgeon is reporting her as another satisfied customer! The last thing they want to do is to admit a problem! It makes me sick! Hugs, Rogene Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care professional before commencing any medical treatment. " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 My heart goes out to you. This is a horrible disease that takes away our dignity and pride, hurts our self esteem and just plain old stinks or sucks as I would prefer to say. I know how hard it is for me as a woman to have to have given up my job, but as a man it must be extremely hard on you. I can still nurture my children to some degree as I still have three home who need me desperately and to be honest most days that is all that keeps me going. Definitely start the application toward Social Security Disability. You sound really bad off, and they are extremely slow even when it goes well. You need the money I am sure and it will ease some of the stress off of you to have that little bit of money coming in. You paid it in all these years, don't feel like less of a man because you have to start drawing it a few years early. I'd like to say you would not struggle with the depressive side effects of the disease after a certain point, but that simply is not true. You are going to have good and bad days and there is no cure yet, but we can keep praying for that. Best of luck to you and please know that this is a great group and I am proud of you for taking that first step and reaching out to us. I know how difficult it is for men to reach out. I think maybe it is a little bit of a pride thing??? Not sure though as I am a woman, LOL. There is another man in the group who posts often and maybe you could chat with him, Ken or squarehead Ken as his email says I believe. Well, I wrote a book and my hands are screaming, can you hear them??? Please hang in there and remember you have a disease that has no cure, but it is not terminal. Yes, it strips our dignity away at times, but there is always hope. Best of luck to you, Tracie --- In , " groggygimp " <groggygimp@y...> wrote: > hi > > i was diagnosed with ra about 3 mos. ago. symptoms came on rather > suddenly, when over night i was nearly crippled with pain and went to > the hospital. i was angry and surprised at the diagnosis, since i had > n;o previous symptoms, and my ignorance of the disease led me to > believe i was psychosomatic, since i thought arthritis was no big deal. > > i couldn't work for nearly 6 weeks, pain has improved only with > multiple meds, including methotrexate, prednisone, hydroxychloroquin, > naproxin, and humeris(inj. every other wk.). it seems that none of > these rx's are either cures or good for you. the symptoms are only > minimally eased, i'm now using a cane, and suffer from muscular > cramping in hands, feet and legs. sleep is hard to come by, and the > toll is great on me finacially. i'm slipping into arrears in rent and > bills. i'm 59, a man, and i find this all emasculating. i've come to > wits' end and see no future, but a lack of quality of life and loss of > work. with this disease, and my age future work is not likely. i'm > contemplating other ways out at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 My heart goes out to you. This is a horrible disease that takes away our dignity and pride, hurts our self esteem and just plain old stinks or sucks as I would prefer to say. I know how hard it is for me as a woman to have to have given up my job, but as a man it must be extremely hard on you. I can still nurture my children to some degree as I still have three home who need me desperately and to be honest most days that is all that keeps me going. Definitely start the application toward Social Security Disability. You sound really bad off, and they are extremely slow even when it goes well. You need the money I am sure and it will ease some of the stress off of you to have that little bit of money coming in. You paid it in all these years, don't feel like less of a man because you have to start drawing it a few years early. I'd like to say you would not struggle with the depressive side effects of the disease after a certain point, but that simply is not true. You are going to have good and bad days and there is no cure yet, but we can keep praying for that. Best of luck to you and please know that this is a great group and I am proud of you for taking that first step and reaching out to us. I know how difficult it is for men to reach out. I think maybe it is a little bit of a pride thing??? Not sure though as I am a woman, LOL. There is another man in the group who posts often and maybe you could chat with him, Ken or squarehead Ken as his email says I believe. Well, I wrote a book and my hands are screaming, can you hear them??? Please hang in there and remember you have a disease that has no cure, but it is not terminal. Yes, it strips our dignity away at times, but there is always hope. Best of luck to you, Tracie > hi > > i was diagnosed with ra about 3 mos. ago. symptoms came on rather > suddenly, when over night i was nearly crippled with pain and went to > the hospital. i was angry and surprised at the diagnosis, since i had > n;o previous symptoms, and my ignorance of the disease led me to > believe i was psychosomatic, since i thought arthritis was no big deal. > > i couldn't work for nearly 6 weeks, pain has improved only with > multiple meds, including methotrexate, prednisone, hydroxychloroquin, > naproxin, and humeris(inj. every other wk.). it seems that none of > these rx's are either cures or good for you. the symptoms are only > minimally eased, i'm now using a cane, and suffer from muscular > cramping in hands, feet and legs. sleep is hard to come by, and the > toll is great on me finacially. i'm