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tazzygirl -> RE: Fibro, school, house of 6 (7/6/2011 11:31:52 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: tammystarm has severe swelling and gastric reflux. Tammy, check out the salt content in soda ( most are also loaded with caffeine) Caffeine is known to cause nausea and lead to gastric reflux. You may be taking in too much. Mine got so bad once I had to take zantac and give up soda and caffeine completely for two weeks.

tazzygirl -> RE: Fibro, school, house of 6 (7/6/2011 11:35:43 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: GreedyTop LOL tazzy!! I guess I shoulda qualified to say that it's the Gorean men that surprise me on this side.. um..ok, I'm gonna stop now before I sound even more like an idiot..LMAO!! Naaa.... I know idiots... you dont sound like one! You just sound adorable!

tammystarm -> RE: Fibro, school, house of 6 (7/6/2011 11:44:21 AM)
"If you suffer from fibromyalgia you most likely have one of the most common symptoms, fibromyalgia swelling. Swelling and inflammation very often are the first symptoms a person notices when there is a fibromyalgia diagnosis. Fibromyalgia swelling can sometimes be hard to recognize since it often takes on the appearance of arthritis. The swelling can occur at anytime and just about any place on your body. It can last a short period of time, or indefinitely. Let's take a closer look to better understand fibromyalgia swelling." Fibromyalgia swelling can occur just about anywhere on the body, but is most often found on the hands and the feet. Many sufferers do report that the swelling from the feet will often extend upward to their lower legs. Some people even report that the swelling will just be on some of their toes. The swelling can appear and disappear without warning, lasting just a few hours, to days or weeks at a time. Some sufferers even report that their feet will swell so large that they cannot even get into a pair of shoes. If you experience this swelling there are some proactive things you can do that may help. Some people believe that the Swelling and inflammation due to fibromyalgia can be directly linked to stress. Therefore, if you suffer from this swelling you will want to do everything you can to avoid or greatly reduce stress in your life. Getting plenty of rest may also be helpful. You have just learned how fibromyalgia swelling can be very common for those suffering from this disease. Even though there is no definite cause or cure for the swelling, there is some hope that lifestyle changes can help control it. Making sure your lifestyle includes rest, relaxation and low levels of stress can keep swelling from reoccurring Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/1832645 Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/1832645

LafayetteLady -> RE: Fibro, school, house of 6 (7/6/2011 11:47:49 AM)
Yet, Art has talked about how he is looking forward to you finishing and utilizing your degree. I'm sorry, but you both seem to be blinded by your delusions. Like you, I love school and would love to be a "perpetual student." But when going to school (full time) makes it too difficult to control your children and keep the house, and puts you in horrific pain, school, which brings in no income to the house has to go. You don't have to completely drop out. You want to be a perpetual student, take just one or two classes a semester and get your fibro under control. For God's sake, you say yourself, your children are suffering by your decisions, yet you continue to make bad ones and are conscious they are bad. Shame on you. Art isn't off scot free in this either. He, by his posts here, is deluding himself as to how this relationship is going. He thinks school will end at some point and this will all change (his words, paraphrased). You guys have a lot more issues than misbehaving children, a dirty house and severe pain.

Lockit -> RE: Fibro, school, house of 6 (7/6/2011 11:55:26 AM)
http://www.fmpartnership.org/Monog01.htm A more trusted source of decent information. Hypothyroid is also something that some with fibro have known or unknown. http://www.drlowe.com/QandA/askdrlowe/swelling.htm This one you may agree with more. http://www.drlowe.com/QandA/askdrlowe/swelling.htm There are many reasons for swelling. You didn't say how or where you were swelling, but fibro does not cause all over body swelling or joint swelling. Salt, retaining fluids, thyroid and many other things can cause what seems to be swelling or could actually be swelling... summer time... heat, foods, heart problems, medication, other illness's... and on and on. Address fibro, getting well and forget the swelling as it isn't the major factor here. My grandson is here and I don't have time to do a lot of research to prove this or that... but I have a whole file cabinet filled with it and many years under my belt. Many... let me repeat... many have prognosis and hypothesis on fibro... but there are some real basics and if there are variances, you can almost count on something else effecting the symptoms.

tazzygirl -> RE: Fibro, school, house of 6 (7/6/2011 11:56:33 AM)
Part of the problem with this type of swelling is that it is dependent edema. Its the kind of swelling you may get when you sit for a long time and your feet start to swell. Fibro patients may also experience the sensation of swelling without actually swelling. Have you been diagnosed with fibro? Fibro usually isnt the only disorder someone may have. Gout can run along side of it, which would cause joints to swell. Diabetes can have some of the exact symptoms that fibro has, and the two can gang up on you and make you miserable. Im not saying it cant be related. Im simply saying it could be something else and maybe, to give yourself a chance and try to figure out what other things in your body may be causing them.

