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[Guest guest]

Hi Pat,

Oh, yes this sounds very familiar! Sonny HATES his hair being cut and gets quite tearful about it - I think he thinks that his 'hair' will hurt. There have been so many obsessions over the years, i.e. wearing only white pants, a terror of relections on stainless steel cutlery, fear of snails, the urge to eliminate every little mole on his body, wearing four tops at the same time.......oh the list is endless!! And when one dies down - another takes its place! :-((!!

Maybe Karac will 'grow out' of this one soon?

Love,

xx

Re: UPDATE

, it sounds like the Zoloft is really working for you; that's great. It seems like when the meds are really what the kids need, that they are less likely to have the side effects. karac has been on Xanax for over a year, and we haven't had any of the side effects that the doctor warned us about. Our problem with Karac now is that he suddenly won't let us cut or comb his hair. He looks like Samson!! He is 14 and is getting facial hair and will not let us come near him with a razor. Pretty soon he is going to look like the pictures of Jesus. LOL, Pat K __________ NOD32 1.1454 (20060321) Information __________This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system.http://www.nod32.com

[Guest guest]

Hi Pat,

Oh, yes this sounds very familiar! Sonny HATES his hair being cut and gets quite tearful about it - I think he thinks that his 'hair' will hurt. There have been so many obsessions over the years, i.e. wearing only white pants, a terror of relections on stainless steel cutlery, fear of snails, the urge to eliminate every little mole on his body, wearing four tops at the same time.......oh the list is endless!! And when one dies down - another takes its place! :-((!!

Maybe Karac will 'grow out' of this one soon?

Love,

xx

Re: UPDATE

, it sounds like the Zoloft is really working for you; that's great. It seems like when the meds are really what the kids need, that they are less likely to have the side effects. karac has been on Xanax for over a year, and we haven't had any of the side effects that the doctor warned us about. Our problem with Karac now is that he suddenly won't let us cut or comb his hair. He looks like Samson!! He is 14 and is getting facial hair and will not let us come near him with a razor. Pretty soon he is going to look like the pictures of Jesus. LOL, Pat K __________ NOD32 1.1454 (20060321) Information __________This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system.http://www.nod32.com

[Guest guest]

HI Tracey

I was sorry to hear about the death of , I hope his family are dealing

with their loss.

Thinking of them.

Take care

Liz

Tracey <pthahn@...> wrote:

It is with great sadness that I pass this news on from my sister in

law. passed away yesterday after battling to overcome his many injuries.

His family made the decision to remove him from life support after it was

confirmed he was brain dead. However, they gave the gift of life to possibly 8

other families through donating his organs.

Thanks to all of you that prayed for this little boy and for his family. They

will more than ever now need those prayers to move on from this tragedy and get

ready to welcome yet another child into their family anyday now while they say

goodbye to another.

Tracey

[Guest guest]

Dearest Ghyll

I just got back from overseas and I read your post, it is sad that you

are going but I know that it is the right thing to do, the love one

feels with friends and family from the old country is amazing, It was

hard to leave, I honestly wanted to stay. I hope that your heart

heals and that hope reigns once again and that you come back slim and

energysed to follow the next chapter in your life.

Ask the god and godesses what you would like your life to be, someone

told me that you have to be specific otherwise it only happens 1/2 way

of what you want.

Many hugs and I hope that we can see you before you go.

[Guest guest]

Hay Fargo lady. I hope the treatments are not causing all of this. I

hope you can continue keeping the MS in remission and keep working on

living happy.

Dawn

>

> Well had my final ERCP on Wednesday so right now the Pancreatitis is

under control. I have a MRI on Wednesday to have my MS checked. We are

trying to decide treatment as the treatment I was on could have caused

the Pancreatities. I have scheduled several appts to get everyone on

the same page now. There are other things that have shown up on the

tests that I want to make sure get explored. Hope all are doing well.

>

> Jan from Fargo

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Life is like a roller coaster. We all have ours ups, and our downs.

Sue

For a REALLY HOT time check out http://www.peternoone.com and

http://www.mikesmith1964.com

Update

Hey all,

Sorry I haven't written lately. I have had a very bad few weeks. First off, the judge ruled on the case concerning my children. She terminated my parental rights to my children just because I am disabled. My attorney has filed an appeal and sent me a copy of it and boy has she royally pissed him off! He went off about the fact that no one has ever tried to help me learn to cope with being a single mother of two children, one of them being special needs, working full-time and attending college full-time... on top of dealing with multiple medical problems and that the only "help" I have ever received was never directly done in the home, only in artificial settings like social services or daycare. So I have been trying to handle that emotionally.

The new quarter started up at school on the 3rd and the first few weeks I tend to get overwhelmed until I get settled into a groove about the 4th week. I've already had to request to drop my Thursday night class due to everything going on.

Then I ended up in the ER Thursday night with extreme side pain. I had been having the episodes on and off for a few months but was being stubborn about going in. I knew it wasn't the pleurisy pain I sometimes get in the winter. They told me I am having problems with my gallbladder. I've been scheduled for an ultrasound for Thursday to tell if its gallstones or just cholecystitis. Either way, due to the apparent history of gallbladder problems in my family they are recommending removing my gallbladder before gallstones end up blocking the small bile duct and causing pancreatitis like it has in my uncle. So I'm looking at surgery most likely within the month.

And now my darn ear wont drain! I went to karaoke tonight and had much problems singing because my right ear kept clogging up and then popping, causing pain. When it rains, it pours I guess!

--

Best regards,

Gilbertson

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"Life is a tragedy for those who feel, and a comedy for those who think"

-La Bruyere

[Guest guest]

Life is like a roller coaster. We all have ours ups, and our downs.

Sue

For a REALLY HOT time check out http://www.peternoone.com and

http://www.mikesmith1964.com

Update

Hey all,

Sorry I haven't written lately. I have had a very bad few weeks. First off, the judge ruled on the case concerning my children. She terminated my parental rights to my children just because I am disabled. My attorney has filed an appeal and sent me a copy of it and boy has she royally pissed him off! He went off about the fact that no one has ever tried to help me learn to cope with being a single mother of two children, one of them being special needs, working full-time and attending college full-time... on top of dealing with multiple medical problems and that the only "help" I have ever received was never directly done in the home, only in artificial settings like social services or daycare. So I have been trying to handle that emotionally.

The new quarter started up at school on the 3rd and the first few weeks I tend to get overwhelmed until I get settled into a groove about the 4th week. I've already had to request to drop my Thursday night class due to everything going on.

