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Board: Fibromyalgia 04-26-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 241
Posted By msnova74
Re: Uninformed

I can only speak for myself. My knowledge such as it is :) is a combo of a grandmother who was very into natural meds, my own research, and my fab doctor.

VitD and B12 can be tested for by a...
Board: Crohn's Disease / Ulcerative Colitis 04-17-2013, 06:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 139
Posted By msnova74
Re: Bone Density Scan

Just as an addendum, I would also ask for a nutritional panel yearly as well, as there are other essentials that she could be deficient on.
Board: Crohn's Disease / Ulcerative Colitis 04-16-2013, 07:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 139
Posted By msnova74
Re: Bone Density Scan

Yes it does. With any issue that may cause absorption issues, it is recommended.

It can catch osteoporosis at an early enough stage to treat.
Board: Dental Health 04-05-2013, 07:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 166
Posted By msnova74
Re: Daughter needs braces off

Try contacting a dental school like UT in Memphis. Many times they can help.
Board: Urology 03-28-2013, 10:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 188
Posted By msnova74
Re: UTI Help

Yes a blood test could show the presence of an infection.

The doc in a box places are great for generic flu, strep etc, but with your history(similar to mine) I would see your regular doc.
Board: Kidney Disorders 03-27-2013, 08:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 307
Posted By msnova74
Re: Sonographer Sounded Alarmed

The sonograph tech may have seen any number of normal abnormalities.

I had one give me the scare of my life because she saw a Mass. it turned out to be a generic cyst.

Don't get too worried. ...
Board: Pain Management 03-26-2013, 08:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 260
Posted By msnova74
Re: Need advice on PM clinic

A good pain managment clinic will take insurance. You can go to the american chronic pain assoc for a list of doctors in your area that are trained in interventional or conventional pain management.
Board: General Health 03-13-2013, 07:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 165
Posted By msnova74
Re: Fibromyalgia???

The one constant with FM is that it is never constant. Everyone is different. There are people who cannot get out of bed due to the pain, and there are others who work a full time job.

I think...
Board: Family & Friends of Cancer Patients 09-20-2012, 12:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 331
Posted By msnova74
Re: Final Stage of Liver Cancer

Unfortunately it is hard to say. My BIL was told he had 6 months or less and lived for 2 years. It will really depend on the supportive care etc.
Board: Fibromyalgia 08-13-2012, 02:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 998
Posted By msnova74
Re: Fibro Forever???

Right now it is forever. Some strides are being made in research, but nothing viable yet.

However it can be managed. It takes time to find the right combo of meds/suppliments/exercise etc., but...
Board: Knee & Hip Problems 08-10-2012, 01:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 340
Posted By msnova74
Re: Meniscus Question?

You absolutely can re injure you meniscus. It will never be as strong as it was before it was injured the first time.
Board: Brain & Nervous System Disorders 08-10-2012, 01:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 363
Posted By msnova74
Re: HELP! Am I dying from concussion?

It sounds like a superficial bruise and associated inflammation. Try an icepack and see if that helps.

typically you would have nausea, headache, dizzyness etc if it was serious

If you are...
Board: Pain Management 07-30-2012, 07:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,035
Posted By msnova74
Re: Any prob getting Morphine sulphate capsules 80MG kadian generic from watson

Saw your message and just thought I'd share my solution.

years ago I was on kadiam , fentanyl. ocycontin many of the local pharmacies did not and would not carry opiates in such large doses. What...
Board: Beauty & Cosmetics 07-26-2012, 01:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 541
Posted By msnova74
Re: Waterproof Eyeliner??

Gel formulas are best. The cheap answer is Millani. Get some good remover, cause it is hard to get the stuff off.
Board: Neuropathy 07-26-2012, 01:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,106
Posted By msnova74
Re: Gabapentin

I don't know why is causes weight gain. If I had to hazard a guess, i would think it messes with your metabolism.

I was also on a signifigantly higher dosage. I took the lions share at night as...
Board: Neuropathy 07-25-2012, 01:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,106
Posted By msnova74
Re: Gabapentin

I took it for several years. I did have side effects, but relatively mild. Weight gain was the biggest. It worked well, not as well as some others, but it also had less side effects for me. It...
Board: Back Problems 07-18-2012, 11:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 977
Posted By msnova74
Re: High blood pressure following Epidural Spinal Steroid Shots

I am a low BP person(90/60), however when I went through spinal injections several years ago my blood pressure would spike (140/90). It would resolve within 48 to 96 hours.

However because High...
Board: Headaches & Migraines 07-17-2012, 12:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 814
Posted By msnova74
Re: Migraines -Topamax/Side Effects

I took it for years and for me the side effects did go away after I was at my stable dose for 2 weeks. It was a miracle med for me for years.

