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Board: Fibromyalgia 10-29-2012, 02:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 361
Posted By Agenda
Re: New diagnosis need some info

Hi, I have often been in tears with the pain in my hands and feet.
Board: Fibromyalgia 10-15-2012, 07:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 209
Posted By Agenda
Re: So frustrating !!!

No it is not bad of you. I agree 100% with everything you have said. I too am totally fed up with this invisible condition, and would much rather I had an obvious disability so I would not have to...
Board: Digestive Disorders 10-07-2012, 02:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,309
Posted By Agenda
Re: Going to ER tomorrow but I'm curious if anyone else has had these problems?

It might be worth getting a test for diabetes, the constant thirst is one of the symptoms.
Board: Fibromyalgia 10-01-2012, 09:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 334
Posted By Agenda
Re: Good Day All

You are not inferior you are unwell. In my book an inferior mom is one who is able to do things with her kids and does not bother to do them. Any posts I have ever seen on this site tells me we are...
Board: Anemia 10-01-2012, 07:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 320
Posted By Agenda
Help needed with lab results

I have anemia and am receiving iron injections as oral iron was not working. Just received copy of lab results unsure what they mean

Ferritin 6, I understand this one
Hgb 10, also understand...
Board: Fibromyalgia 09-30-2012, 01:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 493
Posted By Agenda
Need help before I see rhuemy

Hi, going to see rheumy again on wedensday and need your help. I accept I have fibro but have always felt something else was going on. My previous rheumy felt I had undifferenciated connective...
Board: Fibromyalgia 09-26-2012, 05:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 637
Posted By Agenda
Re: Does anyone else have this symptom?

I have something similar but it starts in my chest and upper back then goes to my arms and neck but never lower body. All my muscle go into spasm, my doc has prescribed Valium for the spasm and this...
Board: Fibromyalgia 09-24-2012, 11:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 482
Posted By Agenda
Re: New at this- Would like guidance

Hi Elmbabies3 and welcome to the board,nortriptyline is an anti depressant. It is also used off label for pain relief for cancer pain and arthritis to name a few. I am on amytriptiline which is also...
Board: Fibromyalgia 09-24-2012, 11:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 349
Posted By Agenda
Re: Problem...

Hi, I cannot answer the medication question if you have other conditions your doctor will have to answer that. However, fire the doctor if he did not treat you well. We are sick and need to be...
Board: Fibromyalgia 09-24-2012, 11:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 461
Posted By Agenda
Re: FM symptoms...could I have FM?

Hi, welcome to the board. You have come to the right place we all know what it is like to have symptoms but no definite diagnosis for ages. You could have more than one thing going on like a lot of...
Board: Lupus 09-21-2012, 06:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 517
Posted By Agenda
Re: Possible lupus negative blood tests.

Thanks for your reply vee, they can find no cause for my anemia. I have had all the tests done colonoscopy,endoscopy and gynae all negative. Iron tablets made no difference to my levels hgb 10...
Board: Anemia 09-21-2012, 05:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 869
Posted By Agenda
Re: where the heck is my iron going?

I am a similar story to you, the iron tablets did not do anything. I was on the same dosages you were. I am now on iron injections once a week for 5 weeks, hopefully this will work.
Board: Fibromyalgia 09-21-2012, 05:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 387
Posted By Agenda
Re: My face is hot

I have the flushed face as well, and I have also suffered from whiplash. I have never heard of a connection until I read lehcarwoman's post. It would be interesting to hear if you have had whiplash...
Board: Relationship Health 09-20-2012, 03:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,032
Posted By Agenda
Re: I am paying for everything

Get rid of him he is of no use to you. There will be some one else out there for you who will treat you the way you deserve, do not waste any more of your life and money on this man.
Board: Blood and Blood Vessel 09-20-2012, 03:22 PM
Replies: 5
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Views: 539
Posted By Agenda
Re: itp

I was the same as Midwest1, steroids made a huge improvement although I was put on 80mg a day initially. Mauve you need to go back to doctor and explain how you are feeling.
Board: Lupus 09-20-2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 517
Posted By Agenda
Possible lupus negative blood tests.

Hi, I have fibro and osteoarthritis but also something else that my rheumy is still trying to figure out. I have symptoms of an autoimmune illness for the last 8 years and am getting nowhere in...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 09-20-2012, 01:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 829
Posted By Agenda
Re: Dry for one month!

