Guest guest Posted February 10, 2005 Report Share Posted February 10, 2005 Dani, Wellcome aboard. Wow, your implant schedule went super fast with no wait to speak of. Believe me, you are in the right place to ask questions about what to expect and you won't be alone. Let me start by saying.. No 2 implantees activation is the same and I can't stress enough that we should never compare our progress with someone else's. Don't be surprised if you don't understand anything at first, or if you even hate what you are hearing; It's not unusual, the key is to not give up. Be sure to look at our links and files here to see what you can find in the way of explanations for some questions and I highly reccommend our website: www..com Between that and the helpful folks here, I'm sure you will begin to get an understanding of what to expect in general. Hope you enjoy your time here and ask any questions you feel like tossing our way. Welcome again, Hugs, Silly MI In , " Dani Short " <gracejustin@g...> wrote: > > > > Hi, > > Just a quick intro..I'm in Baltimore, MD and was just implanted 2 > and a half weeks ago. Anxiously awaiting my hookup/activation in 2 > weeks. Am online now researching what to expect, etc. to get an idea > of what I can hope to hear..etc. etc.. > > > Dani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Sharon, I don't have any facts that will help you, but you will certainly be in my prayers. Suzanne from PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Welcome Sharon, You have come to a great place to find good information, and wonderful people. I look forward to getting to know you better, T > > > Hi everyone. > > I'm Sharon and just joined. I'm feeling a little defeated lately, and > like I have no one to talk to who will understand. > > Diagnosed with RA at age 4. > > I have two small children and I'm going on 43. I was doing farily well > before the girls came along (they're adopted) but the stress of > mommyhood has taken a drastic toll. Currently taking Enbrel, > Methotrexate and Voltarin. > > I'm wearing an Arizona brace on my ankle and in need of one ankle > fusion, though the second ankle doesn't seem far behind. Don't now > when I'll be able to schedule it with two kidies. > > I started a book club, and now have a very tough time going to > people's homes, dealing with people who want shoes taken off and then > being able to walk after stitting for three hours. (People tease me > about being drunk, as I stumble around ;-]) > > I don't remember my RA experience feeling quite so combersome and > obvious (not to mention painful) before, so feeling a bit down. > > Any advice on ankle fusions? Fusions vs. ankle replacements? > > Thanks for this forum. It looks very supportive. > > Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Welcome Sharon. I'm in the same boat you're in. Both of my ankles are eroded and should either be replaced or fused. I'm lucky because one of my ankles already fused naturally. Ankle replacements just aren't perfected enough for me to risk having it done. They are getting better, but still don't have the success rate that hips and knees have. I had both knees replaced 8 years ago and they are wonderful. If I thought my ankles had the same chance, I'd be beating down the doors to get them done. There are doctors in land and California that are doing ankle replacements using cadaver bones and they are working better than the traditional replacements. I know how difficult it is to raise kids while in pain. I'm on Enbrel too and it's helped me a lot. a On Sat, 05 Mar 2005 06:56:15 -0000, sharonmacd <omoshiroi@...> wrote: > > > Hi everyone. > > I'm Sharon and just joined. I'm feeling a little defeated lately, and > like I have no one to talk to who will understand. > > Diagnosed with RA at age 4. > > I have two small children and I'm going on 43. I was doing farily well > before the girls came along (they're adopted) but the stress of > mommyhood has taken a drastic toll. Currently taking Enbrel, > Methotrexate and Voltarin. > > I'm wearing an Arizona brace on my ankle and in need of one ankle > fusion, though the second ankle doesn't seem far behind. Don't now > when I'll be able to schedule it with two kidies. > > I started a book club, and now have a very tough time going to > people's homes, dealing with people who want shoes taken off and then > being able to walk after stitting for three hours. (People tease me > about being drunk, as I stumble around ;-]) > > I don't remember my RA experience feeling quite so combersome and > obvious (not to mention painful) before, so feeling a bit down. > > Any advice on ankle fusions? Fusions vs. ankle replacements? > > Thanks for this forum. It looks very supportive. > > Sharon > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 Hi a, Well, I guess you DO feel my pain! Do you wear any kind of splint or brace? The Arizona brace which does help a lot, just not a fashion DO. ;-) My right