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Pandura555 Posts: 13
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Went to the doctor today and it was confirmed, I def have Fibro. She said, most people cry when she tells them....I was not surprised since there weren't many other things that could explain my pain and exhaustion. Shes running addtional blood tests to see what else my be there and perscribed Cymbalta, a muscle relaxer and an anti inflamatory for now. I'm just happy to know that while I'm "crazy" I'm not CRAZY lol...... Soooooo I guess I'll be around chatting with you guys and asking plenty of questions! Thanks for all your help so far! Melissa |
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ushie Posts: 1928
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Hi, Melissa, at least you know for sure now. Anything you want right off the bat? |
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FibroCFS Posts: 1447
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I was elated. Hey, I had a diagnosis after years of doctors. I felt validated. Tramadol 50mg AM Noon 6PM Fibromyalgia/Pain
Fludrocort .1mg AM & 6PM Hypotension
Zolpidem 5mg 6PM & 8PM RLS/Sleep
Gabapentin 300mg 6PM RLS/Sleep/Fibro
Gabapentin 100mg Upon 1st and 2nd Awakening at night RLS/Sleep/Fibro
Simvastatin 20mg 6PM Cholesterol
Tizanidine 4mg Upon 1st Awakening at night and 2mg AM and PM Fibro/Sleep
FemHrt (Hormones) PM Severe Hot Flashes
Voltaran Gel as needed on hands and rib cage.
Ibuprofen or Naproxen as needed for hands, arms, feet, legs, knees, rib cage, back.
D3 1,000IU & K2 90mcg - Sublingual
D3 Gel Caps 2,000IU AM 4,000IU PM
Calcium Citrate 2,000 2x day w/food
Manganese 10mg PM And Upon 1st, 2nd, 3rd Awakening At Night
Magnesium Taurate 400mg PM 1 Upon 1st Awakening at Night
Malic Acid 800mg AM/PM
Vitamin C 1,000mg 2x day
B1 Capsule 100mg AM/PM
Liquid Vitamin B Complex - Sublingual AM
Includes: B2 17mg, B3 20mg, B5 30mg, B6 2mg,
B12 1,000mcg, Folic Acid 40mcg
Benfotiamine 300mg PM
Chromium Picolinate AM
Bromelain and Broad Spectrum Enzymes before meals.
Cranbery Extract Capsule w/C 400mg
Omgega Fish Oil Capsule 1,000mg
I am not a doctor nor do I work in the medical field. My opinions and suggestions are just that, just what I think and have to offer that I hope is helpful to you. Always rely on your doctor when making medical decisions. |
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MoiraWolf Posts: 3410
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I'm about the same way FibroCFS. I was first diagnosed wit IBS and CFS way back in the late 80s. So I've been fighting for at least 25+ years to figure out what was really wrong. I went into the Rheumy after educating myself and said "is this Fibro" and he confirmed. It was vindication. There really was something wrong with me, I wasn't just a hypochondriac. I am not a medical doctor and any medical opinion I give is based on personal experience and/or research. It is not intended to suppliment or replace your doctor. Follow at your own risk.