slipping into arrears in rent and > bills. i'm 59, a man, and i find this all emasculating. i've come to > wits' end and see no future, but a lack of quality of life and loss of > work. with this disease, and my age future work is not likely. i'm > contemplating other ways out at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 Hello. Just like you, I literally woke up nearly crippled in January of this year. I had virtually no prior symptoms, and was unsure of what was wrong with me. For a moment, I thought I may have had a stroke or something because I couldn't walk/move. I ended up in hospital and was diagnosed shortly after. I am still not back at work, and don't know if or when I will be. All I can say is that it is a tough journey, but once you find a good med combo, it will get better. Also, there are many of us who take anti- depressants to combat the symptoms of depression. For some, once the right combo of meds is found - there is a relief of the pain/inflammation and they are able to do many of the same activities they used to do prior to becoming ill. All the best, > hi > > i was diagnosed with ra about 3 mos. ago. symptoms came on rather > suddenly, when over night i was nearly crippled with pain and went to > the hospital. i was angry and surprised at the diagnosis, since i had > n;o previous symptoms, and my ignorance of the disease led me to > believe i was psychosomatic, since i thought arthritis was no big deal. > > i couldn't work for nearly 6 weeks, pain has improved only with > multiple meds, including methotrexate, prednisone, hydroxychloroquin, > naproxin, and humeris(inj. every other wk.). it seems that none of > these rx's are either cures or good for you. the symptoms are only > minimally eased, i'm now using a cane, and suffer from muscular > cramping in hands, feet and legs. sleep is hard to come by, and the > toll is great on me finacially. i'm slipping into arrears in rent and > bills. i'm 59, a man, and i find this all emasculating. i've come to > wits' end and see no future, but a lack of quality of life and loss of > work. with this disease, and my age future work is not likely. i'm > contemplating other ways out at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 Hello. Just like you, I literally woke up nearly crippled in January of this year. I had virtually no prior symptoms, and was unsure of what was wrong with me. For a moment, I thought I may have had a stroke or something because I couldn't walk/move. I ended up in hospital and was diagnosed shortly after. I am still not back at work, and don't know if or when I will be. All I can say is that it is a tough journey, but once you find a good med combo, it will get better. Also, there are many of us who take anti- depressants to combat the symptoms of depression. For some, once the right combo of meds is found - there is a relief of the pain/inflammation and they are able to do many of the same activities they used to do prior to becoming ill. All the best, > hi > > i was diagnosed with ra about 3 mos. ago. symptoms came on rather > suddenly, when over night i was nearly crippled with pain and went to > the hospital. i was angry and surprised at the diagnosis, since i had > n;o previous symptoms, and my ignorance of the disease led me to > believe i was psychosomatic, since i thought arthritis was no big deal. > > i couldn't work for nearly 6 weeks, pain has improved only with > multiple meds, including methotrexate, prednisone, hydroxychloroquin, > naproxin, and humeris(inj. every other wk.). it seems that none of > these rx's are either cures or good for you. the symptoms are only > minimally eased, i'm now using a cane, and suffer from muscular > cramping in hands, feet and legs. sleep is hard to come by, and the > toll is great on me finacially. i'm slipping into arrears in rent and > bills. i'm 59, a man, and i find this all emasculating. i've come to > wits' end and see no future, but a lack of quality of life and loss of > work. with this disease, and my age future work is not likely. i'm > contemplating other ways out at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Hi, I'm sorry that you are having such a rough time of it both physically and emotionally. Yes this is a terrible disease but there is hope. Even though there is no cure with the right therapy and time, things do improve for most of us. You have just started a journey that many of us have been on for varying lenghts of time and degrees of severity. Here at this sight you will find a lot of friends and information to ease the load. You are not alone and things will improve. We share medical information and what works for one person may not work for the next. There are many different treatment options available and it takes time to find the right combination that helps our individual situations. We learn how to cope with the successes and the disappointments. If you are not seeing a good rheumatologist please do so ASAP. Let him know how and what you are felling both physically and emotionally. If he doens't listen find another Dr who will. (My first rheumatologist visit was my last with that doc) I now have a great one. Also there are support groups in many areas in addition to this one. Educate yourself about the disease and treatments and do not be afraid to take control of your life and disease. Do not be afraid to make suggestions to your Dr. about your care. They do not always give us all the options available. This disease throws many of us for a loop when we first become ill. Pain, lack of sleep, job worries, how we will take care of ourselves and our families can be totally overwhelming. Many people (including families and work associaties) do not understand RA and how it effects us. Be patient with