ankle is also mostly fused, but I'm afraid it's not in the best position possible. I had some hope with the idea that it may be possible to have an ankle fused and then have a replacement done when the technology is improved. Of course while I've seen that it's possible, I already notice I'm having trouble in the right Achilles Tendon, and wonder if that wouldn't atrophy after a few years of fusion. I hadn't heard about the cadaver replacements -- interesting AND spooky, but whatever works! Who'da thought I'd be injecting myself and happy about it!? Sharon > > > > > > Hi everyone. > > > > I'm Sharon and just joined. I'm feeling a little defeated lately, and > > like I have no one to talk to who will understand. > > > > Diagnosed with RA at age 4. > > > > I have two small children and I'm going on 43. I was doing farily well > > before the girls came along (they're adopted) but the stress of > > mommyhood has taken a drastic toll. Currently taking Enbrel, > > Methotrexate and Voltarin. > > > > I'm wearing an Arizona brace on my ankle and in need of one ankle > > fusion, though the second ankle doesn't seem far behind. Don't now > > when I'll be able to schedule it with two kidies. > > > > I started a book club, and now have a very tough time going to > > people's homes, dealing with people who want shoes taken off and then > > being able to walk after stitting for three hours. (People tease me > > about being drunk, as I stumble around ;-]) > > > > I don't remember my RA experience feeling quite so combersome and > > obvious (not to mention painful) before, so feeling a bit down. > > > > Any advice on ankle fusions? Fusions vs. ankle replacements? > > > > Thanks for this forum. It looks very supportive. > > > > Sharon > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 Unfortunately Sharon I do feel your pain. No, I don't wear a splint or brace. I tried them several years ago and they didn't help. I have no side to side motion anyway, so I'm not sure a brace would serve any purpose. I've had problems on and off with my Achilles tendons. I had a synovectomy, which helped since my ankle was full of nodules that pressed on the tendon. I also had bone spurs removed, which also helped. These alograft transplant replacements are very interesting, and I hope as they perfect it, more doctors will be doing them. Here are some news articles: Alograft ankle transplant - ankle of a cadaver to replace an ankle damaged by arthritis or trauma http://www.news-medical.net/print_article.asp?id=2846 Total Ankle Allograft Transplant Replacement http://www.drmyerson.com/conditions/ankle_arthritis/allograft.html a On Wed, 09 Mar 2005 03:41:09 -0000, sharonmacd <omoshiroi@...> wrote: > > > Hi a, > > Well, I guess you DO feel my pain! Do you wear any kind of splint or > brace? The Arizona brace which does help a lot, just not a fashion > DO. ;-) > > My right ankle is also mostly fused, but I'm afraid it's not in the > best position possible. > > I had some hope with the idea that it may be possible to have an ankle > fused and then have a replacement done when the technology is > improved. Of course while I've seen that it's possible, I already > notice I'm having trouble in the right Achilles Tendon, and wonder if > that wouldn't atrophy after a few years of fusion. > > I hadn't heard about the cadaver replacements -- interesting AND > spooky, but whatever works! Who'da thought I'd be injecting myself > and happy about it!? > > Sharon > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi everyone. > > > > > > I'm Sharon and just joined. I'm feeling a little defeated > lately, and > > > like I have no one to talk to who will understand. > > > > > > Diagnosed with RA at age 4. > > > > > > I have two small children and I'm going on 43. I was doing farily > well > > > before the girls came along (they're adopted) but the stress of > > > mommyhood has taken a drastic toll. Currently taking Enbrel, > > > Methotrexate and Voltarin. > > > > > > I'm wearing an Arizona brace on my ankle and in need of one ankle > > > fusion, though the second ankle doesn't seem far behind. Don't now > > > when I'll be able to schedule it with two kidies. > > > > > > I started a book club, and now have a very tough time going to > > > people's homes, dealing with people who want shoes taken off and then > > > being able to walk after stitting for three hours. (People tease me > > > about being drunk, as I stumble around ;-]) > > > > > > I don't remember my RA experience feeling quite so combersome and > > > obvious (not to mention painful) before, so feeling a bit down. > > > > > > Any advice on ankle fusions? Fusions vs. ankle replacements? > > > > > > Thanks for this forum. It looks very supportive. > > > > > > Sharon > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 Suisan: I guess that to gain weight you may have to do some weight training as well as eating healthy foods. Not being too thin , I can' recommend a good way