Then I ended up in the ER Thursday night with extreme side pain. I had been having the episodes on and off for a few months but was being stubborn about going in. I knew it wasn't the pleurisy pain I sometimes get in the winter. They told me I am having problems with my gallbladder. I've been scheduled for an ultrasound for Thursday to tell if its gallstones or just cholecystitis. Either way, due to the apparent history of gallbladder problems in my family they are recommending removing my gallbladder before gallstones end up blocking the small bile duct and causing pancreatitis like it has in my uncle. So I'm looking at surgery most likely within the month.

And now my darn ear wont drain! I went to karaoke tonight and had much problems singing because my right ear kept clogging up and then popping, causing pain. When it rains, it pours I guess!

--

Best regards,

Gilbertson

*~*Bubbles*~ *

AIM: bubbles4you06

MSN: mocabubblicious@ msn.com

: mocabubblicious

"Life is a tragedy for those who feel, and a comedy for those who think"

-La Bruyere

[Guest guest]

I hope she gets to come home soon. On 3/30/07, nodakborn <nodakborn@...> wrote:

It has been awhile since I have checked in. I have not been having agood spring so far. My daughter (Jenn) who is in the group is in thehospital, they are trying to adjust her meds.The other day I got a call from my nephrologist and was told one of my

kidneys were occluded so it died. Also my iliac arteries are plugged soit means another angioplasty. As far as my kidney is concerned I don'tremember if that is the one that was biopsied or not so don't know if

it was the one they found FSGS in. The nephrolgist is referring me backto my PCP to see what he will do. I have an ulcer on my finger that istaking it sweet time healing. It is okay until it gets cold. I have

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[Guest guest]

Buck up! You are on the roller coaster of life! What goes down, has to come back up!

Sue

For a fun time try http://www.peternoone.com.

For The DC5 fans, please check the updates on Mike at

http://www.mikesmith1964.com

Update

It has been awhile since I have checked in. I have not been having a good spring so far. My daughter (Jenn) who is in the group is in the hospital, they are trying to adjust her meds. The other day I got a call from my nephrologist and was told one of my kidneys were occluded so it died. Also my iliac arteries are plugged so it means another angioplasty. As far as my kidney is concerned I don't remember if that is the one that was biopsied or not so don't know if it was the one they found FSGS in. The nephrolgist is referring me back to my PCP to see what he will do. I have an ulcer on my finger that is taking it sweet time healing. It is okay until it gets cold. I have also been dx'ed with the beginning of pulmonary hypertension and Anklosing Spondylitis. Okay this year can be over.

[Guest guest]

Hi ; )

I don't remember reading a post for you or your

daughter. I'm not familiar with some of your

illnesses, but I know they are serious. You have my

heart-felt concern and prayers. I have a different set

of challenges, but I know how hard it is when you have

multiple illnesses plus a loved one who is sick also.

Please keep us updated so you can feel the wonderful

support of this group.

((( hugs )))

Willow

My Challenges:

Scoliosis, Radiation Injury to my Brain, Ministrokes, Memory Problems, Cluster

Migraine Headaches, Osteoporosis with Multiple Broken Bones, Fibromyalgia,

Chronic Pain and Fatigue, Depression, PTSD, Bipolar Type II Rapid Cycling,

Anxiety, Chronic Insomnia, Sleep Apnea, Spinal Stenosis, TMJ injury, Thyroid

Cancer X3, Skin Cancer, Loss of Salivary Glands due to Thyroid Radiation Tx,

Teeth Destruction with Loss of Salivary Glands, Obesity, Restless Leg Syndrome,

Alpha Wave Intrusion on Delta Sleep plus many other Sleep Anomalies,

vonWillebrand's disease (genetic bleeding disorder), Hypertension, High

Cholesterol and Triglycerides, Chronic Allergies, Asthma, Peripheral Neuropathy,

Chronic Gastritis, GERD, Adult ADD, Overactive Bladder, Chronic Nosebleeds

[Guest guest]

I'm so glad to hear that the kids are doing well, despite a few bumps.

If you're in Jersey, UMDNJ is probably the best place to take your kids, since

Dr. Bach and Weaver are there.

>

> Hi everyone. It has been a while since I have posted something or

> been online. justed wanted to give a quick update. Since my last

> post my 3 year old son, has been back to the hosiptal with

> pneumonia and a collasped lung. He was sent home on oxygen and

> wished the best of luck because the hosiptals in Jersey City just

> don't know what to do for him. So I grabbed my son and told the

> doctors before I left it's not his time and I'll find a hosiptal that

> agrees and actually does what I ask. So a word of advice for anyone

> in my area University Hosiptal in Newark is wonderful and has handled

> SMA (spinal muscular atrophy) case before. Today, is doing

> okay and holding stead at 26 lbs which is a great improvement.

>

> There has been a new addition to my family. I recently had a little

> girl, Jeanette. We had her tested and just got the results. She

> tested positive for SMA. So now we have to monitor her closely. But

> we accepted it and are finding strength in each other. We only ask

> that you keep us in your prays and hearts and I will do the same.

>

> Thank you,

> mother of & Jeanette

>

[Guest guest]

I'd recommend that you get in touch with one of the docs doing the drug studies

VERY SOON. They've found that the earlier you start the drug therapies, the more

" normally " the babies develop.

Also, were you talking about UMDNJ? Dr. Bach and Weaver there are

considered THE experts on respiratory care for kids with SMA. The two of them

have saved more lives than anyone can really count. If you can see them and take

to them in times of illness you are one lucky Momma!!!!!

Love and Hugs

Jeni

Update

Hi everyone. It has been a while since I have posted something or

been online. justed wanted to give a quick update. Since my last

post my 3 year old son, has been back to the hosiptal with

pneumonia and a collasped lung. He was sent home on oxygen and

wished the best of luck because the hosiptals in Jersey City just

don't know what to do for him. So I grabbed my son and told the

doctors before I left it's not his time and I'll find a hosiptal that

agrees and actually does what I ask. So a word of advice for anyone

in my area University Hosiptal in Newark is wonderful and has handled

SMA (spinal muscular atrophy) case before. Today, is doing

okay and holding stead at 26 lbs which is a great improvement.

There has been a new addition to my family. I recently had a little

girl, Jeanette. We had her tested and just got the results. She

tested positive for SMA. So now we have to monitor her closely. But

we accepted it and are finding strength in each other. We only ask

that you keep us in your prays and hearts and I will do the same.

