sweetsonggirl

Pain - Spinal cord stimulator... has it worked for you?

Question posted by sweetsong... on 14 Dec 2009 • 4 answers

Related support groups: pain, vulvodynia, breakthrough pain

sweetsonggirl's comment: Hey Barb! I had my implant done a little more than a week ago. I am already very happy with it. I did do the trial, and that' how I decided to get it. I do a lot of physical activities too, so I had your concerns as well. I box, dance, do yoga, and ...

I went to a pain management doctor today and they gave me a drug test. The doctor refilled both of?

Question posted by loritv1 on 29 Oct 2009 • 8 answers

Related support groups: pain, drug test

sweetsonggirl's answer: Most pain clinics and pain doctors require a patient to sign an opioid contract before getting an opioid prescription. Part of that contract requires that patients submit to random drug tests during clinic visits. Yes, it is annoying and a little ...

Why can't you lay down after taking a potassium?

Question posted by sweetsong... on 18 Nov 2009 • 1 answer

Related support groups: potassium acetate/potassium bicarbonate/potassium citrate, sleep

sweetsonggirl's comment: Ahhhh... I never considered that. I have chronic heartburn so that is a common occurrence for me even when I am standing up. ;p Thanks for your answer!

Why should abilify be taken at bedtime ?

Question posted by LYNETTE12 on 15 Nov 2009 • 2 answers

Related support groups: abilify

sweetsonggirl's comment: No problemo... I am happy to take the time to answer questions and help people, because so many others have done the same for me. If the nurse said you are okay, I would agree with her. Still, it never hurts to hear what your doctor says too. The ...

What is the problem with taking more 45mg?

Question posted by graddy tr... on 15 Nov 2009 • 1 answer

sweetsonggirl's answer: What exactly are you taking 45mg more of?

Why should abilify be taken at bedtime ?

Question posted by LYNETTE12 on 15 Nov 2009 • 2 answers

Related support groups: abilify

sweetsonggirl's comment: Hmmm... that does seem like a lot drugs that make you sleepy. Did the same doctor prescribe both drugs? If so, you are probably fine. If not, you should probably talk to your doctor. Perhaps since Abilify makes you sleepy you would be able to go ...

I have been wondering about the affects of Kratom for opiate withdrawral. I recently got in my?

Question posted by Anonymous on 15 Nov 2009 • 3 answers

Related support groups: pain

sweetsonggirl's response: Wow... I would love to hear more about your experience with this supplement. Please keep us updated with your progress. I'm sorry I don't really have an answer for your question, but perhaps you have answer for some of mine. I am suffering from ...

Why should abilify be taken at bedtime ?

Question posted by LYNETTE12 on 15 Nov 2009 • 2 answers

Related support groups: abilify

sweetsonggirl's answer: You should take Abilify at bed time because one of the most common side effects of the drug is that it makes you sleepy. So it seems natural to take something that makes you sleepy at bed time. You wouldn't take sleeping pills when you get up in the ...

Lasix is causing cramps in arches of my feet... what should I do?

Question posted by sweetsong... on 15 Nov 2009 • 3 answers

Related support groups: lasix, edema, pain, fluid retention

sweetsonggirl's comment: Yes, I have noticed it happens more at night too. I will definitely be buying some tonic water today so I can try that out. Thanks so much!

Lasix is causing cramps in arches of my feet... what should I do?

Question posted by sweetsong... on 15 Nov 2009 • 3 answers

Related support groups: lasix, edema, pain, fluid retention

sweetsonggirl's comment: Thanks for the advice, but I am actually already doing all that. I suppose I should have mentioned it in the original question. I know that cramps are an indication of low potassium, but as you mentioned, I don't want to take more than the doctor ...