of gaining weight! It just happens to me! If I could share a few pounds with you I'd do it!!! Vona Newbie Intro > > > > Hello, > > I am new to the group, and will just be lurking/reading for a while to > learn. > We live in the southeast and have three teens. I have candida, and went > on a diet last spring for several months. Unfortunately, I went almost > completely > off the diet and all my symptoms returned, so here I go again. I have > a > lot to learn about microbial nutrition. I will be ordering Nourishing > Traditions > very soon, and am wondering what your favorite cookbooks are. > > BTW, I am very thin and would also love to find healthy recipes to help > me > gain some weight. > > TIA, > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2005 Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 Thanks Vona, I'd take it!! >Suisan: I guess that to gain weight you may have to do some weight training as well as eating healthy foods. Not being too thin , I can' recommend a good way of gaining weight! It just happens to me! If I could share a few >pounds with you I'd do it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2005 Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 G'day , >... I will be ordering Nourishing >Traditions very soon, and am wondering what your favorite cookbooks are. Books are for more than cooking with - some foods need no cooking http://www.wildfermentation.com/ But also check out the files section on this group, there are some really good recipes / instructions there: nutrition/files/ >... >BTW, I am very thin and would also love to find healthy recipes to help >me gain some weight. One thing you might want to look at is kefir. It's a fermented milk drink / food, along similar lines to yoghurt, but actually much easier to make and better for you. Info and a group here: http://users.chariot.net.au/~dna/kefirpage.html Real_Kefir_Making/ Get kefir grains here: http://www.torontoadvisors.com/Kefir/kefir.htm cheers, Ross. -- Ross McKay, Toronto, NSW Australia " There is more to life than simply increasing its speed. " - Mahatma Gandhi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Angie - Welcome! I understand what you are saying about your kids. I had 6 of my own, all grown up now...and, also, was (am), a stay at home Mom. My youngest is 21, still at home, going to college, and most of my kids live close by. I also have 3 grandkids, all close to me. I realized that I do not look forward to them coming to see me, and I think that is weird for a grandmother. I get so anxious when they are here, and I do not want to be like that!!! I share the same concerns as you with the side effects, but, my doctor tells me that side effects do not happen in most people, and this is a very effective medication. I have just started on it (for real this time, lol), so, I don't have any success stories, yet. But, I will say, I have decided to take a leap of faith here, and try it and see if it helps my life. I think it is best not to dwell on the possible side effects, and look to the positive. Marilyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 In a message dated 8/26/2005 9:19:44 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, annmomof5@... writes: I don't overeat, I do eat some junk like chocalte. ann - What? Chocolate junk food? I consider it one of the food groups...lol. Marilyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 In a message dated 8/26/2005 10:22:30 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, chapmn47@... writes: Oh how I wish these meds had been available to my parents back then because they certainly could have benefited from them and so could my siblings and I. Hi Sue C - I wish the same thing. Then, my Dad may not have turned to alcohol to medicate himself, and my Mom would not have been out of it all the time on valium!!!! We are lucky to have the high quality meds we have today! And, so are our kids! Marilyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Lexapro has calmed down my temper in a big way. I have a much more take it as it comes attitude than before. Hope this help. >Hi, I joined the group about a week ago and have been reading all the >posts. I'm 29 and not on Lex yet but I am seriously considering it. I have >always had mild depression that comes and goes which I always felt was just >normal or " hormonal " . But I am having more and more little panic attacks, I >think the part I am hating most is the way I am with my two kids. My >daughter is 4 and VERY head strong and my son is 2. My husband is an over >the road truck driver so although I don't work outside the home I take on >the rest of the responsibilities full time! I am having such a hard time >getting through a day with out freaking out on my kids. I would never hit >them besides a spank on the tush (please do not bash me if you don't agree >with this). But the anger I have comes out of my mouth and I know it hurts >them so