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Jan 6, 2022 15:36:27 GMT -5 @mary said:

The shrink put me on Abilify and 1 tiny little children's dose of 2 mg did quite the number on me yesterday. So no more of that. She gave me samples of the Trintellix but the side effects are worrisome. So I think I'm just gonna tell her I don't want any meds. The meds scare the hell outta me. They never work the way they want them to. Especially because of my Tourette's. I can get over the counter mood stabilizer's that won't do this crap to me. I never even wanted to go to the psychiatrist. I just wanted to see the therapist. I just wanted someone to listen and try to help me find ways to cope that don't involve stupid ass breathing exercises. They don't help me with the problems I'm dealing with. I need solutions. These people get pd. a pretty penny to f*ck with our lives. It's infuriating sometimes.

I don't like meds either. Meditation, practicing gratitude.. and natural supplements is what helped me. Rewiring my brain. Or depending on the issue.. just allowing some time to pass to feel better about the situation, too.

I think St. John's Wart is supposed to be good for depression.. I can't take it because of my thyroid, though, so I have no personal experience with it. I have experience using standardized lavender (CalmAid) and lemon balm together.. it helps with stress/anxiety, which can also help with depression if that adds to it for you.

Hope you can get to a better place emotionally soon, but some things take time, so be patient and understanding with yourself as you go through everything

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I am going to have to make an appointment for OH on Monday.. I think he has another chest infection.

He has been coughing( no covid) and chesty now he is complaining of sharp pain when he takes a deep breath.

He had pneumonia twice in 2020.

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Jan 6, 2022 9:30:57 GMT -5 heatherly said:

The results were dysplastic nevi with mild atypia. So, closer to benign than melanoma still at that stage. They said the margins were clear, so no more work to be done!

Happy days.

I am really pleased for you.

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Jan 8, 2022 4:24:45 GMT -5 cassie said:

I am going to have to make an appointment for OH on Monday.. I think he has another chest infection.

He has been coughing( no covid) and chesty now he is complaining of sharp pain when he takes a deep breath.

He had pneumonia twice in 2020.

With a history of pneumonia, that is very wise. Are you improving?

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Jan 8, 2022 4:27:38 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

Jan 8, 2022 4:24:45 GMT -5 cassie said:

I am going to have to make an appointment for OH on Monday.. I think he has another chest infection.

He has been coughing( no covid) and chesty now he is complaining of sharp pain when he takes a deep breath.

He had pneumonia twice in 2020.

With a history of pneumonia, that is very wise. Are you improving?

Slowly yes.. Appitite more or less normal. But still constantly exhausted and a bit breathy.. Joints are killing me too.

Thanks for asking

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Jan 8, 2022 4:24:45 GMT -5 cassie said:

I am going to have to make an appointment for OH on Monday.. I think he has another chest infection.

He has been coughing( no covid) and chesty now he is complaining of sharp pain when he takes a deep breath.

He had pneumonia twice in 2020.

I hope all goes well x

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Jan 8, 2022 4:32:58 GMT -5 cassie said:

Jan 8, 2022 4:27:38 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

With a history of pneumonia, that is very wise. Are you improving?

Slowly yes.. Appitite more or less normal. But still constantly exhausted and a bit breathy.. Joints are killing me too.

Thanks for asking

Hard enough caring for another, but when you feel pooh too....

Do you think it's the fibro kicking back into life?

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Jan 8, 2022 4:48:31 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

Jan 8, 2022 4:32:58 GMT -5 cassie said:

Slowly yes.. Appitite more or less normal. But still constantly exhausted and a bit breathy.. Joints are killing me too.

Thanks for asking

Hard enough caring for another, but when you feel pooh too....

Do you think it's the fibro kicking back into life?

Could be but my hands feel really sore to the touch having my camera on the hand strap is like holding barbed wire. The dog lead is much the same. I will see if it calms down or else its off to the doc for me.. Problem is most of the NSAIDs make me as sick as a dog and thats their first line of treatment.

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Jan 8, 2022 4:24:45 GMT -5 cassie said:

I am going to have to make an appointment for OH on Monday.. I think he has another chest infection.

He has been coughing( no covid) and chesty now he is complaining of sharp pain when he takes a deep breath.

He had pneumonia twice in 2020.

I hope everything goes well for him and there he has a speedy recovery.

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Jan 8, 2022 4:54:28 GMT -5 cassie said:

Jan 8, 2022 4:48:31 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

Hard enough caring for another, but when you feel pooh too....

Do you think it's the fibro kicking back into life?

Could be but my hands feel really sore to the touch having my camera on the hand strap is like holding barbed wire. The dog lead is much the same. I will see if it calms down or else its off to the doc for me.. Problem is most of the NSAIDs make me as sick as a dog and thats their first line of treatment.

I am allergic to aspirin, and all the derivatives.

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Post by Popcorn&Candy on Jan 9, 2022 4:11:42 GMT -5

If you need medical attention cassie, please seek it: it doesn't mean you're a failure. You are obviously very ill and must rest. Anyone near you should understand that. You aren't showing weakness at all: you are seriously ill.

PLEASE - at least - have a few hours rest.

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Jan 9, 2022 4:11:42 GMT -5 Popcorn&Candy said:

If you need medical attention cassie, please seek it: it doesn't mean you're a failure. You are obviously very ill and must rest. Anyone near you should understand that. You aren't showing weakness at all: you are seriously ill.

PLEASE - at least - have a few hours rest.

Please dont worry .Its all under control..

Most of the symptoms I had are fading now, the fibro is playing up but that happens whenever there is a glitch in my system. Im pretty good at managing my body these days. But dont worry anything out of the ordinary and I would ring the quack.