yourself. Ask for help when you need it-Dr.s, family , work associates, and church. Many times we never know how wonderful people are until we give them the opportunity. Praying for you and your situation. > hi > > i was diagnosed with ra about 3 mos. ago. symptoms > came on rather > suddenly, when over night i was nearly crippled with > pain and went to > the hospital. i was angry and surprised at the > diagnosis, since i had > n;o previous symptoms, and my ignorance of the > disease led me to > believe i was psychosomatic, since i thought > arthritis was no big deal. > > i couldn't work for nearly 6 weeks, pain has > improved only with > multiple meds, including methotrexate, prednisone, > hydroxychloroquin, > naproxin, and humeris(inj. every other wk.). it > seems that none of > these rx's are either cures or good for you. the > symptoms are only > minimally eased, i'm now using a cane, and suffer > from muscular > cramping in hands, feet and legs. sleep is hard to > come by, and the > toll is great on me finacially. i'm slipping into > arrears in rent and > bills. i'm 59, a man, and i find this all > emasculating. i've come to > wits' end and see no future, but a lack of quality > of life and loss of > work. with this disease, and my age future work is > not likely. i'm > contemplating other ways out at this point. > > > > > > > ______________________________________________________ for Good Donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. http://store./redcross-donate3/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Hi, I'm sorry that you are having such a rough time of it both physically and emotionally. Yes this is a terrible disease but there is hope. Even though there is no cure with the right therapy and time, things do improve for most of us. You have just started a journey that many of us have been on for varying lenghts of time and degrees of severity. Here at this sight you will find a lot of friends and information to ease the load. You are not alone and things will improve. We share medical information and what works for one person may not work for the next. There are many different treatment options available and it takes time to find the right combination that helps our individual situations. We learn how to cope with the successes and the disappointments. If you are not seeing a good rheumatologist please do so ASAP. Let him know how and what you are felling both physically and emotionally. If he doens't listen find another Dr who will. (My first rheumatologist visit was my last with that doc) I now have a great one. Also there are support groups in many areas in addition to this one. Educate yourself about the disease and treatments and do not be afraid to take control of your life and disease. Do not be afraid to make suggestions to your Dr. about your care. They do not always give us all the options available. This disease throws many of us for a loop when we first become ill. Pain, lack of sleep, job worries, how we will take care of ourselves and our families can be totally overwhelming. Many people (including families and work associaties) do not understand RA and how it effects us. Be patient with yourself. Ask for help when you need it-Dr.s, family , work associates, and church. Many times we never know how wonderful people are until we give them the opportunity. Praying for you and your situation. > hi > > i was diagnosed with ra about 3 mos. ago. symptoms > came on rather > suddenly, when over night i was nearly crippled with > pain and went to > the hospital. i was angry and surprised at the > diagnosis, since i had > n;o previous symptoms, and my ignorance of the > disease led me to > believe i was psychosomatic, since i thought > arthritis was no big deal. > > i couldn't work for nearly 6 weeks, pain has > improved only with > multiple meds, including methotrexate, prednisone, > hydroxychloroquin, > naproxin, and humeris(inj. every other wk.). it > seems that none of > these rx's are either cures or good for you. the > symptoms are only > minimally eased, i'm now using a cane, and suffer > from muscular > cramping in hands, feet and legs. sleep is hard to > come by, and the > toll is great on me finacially. i'm slipping into > arrears in rent and > bills. i'm 59, a man, and i find this all > emasculating. i've come to > wits' end and see no future, but a lack of quality > of life and loss of > work. with this disease, and my age future work is > not likely. i'm > contemplating other ways out at this point. > > > > > > > ______________________________________________________ for Good Donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. http://store./redcross-donate3/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Hi groggygimp, I'm so sorry to hear about your situation. I am on the fly at the moment, but wanted to say that anti-depressants are a really good option. I've had depression on and off in my life, and though I prefer to be off anti-depressant medication they can be fantastic at critical times, and this sounds like one. The one thing I have learned about depression is that it colors my outlook, and it's best not to make decisions while depressed. Also, anti-depressants help raise your pain threshhold. There's no shame in taking them. We all need all the help we can get at such trying times in life. Lots of love to you. Molly On Oct 1, 2005, at 1:20 PM, groggygimp wrote: > hi > > i was diagnosed with ra about 3 mos. ago. symptoms came on rather > suddenly, when over night i was nearly crippled with pain and went to > the hospital. i was angry and surprised at the diagnosis, since i had > n;o previous symptoms, and my ignorance of the disease led me to > believe i was psychosomatic, since i thought arthritis was no big > deal. > > i couldn't