Thank you,

mother of & Jeanette

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Thanks Shaye, Can't Wait!!!!

Shaye <shaye@...> wrote: Hi Guys... I have just uploaded

the final update for the gathering. There

are still some people that need to pay the fee. Information is on the

update how to pay. If you are interested in joining us for dinner the night

before at Dennys.. Information is on the update how to get there and what

time. Umm what else... check it out! If you have any questions please

email me.. Shaye@...

Thanks!

See ya on Saturday!

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Dear , Hi...I rarely post but I felt I needed to this time......I am so sorry your Granny is ill....my hubby has had GERD for years (acid esophagel reflux disease) and the best medicine we have found is Prevacid..... Joyce <lenette32@...> wrote:

Hello all,Hope your week has been better than mine...the blood pressure problems my grandma was having resulted in her going to the hospital and staying most of the night (about 6 hours). The last reading we got before she went to the hospital was 98/86, but I wasn't sure it was accurate. I decided that to be on the safe side it was best for her to go to the ER. The readings they got were better...they observed her and ran some tests, gave her some medicine for nausea and sent her home. Since then her blood pressure hasn't been abnormal, but she keeps having bouts of weakness. That happened before, and her doctor prescribed a new medicine which helped for a while, but it accumulates in the body and she was having trouble with it getting too high. So, they cut back the dosage; I'm thinking we need to find a "happy medium" here...as it is, the doc has her skipping it altogether two days a

week..she goes back to see her fairly soon, maybe we'll get some answers then.Along with all of this, because of having persistent nausea (she has acid reflux and bile in her stomach) she has not been eating well for the last about 3 weeks. I had suggested everything from mashed potatoes to baby food, and nothing seemed agreeable...either she wouldn't try it because it didn't sound good or it would make her queasy if she did. Finally, this week, I came up with the idea of just lightly salted baked chicken with vegetables...she tried it, it agreed with her stomach, and she had it for supper five nights this week. I also managed to get her to eat a little more for breakfast and lunch, so she's getting stronger. The last two nights she's felt up to trying other dishes for supper, and was able to tolerate them as well. So, I feel a bit like a kid who earned a gold star on a school paper...glad I thought of

that.Aside from those problems (as if that weren't enough) I was also having to take care of my dog. She's been fighting with an ear infection in both ears. But the vet checked her out a few days ago and said she's better. My dog was very glad to not need drops put in her ears every day- she absolutely hated that. Other than all this, everything's been okay, but I've been feeling tired. Not so much physically tired-though by the end of the day I am, but that mental, drained, makes you feel 100 years old kind of tired. Where the last thing you want to do is anything other than sit down and watch tv or read or some other "just for me" thing. I go through this every time something out of the normal routine happens, especially when it's something that lasts this long. I will be very grateful for her doctor's appointment, because I am hopeful that the doctor will be able to get things adjusted some more.At

times like this, it is a bit of a challenge to take care of myself, but I am trying. I did manage to get to go shopping today..I was only gone a couple of hours, but I managed to take advantage of some summer clearance racks ang pick up some shorts, t-shirts, and a new purse. And, of course, it was nice to get out of the house for a while. Earlier this week, I got a new "toy" that will help me get rid of some of my frustration- a paintball gun. My dad had been wanting one for his birthday, so mom got each of us one. I tried it out for the first time today...just shooting at a stationary target, but it was fun. I will probably make more time for that in the future.The worst part of today was that mom, dad and I changed our plans so I could stay here with my grandma because she was feeling bad, and she found out. Needless to say, it bothered her. I tried to reassure her that she wasn't the only reason we stayed here

instead of going to their house (even though it was the biggest reason) and I think I managed to at least get her to understand that we just wanted to spend some time together and it didn't really matter where we were. I think I made her feel a little better, but I'm not sure. She's not exactly easy to fool, and I'm not always a good liar...but thankfully, my reasoning was mostly true; we were just wanting to celebrate my dad's birthday together, and we didn't really care where. And, I threw in the fact that my mom is one that changes her mind about such stuff very easily, which is also true and my grandma knows that. What bothers me is knowing that I will probably have this kind of thing to do more often, because until she gets well enough that I'm not afraid of her falling in the house while I'm gone, I won't be leaving her unattended for very long. Well, enough of that...I think that brings everyone up to date.

I do have a question, though- have any of you had to deal with excess bile in the stomach as a result of a weak sphincter muscle? Do you know if there is any medicine other than Carafate that is used to deal with this situation? I'd appreciate any input you might have.Thanks a lot for listening.

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[Guest guest]

MY HUBBY HAS ACID REFLUX & A DISEASE OF THE ESPHOGOUS WHERE IT DOESNT CLOSE UP ;THEY SAY IT IS PARALYZED;; SO FOOD COMES BACK UP IF IT DOESNT AGREE WITH HIM IN FOAM;; SOMETIMES HE THROWS UP;; HE HAS TO DRINK HIGH PROTEIN BOOST WHICH STAYS DOWN FOR HIM;HE LIKES THE VANILLA ;;; HE DRINKS ANYWHERE FROM 4 TO 6 A DAY;; IT HAS ALL THE NUTRIENTS ;; MINERALS & VITAMINS;; IT IS BETTER THEN ENSURE;;HIS DR GIVES HIM A YEAR SUPPLY OF COUPONS OFF;; CAUSE IT IS EXPENSIVE;; HE HAS TO GO IN EVERY 6 MO OR MORE OFTEN TO HAVE IT STRETCHED;IN THE HOSPITAL AS A OUT PATIENT;HE IS ALSO ON NEXIUM & THERE ALSO HE GETS REBATES THAT WE SEND IN & SO WITH OUR MEDICARE;; HUMANA INS;; HE ENDS UP GETTING IT FREE AFTER REBATE COMES BACK;;HOPE THIS IS SOME HELP TO TRY FOR YOUR GRANDMA DORT FROM MICH;;U.S.A. <lenette32@...> wrote: Hello all,Hope your week has been better than mine...the blood pressure problems my grandma was having resulted in her going to the hospital and staying most of the night (about 6 hours). The last reading we got before she went to the hospital was 98/86, but I wasn't sure it was accurate. I decided that to be on the safe side it was best for her to go to the ER. The readings they got were better...they observed her and ran some tests, gave her some medicine for nausea and sent her home. Since then her blood pressure hasn't been abnormal, but she keeps having bouts of weakness. That happened before, and her doctor prescribed a