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cassie Elite Member III Posts: 7,588	All Things Health Jan 10, 2022 4:15:10 GMT -5 heatherly likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cassie on Jan 10, 2022 4:15:10 GMT -5 Jan 9, 2022 16:23:37 GMT -5 heatherly said: medicalxpress.com/news/2022-01-grapes-gut-biome-diversity-cholesterol.html Well thats good news I love grapes...

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jen Rare Member Posts: 12,738	All Things Health Jan 10, 2022 8:43:32 GMT -5 heatherly and kjay like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jen on Jan 10, 2022 8:43:32 GMT -5 Jan 9, 2022 16:23:37 GMT -5 heatherly said: medicalxpress.com/news/2022-01-grapes-gut-biome-diversity-cholesterol.html That's good to hear. I usually have a handfull every evening with my supper.

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Dangit, I skipped a dose of my meds. I have been doing it almost once a week lately, I'm just so tired and forgetful even with alarms and everything.. Last night my heart rate was higher than usual, so then I was like... did I forget my meds? So I guess my body notices the difference pretty quickly and lets me know.. lol but yet doctors always claim that the thyroid levels don't change that quickly (takes weeks)... but surely something must be changing if I can have a change in my body that soon after missing a dose??

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Jan 13, 2022 10:19:46 GMT -5 heatherly said:

Dangit, I skipped a dose of my meds. I have been doing it almost once a week lately, I'm just so tired and forgetful even with alarms and everything.. Last night my heart rate was higher than usual, so then I was like... did I forget my meds? So I guess my body notices the difference pretty quickly and lets me know.. lol but yet doctors always claim that the thyroid levels don't change that quickly (takes weeks)... but surely something must be changing if I can have a change in my body that soon after missing a dose??

We started a new system as my so was forgetting regularly.

I now keep their meds in my vitamin cupboard. So every lunchtime, when I get my vitamins out, I put her tablets out for the following day. Thus if I see 'todays' meds, I get to nag.

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Jan 13, 2022 12:29:46 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

Jan 13, 2022 10:19:46 GMT -5 heatherly said:

Dangit, I skipped a dose of my meds. I have been doing it almost once a week lately, I'm just so tired and forgetful even with alarms and everything.. Last night my heart rate was higher than usual, so then I was like... did I forget my meds? So I guess my body notices the difference pretty quickly and lets me know.. lol but yet doctors always claim that the thyroid levels don't change that quickly (takes weeks)... but surely something must be changing if I can have a change in my body that soon after missing a dose??

We started a new system as my so was forgetting regularly.

I now keep their meds in my vitamin cupboard. So every lunchtime, when I get my vitamins out, I put her tablets out for the following day. Thus if I see 'todays' meds, I get to nag.

lol I did tell my SO to start reminding me to check my meds, but he told me I should just ask myself when alarms go off and double-check even if I think I already took it xD He forgets to give our dog her meds sometimes, so he's not always 100% reliable either.

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Jan 13, 2022 13:24:20 GMT -5 heatherly said:

Jan 13, 2022 12:29:46 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

We started a new system as my so was forgetting regularly.

I now keep their meds in my vitamin cupboard. So every lunchtime, when I get my vitamins out, I put her tablets out for the following day. Thus if I see 'todays' meds, I get to nag.

lol I did tell my SO to start reminding me to check my meds, but he told me I should just ask myself when alarms go off and double-check even if I think I already took it xD He forgets to give our dog her meds sometimes, so he's not always 100% reliable either.

I only remember as the meds are in my lunch time vitamin cupboard. Hence if I am working, she has to sort herself out.

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Jan 13, 2022 13:40:51 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

Jan 13, 2022 13:24:20 GMT -5 heatherly said:

lol I did tell my SO to start reminding me to check my meds, but he told me I should just ask myself when alarms go off and double-check even if I think I already took it xD He forgets to give our dog her meds sometimes, so he's not always 100% reliable either.

I only remember as the meds are in my lunch time vitamin cupboard. Hence if I am working, she has to sort herself out.

I usually remember if I follow a certain ritual.. if I break the ritual, then I seem to forget. So, once I come into the office and put my phone and things down, it's right near my pill sorter for the week, so usually that's my reminder to take it when I sit down.. but I also forget if my mind is thinking about something else already and I hop on the computer too quickly to check emails or something before taking my meds.

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www.technologynetworks.com/immunology/news/multiple-sclerosis-is-likely-caused-by-a-virus-finds-study-of-10-million-military-personnel-357493

Everyone now knows how a virus can affect us and it appears that they may be even more than we have thought.

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It's definitely not the first time they've realized a disease was caused by a virus first!

Wasn't there something a while back linking appendicitis to a bacteria/virus? I also remember reading the same about ulcers.

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Jan 14, 2022 9:01:38 GMT -5 heatherly said:

It's definitely not the first time they've realized a disease was caused by a virus first!

Wasn't there something a while back linking appendicitis to a bacteria/virus? I also remember reading the same about ulcers.

Ulcers I have heard of, the others I will have to check.

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Why do we forget? New theory proposes 'forgetting' is actually a form of learning

medicalxpress.com/news/2022-01-theory.html

So now I can start saying, "Oh sorry, I'm learning" instead of "Oh sorry, I forgot."

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Jan 14, 2022 21:27:14 GMT -5 heatherly said:

Why do we forget? New theory proposes 'forgetting' is actually a form of learning

medicalxpress.com/news/2022-01-theory.html

So now I can start saying, "Oh sorry, I'm learning" instead of "Oh sorry, I forgot."

It does sound so much better put that way.

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