much. Even as I'm ranting and yelling I am thinking I need to stop >but I can't. I'm seeing my four year old picking up the habit to yell when >she is frustrated. My guilt from that is forcing me to examine myself and >find a way to fix it. From what I understand Lex will not totally keep my >from my mood swings but will help " even " me out. I love hearing all of your >good experiences with the drug. I'm trying not to let the scary posts get >to me. I want to know how people are doing on it but not let it keep me >from trying to make my life and my kids lives better. My biggest fear is >weight gain (still trying to lose 55 baby pounds!) and sexual side effects >(my husband and I are very compatible in that way and it would add stress >to my life if he noticed a difference). I would love to hear more positive >stories! I hope you all have a GREAT day! >Angie > > ><http://lilypie.com/> ><http://lilypie.com/> > > >On our way to Crystal Beach ><http://daisypath.com/> > Almost 7 years together!! ><http://daisypath.com/> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Thanks, I'm hoping to have the same reaction. Not get so wound up about stuff. :0) Angie <http://lilypie.com/> <http://lilypie.com/> On our way to Crystal Beach <http://daisypath.com/> Almost 7 years together!! <http://daisypath.com/> RE: Newbie Intro Lexapro has calmed down my temper in a big way. I have a much more take it as it comes attitude than before. Hope this help. >Hi, I joined the group about a week ago and have been reading all the >posts. I'm 29 and not on Lex yet but I am seriously considering it. I have >always had mild depression that comes and goes which I always felt was just >normal or " hormonal " . But I am having more and more little panic attacks, I >think the part I am hating most is the way I am with my two kids. My >daughter is 4 and VERY head strong and my son is 2. My husband is an over >the road truck driver so although I don't work outside the home I take on >the rest of the responsibilities full time! I am having such a hard time >getting through a day with out freaking out on my kids. I would never hit >them besides a spank on the tush (please do not bash me if you don't agree >with this). But the anger I have comes out of my mouth and I know it hurts >them so much. Even as I'm ranting and yelling I am thinking I need to stop >but I can't. I'm seeing my four year old picking up the habit to yell when >she is frustrated. My guilt from that is forcing me to examine myself and >find a way to fix it. From what I understand Lex will not totally keep my >from my mood swings but will help " even " me out. I love hearing all of your >good experiences with the drug. I'm trying not to let the scary posts get >to me. I want to know how people are doing on it but not let it keep me >from trying to make my life and my kids lives better. My biggest fear is >weight gain (still trying to lose 55 baby pounds!) and sexual side effects >(my husband and I are very compatible in that way and it would add stress >to my life if he noticed a difference). I would love to hear more positive >stories! I hope you all have a GREAT day! >Angie > > ><http://lilypie.com/<http://lilypie.com/>> ><http://lilypie.com/<http://lilypie.com/>> > > >On our way to Crystal Beach ><http://daisypath.com/<http://daisypath.com/>> > Almost 7 years together!! ><http://daisypath.com/<http://daisypath.com/>> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Hi Angie, I just posted about my experience on Lex. It has been so good for me. I used to get the same way with my kids. I knew it was wrong but could not stop yelling. I was always very irratable and short with them. The Lex has helped me with this. I don't get angry. Yes they still get on my nerves if they fight or scream but my blood does not start to boil like it used to. I was so overwhelmed with all my responsiblities that it paralized me and then I could do nothing. Now I can do alot of things around here. I don't feel like running away. Yes, I still have a few days when I start thinking negative but it is not as bad as it used to be. There is a dramatic change in me. My husband says I have the sparkle back in my eye. My 2 biggest fears were the sexual side effects and the weight gain. sexual side effects for the same reason that you mentioned. For me the side effects wore off in a week. Everything is wonderful in that area. The weight gain is a huge issue for me because I have 5 children and I work hard to stay in shape. At first I had no appetite but now I can eat normal. I don't overeat, I do eat some junk like chocalte. I have not been to the gym in a month and I have not noticed a difference yet. I think when I get back to the gym I will drop a few more pounds. Just be aware of it and watch your portions. I think Lex is a lot better than some of the other SSRI's with the weight gain. I have also come to realize that If I gain 5 pounds or so, who cares! My husband and children