Comments on: A Cure For What Ails Me? http://www.electricvenom.com/my-venomous-life/a-cure-for-what-ails-me/ Mid-life crisis, motherhood and martinis Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:10:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: wRitErsbLock http://www.electricvenom.com/my-venomous-life/a-cure-for-what-ails-me/comment-page-1/#comment-85690 wRitErsbLock Wed, 26 Dec 2007 19:19:49 +0000 http://www.electricvenom.com/2007/12/20/a-cure-for-what-ails-me/#comment-85690 Bosslady and her mother both have fibromyalgia. They visit a local holistic doctor and have had great success with various holistic treatments. That's not to say they never have pain, they just manage it better than they used to. If you would like, I can put you in touch with Bosslady. She's always willing to help others when she can. :) <em>wRitErsbLock's last blog post..<a href='http://pereiraville.com/scribble/index.php/2007/12/26/i-hate-when-i-forget-my-ipod/' rel="nofollow">I hate when I forget my iPod</a></em> Bosslady and her mother both have fibromyalgia. They visit a local holistic doctor and have had great success with various holistic treatments. That’s not to say they never have pain, they just manage it better than they used to.

If you would like, I can put you in touch with Bosslady. She’s always willing to help others when she can. :)

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]]> By: Venomous Kate http://www.electricvenom.com/my-venomous-life/a-cure-for-what-ails-me/comment-page-1/#comment-85592 Venomous Kate Sat, 22 Dec 2007 17:51:27 +0000 http://www.electricvenom.com/2007/12/20/a-cure-for-what-ails-me/#comment-85592 SarahK, you know me: if there's a side-effect I'll get it. So I'm certain I'd have more swelling and weight gain problems, and I just don't need that on top of everything else. Plus, although it makes me sound like a Tin Foil Hat wearer, I'm reluctant to try newly-released meds after Cymbalta nearly killed me earlier in the year. Neal, since I don't look good in blue so I definitely won't be trying that remedy. SarahK, you know me: if there’s a side-effect I’ll get it. So I’m certain I’d have more swelling and weight gain problems, and I just don’t need that on top of everything else.

Plus, although it makes me sound like a Tin Foil Hat wearer, I’m reluctant to try newly-released meds after Cymbalta nearly killed me earlier in the year.

Neal, since I don’t look good in blue so I definitely won’t be trying that remedy.

]]> By: Neal White http://www.electricvenom.com/my-venomous-life/a-cure-for-what-ails-me/comment-page-1/#comment-85588 Neal White Sat, 22 Dec 2007 17:12:09 +0000 http://www.electricvenom.com/2007/12/20/a-cure-for-what-ails-me/#comment-85588 Ok.. Before you do the "silver stuff" you mihgt want to look into the guy who moved from Oregon because the people stared at him all the time - you see he turned blue from the coloidal silver. there's info HERE and video all over. I googled "man turns blue" so it's simple to find and there are lots of links out in the intertubes Ok.. Before you do the “silver stuff” you mihgt want to look into the guy who moved from Oregon because the people stared at him all the time – you see he turned blue from the coloidal silver. there’s info HERE and video all over. I googled “man turns blue” so it’s simple to find and there are lots of links out in the intertubes

]]> By: sarahk http://www.electricvenom.com/my-venomous-life/a-cure-for-what-ails-me/comment-page-1/#comment-85587 sarahk Sat, 22 Dec 2007 15:52:21 +0000 http://www.electricvenom.com/2007/12/20/a-cure-for-what-ails-me/#comment-85587 I was on Lyrica for a while as an additional anticonvulsant that also helped the tingling and numbness I got from the Topamax I was on for my migraines. The Lyrica completely negated any weight loss effect I was getting from being gluten-free and being on Topamax. It did help with the parasthesias and peripheral neuropathy, though. I'm going to email you about the fibro thing. <em>sarahk's last blog post..<a href='http://mountaineermusings.com/?p=4335' rel="nofollow">I miss my computer so much!</a></em> I was on Lyrica for a while as an additional anticonvulsant that also helped the tingling and numbness I got from the Topamax I was on for my migraines. The Lyrica completely negated any weight loss effect I was getting from being gluten-free and being on Topamax. It did help with the parasthesias and peripheral neuropathy, though.

