Fibromyalgia Syndrome :: Stress Levels Make Things Worse?
I have been diagnosed for about 3 years now , but in truth i think iv had this for much much longer , i have had every arthritis test done about 3 times and been in hospital for a long period , which come up with fibromyalgia , i have 5 girls , my youngest are twins of 11, i lost my lovely dad 18 months ago through cancer , he was a hard working lovely man who everyone loved and he was only with us 6 week after being diagnosed with stomach cancer , i felt like my whole world was going to crumble , i was left looking after my mum who is disabled, my husband and 3 of my dependant girls , things have gotten really bad since dad died , it just seems to have divided the whole family , i have been trying my best to keep thing afloat and now my 2 eldest daughters have fell out with me (over care of my mother) (they are down as her carer and driver of her car) yet they were not doing the jobs was left on her own by them and my mother fell badly and i found her on the floor of her sheltered flat and she had been there from day before she is now in hospital (6 week)i am left to all the visits cleaning her clothes and she is very demanding gets quite aggressive at times , but i just don't think i can do much anymore ,my pain is excruciating,and i just want to stay in bed all the time , thing is , is she is about to get out of hospital soon , and i find myself worrying more and more about having to try and look after her when she's home , i just know i can't do it no more , i don't think i have ever felt pain like this in my life it is all over my leg muscles like cow bites ,my neck has got so painful and stiff , now my arms and elbows are starting to go the same , i just want to block the whole world out and stay in bed , my husband and children are understanding and do what they can ,but i know i cannot continue with looking after my mother the 2 eldest daughters have just stopped going in to see her or doing anything for her , i am at my wits end don't want it to come across like i don't care for my mum , but i just can't do it no more , it seems to bring out the worse in my condition, i dont cook much no more i have to try and run my own home my mother's and my business has nearly come to its end because i have nothing left in me , any advice would be grately appreciated thank you for listening x
View 17 RepliesVenlafaxine :: Brain Zaps On A Constant 225 Mg Dose
I'm on venlafaxine 225 mg to treat chemical issues caused by electrical issues in my brain. I have an undiagnosed condition but the consultants have the opinion that I suffered moderate anoxia during an operation.
I built up to 225 m -2weeks on 75, 4 weeks on 150 and now 9 weeks on 225
I am still suffering from the normal side effects but am now getting brain zaps and dizziness as if I am withdrawing! Can anyone help as I cannot see this side effect anywhere and feel as if I can come off it I couldn't feel any worse!
Irritable Bowel Syndrome :: Constant Tiredness / Brain Fog
I have recently been diagnosed with IBS after 2 1/2 years of chronic pelvic pain. Have got large adhesion on my omentum (large flap of tissue covering bowel). I am due to see an IBS specialist nurse next month. I am trying to eat gluten/wheat/lactose free. I would like to know if anyone else feels constantly tired and like functioning on autopilot? I am so tired i can easily go to bed at 7pm and altho i don't go to sleep immediately....i feel better for being laid down. Is this normal? I work part time and have 3 kids and i am in bed before they are!
View 37 RepliesFibromyalgia Syndrome :: Hearing Loss - Constant Jaw Clenching/teeth Grinding ?
My hearing is usually very sensitive - even the ringing of the phone makes me jump out of my skin. However I seem to be unable to hear lower frequency sounds and have trouble hearing the television or conversations where there is background noise. Anybody else have these problems. My ears are not blocked and seem to be clear of wax. Had heard that it could be related to nerve damage from constant jaw clenching/teeth grinding ?
View 26 RepliesAnxiety :: Fear Of Bad Happening And Forgetting My Memory
Does anyone have a constant feeling that something bad is gonna happen? I'm going out clubbing tonight and I just have this weird feeling that it's not gonna happen or I'm just gonna go suddenly crazy!
View 6 RepliesContraception :: Copper Coil - Permanent State Of Pre-period
I had the copper coil fitted last year, it was agony, I was meant to have the Mirena coil fitted but as I had had my daughter by c section my cervix hadn't stretched that much and only the copper one was small enough to be inserted without my having to have one fitted under a general anaesthetic.