LafayetteLady -> RE: Fibro, school, house of 6 (7/6/2011 12:10:09 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: tammystarm I greatly appreciate all post, i really do. But remember this is fibro, fibro is like a fast food combo, it comes with sides. It comes with depression. It doesnt have to be seasonal or any other form. It automatically comes with it, well at least that is the side my body chose. I appreciate it again and please take no offense to this..... but part of the fibro stigma is just that everyone is always saying you depressed because of the season, or this or that.... or if only you exercised more.... drank this or ate that..... Sure all of these things works, but its assuming i dont already do them, yanno? When fibromyalgia specialist have to just "throw things out there and try them" than you know your dealing with your own unique special thing (Whoo fucking hooo!)..... just food for thought. Kinda like all the grandmas giving a pregnant girl mega advice on pregnancy how to take care of the baby etc.... she has to do it on her own, not that she doesnt appreciate the input, but its her own special baby. My special baby just happens to have 20 heads !!! I have followed this thread without posting, and not taking into consideration what everyone said about your "history" around here. The above, however, takes the cake. Have you actually read the posts and figured out how many came from others who suffer from fibromyalgia? At least half a dozen, and now include me in that mix. It has become woefully clear that you are here to whine about your situation, not to find help in finding a solution. You say you are "allergic" to ALL the available pharmaceutical options. Now you say you are already excercising and whatnot. The doctor didn't tell you to try things and see what works because YOU are so unique, he did it because different things have shown to be successful with other fibro patients. I've no doubt he suggested that you try some of those things that work for other patients. You said that when you followed a particular eating plan you found relief, yet you don't seem to be going back to that plan now, just talk about going back to a nutritionist. I agree that Art is seriously failing you and your relationship, but for God's sake woman, take responsibility for yourself or stop fucking whining about it.

Lockit -> RE: Fibro, school, house of 6 (7/6/2011 12:37:10 PM)
Tammy, half of getting through a chronic illness is attitude. Those that have a good base and attitude do far better medically and emotionally. When I start feeling a bit low, I evaluate many things. How am I feeling, what are my pain levels, what is going on physically and emotionally and I correct or work on whatever it is. There are times when I know for a fact it is only based on letting my balance slip in some way. That attitude, for some is a learned thing. It doesn't just happen. You have to correct your self talk. Accountability is major! You are talking about swelling and pain and try to find an excuse for it... rather than look at what you are doing that could be causing it, for example. Many people go off on this positive attitude and thinking and I consider it pop psych bs, because a lot of it is hype and a form of denial. You can realistically face the negatives and the life challenges without denying them. You can strengthen yourself with a positive attitude without the hype of never focusing on the negative or the hardships. That is denial. Whether life around me is falling apart or not, you will still find me laughing, even if I am crying from illness or pain. It is an attitude that has kept me going, happy and much better health wise. When I do hear you being positive, which isn't real often, I see it as a form of escapism or denial. A positive attitude will come when you stop lying to yourself, get real and face the life challenges with real medical answers and action in making changes. If you are stuck it isn't the illness or life challenges... it is your attitude. You have been given correct and sound information from many people. What are your answers? You don't see half of what people are saying, you focus on the things that matter the least and excuses, explanations and argument. If you were so on top of it, why besides attention did you come here? Either listen or don't, do something or don't, but get off your ass and stop whining and excusing yourself or people. The gigs up chicky.

