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Archive through November 18, 2007

The TVClubHouse: General Discussions ARCHIVES: Oct. 2007 ~ Dec. 2007: Health Center: Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain: Archive through November 18, 2007 users admin

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Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Thursday, November 08, 2007 - 12:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
Kar, I have a question... the pamphlet says not to use it in the evenings. What's the latest you suggest using it. Is it okay after dinner around 7 pm? I'll show the two links to dh and see which one he thinks would work for us. (He gets S.A.D. bigtime, and he works long hours and usually gets home around 7ish.)

Karuuna
Board Administrator

08-31-2000

Thursday, November 08, 2007 - 12:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karuuna a private message Print Post    
Mame, the problem with using it in the evening is that it may screw up your ability to go to sleep. So how late would depend on what time you go to bed.

I use mine every morning for a half hour or so while I eat breakfast and read the paper. I don't usually use it during the day unless I get to feeling really really sleepy in the afternoon. Then I'll use it to try and avoid napping, which also messes up my sleep.

I don't use mine so much as a mood lifter (although it does have that effect on me as well), I use mine to treat my sleep problems.

Mameblanche
Member

08-24-2002

Thursday, November 08, 2007 - 12:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
Thx Kar, I can totally see him using it while having his morning coffee before he heads off to work. :-) And me, I'd have it here at my desk, where I spend my life. LOL. FYI - the link I posted, well they also have an alarm clock (!) that wakes you up gradually with a 'sunrise'.

Dahli
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11-27-2000

Thursday, November 08, 2007 - 8:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dahli a private message Print Post    
The Shopping Channel also carries the Litebook, I bought one for a Christmas gift last year for my mom...

Dahli
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11-27-2000

Thursday, November 08, 2007 - 8:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dahli a private message Print Post    
Oh yeah! Did you see Oprah last week with Dr Oz and the lady who had greatrelief in her fibro with his 'turn back the clock' or some such thing program? She was pain free she said for the first time in 7 years!! I didn't pay a lot of attention but she was so emotional about it that it really stuck with me.

Rubyroo77
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08-13-2005

Thursday, November 08, 2007 - 9:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rubyroo77 a private message Print Post    
Hi everybody- I was reading some of the posts-Mameblanche I have suffered from S.A.D. in the past and something that worked for me was something called Pineal Lyph(pronounced Life) made by Nutri-West. Depending on how badly I am..my chiro puts me on a bottle and I take 3 a day for 2 weeks, then 2 a day for 2 weeks and then one a day til bottle is done..it works great!!! The reason we get S.A.D. is because our pineal gland is not getting enough natural light..blind people have a very big problem with this. I think the light thingy that Karuuna was talking about is a great idea, too!

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Thursday, November 08, 2007 - 11:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Dahli, a friend at wk told me about that show...wonder if the info is still on her site

Karuuna
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08-31-2000

Friday, November 09, 2007 - 9:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karuuna a private message Print Post    
The woman on the Oprah show got help from Dr. Teitelbaum, whom I've posted about earlier. He has several fibro and CFS treatment centers across the country. Corvalen is one of the products he recommends, but it's one of a wide variety of things they use, both supplements and prescription drugs. Their programs are tailored by individual, and they have a website where you can take a survey and do some of it y ourself also.

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Saturday, November 10, 2007 - 9:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
Kar, I just ordered THIS one! Click here Thanks for all the excellent advice everybuddy!

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Saturday, November 10, 2007 - 9:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
Ruby, I'm just not a fan of taking pills regularly. I'm more of an Intermittant, As Needed Basis kinda gal when it comes to pills, just don't have the discipline. I am SUPPOSED to be taking iron pills, thyroid pills, vitamin, and calcium pills daily and I can't be bothered. (hangs head in shame)

Kstme
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08-14-2000

Saturday, November 10, 2007 - 10:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kstme a private message Print Post    
Mame, I stand with you on the pill thing! I'm lucky that I 'do' remember my blood pressure pills. So, don't hang your head in shame! :-)

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Saturday, November 10, 2007 - 10:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
Thanks Kstme, :-) I suppose if it were life and death, I'd smarten up. When I was on a 2 year contract, 2003-2005) I usually remembered to take my iron pills in the morning with my juice.