want a happy mom more than a skinny mom any day. Besides my husband likes a little meat on my bones. Don't let the scary post get to you, only you can know for yourself if it's good for you. If I would have listened to most people I would still be tourmenting myself and my family. Even my mom and husband thought it would be bad to try meds and they knew what bad condition I was in. There is a bad stigma with these drugs. As with all drugs there is side effects, but if you needed insulin you would be taking that. This problem is a physical problem. It is hard to understand it all but for your children's sake try the Lex. I hope you feel better soon, ann ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 It's a big part of the change. Give it at east 6 weeks, unless it mkaes you violently ill or you have allergic reaction. >Thanks, I'm hoping to have the same reaction. Not get so wound up about >stuff. :0) >Angie > > ><http://lilypie.com/> ><http://lilypie.com/> > > >On our way to Crystal Beach ><http://daisypath.com/> > >Almost 7 years together!! ><http://daisypath.com/> > RE: Newbie Intro > > > Lexapro has calmed down my temper in a big way. I have a much more take >it > as it comes attitude than before. Hope this help. > > > > > >Hi, I joined the group about a week ago and have been reading all the > >posts. I'm 29 and not on Lex yet but I am seriously considering it. I >have > >always had mild depression that comes and goes which I always felt was >just > >normal or " hormonal " . But I am having more and more little panic >attacks, I > >think the part I am hating most is the way I am with my two kids. My > >daughter is 4 and VERY head strong and my son is 2. My husband is an >over > >the road truck driver so although I don't work outside the home I take >on > >the rest of the responsibilities full time! I am having such a hard >time > >getting through a day with out freaking out on my kids. I would never >hit > >them besides a spank on the tush (please do not bash me if you don't >agree > >with this). But the anger I have comes out of my mouth and I know it >hurts > >them so much. Even as I'm ranting and yelling I am thinking I need to >stop > >but I can't. I'm seeing my four year old picking up the habit to yell >when > >she is frustrated. My guilt from that is forcing me to examine myself >and > >find a way to fix it. From what I understand Lex will not totally keep >my > >from my mood swings but will help " even " me out. I love hearing all of >your > >good experiences with the drug. I'm trying not to let the scary posts >get > >to me. I want to know how people are doing on it but not let it keep me > >from trying to make my life and my kids lives better. My biggest fear >is > >weight gain (still trying to lose 55 baby pounds!) and sexual side >effects > >(my husband and I are very compatible in that way and it would add >stress > >to my life if he noticed a difference). I would love to hear more >positive > >stories! I hope you all have a GREAT day! > >Angie > > > > > ><http://lilypie.com/<http://lilypie.com/>> > ><http://lilypie.com/<http://lilypie.com/>> > > > > > >On our way to Crystal Beach > ><http://daisypath.com/<http://daisypath.com/>> > > Almost 7 years together!! > ><http://daisypath.com/<http://daisypath.com/>> > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Hi Angie, Welcome to the group. I want to commend you for being aware of how your depression is effecting your children. I think a lot of parents rant and rave and yell at their kids and don't understand that it has long term harmful effects on them. My parents were verbally and emotionally abusive to me when I was young. Oh how I wish these meds had been available to my parents back then because they certainly could have benefited from them and so could my siblings and I. You deserve to live a peaceful life and your children deserve to have a peaceful mom. Good luck and I hope you will give the Lex a try. It has made a world of difference in my life that s for sure. Sue C -- Newbie Intro Hi, I joined the group about a week ago and have been reading all the posts. I'm 29 and not on Lex yet but I am seriously considering it. I have always had mild depression that comes and goes which I always felt was just normal or " hormonal " . But I am having more and more little panic attacks, I think the part I am hating most is the way I am with my two kids. My daughter is 4 and VERY head strong and my son is 2. My husband is an over the road truck driver so although I don't work outside the home I take on the rest of the responsibilities full time! I am having such a hard time getting through a day with out freaking out on my kids. I would never hit them besides a spank on the tush (please do not bash me if you don't agree with this). But the anger I have comes out of my mouth and I know it hurts them so much. Even as I'm ranting and yelling I am thinking I need to stop but I can't. I'm seeing my four year