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Why don't doctors tell us about this simple solution?
Question posted by ej_the_dj on 20 Mar 2011 • 4 answers
Related support groups: mucinex, fibromyalgia
tglidewell's answer: I have fibro. I read about the Mucinex thing and asked my rheumetologist (the best in my area) about it. She said that it has a placebo effect on some people, but there is nothing proven. Apparently the guy who "discovered" this is now going around ...
Are they still making butiapapicf? or fioricet?
Question posted by njbrooks on 16 Mar 2011 • 2 answers
Related support groups: fioricet, headache
tglidewell's answer: Yes, I take it "as needed" for my headaches. It works great. I used to take Excedrin Migraine, but can't now because of a bleeding ulcer. The butapapcaf/fiorcet is easier on my stomach.
My husband feels the threads of Mirena during the sex?
Question posted by bobolik on 15 Mar 2011 • 2 answers
Related support groups: mirena
tglidewell's answer: I had to have the threads on mine cut shorter.
Mirena - its uncomfortable, can I just take it out, will I be still be able to have kids later on?
Question posted by tyreal on 8 Mar 2011 • 2 answers
Related support groups: mirena, birth control
tglidewell's answer: I'm almost through my second Mirena (9 years total). I had the same issue with it poking my partner. My doctor cut the string shorter. He had to cut it twice. The last time it was so short he had to put me under to take it out because he had to dig ...
What are the risks if Mirena is in place for 6yrs instead of 5 like recommended?
Question posted by sweetwine_t on 1 Dec 2010 • 1 answer
Related support groups: mirena
tglidewell's answer: I'm on my second Mirena and when it came to the end of the 5 years on my first one my Dr was very insistant that I have it romoved. He said I could get a serious infection if it wasn't removed. Also, there is no promise that it will be effective as ...
Savella - DR titration pack for Fibro - when is the best time to start, how will it affect me?
Question posted by christi ann on 17 Nov 2010 • 3 answers
Related support groups: depression, panic disorder, savella, fibromyalgia
tglidewell's comment: I also take 75mg of Effexor XR. I was on 225mg before I started on Savella, but have gone down on dosage because the Savella helps me so much. But, maybe you should consider taking Savella along with an antidepressant, and maybe Wellbutrin too. I ...
Savella - DR titration pack for Fibro - when is the best time to start, how will it affect me?
Question posted by christi ann on 17 Nov 2010 • 3 answers
Related support groups: depression, panic disorder, savella, fibromyalgia
tglidewell's response: I have been on Sevella for about 5 months now. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia at the same time I started taking it. I love it! It has given me more energy and I don't wake up with as many aches and pains in the morning (unless it's raining out). ...
Anyone out there who was prescribed Savella for Major Depressive Disorder with Panic & Agoraphobia?
Question posted by Cherke55 on 7 Nov 2010 • 2 answers
Related support groups: panic disorder, depression, savella
tglidewell's comment: I can totally relate to those feelings. I spent a weekend in a mental health facility for drinking all alcolhol in my house I could find and taking every drug in my house I could find because of a stupid boy (he'll NEVER be a man)! That was 2 years ...
Anyone out there who was prescribed Savella for Major Depressive Disorder with Panic & Agoraphobia?
Question posted by Cherke55 on 7 Nov 2010 • 2 answers
Related support groups: panic disorder, depression, savella
tglidewell's answer: I have been taking it for about 4 months now for fibromyalgia. I love it! The only side effect I have is trouble sleeping sometimes. I have started taking my evening dose earlier in the evening and that seems to have helped. I have more enegy and it ...
What happens if you do not have the mirena removed after 5 years?
Question posted by agt41002 on 28 Oct 2010 • 1 answer
Related support groups: mirena, side effect
tglidewell's answer: I am 4 years into my second Mirena. My doctor had to cut the string short on the first one (and my second) because it cut my boyfriend. Since he cut the string so short he could not pull it out in his office. He tried and I was in excruciating pain. ...