new medicine which helped for a while, but it accumulates in the body and she was having trouble with it getting too high. So, they cut back the dosage; I'm thinking we need to find a "happy medium" here...as it is, the doc has her skipping it altogether two days a week..she goes back to see her fairly soon, maybe we'll get some answers then.Along with all of this, because of having persistent nausea (she has acid reflux and bile in her stomach) she has not been eating well for the last about 3 weeks. I had suggested everything from mashed potatoes to baby food, and nothing seemed agreeable...either she wouldn't try it because it didn't sound good or it would make her queasy if she did. Finally, this week, I came up with the idea of just lightly salted baked chicken with vegetables...she tried it, it agreed with her stomach, and she had it for supper five nights this week. I also managed to get her to

eat a little more for breakfast and lunch, so she's getting stronger. The last two nights she's felt up to trying other dishes for supper, and was able to tolerate them as well. So, I feel a bit like a kid who earned a gold star on a school paper...glad I thought of that.Aside from those problems (as if that weren't enough) I was also having to take care of my dog. She's been fighting with an ear infection in both ears. But the vet checked her out a few days ago and said she's better. My dog was very glad to not need drops put in her ears every day- she absolutely hated that. Other than all this, everything's been okay, but I've been feeling tired. Not so much physically tired-though by the end of the day I am, but that mental, drained, makes you feel 100 years old kind of tired. Where the last thing you want to do is anything other than sit down and watch tv or read or some other "just for me" thing. I go

through this every time something out of the normal routine happens, especially when it's something that lasts this long. I will be very grateful for her doctor's appointment, because I am hopeful that the doctor will be able to get things adjusted some more.At times like this, it is a bit of a challenge to take care of myself, but I am trying. I did manage to get to go shopping today..I was only gone a couple of hours, but I managed to take advantage of some summer clearance racks ang pick up some shorts, t-shirts, and a new purse. And, of course, it was nice to get out of the house for a while. Earlier this week, I got a new "toy" that will help me get rid of some of my frustration- a paintball gun. My dad had been wanting one for his birthday, so mom got each of us one. I tried it out for the first time today...just shooting at a stationary target, but it was fun. I will probably make more time for that in the

future.The worst part of today was that mom, dad and I changed our plans so I could stay here with my grandma because she was feeling bad, and she found out. Needless to say, it bothered her. I tried to reassure her that she wasn't the only reason we stayed here instead of going to their house (even though it was the biggest reason) and I think I managed to at least get her to understand that we just wanted to spend some time together and it didn't really matter where we were. I think I made her feel a little better, but I'm not sure. She's not exactly easy to fool, and I'm not always a good liar...but thankfully, my reasoning was mostly true; we were just wanting to celebrate my dad's birthday together, and we didn't really care where. And, I threw in the fact that my mom is one that changes her mind about such stuff very easily, which is also true and my grandma knows that. What bothers me is knowing that I will

probably have this kind of thing to do more often, because until she gets well enough that I'm not afraid of her falling in the house while I'm gone, I won't be leaving her unattended for very long. Well, enough of that...I think that brings everyone up to date. I do have a question, though- have any of you had to deal with excess bile in the stomach as a result of a weak sphincter muscle? Do you know if there is any medicine other than Carafate that is used to deal with this situation? I'd appreciate any input you might have.Thanks a lot for listening.

[Guest guest]

Hi dont know if this will help but I have acid reflux also and when my is acting up I take a teaspoon of vinager,a teaspoon of sugar,a half cup of water and a teaspoon of baking soda.This is my home remedy and it works for me not sure if it will work for you but maybe.Take care JeanneDOROTHY PETERSON <peterson.dorothy@...> wrote: MY HUBBY HAS ACID REFLUX & A DISEASE OF THE ESPHOGOUS WHERE IT DOESNT CLOSE UP ;THEY SAY IT IS PARALYZED;; SO FOOD COMES BACK UP IF IT DOESNT AGREE WITH HIM IN FOAM;; SOMETIMES HE THROWS UP;; HE HAS TO

DRINK HIGH PROTEIN BOOST WHICH STAYS DOWN FOR HIM;HE LIKES THE VANILLA ;;; HE DRINKS ANYWHERE FROM 4 TO 6 A DAY;; IT HAS ALL THE NUTRIENTS ;; MINERALS & VITAMINS;; IT IS BETTER THEN ENSURE;;HIS DR GIVES HIM A YEAR SUPPLY OF COUPONS OFF;; CAUSE IT IS EXPENSIVE;; HE HAS TO GO IN EVERY 6 MO OR MORE OFTEN TO HAVE IT STRETCHED;IN THE HOSPITAL AS A OUT PATIENT;HE IS ALSO ON NEXIUM & THERE ALSO HE GETS REBATES THAT WE SEND IN & SO WITH OUR MEDICARE;; HUMANA INS;; HE ENDS UP GETTING IT FREE AFTER REBATE COMES BACK;;HOPE THIS IS SOME HELP TO TRY FOR YOUR GRANDMA DORT FROM MICH;;U.S.A. <lenette32hotmail> wrote: Hello all,Hope your week has been better than mine...the blood pressure problems my grandma was having resulted in her going to the hospital and staying most of the night (about 6 hours). The

last reading we got before she went to the hospital was 98/86, but I wasn't sure it was accurate. I decided that to be on the safe side it was best for her to go to the ER. The readings they got were better...they observed her and ran some tests, gave her some medicine for nausea and sent her home. Since then her blood pressure hasn't been abnormal, but she keeps having bouts of weakness. That happened before, and her doctor prescribed a new medicine which helped for a while, but it accumulates in the body and she was having trouble with it getting too high. So, they cut back the dosage; I'm thinking we need to find a "happy medium" here...as it is, the doc has her skipping it altogether two days a week..she goes back to see her fairly soon, maybe we'll get some answers then.Along with all of this, because of having persistent nausea (she has acid reflux and bile in her stomach) she has not been eating well for

the last about 3 weeks. I had suggested everything from mashed potatoes to baby food, and nothing seemed agreeable...either she wouldn't try it because it didn't sound good or it would make her queasy if she did. Finally, this week, I came up with the idea of just lightly salted baked chicken with vegetables...she tried it, it agreed with her stomach, and she had it for supper five nights this week. I also managed to get her to eat a little more for breakfast and lunch, so she's getting stronger. The last two nights she's felt up to trying other dishes for supper, and was able to tolerate them as well. So, I feel a bit like a kid who earned a gold star on a school paper...glad I thought of that.Aside from those problems (as if that weren't enough) I was also having to take care of my dog. She's been fighting with an ear infection in both ears. But the vet checked her out a few days ago and said she's