GreedyTop -> RE: Fibro, school, house of 6 (7/6/2011 12:42:56 PM)
applauds Lockit

LaTigresse -> RE: Fibro, school, house of 6 (7/6/2011 12:48:53 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Lockit Tammy, half of getting through a chronic illness is attitude. Those that have a good base and attitude do far better medically and emotionally. When I start feeling a bit low, I evaluate many things. How am I feeling, what are my pain levels, what is going on physically and emotionally and I correct or work on whatever it is. There are times when I know for a fact it is only based on letting my balance slip in some way. That attitude, for some is a learned thing. It doesn't just happen. You have to correct your self talk. Accountability is major! You are talking about swelling and pain and try to find an excuse for it... rather than look at what you are doing that could be causing it, for example. Many people go off on this positive attitude and thinking and I consider it pop psych bs, because a lot of it is hype and a form of denial. You can realistically face the negatives and the life challenges without denying them. You can strengthen yourself with a positive attitude without the hype of never focusing on the negative or the hardships. That is denial. Whether life around me is falling apart or not, you will still find me laughing, even if I am crying from illness or pain. It is an attitude that has kept me going, happy and much better health wise. When I do hear you being positive, which isn't real often, I see it as a form of escapism or denial. A positive attitude will come when you stop lying to yourself, get real and face the life challenges with real medical answers and action in making changes. If you are stuck it isn't the illness or life challenges... it is your attitude. You have been given correct and sound information from many people. What are your answers? You don't see half of what people are saying, you focus on the things that matter the least and excuses, explanations and argument. If you were so on top of it, why besides attention did you come here? Either listen or don't, do something or don't, but get off your ass and stop whining and excusing yourself or people. The gigs up chicky. Excellent point............and pretty much a pattern we've seen over and over. I hate to be a negative Nelly but with this particular OP and her side kick.......it's never going to change. It's always going to be someone/thing elses' fault. Always excuses. Always placing the blame elsewhere. Same old bullshit, different day.

LafayetteLady -> RE: Fibro, school, house of 6 (7/6/2011 12:53:22 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: tazzygirl Part of the problem with this type of swelling is that it is dependent edema. Its the kind of swelling you may get when you sit for a long time and your feet start to swell. Fibro patients may also experience the sensation of swelling without actually swelling. Have you been diagnosed with fibro? Fibro usually isnt the only disorder someone may have. Gout can run along side of it, which would cause joints to swell. Diabetes can have some of the exact symptoms that fibro has, and the two can gang up on you and make you miserable. Im not saying it cant be related. Im simply saying it could be something else and maybe, to give yourself a chance and try to figure out what other things in your body may be causing them. I was wondering if she was actually diagnosed as well. Tammy simply said that she was feeling poorly and started to research. She then said her doctor wanted to put her in the hospital to "reset" her body (WTF?). I was told that fibro is a diagnosis of exclusion, since it has symptoms that are so common in so many other illnesses and the doctors want to run tests and rule out everything else. I have to wonder whether any tests were run.

GreedyTop -> RE: Fibro, school, house of 6 (7/6/2011 12:54:01 PM)
doubtful.

Kirata -> RE: Fibro, school, house of 6 (7/6/2011 12:58:59 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: LafayetteLady It has become woefully clear that you are here to whine about your situation, not to find help in finding a solution. Yeah, and I gotta wonder, taking everything into account, how much of this we can even believe. Everyone I've ever known who was in serious pain would happily have put cream cheese and chives in their ears if somebody told them it might help. What's to lose? All they want is for it to stop! This programme seems to have a different objective. K.

tazzygirl -> RE: Fibro, school, house of 6 (7/6/2011 1:06:19 PM)
I would risk putting cream cheese in your ears, Master Kirata, if I thought it would help with my fibro pain. The fact that it might also cause other pain could be seen as a plus, depending on your mileage.

Kirata -> RE: Fibro, school, house of 6 (7/6/2011 1:08:34 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: tazzygirl I would risk putting cream cheese in your ears, Master Kirata, if I thought it would help with my fibro pain. The fact that it might also cause other pain could be seen as a plus, depending on your mileage. <squint>

tazzygirl -> RE: Fibro, school, house of 6 (7/6/2011 1:09:26 PM)
Or maybe not.

Kirata -> RE: Fibro, school, house of 6 (7/6/2011 1:12:21 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: tazzygirl Or maybe not. There's a good girl. My respects to your Master. [:)] K.

GreedyTop -> RE: Fibro, school, house of 6 (7/6/2011 1:13:15 PM)
giggle

tazzygirl -> RE: Fibro, school, house of 6 (7/6/2011 1:14:57 PM)
~pokes GT Im better trained than I come across as being

GreedyTop -> RE: Fibro, school, house of 6 (7/6/2011 1:25:59 PM)
I was just picturing K with cream cheese and scallions sticking out of his ears in a photo,... and in the background, you running like hell...LOL

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