Gabapentin 600mg, tid
Tramadol 50mg, bid
Enalapril 10mg
Metoprolol ER 50mg
Citalopram 40mg
Levothyroid 125mcg
Cyclobenzaprine 10mg
Hydroxyzine 25mg
Carbidopa/Levadopa 25/100mg
Fish Oil Omega 3 - 1400mg
multi-vitamin pack
Vitamin C 500mg
Vitamin D3 50,000units, once a week
Dx: Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, degnerative joint disease, hypertension, diabetes type II, irritable bowel syndrome, plantar fasciitis, reactive airway disease, chronic allergies, hashimoto's disease, TMJ, morbid obesity, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, seasonal affective disorder
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Melissa, No you are not crazy! Welcome to the group!  We all understand and you are definitely not alone!   |
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Pandura555 Posts: 13
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Thanks guys....I'm really happy that I know what's wrong. I know myself.....I know how tough I am lol. I'm planning on keeping up my level of work with the help of my meds and treatments. We have 4 months or so of "busy season" so I plan on pressing on till then. I'm a fighter and always have been. I know I'm insane (lol I've been told) so I'm not taking it too "easy" till I have to. I notice I feel just as tired after a normal day at work as I do after a day off so why sit home and eat what I shouldn't right? It's the Saturdays that I need to work throught (10-12 hrs on my feet straight) Only 4 more triple Saturdays to go! I worke at Medieval times as the arena manager and have a staff of 60....we see about 3000 guests come throught the castle on a triple Saturday....so I need to be there, aware and working hard (like it or not!) Gonna have a talk with my GM tomorrow and tell hime what's up so maybe I can chill a little but I know I'll still have a lot of work ahead of me regardless. Wish me luck! Thanks for all your support!!! Melissa |
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MoiraWolf Posts: 3410
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I love renfests, but I've never been to Midieval Times. Always wanted to tho. Before we moved, we went to the local Renfest every spring. Right now, it's not feeling like spring, because we aren't going to the Renfest every weekend!! It can't be spring, we aren't dressing up and going out! Take care of yourself, because you have to. You don't want to get too exhausted and trigger a flare! I am not a medical doctor and any medical opinion I give is based on personal experience and/or research. It is not intended to suppliment or replace your doctor. Follow at your own risk.
Gabapentin 600mg, tid
Tramadol 50mg, bid
Enalapril 10mg
Metoprolol ER 50mg
Citalopram 40mg
Levothyroid 125mcg
Cyclobenzaprine 10mg
Hydroxyzine 25mg
Carbidopa/Levadopa 25/100mg
Fish Oil Omega 3 - 1400mg
multi-vitamin pack
Vitamin C 500mg
Vitamin D3 50,000units, once a week
Dx: Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, degnerative joint disease, hypertension, diabetes type II, irritable bowel syndrome, plantar fasciitis, reactive airway disease, chronic allergies, hashimoto's disease, TMJ, morbid obesity, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, seasonal affective disorder
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gerinaz Posts: 413
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Melissa Good luck and try to rest whenever you can, even if it only means sitting down with your feet up for 10 minutes at a time. Do you work at the M.T in Lyndhurst?. I used to live in NJ, so was there once and also have lots of family back k in NJ. The young ones go to MT often. Geri |
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Pandura555 Posts: 13
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Yes.....thats the one I work at! Been there for 11 years in August. We used to live in Lyndhurst but moved to Matawan about 3 years ago. We love it by the beach and the commute is only about 30 minutes. Let me know your family's reservation number when they go, I set up all the seating so I can def hook them up! Renfests are fun! They ususally do ours in this area around September. They're a lot of fun. |
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MoiraWolf Posts: 3410
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LOL I call Renfests "dress up day for grown ups!" You know how kids play dress up? Well, we adults get to play dress up too, we just call it a Renfest! lol I'm really jonesing for Iris and Rose (two tavern wenches who like to sing dirty little tavern songs) and Christophe the Insulter. Then there's the German Twins, Cantigua, Hey Nunny Nunny, Don Juan and Miguel, and so many more! Dang it, I wanna go!! *edit for typos* Post edited by: MoiraWolf, at: 04/26/2012 07:08 PM I am not a medical doctor and any medical opinion I give is based on personal experience and/or research. It is not intended to suppliment or replace your doctor. Follow at your own risk.
Gabapentin 600mg, tid
Tramadol 50mg, bid
Enalapril 10mg
Metoprolol ER 50mg
Citalopram 40mg
Levothyroid 125mcg
Cyclobenzaprine 10mg
Hydroxyzine 25mg
Carbidopa/Levadopa 25/100mg
Fish Oil Omega 3 - 1400mg
multi-vitamin pack
Vitamin C 500mg
Vitamin D3 50,000units, once a week
Dx: Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, degnerative joint disease, hypertension, diabetes type II, irritable bowel syndrome, plantar fasciitis, reactive airway disease, chronic allergies, hashimoto's disease, TMJ, morbid obesity, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, seasonal affective disorder
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