Recent content by Lyndsey

Hi everyone, I have a question regarding a very upsetting incident that occurred this week with my doctor. I was prescribed oxycodone about a year ago for my chronic pain, migraines and Fibro. I was told by my GP and other specialists that this was the best solution at the time, as no other...

This Is a great post and I really appreciate it. I do write things down but I am not too organized and I think this will help. Thanks :) Lynds

I also have more energy at night. By night I mean evening time. It is very odd, although lately my pain in the middle of the night has increased. I really struggle with mornings those are definitely my worst time, it usually takes me at least 2 to 3 hours to get moving anywhere or get ready...

Re: Disability "independant Medical review" - Has anyone been through this really anx Thanks for the message Krista, I will definitely let you know when I find out. Today I received a call from them again and they said that they are going to expedite my next neurologist referral and maybe pay...

Hello DK, I deal with anxiety on a constant basis. I totally understand, relate and know how difficult it is to cope with. Actually, today I had what I believe was a full on anxiety attack, I couldn't breathe my heart was racing and I felt like I was going to faint from being light headed. I...

Disability "independant Medical review" - Has anyone been through this really anxious Hi everyone, I have been on disability for about 7 months now. I currently have a neurologist, rheumatologist, GP and a pain specialist that are working with me. I was diagnosed last may, but have been...

Hi Patricia, I completely hear what you are saying and understand completely as well. I am lucky to have a supportive family, but I have the same feeling when it comes to friends, even when they are trying to be understanding of my health and situation. It is so hard for others to sympathize...

my blood pressure is sometimes low. But mostly normal I believe. I am not totally sure. Lyndsey

Hi everyone, I am currently on oxycodone 10 mg tabs. I take 15 mg every six hours and sometimes 20 mg. I have been on them for awhile now. about 7 months. I was switched from Percocet to oxycodone, the doctor said it was less harmful on the organs because oxycodone does not have the Tylenol in...

Hi guys, the last few days have been utter hell. My arms are so heavy feel like 100 lbs each and I have trouble holding them up. It is like all the life and energy has been sucked from my body. I have chronic fatigue with the fibro all the time but not this extreme. I also developed an...

Hi there, I am really sorry to hear about your struggles. Your story sounds all so familiar as I am sure it does to many on this site. I have also been diagnosed with fibro/CFS and also brain lesions and chronic migraines and they believe I also have lupus. Like you I am a very motivated...

Hi Moe, that is incredibly disappointing, especially when you need the support I am really sorry to hear that you aren't getting the support you need. (I just sent you a few private messages by the way) I was gone for a little while so check them if you can:)). Relationships are really hard...

Hi Lainey, I know this is an old post but i am just reading it and wanted to share with you. I have horrible migraines that I deal with on a daily basis, it never goes away only reduces in severity some days. I have been dealing with this for about two years now. The issue is still being...

Hi Lana, I am sorry to hear that you are struggling right now. I had to stop working a year ago and I am still struggling a lot with the fact that it had come to that, as I have always been so independent and hard working. I had a similar feeling to you, I just couldn't do it anymore and the...

Hi guys, I was just reading through all of these posts again with regards to my initial thread. I just wanted to express my gratitude to everyone on here again for the comforting words, suggestions, and for sharing stories. When I start to get overwhelmed with this anxiety about being off work...