My periods are irregular now, due to that my body is in a permanent state of pre period, so I find that I am eating more, this was normal in the week before my period was due. As a consequence of this I have put on weight!
I would like to find a good contraception for my age, one which doesn't make me put weight!
Multiple Sclerosis :: Confusion/seizures
I was diagnosed with RRMS in 2000 in the middle of flare which caused numbness in my face and just a weird feeling when I walked. I have been fortunate not to have experienced too many problems aside from a couple of minor flares and the usual fatigue that goes along with MS.
Last week I was on my computer and all of a sudden I felt like I was not quite sure what was real...thoughts racing from one thing to another. I kept thinking of things and would immediately wonder if it happened. I finally decided to go the the ER. Doc did a neuro exam and said it was OK. I also thought I had a UTI but urine came back clear. He told me to go home and rest. The next morning when I talked to my daughter she said I sounded weird and it was taking me a long me to explain things. The MS nurse also said my speech seemed a little off and slow. Neurologist was out of town but when he came back he told her to call me to set up an EEG because it could have been a seizure. Since then my hand tremor has been more pronounced and weird little symptoms like twitches and sort of an internal tremor in my legs when I walk. I have the EEG next week and then will see my neuro.
I was just wondering else has had something similar. It was distressing to me because I can't really remember things I am usually right on top of; I couldn't remember my meds (I have a list at least). I felt like I lost time and was not sure how much.
Atrophic Vaginitis :: Depression, Anxiety And Confusion
Anyone else feel depressed about this situation.My husband is the type that wants to be busy all the time.With this new problem..well realtively new..the atrophy,I have anxiety every day I wake up not knowing if I will feel good enough to go to the store,out to eat,trips etc.He on the other hand wants to be constantly on the go.I still have not decided to take HRT yet,so thus the confusion.I am really scared I will make the wrong choice as what to do about the therapy as well.I have had 3 different doctor opinions so far and that is depressing as it only confused me more,plus all the money its costing.Guess I could use some encourageing words.Thanks.I thought I sailed through menopause and it was over,didnt even know about atrophy..what a surprise and not a good one!
View 44 RepliesKidney Stones :: Sweating, Fairly Frequent Urination, Low Grade Fever, Confusion
I recently had outpatient gynecological surgery, following which I had frequent urination, burning, stinging when urinating and side and back pain on the right side. Went back to my doctor, and she diagnosed a UTI and put me on doxy and Cipro. Took them a few days, but the side and back pain persisted, on and off, in waves. I also became debilitated with extreme fatigue and weakness--i went back to the doctor, and couldn't even fill out a simple form in the office, simply couldn't think or have the energy to write. She sent me to the ER, saying she thought I had a kidney stone. They did a CT scan and said I have stone in my kidney, but that normally when it's in the kidney it doesn't cause pain. They couldn't explain my other symptoms (included also sweating, fairly frequent urination, low grade fever, confusion). They gave me 2 rounds of pain meds (& fluids) in the ER and I felt better for a couple hours. The next day I felt so rotten and weak I could barely sit up, i couldn't talk, check email or texts, read, move, shower, etc. over the past 3 days it has gotten slightly better. The pain has virtually subsided since the ER, but the fatigue is debilitating. Two friends described their experiences with kidney stones as similar--has anyone experienced the same? Does anything help?
I have heard water and beer help a kidney stone pass, but is that only once it's descended? I'm not really in pain, so my doctor thinks it may have shifted around in the kidney (she thinks my symptoms are something else). Anyway. I don't know if it would do any good to try to flush it out at this point or just wait and see. I simply can't go on for much longer feeling this extreme weakness and cloudy head, feeling rotten, etc. I continue to have a low grade fever, but my labs came back after the antibiotics clean. I do have similar symptoms when I get bad sinus infections, but that's clearly not the case now. Thanks!
Venlafaxine Withdrawal - Dizziness, Dry Mouth, Excess Sleepiness, Confusion, Mental Oblivions
I've been on venlafaxine for about 2 years, taking a dose of 150 mg per day. I used to take the generic pills which are cheaper. To be honest I didn't even know there was an 'original' one, named Effexor, until last friday.