However, after taking it for years it began to cause...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 07-17-2012, 12:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 642
Posted By msnova74
Re: Question/need help...Medicaid question

All you will need to do is draw up a lease. If she is living there as a member of the family, your income applies, but she is living there as an "apartment". A lease will define the line for...
Board: Teen Health 07-06-2012, 08:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 311
Posted By msnova74
Re: Consideriding anorexia

Starving yourself is not the answer. As someone who has been there, there is nothing glamorous about it. Hairloss, heart issues, death. Then the damage that it does to your metabolism.

98 lbs...
Board: Alternative Medicine 06-29-2012, 01:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 667
Posted By msnova74
Re: Legal alternatives to ephedra

much of the ephedra has been discontinued however there is one product that is marketed for Asthma that is still allowed to contain it. Just google it and it is available almost everywhere.
Board: Autoimmune Disorders 06-27-2012, 09:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,739
Posted By msnova74
Re: Chronic, systemic inflammation

It would typically be a form of MCTD Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. Doctors have fairly recently begun distinguishing various subtypes of MCTD.

The particular sub-type I have is quite...
Board: Anemia 06-26-2012, 08:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 832
Posted By msnova74
Re: Haematocrit low, iron ok

It means you need further testing to look for other types of anemia such as RDW, B12 levels etc.
Board: Anemia 06-26-2012, 08:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 856
Posted By msnova74
Re: Anemia, or something worse?? Need advice

You doctor would need to do a full screen including RDW, B12 levels, Ferritin Levels etc. To determine what type of anemia you have. different types have different treatments.
Board: Bowel Disorders 06-25-2012, 08:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 665
Posted By msnova74
Re: Please Help Me

you are going to have to see a doctor. many teenagers can have hormone inbalances that can cause odors. or there could be somethign more serious going on. Please see a doctor.
Board: Anemia 06-15-2012, 11:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 869
Posted By msnova74
Re: Pernicious Anemia

With pernicious anemia you can take tons of oral b-12. The problem is that you cannot absorb it. People with this type of anemia lack the enzyme to absorb the b12. IF you cannot take the shots,...
Board: Autoimmune Disorders 05-08-2012, 10:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,683
Posted By msnova74
Re: Allergic to everything she eats!

Lamb is the best meat for someone with hypersensitivity.
Board: Vaccination & Immunization 05-04-2012, 10:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,210
Posted By msnova74
Re: Vaccine Court

I can't help you with the vaccine part, but Get him on FMLA. It will at least protect his job for 12 weeks
Board: General Health 05-02-2012, 08:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 909
Posted By msnova74
Re: Chronic joint/bone pain - ideas what it is?

unfortunately many autoimmune diseases are triggered by a virus. I would ask for a rheumatological panel to rule it out.

My MCTD onset was after I had EBV(mono).
Board: Back Problems 05-02-2012, 07:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 708
Posted By msnova74
Re: has anyone had spinal injections in lower back?

Smurf,

I went through multiple spinal injections a month for 18 months. I always felt alot of it. The numbing medicine typically does not work well on me so that is not a huge issue.

The...
Board: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy 04-26-2012, 11:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 668
Posted By msnova74
Re: What anticonvulsant works best for you? Lyrica? Neurontin?

Here is my list.

Trileptal best for pain however slept constantly.

Neurontin- soso on pain soso on fatigue

Topamax less that neurontin on pain but 0 fatigue.

hope this helps
Board: Headaches & Migraines 04-26-2012, 11:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,392
Posted By msnova74
Re: Problems Decreasing Topamax

You make be like many other people that take months to go down. It took me 6 months to get to where I could stop it. I was only on 100 mg each person is different. Talk to your doctor about...
Board: Brain Tumors 04-19-2012, 09:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,507
Posted By msnova74
Re: Really worried... does this sound like a brain tumour?

A couple of thoughts.

I would ask for an MRI. For a couple of reasons Pseudo tumor cerebri being the one that comes to mind

I would as for a nutritional panel. There are many vitamin...
Board: Family & Friends of Cancer Patients 04-11-2012, 10:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 915
Posted By msnova74
Re: Not understanding cancer prognosis! Help!!

Hello,

I am sorry to hear about your dad. It works like this. . .Until you have been cancer free for 5 years you are not "cured". The rate the doc is giving you is based on the relapse rate and...
Board: Rare Disorders 04-09-2012, 09:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 902
Posted By msnova74
Re: Extreme Muscle Spams (Seizure-like)

have you been checked for tourettes?
Board: Fibromyalgia 04-05-2012, 07:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,821
Posted By msnova74
Re: can't take this pain anymore

Mom,

I wish I had an answer for you, but I am in a similar boat. It is a struggle to make it through the day right now for me too.

I guess I wanted to offer support and remind you that you are...
Board: Pain Management 03-08-2012, 10:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 617
Posted By msnova74
Re: Now anemic so no more anti-inflamaroties

I feel for you. I too have had bleeding ulcers. The thing is to treat the ulcers. Ompezole is one that I use. Once the ulcers are undercontrol you can get for NSAIDS back. Until then can you ask...
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