Well done on you first month, that is an incredible achievement you should feel very proud of yourself. I cannot imagine how difficult it must be, the bes of luck for the future.
Board: Back Problems 09-19-2012, 03:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 578
Posted By Agenda
Re: Weight

Yes to both, I lost a lot of weight and the difference to my back was unbelievable. For years my doc was telling me it would help and I did not do anything about it. I lost the weight for a totally...
Board: Relationship Health 09-19-2012, 09:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,128
Posted By Agenda
Re: Need advice. Married 10 years. Wife has been lying to me.

I agree with the previous poster, she is not a good woman. She is behaving in a totally unacceptable manner. She appears to have no respect for you or your marriage. I would insist on therapy or end...
Board: General Health 09-19-2012, 06:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 233
Posted By Agenda
Re: tired all the time

I would get a blood test done, if you can manage one, and get your iron levels checked I am anaemic at the moment and I went to the doctor initially suffering from constant tiredness. Anemia can...
Board: Grief & Loss 09-19-2012, 06:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 490
Posted By Agenda
Re: Loss of both parents, began one year ago today

Hi, you will make it through next weekend and I think it is a very fitting tribute. I also think that it will draw a line under your loss, it is time to move on and while we never forget the people...
Board: Anemia 09-19-2012, 06:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 590
Posted By Agenda
Re: Iron keeps dropping, no colon bleeding, not anemic?

Hi, I have a similar problem, had all the test done no cause for anemia found. I am now having iron injections to see if that will make a difference in keeping the levels up. Annoying for the iron...
Board: Fibromyalgia 09-19-2012, 05:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 984
Posted By Agenda
Re: New to board: Pain meds for FM'ers

I am on amytriptiline( spelling)?, and butrans 10mg patch for pain which at the moment I am finding very effective.
Board: Fibromyalgia 09-11-2012, 03:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 384
Posted By Agenda
Fibro/anemia

Has anyone here suffered from anemia with no reason found. I have recently been diagnosed with anemia, had all the tests done colonoscopy etc, and no cause found. I am wondering is this common on the...
Board: Fibromyalgia 09-11-2012, 03:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 871
Posted By Agenda
Re: Medications

I am on butrans 10 mg pain patch
Plaquenil
Amytriptyline
Nexium
Board: Anemia 09-11-2012, 04:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 567
Posted By Agenda
Re: Alesis, answer to the itching question

Injection took 2 mins, stung a bit, have 2 get one once a week for 5 weeks.
Board: Anemia 09-10-2012, 02:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 567
Posted By Agenda
Re: Alesis, answer to the itching question

Yes Heatherx5, he is really good. I can feel the itching easing already. So between that and my first iron injection today hopefully I have turned a corner.
Board: Anemia 09-10-2012, 12:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 567
Posted By Agenda
Alesis, answer to the itching question

Hi alexia,
Went to doc today about itching and he said it can be a symptom of anemia and prescribed 20mg prednisone daily for 5 days. I have to ring him in a couple of days and let him know if it...
Board: Open to All Other Health Topics 09-09-2012, 04:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 448
Posted By Agenda
Re: hairy arms and legs

Have you thought about laser hair removal, it is permanent and works best on dark hairs.
Board: Anemia 09-09-2012, 02:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 602
Posted By Agenda
Re: Itching like crazy any advice welcome

Thank you for your reply, no it has not got any better think I will go to see doctor tomorrow. Thank you for your advice much appreciated. Have you ever seen your doctor about the itching, if so what...
Board: Fibromyalgia 09-09-2012, 10:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 980
Posted By Agenda
Re: Important question

I was diagnosed with fibro after firstly being diagnosed with osteoarthritis. I think you are right to get MRI done, it will rule in or out a lot of things. Previously I was in a car accident so I...
Board: Anemia 09-08-2012, 08:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 602
Posted By Agenda
Itching like crazy any advice welcome

Nearly going out of my mind with a rally bad itch. I am itchy from head to toe, I believe this can be a part of anemia. Anyone else out there who has had this problem please let me know what you did,...
Board: Anemia 09-07-2012, 04:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 508
Posted By Agenda
Re: Recent labwork

Hi,
I also have a lap band 2005 and I have hgb of 10 and ferritin of 6. My dr thinks it is to do with my food intake, but while I do not eat a huge amount the quality is good. I also wonder why...
Board: Fibromyalgia 09-07-2012, 01:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,144
Posted By Agenda
Re: To have kids or not to have kids

I have 7 children, 1 grown up and 6 still at home 2 of them babies. They keep me going, on days when I feel like giving up I can't, and some how I get there. If you are worried about the effects on...
Board: Anemia 09-07-2012, 12:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 620
Posted By Agenda
Re: Is 6 a low ferritin

My doctor I'd talking about starting me on iron injections next week. Why injections rather than infusion?
Board: Anemia 09-07-2012, 08:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 620
Posted By Agenda
Is 6 a low ferritin

Hi, posted earlier this week about hgb levels being 10. Just got ferritin results back they are 6. How low is this waiting for doc to ring me.