When I changed town I continued the treatment with another doctor, and he suggested i came off the drug. I thought I'd try, and for the first month I reduced from 150mg to 75mg. Nothing wrong there. Then I took another step and reduced from 75 to 37,5mg and in the fourth day I collapsed.
I had this breakdown, feeling all kind of weird symptoms: dizziness, dry mouth, excess sleepiness, confusion, mental oblivions (memory lapses), total apathy, total loss of libido.
I got really scared and tried to go back on my own since I was off town and couldn't talk to the doctor.
I took for 3 days the 150 mg pills but that didn't help. I consulted another doctor and he suggested to take a 107,5 mg dose (75+37,5) for 20 days and then restore the original 150 mg dose afterwards.
It's been 6 days since I started taking this dose and I still feel awful! I feel like I'm not the same anymore!!! It's the strangest thing ever. I had to ask for a job-absent license cause I can't work in these conditions.
One other thing is that a moved from the generic pills to the Effexor (from Pfizer - Wyeth) - the doc suggested that - and I don't know if that is making things worse...
I feel really awkward, useless, like my brain is in slow motion. I've been thinking about going' cold turkey since taking back venlafaxine did not help.
Orlistat :: What Kind Of Things Could I Eat?
I am going away for a conference on the 20th of Feb and dreading the thought of what I am going to eat. It is a full day event and my boss is planning on taking the team out for a meal afterwards which I cannot get out of since we are all travelling together. What kind of things could I eat? I was thinking maybe a salad with dressing on the side?
View 1 RepliesPregnancy :: Things To Know About 3rd Trimester?
I'm a first time mom, is there anything wacky I should know about the 3rd trimester? :)
View 11 RepliesHIV Prevention :: Cut On Hand And Touching Things
My friend that has HIV has cut his hand but instead of using a band-aid he left his cut uncovered. He has used my computer (keyboard and mouse) for a while and has served drinks. The cut is not that big, it was a small cut at his finger, should I be worried?
What are the chances of getting HIV from drinking small drops of his blood?
Is it risky to type using the keyboard?
How long the virus survive in the outside environment?
Hemorrhoids :: String Like Things Come Out Of It When I Wipe?
I was told many years ago I had a hemorrhoid. Lately it's been bleeding a lot more. It's an oval shape it's hard and has good size hole in it. Sometimes string like things come out of it when I wipe. It seems like it's on the inside of the butt cheek, not on the anal wall. It's near it though.
View 1 RepliesMirtazapine :: Disorientated, Saying Odd Things In Night
I'm pretty new to all of this - but, my husband was prescribed Mirtazapine and it had the most awful effect on him almost immediately. He was up in the night, very disorientated, saying odd things and he has never been the same since. I wanted the GP to report it
View 4 RepliesAnxiety :: When People Or Things Change
I get anxiety when people or things change.... even people I do not know. Today at work I heard that a child who is two years old is on her last days due to numerous problems. I felt anxiety shoot through my body even though I do not know this child. I know we all feel sad when we hear something like this but I cannot understand my body reaction to this. Another example is that there is a house behind me which is now sold and I feel anxiety that they are leaving even though I have never met them and I dont even know their names. What is this....I don't understand my feelings.
View 4 RepliesPanic Attack? Hearing Things In My Head
i've been having weird problems i have been getting extremely depressed lately and i've been hearing things in my head which makes me lose my mind because its painful to think about it and i just end up having a panic attack and i don't know what to do. i don't even know what's wrong with me but i feel like im suffering can anybody help me. if there's anything wrong what should i do. if theirs a treatment please help me because it's killing me more and more inside i am also a 17 year old male and i have a history of high blood pressure.
View 2 RepliesForget Things, Random Thoughts And Losing Focus
The reason I'm here is because every time I'm having a conversation with anybody (and even while i'm on my own) my mind keep thinking about a lot of other things, making me lose focus on what's going on in the moment and making me forget important stuff due to the fact that while I was being told these important details, my mind was just jumping to other less relevant issues.This situation has been a big problem in my life recently and I'm wondering if this is a common situation and how to treat/solve it?
View 1 RepliesFloaters :: Flashes And Things Going Across The Room From Corner Off Your Eyes
I just wondered if any of you guys see things in the corner off your eyes like flashes and things going across the room and floaters..
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