Guest guest Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 Hi Amy, I remember you. You have been missed. It was good of you to jump right in; it is almost impossible to sort through the messages when you have been gone for a while. I have had the same problem. I had to delete the old messages and just pick a starting place to read the posts and then just jumped in like you are doing. I'm sorry you have been in such a long flare. It must really be taking a toll on you. I have no idea how you can run a farm, small or not. I feel like such a wimp. I can't even work anymore from my website, much less handle horses and a farm. Maybe adding the Cymbalta will help some. I hope so anyway. Try to take care of yourself and be proud of yourself for doing all that you do. Marti Amy Brand amy@...> wrote: Hey everyone.... It has been awhile since I have posted here. I am not sure if anyone remembers me! There are so many messages it is a bit overwhelming to jump back in, but I am trying to weed through everything! I have had a bad non-stop flare for over a month. It just won't go away. I just got some of my meds tweaked the other day when I went to my Fibro Specialist. I was taking: 10mg Lexapro 1x per day 75mg Lyrica 2x per day Levin as needed for IBS 10mg Ambien I am now taking...as of Saturday: 30mg Cymbalta 1x per day 100mg Lyrica 3x per day Levin as needed 10mg Ambien This is the 4th time since December I have had my meds changed. Nothing has really worked so far for me. I've just been pretty miserable. I am way too Type A to just lay around. I run my own business, and I have a small farm & horses to feed. Sometimes I think all that is the only thing keeping me going. But gosh....my pain is so bad....it feels like entire spine is on fire! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Ugh! So I woke up early from taking my Ambien! This has been happening a lot lately....grrr! Thanks for the encouraging words. I have not heard many from friends lately. Everyone is so negavtive & they just don't understand. The downplay my Fibromyalgia because they see me working with animals & they see me ride horses & do barnwork, so I must be ok, right? No...not at all! Today was one of the hardest struggles for me! The couch was calling my name, but so was my horses & barnwork. I kept putting it off. Finally I talked to my hubby (who was still at work) & I was so sore & so upset. So....I finally said outloud " I'm gonna conquer this damn Fibromyalgia! " and hung up the phone. So I walked out to the barn & did my barnwork.....slowly....but I did it. (I only have 3 stalls) I was so proud that I actually got everything done! I don't know how I did it! Then I came inside....took a hot epson salt bath like I do every night....laid on the couch & never moved since! My kitty is laying here with me! > > Hi Amy, > > I remember you. You have been missed. It was good of you to jump right in; it is almost impossible to sort through the messages when you have been gone for a while. I have had the same problem. I had to delete the old messages and just pick a starting place to read the posts and then just jumped in like you are doing. > > I'm sorry you have been in such a long flare. It must really be taking a toll on you. I have no idea how you can run a farm, small or not. I feel like such a wimp. I can't even work anymore from my website, much less handle horses and a farm. > > Maybe adding the Cymbalta will help some. I hope so anyway. > > Try to take care of yourself and be proud of yourself for doing all that you do. > > Marti > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Your welcome. What determination and perseverance you have! I need you to share a little of that with me. I get up and look at my messy house and stand there a minute and sit back down. My recliner is always calling my name. Even sitting at this desk typing I can hear it calling. I will be back soon. I hope you are feeling better. What a trooper you are! Marti Amy Brand amy@...> wrote: Ugh! So I woke up early from taking my Ambien! This has been happening a lot lately....grrr! Thanks for the encouraging words. I have not heard many from friends lately. Everyone is so negavtive & they just don't understand. The downplay my Fibromyalgia because they see me working with animals & they see me ride horses & do barnwork, so I must be ok, right? No...not at all! Today was one of the hardest struggles for me! The couch was calling my name, but so was my horses & barnwork. I kept putting it off. Finally I talked to my hubby (who was still at work) & I was so sore & so upset. So....I finally said outloud " I'm gonna conquer this damn Fibromyalgia! " and hung up the phone. So I walked out to the barn & did my barnwork.....slowly....but I did it. (I only have 3 stalls) I was so proud that I actually got everything done! I don't know how I did it! Then I came inside....took a hot epson salt bath like I do every night....laid on the couch & never moved since! My kitty is laying here with me! > > Hi Amy, > > I remember you. You have been missed. It was good of you to jump right in; it is almost impossible to sort through the messages when you have been gone for a while. I have had the same problem. I had to delete the old messages and just pick a starting place to read the posts and then just jumped in like you are doing. > > I'm sorry you have been in such a long flare. It must really be taking a toll on you. I have no idea how you can run a farm, small or not. I feel like such a wimp. I can't even work anymore from my website, much less handle horses and a farm. > > Maybe adding the Cymbalta will help some. I hope so anyway. > > Try to take care of yourself and be proud of yourself for doing all that you do. > > Marti > between 0000-00-00 and 9999-99-99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Hi Amy, Gee I'm so sorry about the long lasting flare....the Lyrica hasn't helped at all??? I know exactly what you mean when you say your spine is on fire. That is how I describe it too. My Lyrica has really helped me..Im very fortunate. My the end of the day, my legs are really hurting, but not like before. Hope this tweak helps you. /Mi It's Been Awhile.... Hey everyone.... It has been awhile since I have posted here. I am not sure if anyone remembers me! There are so many messages it is a bit overwhelming to jump back in, but I am trying to weed through everything! I have had a bad non-stop flare for over a month. It just won't go away. I just got some of my meds tweaked the other day when I went to my Fibro Specialist. I was taking: 10mg Lexapro 1x per day 75mg Lyrica 2x per day Levin as needed for IBS 10mg Ambien I am now taking...as of Saturday: 30mg Cymbalta 1x per day 100mg Lyrica 3x per day Levin as needed 10mg Ambien This is the 4th time since December I have had my meds changed. Nothing has really worked so far for me. I've just been pretty miserable. I am way too Type A to just lay around. I run my own business, and I have a small farm & horses to feed. Sometimes I think all that is the only thing keeping me going. But gosh....my pain is so bad....it feels like entire spine is on fire! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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