work for nearly 6 weeks, pain has improved only with > multiple meds, including methotrexate, prednisone, hydroxychloroquin, > naproxin, and humeris(inj. every other wk.). it seems that none of > these rx's are either cures or good for you. the symptoms are only > minimally eased, i'm now using a cane, and suffer from muscular > cramping in hands, feet and legs. sleep is hard to come by, and the > toll is great on me finacially. i'm slipping into arrears in rent and > bills. i'm 59, a man, and i find this all emasculating. i've come to > wits' end and see no future, but a lack of quality of life and loss of > work. with this disease, and my age future work is not likely. i'm > contemplating other ways out at this point. > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Hi groggygimp, I'm so sorry to hear about your situation. I am on the fly at the moment, but wanted to say that anti-depressants are a really good option. I've had depression on and off in my life, and though I prefer to be off anti-depressant medication they can be fantastic at critical times, and this sounds like one. The one thing I have learned about depression is that it colors my outlook, and it's best not to make decisions while depressed. Also, anti-depressants help raise your pain threshhold. There's no shame in taking them. We all need all the help we can get at such trying times in life. Lots of love to you. Molly On Oct 1, 2005, at 1:20 PM, groggygimp wrote: > hi > > i was diagnosed with ra about 3 mos. ago. symptoms came on rather > suddenly, when over night i was nearly crippled with pain and went to > the hospital. i was angry and surprised at the diagnosis, since i had > n;o previous symptoms, and my ignorance of the disease led me to > believe i was psychosomatic, since i thought arthritis was no big > deal. > > i couldn't work for nearly 6 weeks, pain has improved only with > multiple meds, including methotrexate, prednisone, hydroxychloroquin, > naproxin, and humeris(inj. every other wk.). it seems that none of > these rx's are either cures or good for you. the symptoms are only > minimally eased, i'm now using a cane, and suffer from muscular > cramping in hands, feet and legs. sleep is hard to come by, and the > toll is great on me finacially. i'm slipping into arrears in rent and > bills. i'm 59, a man, and i find this all emasculating. i've come to > wits' end and see no future, but a lack of quality of life and loss of > work. with this disease, and my age future work is not likely. i'm > contemplating other ways out at this point. > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Give it more time before you come to conclusions about the future. Three months is not long to have been on meds. As you know, some are slow to take effect, and adjustments in dosage may need to be made. As hard as it might be, do explore all of your options for assistance. You are no less a man for making use of resources that will ease some of the stress. It's good common sense. Sierra --- In , " groggygimp " <groggygimp@y...> wrote: > hi > > i was diagnosed with ra about 3 mos. ago. symptoms came on rather > suddenly, when over night i was nearly crippled with pain and went to > the hospital. i was angry and surprised at the diagnosis, since i had > n;o previous symptoms, and my ignorance of the disease led me to > believe i was psychosomatic, since i thought arthritis was no big deal. > > i couldn't work for nearly 6 weeks, pain has improved only with > multiple meds, including methotrexate, prednisone, hydroxychloroquin, > naproxin, and humeris(inj. every other wk.). it seems that none of > these rx's are either cures or good for you. the symptoms are only > minimally eased, i'm now using a cane, and suffer from muscular > cramping in hands, feet and legs. sleep is hard to come by, and the > toll is great on me finacially. i'm slipping into arrears in rent and > bills. i'm 59, a man, and i find this all emasculating. i've come to > wits' end and see no future, but a lack of quality of life and loss of > work. with this disease, and my age future work is not likely. i'm > contemplating other ways out at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Give it more time before you come to conclusions about the future. Three months is not long to have been on meds. As you know, some are slow to take effect, and adjustments in dosage may need to be made. As hard as it might be, do explore all of your options for assistance. You are no less a man for making use of resources that will ease some of the stress. It's good common sense. Sierra > hi > > i was diagnosed with ra about 3 mos. ago. symptoms came on rather > suddenly, when over night i was nearly crippled with pain and went to > the hospital. i was angry and surprised at the diagnosis, since i had > n;o previous symptoms, and my ignorance of the disease led me to > believe i was psychosomatic, since i thought arthritis was no big deal. > > i couldn't work for nearly 6 weeks, pain has improved only with > multiple meds, including methotrexate, prednisone, hydroxychloroquin, > naproxin, and humeris(inj. every other wk.). it seems that none of > these rx's are either cures or good for you. the symptoms are only > minimally eased, i'm now using a cane, and suffer from muscular > cramping in hands, feet and legs. sleep is hard to come by, and the > toll is great on me finacially. i'm slipping into arrears in rent and > bills. i'm 59, a man, and i find this all emasculating. i've come to > wits' end and see no future, but a lack of quality of life and loss of > work. with this disease, and my age future work is not likely. i'm > contemplating other ways out at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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