Guest guest Posted May 29, 2004 Report Share Posted May 29, 2004 In a message dated 5/29/2004 16:17:35 PM Pacific Daylight Time, monica-jb@... writes: 12 years ago I lifted free weights, and was in tip top shape. Did step aerobics every day. I was a Marine, for heavens sake! ****** I was not a Marine but only 4 years ago I use to tackle the starimaster for 1 1/2 hours per day 5 days a week! Be sure to take it slow in the beginning. Debbi Debbi SoCal EDSers Hostess with the most'est! Well, ... at least the hostess with the most'est pink flamingos! (Wink, wink all you SoCal EDSers!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2004 Report Share Posted May 29, 2004 - sounds like you guys are off to a good start - keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2004 Report Share Posted May 29, 2004 - sounds like you guys are off to a good start - keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2004 Report Share Posted May 29, 2004 Methadone- lol @ that stuff- I was taking 12 (10's) a day- and nada- not a thing from them -plus 30 mgs of morphine........ Finally, he understands that the methadone doesnt touch me and now im on 120 mgs of morphine a day. To me - those were nothing but sugar pills...... I was never in relief of pain....... Ive started the 120s two days ago- so hoping this will provide some relief, swallowing those 12 pills a day- plus all my other meds was really making it hard on me to swallow after a while, basically gave me a gagging feeling. But he didnt wean me off them- just plop off the 12 and right onto the 120 morphines. Re: Re: chiropractor Hi, The methadone does nothing for me. I was on a total of 10mg a day for a few months, and it didn't help my pain at all. I didn't have any side effects from it at all. So, since it wasn't helping with the pain, I decided to stop taking it. Had to wean off it very slowly. I will ask the chiro about the TBM. and I just finished at the gym. we did the air pressure machines, which are very easy. I actually walked on the treadmill for 15 minutes, and did the bike for 15 minutes. That's the most moving I've done in at least 3 years. Amazing. I already feel better. A bit tired, but not as tired as usual. What really got me depressed is finding out that I'm carying around 35 pounds of fat! I only weight 135. That just grossed me out. 12 years ago I lifted free weights, and was in tip top shape. Did step aerobics every day. I was a Marine, for heavens sake! But, since muscles have memory, hopefully I can keep up with this, and get back to shape quickly. I know that the medications make me feel worse. It's almost like I have a lower pain threshold when I take them. But, when something happens, and I really hurt, I need them. Then, I get into a bad cycle. I don't think you should worry too much about your caffeine addiction. Almost everyone has that. You can't be perfect. I guess gallons of tea is too much. Maybe you could try green tea for a while. That has less cafeine. Sort of wean yourself off it. I have a very addictive personality. So, I'm gonna have to be careful not to get too carried away with exercise. That's how I got into this situation in the first place. All I thought about was exercise - when I could go that day, what I would do. Then, I'd go for walks on top of it, and anything else I could think of and just wear myself out. So, I gotta be careful. Hugs, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2004 Report Share Posted May 29, 2004 Methadone- lol @ that stuff- I was taking 12 (10's) a day- and nada- not a thing from them -plus 30 mgs of morphine........ Finally, he understands that the methadone doesnt touch me and now im on 120 mgs of morphine a day. To me - those were nothing but sugar pills...... I was never in relief of pain....... Ive started the 120s two days ago- so hoping this will provide some relief, swallowing those 12 pills a day- plus all my other meds was really making it hard on me to swallow after a while, basically gave me a gagging feeling. But he didnt wean me off them- just plop off the 12 and right onto the 120 morphines. Re: Re: chiropractor Hi, The methadone does nothing for me. I was on a total of 10mg a day for a few months, and it didn't help my pain at all. I didn't have any side effects from it at all. So, since it wasn't helping with the pain, I decided to stop taking it. Had to wean off it very slowly. I will ask the chiro about the TBM. and I just finished at the gym. we did the air pressure machines, which are very easy. I actually walked on the treadmill for 15 minutes, and did the bike for 15 minutes. That's the most moving I've done in at least 3 years. Amazing. I already feel better. A bit tired, but not as tired as usual. What really got me depressed is finding out that I'm carying around 35 pounds of fat! I only weight 135. That just grossed me out. 12 years ago I lifted free weights, and was in tip top shape. Did step aerobics every day. I was a Marine, for heavens sake! But, since muscles have memory, hopefully I can keep up with this, and get back to shape quickly. I know that the medications make me feel worse. It's almost like I have a lower pain threshold when I take them. But, when something happens, and I really hurt, I need them. Then, I get into a bad cycle. I don't think you should worry too much about your caffeine addiction. Almost everyone has that. You can't be perfect. I guess gallons of tea is too much. Maybe you could try green tea for a while. That has less cafeine. Sort of wean yourself off it. I have a very addictive personality. So, I'm gonna have to be careful not to get too carried away with exercise. That's how I got into this situation in the first place. All I thought about was exercise - when I could go that day, what I would do. Then, I'd go for walks on top of it, and anything else I could think of and just wear myself out. So, I gotta be careful. Hugs, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2004 Report Share Posted May 30, 2004 I am. I'm not the least bit sore in the muscles, so I know I didn't over do it. My neck, back, shoulder and hip are hurting, but no more than usual. Isn't it horrible to remember what we used to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2004 Report Share Posted May 30, 2004 I am. I'm not the least bit sore in the muscles, so I know I didn't over do it. My neck, back, shoulder and hip are hurting, but no more than usual. Isn't it horrible to remember what we used to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2004 Report Share Posted May 30, 2004 Wow, that's a lot of methadone. My pain doctor wouldn't go any higher than 10mg a day. At first, I was so upset about that. But, now I'm glad he wouldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2004 Report Share Posted May 30, 2004 Wow, that's a lot of methadone. My pain doctor wouldn't go any higher than 10mg a day. At first, I was so upset about that. But, now I'm glad he wouldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2004 Report Share Posted May 30, 2004 yes it is 4 (10 mgs) 3 times a day- blek. I can see now why you are glad he didn't- it helps some and does not help some- guess its all in the bloodstream and who can handle what- . Am glad to hear you are feeling better! Re: Re: chiropractor Wow, that's a lot of methadone. My pain doctor wouldn't go any higher than 10mg a day. At first, I was so upset about that. But, now I'm glad he wouldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2004 Report Share Posted May 30, 2004 yes it is 4 (10 mgs) 3 times a day- blek. I can see now why you are glad he didn't- it helps some and does not help some- guess its all in the bloodstream and who can handle what- . Am glad to hear you are feeling better! Re: Re: chiropractor Wow, that's a lot of methadone. My pain doctor wouldn't go any higher than 10mg a day. At first, I was so upset about that. But, now I'm glad he wouldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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