geekygranny
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I am current Director of Boise Fibromyalgia Support Group. Not only do I have fibro, but also ice pick headaches, migraines, narcolepsy, sleep apnea,... read more
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Sleep Apnea - how dangerous is this? I have a 2 year old son who has always been a terrible sleeper?
Question posted by laura1212 on 2 Jan 2013 • 6 answers
Support groups: sleep apnea, sleep disorders, sleep, breathing
geekygranny's response: “You may have to let him sleep with you till then and have him sleep with his head elevated. I found that helps my breathing. And yes, I do have sleep apnea and if I don't wear my CPAP at night, I sometimes wake with a terrible headache because of my ...”
Acetaminophen/Hydrocodone - is hydrocodone acetaminophen an opioid?
Question posted by K0407west on 20 Sep 2012 • 3 answers
Support groups: acetaminophen, hydrocodone, opioid, acetaminophen/hydrocodone
geekygranny's answer: “Yes, just the hydrocodone is the opiate. Acetaminophen is just Tylenol. You want to have the lowest dose of this as it can harm your liver. Hope that helps.”
Any advice for an epidural or nerve root block for bad back?
Question posted by Sonmer on 29 Jul 2012 • 3 answers
Support groups: lortab, gabapentin, surgery, back pain, pain
geekygranny's response: “Sonmer: I hear where you are coming from. I've had back pain for years. I have had a lot of steroid injections in my back to kill the pain but they were so temporary. Finally, my pain doc recommended radio frequency ablation. What that is he goes ...”
What is the side affect of using the humira if the meds are cloudy?
Question posted by MySideEff... on 12 Jul 2012 • 2 answers
Support groups: humira, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis
geekygranny's comment: “I would talk to the Humira group at their site about that. I don't know what happens if you take a cloudy injection but it can't be good.”
I have RA, am in constant pain. Lots of trouble sleeping. What can I do or take to help me sleep?
Question posted by cljdw2 on 9 Jul 2012 • 4 answers
Support groups: ambien, twice-a-day, vicodin, pain, sleep disorders, tramadol, sleep, rheumatoid arthritis
geekygranny's response: “Hey There! I have RA, OA, FM, migraines, etc. I found the best combo that helps me sleep is two 500mg capsules of valerian, 5mg of melatonin, and sometimes a warm bath with epsom salts before I go to bed. Also, give yourself about an hour before ...”
Please suggest medication for knee arthritis?
Question posted by itkikarsa... on 7 May 2012 • 3 answers
Support groups: rheumatoid arthritis, medication, knee
geekygranny's response: “I use Voltaren 1% Gel for my knees. It works great and is soothing. At least it is something you don't have to ingest.”
I am on Medicare due to being disabled from RA.Can't afford Enbrel,Help?
Question posted by lukiejuke on 24 Apr 2012 • 4 answers
Support groups: enbrel, rheumatoid arthritis, medicare
geekygranny's response: “rather than get co pay assistance, get Enbrel to give you the meds for free. I'm on Humira and Medicare. Yet Humira decided I don't make enough money to afford the meds so I get it free. Look into the patient assistance program for have the full ...”
I am a AS patient and my doctor has asked me to take enbrel. Do I need to take them for life time?
Question posted by A.S on 29 Mar 2012 • 1 answer
Support groups: enbrel, pain, back pain, doctor
geekygranny's answer: “I'm on Humira and will be on it for life. I have RA, AS, OA, FM, etc. If the doctor puts you on Embrel, it will be for life. AS will not go away... just like RA, OA, FM... FYI Humira works reducing the pain considerably. So it is a good thing to ...”
Cymbalta do you gain meight?
Question posted by the cleo on 26 Mar 2012 • 13 answers
Support groups: cymbalta, pain, neuralgia, weight, nerves, anxiety, back pain
geekygranny's response: “I have been on Cymbalta for years. FYI All antidepressants make it harder to lose weight. I found that prednisone and gabapentin put 100lbs on me. But now I'm losing weight because I've been hypo thyroid for years. I also live a vegan lifestyle ...”
I have ankylosing spondylitis and fibromyalgia?
Question posted by partyon72 on 23 Mar 2012 • 4 answers
Support groups: ankylosing spondylitis, fibromyalgia, hydrocodone
geekygranny's response: “I'm 56 and have been where you are. Didn't take Savella or Lyrica cause I knew I would gain weight. I'm taking 10/325 Norco as needed. If you cut back and use it as a flare comes up. Trying taking a warm bath with epsom salts at night. That will ...”
How much does humira without health insurance?
Question posted by NickieSan... on 20 Mar 2012 • 2 answers
Support groups: humira, insurance
geekygranny's answer: “Humira will give the medication free! You just have to go to their site and click on Patient Assistance link. Your doctor will write out a prescription for them. I have been getting it free for 3 years. I'm on Medicare now but my SSDI doesn't pay ...”