Pamznic
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03-01-2006

Friday, November 16, 2007 - 7:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamznic a private message Print Post    
Dr Friends:
I need to bounce something off of you. I've been off of all the additive drugs since Oct.2nd. This has been a mind altering experience.
The two things I need help with right now are:
1, Ultram/Uktracet is better than nothing but I still think about how I feel pretty much all the time. Any suggestions for long term pain relievers: 2. I try to always be upbeat it's just were I live. I do yoga 2 a week. I went to 2 hockey games oct/nov. I have taken my daughter and her friend to see Rocky Horror Picture show last sunday morn 12 midnight. She and I also went to see our favorite band in the City. We stood 4 hours in front to see Blue October.!!!! they were fabulous, it was heavenly. But I suffered man. \
That said.
I'm an active member in my life everyday even in pain. why do I feel so weird with health care professional judging me. Obviously there are gaps (In my life for the sake of finishing this rant) to fill in but you get the gist. doctors don't seem to trust me but I don't trust my doctors. There a fine line granted but How do ya know when you can say Everything you need to:
Sorry this is so long I need you opinions, It's lonely out here.
Thanks you for you interest any comments will be most pleasing. Have a Wonderful fast friday so you can start you much needed weekends
Thank y'all an HUGS to all my chronic pain friends and anyone else who might read this.. PamE

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Friday, November 16, 2007 - 7:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
((((Pam)))) I'm on the run out the door, for a meeting at mom's nursinghome. But I'll take a whack at this later, I promise. Gentle hugs, hon! Happy Friday!

Kstme
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08-14-2000

Friday, November 16, 2007 - 10:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kstme a private message Print Post    
PamE, I do NOT tell my doctor everything that is bothering me. What's the point?. I can't take any drugs except Advil and Zantac to counteract the Advil.

The Lupus and Fibro are documented and, hopefully, any idiot would know...I HURT all the time. We do watch for organ issues because of the Lupus and I mention to him when something 'unusual' is happening.

Not sure if this helped or not. {{{{PamE}}}}

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Friday, November 16, 2007 - 4:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
((PamE)) - If you can't trust your doctor, especially because you feel they don't believe in you - heck, that would be a dealbreaker for me. I am a great believer in switching doctors til you find one you feel is in your corner 100%. Someone who 'gets' you, who you are as well as what your needs are. IMHO anyways. Best of luck and keep us posted. I do want to add, that I admire you. I can only live my life on good days, and somewhat on moderate days. On my bad days - the breaks come on screeching to a halt, it's how I'm built. So for those of you who suffer, yet plod on, my hat's off to you!

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Saturday, November 17, 2007 - 4:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
I'm deeply disturbed that your arent taking your thyroid supplement.

If effects your stress levels, your moods and basically all parts of the body.

hypothyroidism has many symptoms similar to Fibro especially the weakness and pain.

I feel a difference if i forget even ONE dose. I can feel it in my muscles which is how I figure out if I forgot it.

rarely happens but occ'ly I have a horrible night (up all night like yesterday) and my morning ends up being 3pm in the afternoon and I'm so groggy i forget.

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Saturday, November 17, 2007 - 10:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
Sun, my thyroid pills are the weakest perscription possible, so in essence the improvement (in my mind) is neglibible.I never felt any better (or worse) with them. I feel guiltier over not taking my iron pills, actually. In my next life I will be disciplined enough to take meds regularly.

I do take your concern to heart... it's much appreciated, hon. xox

Bearware
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07-12-2002

Saturday, November 17, 2007 - 9:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bearware a private message Print Post    
Pam, you really should consider getting a new doctor and telling the new one up front why you are changing. A doctor that isn't listening or taking you seriously is actually harmful to your health. This I know from experience. I had 'asthma' and left arm pains for almost a year before my heart attack, which was a complete surprise to my doc. Hmmm... shoulda been a clue. You MUST have someone you can be honest with, even if it means a new doctor!

Mame, YOU I am going to fuss at for not taking your meds. NOT good! They are giving them to you for important reasons. How you feel doesn't really always indicate what's going on inside. If you won't do it for yourself, do it for those who love you, consider it a daily present to them!

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Saturday, November 17, 2007 - 9:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
Gads, if you guys keep this up, I may have to start taking those danged meds, cuz I'll feel guilty that I've worried y'all if I don't. Sun & Bear, its sweet of you to fuss.

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Saturday, November 17, 2007 - 10:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
thx Mame, gotcha.

Did you know that I had to aggressively fight to get the level i'm at now?

I used to be on 50 for years....and had every symptom of Hypothyroidsm. Finally I convinced the Dr to try me on higher and higher doses. It made a HUGE difference for many things

in my case.

Individuals all react differently but doubling mine STILL kept me in normal range.

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Sunday, November 18, 2007 - 7:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
Mame, take the pills. Don't make us have to threaten you with Mocha.

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Sunday, November 18, 2007 - 10:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
<peeking in and sneaking out>

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Sunday, November 18, 2007 - 10:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
Okay, I'm gonna bite the bullet and face the firing squad - and Mocha! Grin. Okay, okay, this week I saw the specialist. He's a rheumatologist and an allergist. He ordered a battery of blood tests which I took, AND I'm seeing him again in a month. I PROMISE I WILL DISCUSS ALL MY MEDS WITH HIM, and get it sorted out once and for all. Okey dokey?

Bearware
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07-12-2002

Sunday, November 18, 2007 - 1:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bearware a private message Print Post    
and until then? will you take your meds like a good girl?