better. My dog was very glad to not need drops put in her ears every day- she absolutely hated that. Other than all this, everything's been okay, but I've been feeling tired. Not so much physically tired-though by the end of the day I am, but that mental, drained, makes you feel 100 years old kind of tired. Where the last thing you want to do is anything other than sit down and watch tv or read or some other "just for me" thing. I go through this every time something out of the normal routine happens, especially when it's something that lasts this long. I will be very grateful for her doctor's appointment, because I am hopeful that the doctor will be able to get things adjusted some more.At times like this, it is a bit of a challenge to take care of myself, but I am trying. I did manage to get to go shopping today..I was only gone a couple of hours, but I managed to take advantage of some summer clearance

racks ang pick up some shorts, t-shirts, and a new purse. And, of course, it was nice to get out of the house for a while. Earlier this week, I got a new "toy" that will help me get rid of some of my frustration- a paintball gun. My dad had been wanting one for his birthday, so mom got each of us one. I tried it out for the first time today...just shooting at a stationary target, but it was fun. I will probably make more time for that in the future.The worst part of today was that mom, dad and I changed our plans so I could stay here with my grandma because she was feeling bad, and she found out. Needless to say, it bothered her. I tried to reassure her that she wasn't the only reason we stayed here instead of going to their house (even though it was the biggest reason) and I think I managed to at least get her to understand that we just wanted to spend some time together and it didn't really matter where we were. I

think I made her feel a little better, but I'm not sure. She's not exactly easy to fool, and I'm not always a good liar...but thankfully, my reasoning was mostly true; we were just wanting to celebrate my dad's birthday together, and we didn't really care where. And, I threw in the fact that my mom is one that changes her mind about such stuff very easily, which is also true and my grandma knows that. What bothers me is knowing that I will probably have this kind of thing to do more often, because until she gets well enough that I'm not afraid of her falling in the house while I'm gone, I won't be leaving her unattended for very long. Well, enough of that...I think that brings everyone up to date. I do have a question, though- have any of you had to deal with excess bile in the stomach as a result of a weak sphincter muscle? Do you know if there is any medicine other than Carafate that is used to deal with

this situation? I'd appreciate any input you might have.Thanks a lot for listening.

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Colleen, they say the arms and expecially in the young people heal pretty

fast. I'd be surprised if she was not almost healed in say 6 weeks.

When my hubby broke his leg last year thats what he expected but not so with

the leg and his type of break and of course him not being so young anymore.

Several months for him.

wow that must have really hurt when he straightened her arm. Poor girl .

Shaye

Update

She went to the orthopedic surgeon this morning. She had more x-rays

and the dr still doesn't know if he wants to do surgery. He

straightened her arm and put a rigid cast on it.

From what I understand it's broken in 2 spots on her elbow and his

main concern was the bone above the elbow was bending the wrong way.

I guess when he straightened her arm, the bone straightened up some.

She goes back next Tuesday, so hopefully we'll know more then. She's

being really good about only having one hand/arm to work with. She

goes back to school on Thursday & I'm sure that's going to be a major

adjustment since she writes with her right hand and the cast is on her

right arm. :-)

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THANKS FOR THE INFO BUT I DONT THINK THAT WOULD WORK FOR MY HUBBY AS HE HAS PROBLEMS KEEPING THINGS DOWN OR I SHOULD SAY TO GET IT DOWN DORTDebbie <debb6237@...> wrote: Hi dont know if this will help but I have acid reflux also and when my is acting up I take a teaspoon of vinager,a teaspoon of sugar,a half cup of water and a teaspoon of baking soda.This is my home remedy and it works for me not sure if it will work for you but maybe.Take care JeanneDOROTHY PETERSON

<peterson.dorothysbcglobal (DOT) net> wrote: MY HUBBY HAS ACID REFLUX & A DISEASE OF THE ESPHOGOUS WHERE IT DOESNT CLOSE UP ;THEY SAY IT IS PARALYZED;; SO FOOD COMES BACK UP IF IT DOESNT AGREE WITH HIM IN FOAM;; SOMETIMES HE THROWS UP;; HE HAS TO DRINK HIGH PROTEIN BOOST WHICH STAYS DOWN FOR HIM;HE LIKES THE VANILLA ;;; HE DRINKS ANYWHERE FROM 4 TO 6 A DAY;; IT HAS ALL THE NUTRIENTS ;; MINERALS & VITAMINS;; IT IS BETTER THEN ENSURE;;HIS DR GIVES HIM A YEAR SUPPLY OF COUPONS OFF;; CAUSE IT IS EXPENSIVE;; HE HAS TO GO IN EVERY 6 MO OR MORE OFTEN TO HAVE IT STRETCHED;IN THE HOSPITAL AS A OUT PATIENT;HE IS ALSO ON NEXIUM & THERE ALSO HE GETS REBATES THAT WE SEND IN & SO WITH OUR MEDICARE;; HUMANA INS;; HE ENDS UP GETTING IT FREE AFTER REBATE COMES BACK;;HOPE THIS IS SOME HELP TO TRY FOR YOUR GRANDMA DORT FROM

MICH;;U.S.A. <lenette32hotmail> wrote: Hello all,Hope your week has been better than mine...the blood pressure problems my grandma was having resulted in her going to the hospital and staying most of the night (about 6 hours). The last reading we got before she went to the hospital was 98/86, but I wasn't sure it was accurate. I decided that to be on the safe side it was best for her to go to the ER. The readings they got were better...they observed her and ran some tests, gave her some medicine for nausea and sent her home. Since then her blood pressure hasn't been abnormal, but she keeps having bouts of weakness. That happened before, and her doctor prescribed a new medicine which helped for a while, but it accumulates in the body and she was having trouble with it getting too

high. So, they cut back the dosage; I'm thinking we need to find a "happy medium" here...as it is, the doc has her skipping it altogether two days a week..she goes back to see her fairly soon, maybe we'll get some answers then.Along with all of this, because of having persistent nausea (she has acid reflux and bile in her stomach) she has not been eating well for the last about 3 weeks. I had suggested everything from mashed potatoes to baby food, and nothing seemed agreeable...either she wouldn't try it because it didn't sound good or it would make her queasy if she did. Finally, this week, I came up with the idea of just lightly salted baked chicken with vegetables...she tried it, it agreed with her stomach, and she had it for supper five nights this week. I also managed to get her to eat a little more for breakfast and lunch, so she's getting stronger. The last two nights she's felt up to trying other

