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I was wondering if you all could help me in being prepared for my Neurology appointment coming up?

Question posted by prism on 30 Aug 2011 • 2 answers

prism's comment: Ah, thanks again- I appreciate the affirmation. Unfortunately, I have only MediCal insurance~ my new MD can barely speak English, so I don't expect too much out of her per visit:) Having rarer conditions doesn't buy a person much credibility with ...

I was wondering if you all could help me in being prepared for my Neurology appointment coming up?

Question posted by prism on 30 Aug 2011 • 2 answers

prism's response: Hey, Thanks for the response. Lots of good advice~ unfortunately my Neuro is just an intern (not listed on the site you mentioned) but I'm going to try to find out who the real Neuro is over him the day I go- I have had head injuries, but since I ...

I have been having lower back pain but only when I am lying down it feels like my Kidneys are sore?

Question posted by debbiemay on 23 May 2010 • 4 answers

Related support groups: pain, back pain, sleep, caltrate

prism's comment: Hi Debbie, Australia! I'm jealous~ that's one place I've never been, but have heard wonderful things about. I live in the USA, CA- to be specific. None of the Neurologists here in my state can diagnose or treat Tethered Cord- at least not the kind ...

Gabapentin for perephrial neuropathy?

Question posted by bwreid on 31 Mar 2010 • 14 answers

Related support groups: pain, gabapentin, peripheral neuropathy

prism's comment: Interesting to read that my doctor was not the only (crazed) person to say that I could take neurontin "like water"!!! (grand mal seizures people!!! ) if you are repeatedly getting the impression that a certain medication is causing something ...

I have been having lower back pain but only when I am lying down it feels like my Kidneys are sore?

Question posted by debbiemay on 23 May 2010 • 4 answers

Related support groups: pain, back pain, sleep, caltrate

prism's answer: Hi, So sorry to hear about the intense pain- I'm really curious though- about this spineabiffita acculta-- I have a similar condition called Occult Tethered Cord- and I would personally advise you look more into this condition and a Neurologist ...

I really need to hear a success story? I feel like I am the only one going through this nightmare.?

Question posted by christine... on 30 Mar 2010 • 6 answers

Related support groups: pain, back pain

prism's response: Wow, you got a lot of responses! I hope that encourages you. I have a sucess story for you. And somewhat of a suggestion- if you care to investigate. My story begins with the fact that I was born with a connective tissue disorder. Connective ...

What is your experience with Cymbalta - effectiveness and side effects?

Question posted by LO_ResusRN on 17 Jun 2010 • 1 answer

Related support groups: cymbalta, depression, side effect, fibromyalgia

prism's comment: Hi, I too, tried Cymbalta for the same reason a year or so ago. I really could tell that it was helping with the chronic pain factor. For me personally however, the weight gain it caused made it not worth it- (depressing, yeah!) It sounds like ...

Dissociative Identity Disorder - does this occurs due to some childhood incident which has not been?

Question posted by ayeshgupt... on 5 Oct 2009 • 2 answers

Related support groups: dissociative identity disorder

prism's comment: My personal favorite in books on the subject is "Getting through the Day" (It's a terrible title) but the book is extremely practical and explains the spectrum of the dissociative disorder to some degree- (ie; how the proposed exercise might be ...

Duragesic (fentanyl) Pain Patch

Question posted by shacmasta on 15 Jul 2004 • 3 answers

prism's answer: I was told by the pharmacist to put the patch yes, under the arm or someplace near the heart- however, since my connective tissue disorder makes me prone to skin sensitivity I had a bad time with itching, rash and sometimes bleeding. My doctor told ...

Tardive Dyskinesia - Hi, I quit taking Haldol many years ago because I was starting to have signs?

Question posted by prism on 21 Apr 2010 • 1 answer

Related support groups: haldol, tardive dyskinesia

prism's comment: Actually, yes! I am so happy to be able to do a bit of (alright it's still pretty pitiful, but still- :D) ExerciSE! And for me that includes some dancing~ (in small blips) I did see a Neurologist this last week. It was unfortunately though, ...