old picking up the habit to yell when she is frustrated. My guilt from that is forcing me to examine myself and find a way to fix it. From what I understand Lex will not totally keep my from my mood swings but will help " even " me out. I love hearing all of your good experiences with the drug. I'm trying not to let the scary posts get to me. I want to know how people are doing on it but not let it keep me from trying to make my life and my kids lives better. My biggest fear is weight gain (still trying to lose 55 baby pounds!) and sexual side effects (my husband and I are very compatible in that way and it would add stress to my life if he noticed a difference). I would love to hear more positive stories! I hope you all have a GREAT day! Angie <http://lilypie.com/> <http://lilypie.com/> On our way to Crystal Beach <http://daisypath.com/> Almost 7 years together!! <http://daisypath.com/> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 I totally agree! It's so scary to hear myself and know I sound just like my step mother when she did that to me! I guess it's up to me to stop the cycle! Thanks for the welcome! Angie Newbie Intro Hi, I joined the group about a week ago and have been reading all the posts. I'm 29 and not on Lex yet but I am seriously considering it. I have always had mild depression that comes and goes which I always felt was just normal or " hormonal " . But I am having more and more little panic attacks, I think the part I am hating most is the way I am with my two kids. My daughter is 4 and VERY head strong and my son is 2. My husband is an over the road truck driver so although I don't work outside the home I take on the rest of the responsibilities full time! I am having such a hard time getting through a day with out freaking out on my kids. I would never hit them besides a spank on the tush (please do not bash me if you don't agree with this). But the anger I have comes out of my mouth and I know it hurts them so much. Even as I'm ranting and yelling I am thinking I need to stop but I can't. I'm seeing my four year old picking up the habit to yell when she is frustrated. My guilt from that is forcing me to examine myself and find a way to fix it. From what I understand Lex will not totally keep my from my mood swings but will help " even " me out. I love hearing all of your good experiences with the drug. I'm trying not to let the scary posts get to me. I want to know how people are doing on it but not let it keep me from trying to make my life and my kids lives better. My biggest fear is weight gain (still trying to lose 55 baby pounds!) and sexual side effects (my husband and I are very compatible in that way and it would add stress to my life if he noticed a difference). I would love to hear more positive stories! I hope you all have a GREAT day! Angie <http://lilypie.com/<http://lilypie.com/>> <http://lilypie.com/<http://lilypie.com/>> On our way to Crystal Beach <http://daisypath.com/<http://daisypath.com/>> Almost 7 years together!! <http://daisypath.com/<http://daisypath.com/>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Thanks for the Welcome Marilyn. I can't wait to hear your success story! I'm praying that Lex is what makes a difference for you! (For me as well :0) Angie Re: Newbie Intro Angie - Welcome! I understand what you are saying about your kids. I had 6 of my own, all grown up now...and, also, was (am), a stay at home Mom. My youngest is 21, still at home, going to college, and most of my kids live close by. I also have 3 grandkids, all close to me. I realized that I do not look forward to them coming to see me, and I think that is weird for a grandmother. I get so anxious when they are here, and I do not want to be like that!!! I share the same concerns as you with the side effects, but, my doctor tells me that side effects do not happen in most people, and this is a very effective medication. I have just started on it (for real this time, lol), so, I don't have any success stories, yet. But, I will say, I have decided to take a leap of faith here, and try it and see if it helps my life. I think it is best not to dwell on the possible side effects, and look to the positive. Marilyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 Hey Marilyn, it sounds like you and I had the same parents...which bedroom did you occupy in the house ? Mine was at the top of the stairs Both of my parents were alcoholics and my mother did the Valium thing too. Sue C From: Eltat2mom@... Date: 08/26/05 15:52:11 Lexapro Subject: Re: Newbie Intro In a message dated 8/26/2005 10:22:30 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, chapmn47@... writes: Oh how I wish these meds had been available to my parents back then because they certainly could have benefited from them and so could my siblings and I. Hi Sue C - I wish the same thing. Then, my Dad may not have turned to alcohol to medicate himself, and my Mom would not have been out of it