dishes for supper, and was able to tolerate them as well. So, I feel a bit like a kid who earned a gold star on a school paper...glad I thought of that.Aside from those problems (as if that weren't enough) I was also having to take care of my dog. She's been fighting with an ear infection in both ears. But the vet checked her out a few days ago and said she's better. My dog was very glad to not need drops put in her ears every day- she absolutely hated that. Other than all this, everything's been okay, but I've been feeling tired. Not so much physically tired-though by the end of the day I am, but that mental, drained, makes you feel 100 years old kind of tired. Where the last thing you want to do is anything other than sit down and watch tv or read or some other "just for me" thing. I go through this every time something out of the normal routine happens, especially when it's something that lasts this long. I

will be very grateful for her doctor's appointment, because I am hopeful that the doctor will be able to get things adjusted some more.At times like this, it is a bit of a challenge to take care of myself, but I am trying. I did manage to get to go shopping today..I was only gone a couple of hours, but I managed to take advantage of some summer clearance racks ang pick up some shorts, t-shirts, and a new purse. And, of course, it was nice to get out of the house for a while. Earlier this week, I got a new "toy" that will help me get rid of some of my frustration- a paintball gun. My dad had been wanting one for his birthday, so mom got each of us one. I tried it out for the first time today...just shooting at a stationary target, but it was fun. I will probably make more time for that in the future.The worst part of today was that mom, dad and I changed our plans so I could stay here with my grandma because

she was feeling bad, and she found out. Needless to say, it bothered her. I tried to reassure her that she wasn't the only reason we stayed here instead of going to their house (even though it was the biggest reason) and I think I managed to at least get her to understand that we just wanted to spend some time together and it didn't really matter where we were. I think I made her feel a little better, but I'm not sure. She's not exactly easy to fool, and I'm not always a good liar...but thankfully, my reasoning was mostly true; we were just wanting to celebrate my dad's birthday together, and we didn't really care where. And, I threw in the fact that my mom is one that changes her mind about such stuff very easily, which is also true and my grandma knows that. What bothers me is knowing that I will probably have this kind of thing to do more often, because until she gets well enough that I'm not afraid of her falling

in the house while I'm gone, I won't be leaving her unattended for very long. Well, enough of that...I think that brings everyone up to date. I do have a question, though- have any of you had to deal with excess bile in the stomach as a result of a weak sphincter muscle? Do you know if there is any medicine other than Carafate that is used to deal with this situation? I'd appreciate any input you might have.Thanks a lot for listening. Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Search.

[Guest guest]

I thought I'd let one reply take care of both of these.

As for the suggestion of the vinegar mixture, that might be worth

trying when things get bad..if she can keep it down. She does have a

few samples of Prevacid Solutabs for " emergency " use, and she takes

Nexium 2x daily, which helps some. The problem seems to be the bile

more than the acid in her stomach. When I can get her to eat a couple

of decent meals a day, things are even better.

The Boost is something she uses- she drinks the strawberry, but she

can't drink it straight out of the bottle. She says it's too thick.

So, I put an ounce or two of that in about 3 or 4 ounces of milk, and

stir it well, and she can drink it all. I try to get her to do this a

couple of times a day, mostly when she feels too queasy to eat

regular food. The last four or five days, I have been getting her to

eat at least one decent meal; some days two.

Thank you both for your suggestions and help. I appreciate your

concern.

> Hello all,

>

> Hope your week has been better than mine...the blood pressure

> problems my grandma was having resulted in her going to the

hospital

> and staying most of the night (about 6 hours). The last reading we

> got before she went to the hospital was 98/86, but I wasn't sure it

> was accurate. I decided that to be on the safe side it was best for

> her to go to the ER. The readings they got were better...they

> observed her and ran some tests, gave her some medicine for nausea

> and sent her home. Since then her blood pressure hasn't been

> abnormal, but she keeps having bouts of weakness. That happened

> before, and her doctor prescribed a new medicine which helped for a

> while, but it accumulates in the body and she was having trouble

with

> it getting too high. So, they cut back the dosage; I'm thinking we

> need to find a " happy medium " here...as it is, the doc has her

> skipping it altogether two days a week..she goes back to see her

> fairly soon, maybe we'll get some answers then.

>

> Along with all of this, because of having persistent nausea (she

has

> acid reflux and bile in her stomach) she has not been eating well

for

> the last about 3 weeks. I had suggested everything from mashed

> potatoes to baby food, and nothing seemed agreeable...either she

> wouldn't try it because it didn't sound good or it would make her

> queasy if she did. Finally, this week, I came up with the idea of

> just lightly salted baked chicken with vegetables...she tried it,

it

> agreed with her stomach, and she had it for supper five nights this

> week. I also managed to get her to eat a little more for breakfast

> and lunch, so she's getting stronger. The last two nights she's

felt

> up to trying other dishes for supper, and was able to tolerate them

> as well. So, I feel a bit like a kid who earned a gold star on a

> school paper...glad I thought of that.

>

> Aside from those problems (as if that weren't enough) I was also

> having to take care of my dog. She's been fighting with an ear

> infection in both ears. But the vet checked her out a few days ago

> and said she's better. My dog was very glad to not need drops put

in

> her ears every day- she absolutely hated that.

>

> Other than all this, everything's been okay, but I've been feeling

> tired. Not so much physically tired-though by the end of the day I

> am, but that mental, drained, makes you feel 100 years old kind of

> tired. Where the last thing you want to do is anything other than

sit

> down and watch tv or read or some other " just for me " thing. I go

> through this every time something out of the normal routine

happens,

> especially when it's something that lasts this long. I will be very

> grateful for her doctor's appointment, because I am hopeful that

the

> doctor will be able to get things adjusted some more.

>

> At times like this, it is a bit of a challenge to take care of

> myself, but I am trying. I did manage to get to go shopping

today..I

> was only gone a couple of hours, but I managed to take advantage of

> some summer clearance racks ang pick up some shorts, t-shirts, and

a

> new purse. And, of course, it was nice to get out of the house for

a

> while. Earlier this week, I got a new " toy " that will help me get

rid

> of some of my frustration- a paintball gun. My dad had been wanting

> one for his birthday, so mom got each of us one. I tried it out for

> the first time today...just shooting at a stationary target, but it

> was fun. I will probably make more time for that in the future.