I’m going to email you about the fibro thing.

sarahk’s last blog post..I miss my computer so much!

]]> By: Relieve Your Pain http://www.electricvenom.com/my-venomous-life/a-cure-for-what-ails-me/comment-page-1/#comment-86337 Relieve Your Pain Sat, 22 Dec 2007 02:28:48 +0000 http://www.electricvenom.com/2007/12/20/a-cure-for-what-ails-me/#comment-86337 <!--%kramer-pre%-->One recommends I sprinkle everything I eat with a mix of chili pepper, jalape os and haba ero because the capsaicin is associated with pain relief. I try not to point out that such studies involve topical applications because, …Read This…Outcomes included pain intensity, degree of pain relief, quality of life, psychological and cognitive function, number of capsules taken daily, and blood levorphanol levels. High-strength capsules reduced pain by 36%, while low-strength<!--%kramer-post%--> One recommends I sprinkle everything I eat with a mix of chili pepper, jalape os and haba ero because the capsaicin is associated with pain relief. I try not to point out that such studies involve topical applications because, …Read This…Outcomes included pain intensity, degree of pain relief, quality of life, psychological and cognitive function, number of capsules taken daily, and blood levorphanol levels. High-strength capsules reduced pain by 36%, while low-strength

]]> By: kimsch http://www.electricvenom.com/my-venomous-life/a-cure-for-what-ails-me/comment-page-1/#comment-85558 kimsch Fri, 21 Dec 2007 21:59:54 +0000 http://www.electricvenom.com/2007/12/20/a-cure-for-what-ails-me/#comment-85558 Too bad about the Lyrica, but are the side effects only temporary? I've been on some meds that have a side effect only for a little while until you get used to it, like a bad taste in your mouth side effect that lasts a few days... Weight gain... that's another story. In my mind I look just like Jennifer Love Hewitt (even in those bikini shots). She's built like a real woman, as am I, <em>but </em>you need to add several inches to her measurements to reach mine. Pears rule! Boobs, hips, butts, and thighs. <em>kimsch's last blog post..<a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MusingMinds/~3/204277960/' rel="nofollow">Comment Luv</a></em> Too bad about the Lyrica, but are the side effects only temporary? I’ve been on some meds that have a side effect only for a little while until you get used to it, like a bad taste in your mouth side effect that lasts a few days…
Weight gain… that’s another story. In my mind I look just like Jennifer Love Hewitt (even in those bikini shots). She’s built like a real woman, as am I, but you need to add several inches to her measurements to reach mine. Pears rule! Boobs, hips, butts, and thighs.

kimsch’s last blog post..Comment Luv

]]> By: Teresa http://www.electricvenom.com/my-venomous-life/a-cure-for-what-ails-me/comment-page-1/#comment-85557 Teresa Fri, 21 Dec 2007 21:51:26 +0000 http://www.electricvenom.com/2007/12/20/a-cure-for-what-ails-me/#comment-85557 Bummer about the dietary thing. I was hoping it might offer you just a bit of relief if not a lot. Oh well, keep trying things that look promising. Maybe something will click one day. Although I think the colloidal silver gives me the willies... ewwww... Bummer about the dietary thing. I was hoping it might offer you just a bit of relief if not a lot.

Oh well, keep trying things that look promising. Maybe something will click one day. Although I think the colloidal silver gives me the willies… ewwww…

]]> By: Venomous Kate http://www.electricvenom.com/my-venomous-life/a-cure-for-what-ails-me/comment-page-1/#comment-85555 Venomous Kate Fri, 21 Dec 2007 21:39:16 +0000 http://www.electricvenom.com/2007/12/20/a-cure-for-what-ails-me/#comment-85555 That poor man. I saw the story about him last night on CNN and, since I don't look particularly good in blue, decided that I'm definitely shying away from that remedy. Unfortunately, the pill you're talking about -- Lyrica -- has some side effects that are actually identical to my symptoms: swelling of the hands and feet. (Not to mention weight gain.) So that's definitely a no-go for me. That poor man. I saw the story about him last night on CNN and, since I don’t look particularly good in blue, decided that I’m definitely shying away from that remedy.