all the time on valium!!!! We are lucky to have the high quality meds we have today! And, so are our kids! Marilyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 Hey, my smiley didn't go thru. It was supposed to be after " at the top of the stairs. Sue C -- Re: Newbie Intro In a message dated 8/26/2005 10:22:30 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, chapmn47@... writes: Oh how I wish these meds had been available to my parents back then because they certainly could have benefited from them and so could my siblings and I. Hi Sue C - I wish the same thing. Then, my Dad may not have turned to alcohol to medicate himself, and my Mom would not have been out of it all the time on valium!!!! We are lucky to have the high quality meds we have today! And, so are our kids! Marilyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2005 Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 Hi Sue - We didn't have stairs, so, my bedroom was at the front of the house...parents down the hall...must not have been the same parents...lol. I guess alcohol and valium were the drugs of choice back then. Marilyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2005 Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 Sue and Marilyn: I'm making a request to you both. I think the friendship you 2 have made is wonderful, and important as we all try to get our messages off of our experiences with this durg. However, if you both want to get into personal experience, ie: Who slept where, it's my suggestion you e-mail each other, and not take up valuable space on this site with that kind of thing. We have new people joining us regularly, and if I were just joining, and read your messages, I would be completey turned off. Experience that would help the group as a whole ia great, but not the kind of mail you've been putting on this site. Thanks, Annie in AZ Eltat2mom@... wrote: Hi Sue - We didn't have stairs, so, my bedroom was at the front of the house...parents down the hall...must not have been the same parents...lol. I guess alcohol and valium were the drugs of choice back then. Marilyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2005 Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 I apologize...I didn't mean to offend any one. Sue C -- Re: Newbie Intro Sue and Marilyn: I'm making a request to you both. I think the friendship you 2 have made is wonderful, and important as we all try to get our messages off of our experiences with this durg. However, if you both want to get into personal experience, ie: Who slept where, it's my suggestion you e-mail each other, and not take up valuable space on this site with that kind of thing. We have new people joining us regularly, and if I were just joining, and read your messages, I would be completey turned off. Experience that would help the group as a whole ia great, but not the kind of mail you've been putting on this site. Thanks, Annie in AZ Eltat2mom@... wrote: Hi Sue - We didn't have stairs, so, my bedroom was at the front of the house...parents down the hall...must not have been the same parents...lol. I guess alcohol and valium were the drugs of choice back then. Marilyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2005 Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 -- Hi, I don't mind a bit and it makes the board more interesting when people share their experiences. We don't have to read every e-mail, If you don't like the message then just skip it. It was kind of rude to post the message you did. You already scolded people about giving advice on the meds. That is the reason I'm in this group......TO get adive!!!!!! Doctor's do not spend the time with people to answer every question and I like to know what other people are going through. We all have minds of our own to make informed decisions. Doctor's are helpful and needed but they are not God. ann - In Lexapro , Annie Houlihan <gvhoulihan@y...> wrote: > Sue and Marilyn: > I'm making a request to you both. I think the friendship you 2 have made is wonderful, and important as we all try to get our messages off of our experiences with this durg. > However, if you both want to get into personal experience, ie: Who slept where, it's my suggestion you e-mail each other, and not take up valuable space on this site with that kind of thing. We have new people joining us regularly, and if I were just joining, and read your messages, I would be completey turned off. > Experience that would help the group as a whole ia great, but not the kind of mail you've been putting on this site. > Thanks, > Annie in AZ > > Eltat2mom@a... wrote: > Hi Sue - > > We didn't have stairs, so, my bedroom was at the front of the > house...parents down the hall...must not have been the same parents...lol. > > I guess alcohol and valium were the drugs of choice back then. > > Marilyn > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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