>

> The worst part of today was that mom, dad and I changed our plans

so

> I could stay here with my grandma because she was feeling bad, and

> she found out. Needless to say, it bothered her. I tried to

reassure

> her that she wasn't the only reason we stayed here instead of going

> to their house (even though it was the biggest reason) and I think

I

> managed to at least get her to understand that we just wanted to

> spend some time together and it didn't really matter where we were.

I

> think I made her feel a little better, but I'm not sure. She's not

> exactly easy to fool, and I'm not always a good liar...but

> thankfully, my reasoning was mostly true; we were just wanting to

> celebrate my dad's birthday together, and we didn't really care

> where. And, I threw in the fact that my mom is one that changes her

> mind about such stuff very easily, which is also true and my

grandma

> knows that. What bothers me is knowing that I will probably have

this

> kind of thing to do more often, because until she gets well enough

> that I'm not afraid of her falling in the house while I'm gone, I

> won't be leaving her unattended for very long.

>

> Well, enough of that...I think that brings everyone up to date.

>

> I do have a question, though- have any of you had to deal with

excess

> bile in the stomach as a result of a weak sphincter muscle? Do you

> know if there is any medicine other than Carafate that is used to

> deal with this situation? I'd appreciate any input you might have.

>

> Thanks a lot for listening.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> ---------------------------------

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>

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I guess whatever works for each different person;; Best wishes to you & your grandma;; hugs Dort <lenette32@...> wrote: I thought I'd let one reply take care of both of these. As for the suggestion of the vinegar mixture, that might be worth trying when things get bad..if she can keep it down. She does have a few samples of Prevacid Solutabs for "emergency" use, and she takes Nexium 2x daily, which helps some. The problem seems to be the bile more than the acid in her

stomach. When I can get her to eat a couple of decent meals a day, things are even better. The Boost is something she uses- she drinks the strawberry, but she can't drink it straight out of the bottle. She says it's too thick. So, I put an ounce or two of that in about 3 or 4 ounces of milk, and stir it well, and she can drink it all. I try to get her to do this a couple of times a day, mostly when she feels too queasy to eat regular food. The last four or five days, I have been getting her to eat at least one decent meal; some days two. Thank you both for your suggestions and help. I appreciate your concern. > Hello all,> > Hope your week has been better than mine...the blood pressure > problems my grandma was having resulted in her going to the hospital > and staying most of the night (about 6 hours). The last reading we > got before she went to the hospital was 98/86, but I wasn't sure it > was accurate. I decided that to be on the safe side it was best for > her to go to the ER. The readings they got were better...they > observed her and ran some tests, gave her some medicine for nausea > and sent her home. Since then her blood

pressure hasn't been > abnormal, but she keeps having bouts of weakness. That happened > before, and her doctor prescribed a new medicine which helped for a > while, but it accumulates in the body and she was having trouble with > it getting too high. So, they cut back the dosage; I'm thinking we > need to find a "happy medium" here...as it is, the doc has her > skipping it altogether two days a week..she goes back to see her > fairly soon, maybe we'll get some answers then.> > Along with all of this, because of having persistent nausea (she has > acid reflux and bile in her stomach) she has not been eating well for > the last about 3 weeks. I had suggested everything from mashed > potatoes to baby food, and nothing seemed agreeable...either she > wouldn't try it because it didn't sound good or it would make her > queasy if she did. Finally, this week, I came

up with the idea of > just lightly salted baked chicken with vegetables...she tried it, it > agreed with her stomach, and she had it for supper five nights this > week. I also managed to get her to eat a little more for breakfast > and lunch, so she's getting stronger. The last two nights she's felt > up to trying other dishes for supper, and was able to tolerate them > as well. So, I feel a bit like a kid who earned a gold star on a > school paper...glad I thought of that.> > Aside from those problems (as if that weren't enough) I was also > having to take care of my dog. She's been fighting with an ear > infection in both ears. But the vet checked her out a few days ago > and said she's better. My dog was very glad to not need drops put in > her ears every day- she absolutely hated that. > > Other than all this, everything's been okay, but I've been

feeling > tired. Not so much physically tired-though by the end of the day I > am, but that mental, drained, makes you feel 100 years old kind of > tired. Where the last thing you want to do is anything other than sit > down and watch tv or read or some other "just for me" thing. I go > through this every time something out of the normal routine happens, > especially when it's something that lasts this long. I will be very > grateful for her doctor's appointment, because I am hopeful that the > doctor will be able to get things adjusted some more.> > At times like this, it is a bit of a challenge to take care of > myself, but I am trying. I did manage to get to go shopping today..I > was only gone a couple of hours, but I managed to take advantage of > some summer clearance racks ang pick up some shorts, t-shirts, and a > new purse. And, of course, it was

nice to get out of the house for a > while. Earlier this week, I got a new "toy" that will help me get rid > of some of my frustration- a paintball gun. My dad had been wanting > one for his birthday, so mom got each of us one. I tried it out for > the first time today...just shooting at a stationary target, but it > was fun. I will probably make more time for that in the future.> > The worst part of today was that mom, dad and I changed our plans so > I could stay here with my grandma because she was feeling bad, and > she found out. Needless to say, it bothered her. I tried to reassure > her that she wasn't the only reason we stayed here instead of going > to their house (even though it was the biggest reason) and I think I > managed to at least get her to understand that we just wanted to > spend some time together and it didn't really matter where we were.

I > think I made her feel a little better, but I'm not sure. She's not > exactly easy to fool, and I'm not always a good liar...but > thankfully, my reasoning was mostly true; we were just wanting to > celebrate my dad's birthday together, and we didn't really care > where. And, I threw in the fact that my mom is one that changes her > mind about such stuff very easily, which is also true and my grandma > knows that. What bothers me is knowing that I will probably have this > kind of thing to do more often, because until she gets well enough > that I'm not afraid of her falling in the house while I'm gone, I > won't be leaving her unattended for very long. > > Well, enough of that...I think that brings everyone up to date. > > I do have a question, though- have any of you had to deal with excess > bile in the stomach as a result of a weak sphincter

muscle? Do you > know if there is any medicine other than Carafate that is used to > deal with this situation? I'd appreciate any input you might have.> > Thanks a lot for listening. > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------> Luggage? GPS? Comic books? > Check out fitting gifts for grads at Search.>

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, SHANNON, I am here! I just joined this week. I like this group it has been very helpful and everyone is nice. I am so happy to "see" you.