Thanks,
Board: Fibromyalgia 09-05-2012, 05:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 628
Posted By Agenda
Re: Fibro and Eyes

Like you I have young children 6. It can be hard, but children do not notice if the house is not tidy or care if they get dressed. The fact that you read and play with them and spend time with them...
Board: Neuropathy 09-05-2012, 05:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 883
Posted By Agenda
Re: Trying a patch called BuTrans for chronic pain?

Hi, I have been on butrans 10mg for the last few months and I am really happy with it. It takes a few days for it to kick in but after that great. I have something similar to what you describe on...
Board: Fibromyalgia 09-04-2012, 02:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 457
Posted By Agenda
Re: This has got to stop...

I can not tell you if they are part of fibro or not, but I have them too. Terrible cramps in my legs, so bad that they stop me sleeping. Where are yours?
Board: Relationship Health 09-03-2012, 02:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 377
Posted By Agenda
Re: need some advice

I would walk away from this one. If at this stage of the relationship he makes you cry once a week how many times will it be in a couple of years. His behaviour is totally unacceptable to check your...
Board: Anemia 09-03-2012, 02:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 536
Posted By Agenda
Re: What happens next?

Heatherx5, thank you for your explanation. No I have not been checked for celiac's or had my vit b12 checked, neither of these were mentioned to me.

Thanks,
Board: Anemia 09-03-2012, 06:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 536
Posted By Agenda
What happens next?

Hi, I have been diagnosed with anemia for the last 6 months. Feel really crappy although hgb is at 10, and I see people post much lower numbers than that. I am on iron tablets 3 times a day and have...
Board: Autoimmune Disorders 09-02-2012, 08:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 811
Posted By Agenda
Re: New to Methotrexate - question for those who've been on it or are currently on it

The symptoms never went for me the nausea became unbearable. I was on it for 3 months and had to come off it in the end the effects of the drug for me were worse than the illness. Hopefully you will...
Board: Fibromyalgia 09-02-2012, 08:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 628
Posted By Agenda
Re: Fibro and Eyes

Hi, I do have problems with my eyes but not the same as yours. I am very sensitive to light and cannot look at anything with stripes or certain patterns without getting dizzy. What did your rheumy...
Board: Fibromyalgia 09-02-2012, 07:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 551
Posted By Agenda
Re: New Back PAIN

Yes and I feel like something is under my shoulder blades and trying to prise them off, if that makes any sense.
Board: Fibromyalgia 09-02-2012, 04:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 551
Posted By Agenda
Re: New Back PAIN

My upper back is my worst pain. Pain anywhere else I can still function with if at a slower pace, but this is the pain that really floors me and has had me crying on more than one occasion. My physio...
Board: Fibromyalgia 08-31-2012, 05:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 674
Posted By Agenda
Re: Dizziness or fainting feeling...

No you are not alone. At times I feel exactly the same and there is no rhyme or reason to it. It can happen when I am out or just sitting down.

Regards
Board: Autoimmune Disorders 08-29-2012, 02:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 539
Posted By Agenda
Re: Medication Advise.. untolerable pain

Hi, I know how you are feeling I have a diagnosis of undifferenciated connective tissue disease which really means nothing definite diagnosed as yet. I also have fibro and osteoarthritis . After...
Board: Fibromyalgia 08-26-2012, 04:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 537
Posted By Agenda
Re: Tremor, symptom of fibro?

I am on amytriptyline,plaquenil and pain meds. I will ring and make appointment.

Thanks,
Board: Acid Reflux / GERD 08-26-2012, 02:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 998
Posted By Agenda
Re: Does caffeine and orange juice make your reflux worse?

I can have caffiene but orange juice for me is a disaster. It is trial and error to find out what are triggers as it varies so much.
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