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Post by **Angie** on Oct 25, 2015 3:02:30 GMT
I could handle having allergies and a chest cold. I could *almost* even handle adding in pretty crappy MS flare up (numb hands and feet (except for two finger on my right hand), feels like I have an evertightening corset on). But, for fuck's sake, my period??!?? Did I mention that only two fingers on my right hand aren't numb?
I guess that last bit could be a good thing but I was having enough trouble with the MS-related pain and depression. Cramps and period-related depression?
I still haven't started my round of steriods. The earliest will be Monday, and a couple of days until I start seeing an improvement.
Fuck me, it's going to be a long week.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2015 4:02:46 GMT
I hope that you start feeling better soon.
Is there any herbal teas that help?
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Post by **Angie** on Oct 25, 2015 4:18:09 GMT
I don't know of any. The corset feeling comes from muscles spasming and the hands/feet are from the myelin sheathing around my nerves being destroyed. I have to be careful right now that I don't take something that might react with my meds.
The steroids have taken me back to almost 100% before. I just have to wait for my insurance to approve their use.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2015 5:41:57 GMT
Maybe some boiled ginger? With some cinnamon. It's my favorite afternoon drink. Cinnamon is supposed to be good for swelling.
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Post by JoP on Oct 25, 2015 7:50:57 GMT
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Post by miominmio on Oct 25, 2015 7:57:06 GMT
Awww, that's a lot to deal with ((hugs)).
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Post by mikklynn on Oct 25, 2015 13:00:30 GMT
I was never so happy to be older as when I hit menopause!
Gentle hugs, pea friend.
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Post by Nicole in TX on Oct 25, 2015 13:04:19 GMT
I am convinced that our immune systems take a dip right when our periods start. If I get sick, that is when it is. This  is for you! |
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Post by gar on Oct 25, 2015 13:08:19 GMT
Aww, that's a lot at once! Take it easy.
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Post by peasapie on Oct 25, 2015 13:09:55 GMT
That sucks! Big hugs to you.
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Post by J u l e e on Oct 25, 2015 13:12:33 GMT
That's too much. You have my permission to not move from the couch today.
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Post by **Angie** on Oct 25, 2015 13:59:48 GMT
Thanks everybody. I'll feel better once I get the steroids. I'm going to go apeshit if I don't get started on them tomorrow. Julee, I wish but ds has a show today. I'm making dh drive and be my gopher.  |
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Post by akathy on Oct 25, 2015 14:05:35 GMT
I'm so sorry  When it rains it really does pour doesn't it? |
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Post by **Angie** on Oct 25, 2015 15:20:56 GMT
I'm so sorry When it rains it really does pour doesn't it? Yep. I'm just trying to remember that it could be much worse and that so many do have it worse. |
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Post by akathy on Oct 25, 2015 15:53:29 GMT
I'm so sorry When it rains it really does pour doesn't it? Yep. I'm just trying to remember that it could be much worse and that so many do have it worse. Yeah I get that and try to do it too but it sure doesn't minimize what you're experiencing  |
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Post by malibou on Oct 25, 2015 16:38:23 GMT
Boy oh boy that must have been one big bowl of Cheerios. I'm so sorry. Wishing for some quick relief when you get those steroids tomorrow.
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Post by elaine on Oct 25, 2015 17:24:01 GMT
I am sorry! I hope that the steroids do their thing quickly and that the side effects are minimal.
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Post by ingrid6 on Oct 25, 2015 17:27:06 GMT
That sucks. I hope you feel better soon.
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Post by mellyw on Oct 25, 2015 17:33:08 GMT
Did you up your Gabapentin? I was so hoping that would work for you. Sometimes those damn nerves get turned on & just don't want to go back to normal.
Does it take long once the steroids are started? And yes, getting your period feels like adding insult to injury, doesn't it?
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Post by styxgirl on Oct 25, 2015 18:15:23 GMT
Hope you feel better soon. |
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Post by **Angie** on Oct 26, 2015 0:23:13 GMT
Did you up your Gabapentin? I was so hoping that would work for you. Sometimes those damn nerves get turned on & just don't want to go back to normal. Does it take long once the steroids are started? And yes, getting your period feels like adding insult to injury, doesn't it? I've tripled my dose and it helps a bit. The last couple of days I've been getting worse, I've had events I could not bear to miss so I'm paying for it tonight. The last time I felt this bad, my doctor had me admitted to the hospital. It took two weeks for me to get back to almost normal. |
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Post by shaniam on Oct 26, 2015 0:31:23 GMT
I am right there with you. This has been a week from hell for me. I sprained my ankle last Saturday. Started with a cold on Tuesday. Then added my period on Thursday. I've been getting off easy on the periods since I'm approaching menopause. It's been about every other month and only for a couple days. Just had it two weeks ago though. This period apparently is making up for all the easy ones I have had. So then Friday my cold has morphed into something more than a cold. Going to go into the doctor tomorrow. I don't have time for another week doing nothing. I seriously have spent more time watching tv this week than I have all this year. I hope next week is better for you and me both.
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Post by caro on Oct 26, 2015 0:47:37 GMT
I hate being sick in any capacity. I had Ecoli of the kidneys a couple of weeks ago. That is some kind of sick let me tell ya. And then had a flare of fibromyalgia too. 102 fever for 4 days zaps the adult body and it is taking me forever to get all my energy back.
So..... Big hugs to you!
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Post by **Angie** on Oct 26, 2015 1:13:57 GMT
I hope everyone that is under the weather feels better soon!
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Post by perumbula on Oct 26, 2015 1:19:15 GMT
I'm so sorry you are feeling badly. That is a crappy week. You should take a nice warm bath. It should help with the cramps anyway.
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