Unfortunately, the pill you’re talking about — Lyrica — has some side effects that are actually identical to my symptoms: swelling of the hands and feet. (Not to mention weight gain.) So that’s definitely a no-go for me.

]]> By: kimsch http://www.electricvenom.com/my-venomous-life/a-cure-for-what-ails-me/comment-page-1/#comment-85554 kimsch Fri, 21 Dec 2007 21:32:50 +0000 http://www.electricvenom.com/2007/12/20/a-cure-for-what-ails-me/#comment-85554 I've been living with chronic pain since 1988. One thing is for sure, my pain tolerance level has increased exponentially. I try not to medicate unless I really, really need it. I use heat a lot, heating pads and those wonderful thermacare wraps. Watch out for the colloidal silver though. You don't want to end up like <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,317564,00.html" rel="nofollow">this guy</a>. If you do, we'll have to start calling you Smurfette! I've just seen a commercial for a new fibromyalgia med on TV. Commercial says it's the first FDA approved med to treat the underlying fibromyalgia, not just the pain. <em>kimsch's last blog post..<a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MusingMinds/~3/204032298/' rel="nofollow">Countdown To Christmas - Hymn of the Day</a></em> I’ve been living with chronic pain since 1988. One thing is for sure, my pain tolerance level has increased exponentially. I try not to medicate unless I really, really need it. I use heat a lot, heating pads and those wonderful thermacare wraps.

Watch out for the colloidal silver though. You don’t want to end up like this guy. If you do, we’ll have to start calling you Smurfette!

I’ve just seen a commercial for a new fibromyalgia med on TV. Commercial says it’s the first FDA approved med to treat the underlying fibromyalgia, not just the pain.

kimsch’s last blog post..Countdown To Christmas – Hymn of the Day

]]> By: Venomous Kate http://www.electricvenom.com/my-venomous-life/a-cure-for-what-ails-me/comment-page-1/#comment-85541 Venomous Kate Fri, 21 Dec 2007 19:39:14 +0000 http://www.electricvenom.com/2007/12/20/a-cure-for-what-ails-me/#comment-85541 The cleaning service coming every Monday has really made a world of difference, although it also means that come Sunday I'm usually found poring over our checkbook and wondering where we can cut even more corners. I did cancel the next cleaning (which was scheduled for tomorrow due to the holiday), mostly because I woke up with a cold and don't want to have to clear out of the house by 9:30 in the morning. Fortunately, the Big-Eyed Boy loves playing with my feather duster so he'll be taking over that duty, and VH has agreed to do a quick vacuuming, which means I just need to go over the bathrooms with a Clorox wipe and be done with it. Another thing that's been great: nightly soaks in our hot tub. It's the "getting out and shivering on the dirty back patio while I put the lid back on" part that's not so much fun, but at least I've learned how to do that quickly. The cleaning service coming every Monday has really made a world of difference, although it also means that come Sunday I’m usually found poring over our checkbook and wondering where we can cut even more corners.

I did cancel the next cleaning (which was scheduled for tomorrow due to the holiday), mostly because I woke up with a cold and don’t want to have to clear out of the house by 9:30 in the morning. Fortunately, the Big-Eyed Boy loves playing with my feather duster so he’ll be taking over that duty, and VH has agreed to do a quick vacuuming, which means I just need to go over the bathrooms with a Clorox wipe and be done with it.

Another thing that’s been great: nightly soaks in our hot tub. It’s the “getting out and shivering on the dirty back patio while I put the lid back on” part that’s not so much fun, but at least I’ve learned how to do that quickly.

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