I am sorry about the balance issue, and excuse the bit of humor, but girl, it is easier to turn off the TV with the remote. (see I have been really off the wall since all my chronic illnesses this year, it seems to keep me sane). But seriously, I understand why that is so scary, I would be scared too. How did it go at the dentist, were you able to go to the one you found out of town? Also I have been to lots of cardiologists and such this year, and with the heart, it is always better to be safe than sorry. Lots of hugs honey, and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas, and no more falling okay? I am going by my Debstar here instead of Debbie to keep the confusion down if there are other Debbies.

Love, Debstar

 

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How is everyone? Good, I hope. I know I haven't been posting in some of my groups. I haven't been doing well. Balance issues. It was really bad the past 4 days. To the point, where I had to slide down the stairs. And was too afraid to go out and about because I am TERRIFED of falling.

I fell Friday, I think. Wacked my head against the TV, turning it off. Man, did that hurt. My brother thought there was someone breaking in. I was going to sit down and I just lost my balance. It was so scary. I am ok though. I had my doctor's appointment yesterday. And told them of my balance issues. I have an ear infection, and my doctor told me that could be the reason for you balance issues. Also, they did an EKG on my heart as well. They told me that it is irritated. So, they are sending me to a cardiologist to get more test done. Now I am nervous. So, I am hoping there's NOTHING wrong. Anyway, there's an update. I hope everyone have HAPPY HOLIDAYS and a safe one too. ((HUGS))

  

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SAME WISHES BACK TO YOU SHANNON;; I HOPE YOU HAVE A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS & THAT YOUR TESTS ALL COME BACK A-OK HUGS DORT Skotland <shanners29@...> wrote: Hi everyone, How is everyone? Good, I hope. I know I haven't been posting in some of my groups. I haven't been doing well. Balance

issues. It was really bad the past 4 days. To the point, where I had to slide down the stairs. And was too afraid to go out and about because I am TERRIFED of falling. I fell Friday, I think. Wacked my head against the TV, turning it off. Man, did that hurt. My brother thought there was someone breaking in. I was going to sit down and I just lost my balance. It was so scary. I am ok though. I had my doctor's appointment yesterday. And told them of my balance issues. I have an ear infection, and my doctor told me that could be the reason for you balance issues. Also, they did an EKG on my heart as well. They told me that it is irritated. So, they are sending me to a cardiologist to get more test done. Now I am nervous. So, I am hoping there's NOTHING wrong. Anyway, there's an update. I hope everyone have HAPPY HOLIDAYS and a safe one too. ((HUGS))    Check me out on: Myspace FacebookMy Mormon Space 360 Blogspot: Ramblings and Poetry ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Check out Otis Spunkmeir ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ AIM: CTR62578MSN: CTR62578 IM: howie_lvr ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ "Through the good and bad times, I still have my wings to fly me to dreams" ~ Skotland © 2006

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[and others]: i know where you are coming from, they cannot

find out why i am getting so many headaches and my back is killing me

all the time now, [i hate getting older] and all they say is take

tylonal and get rest when needed and if it causes pain don't do it, but

LIFE causes pain. anyway yesterday i had such a bad headache i thought

i was going to die with it, i ended up taking almost 20 extra strength

tyl and they didn't even help, and the worse part is tyl makes lose and

that is hard to deal with. i thought it was gone but i am getting

that 'aura' feeling again I HATE IT! I AM shaky and have the fear

feeling i just got back from my Celebrate Recovery meeting and it was

really good so i realised alot of things, but my wall is still up. here

the flexeral is too expensive to get perscribed. i sometimes wish it

was my MS acting up cause then i would have a reason, i am sorry to

whine and tomorrow is spose to be nice and we had the pressure change

to lower but i feel rotten. anyway if anyone prays i would appreciate

them cause i when i get this feeling my depression gets worse and the

stinkin-thinkin comes on more and i know my place needs cleaning but

right now i don't give a darn but the walls close in and all i want to

do is go hide under the blanket or dig a hole and pull the dirt in

around me. later kim

[Guest guest]

[and others]: i know where you are coming from, they cannot

find out why i am getting so many headaches and my back is killing me

all the time now, [i hate getting older] and all they say is take

tylonal and get rest when needed and if it causes pain don't do it, but

LIFE causes pain. anyway yesterday i had such a bad headache i thought

i was going to die with it, i ended up taking almost 20 extra strength

tyl and they didn't even help, and the worse part is tyl makes lose and

that is hard to deal with. i thought it was gone but i am getting

that 'aura' feeling again I HATE IT! I AM shaky and have the fear

feeling i just got back from my Celebrate Recovery meeting and it was

really good so i realised alot of things, but my wall is still up. here

the flexeral is too expensive to get perscribed. i sometimes wish it

was my MS acting up cause then i would have a reason, i am sorry to

whine and tomorrow is spose to be nice and we had the pressure change

to lower but i feel rotten. anyway if anyone prays i would appreciate

them cause i when i get this feeling my depression gets worse and the

stinkin-thinkin comes on more and i know my place needs cleaning but

right now i don't give a darn but the walls close in and all i want to

do is go hide under the blanket or dig a hole and pull the dirt in

around me. later kim

[Guest guest]

[and others]: i know where you are coming from, they cannot

find out why i am getting so many headaches and my back is killing me

all the time now, [i hate getting older] and all they say is take

tylonal and get rest when needed and if it causes pain don't do it, but

LIFE causes pain. anyway yesterday i had such a bad headache i thought

i was going to die with it, i ended up taking almost 20 extra strength

tyl and they didn't even help, and the worse part is tyl makes lose and

that is hard to deal with. i thought it was gone but i am getting

that 'aura' feeling again I HATE IT! I AM shaky and have the fear

feeling i just got back from my Celebrate Recovery meeting and it was

really good so i realised alot of things, but my wall is still up. here

the flexeral is too expensive to get perscribed. i sometimes wish it

was my MS acting up cause then i would have a reason, i am sorry to

whine and tomorrow is spose to be nice and we had the pressure change

to lower but i feel rotten. anyway if anyone prays i would appreciate

them cause i when i get this feeling my depression gets worse and the

stinkin-thinkin comes on more and i know my place needs cleaning but

right now i don't give a darn but the walls close in and all i want to

do is go hide under the blanket or dig a hole and pull the dirt in

around me. later kim