pauline512
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I am a person in chronic pain (arent alot of us here?) I am looking for answers and would like a measure of compassion that's what I told my doctor.... read more
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My doctor doesn't seem to want to refer me back to my rhumatologist, what should I do now?
Question posted by pauline512 on 21 Oct 2011 • 1 answer
Related support groups: doctor
pauline512's comment: I had asked my doctor to refer me back to my old rhumatologist( who has since then retired but they still have my diagnosis) because I had been diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis several years ago. He looks at my nails and said you dont have ...
I have headache for several days what doing about this?
Question posted by quraish k... on 24 Oct 2011 • 3 answers
Related support groups: headache
pauline512's comment: Hi there QK I have suffered from headaches since the age of 15. I believe that they were stress related. However, now that I am 54 If I have a headache more than 1-2 days I go into my doctors' office for an injection of tramadol 75ml. I am also on ...
My girlfriend is 10 weeks along and taking medications she is not prescribed to. The pregnancy is?
Question posted by osan.dakota on 24 Oct 2011 • 1 answer
Related support groups: pregnancy, medical, medication
pauline512's comment: Dear Osan Dakota, I'm glad you asked this question. My daughter was doing the same thing and it broke my heart. So, I sympathize with you. Unfortunately, she did not stop. The consequences were that the baby was born 1 pre mature 2 her intestines ...
I am on 10mg of amitriptyline for headaches,is one glass of wine ok now and again and can I go into?
Question posted by michele r... on 24 Oct 2011 • 2 answers
Related support groups: headache, amitriptyline
pauline512's answer: Dear Michele, I believe the label says that it causes drowsiness and that alcohol would intensify that effect. My doctor prescribed it to me for Sleep and it is also used as an anti- depressant and in that case one would not use alcohol with it. ...
Wanted to share a potentially aweful situation?
Question posted by LaurieShay on 23 Oct 2011 • 30 answers
Related support groups: panic disorder, pharmacy, prescription
pauline512's response: Good for you for checking! Pauline :)
Hi friends! I just got back from Urgent Care, and want to warn everyone to never ignore back pain!?
Question posted by Anonymous on 20 Oct 2011 • 21 answers
Related support groups: infections, pain, kidney infections, back pain, nephrolithiasis, kidney, infection, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, ...
pauline512's comment: Yes, they are what you say they are Sweet Lemon :) been there, done that numerous times. We could do better! They have a badge that says "professional" smucks they are. How are they even able to "practice" medicine? All those years of training and ...
What is the treatment for skin rash and itching ?
Question posted by Anxious18 on 23 Oct 2011 • 1 answer
Related support groups: infections, fungal infections, skin rash, pruritus, doctor, antibiotic, skin, antibiotics, period, infection, cream, ...
pauline512's answer: Dear Anxious, have you been to a Dermatologist? You've been treated for fungal infection? Where is your rash? I had yeast infection under my breast and was told to keep it dry, blow dry after showering, dont wear a bra for a few days. He said fungus ...
When taking the medication Serequel, can prolonged use or inappropriate use lead to phsycosis?
Question posted by Adz on 23 Oct 2011 • 4 answers
Related support groups: dosage, period, medication, seroquel, borderline personality disorder, depression, generalized anxiety disorder, ...
pauline512's comment: Yes, for the short time that I used it. Definitely, something about it just didnt seem right when I was using it. I didnt feel right. I think that I will look it up and see if it is similar to amyltriptiline. I didnt feel like that when using that ...
When taking the medication Serequel, can prolonged use or inappropriate use lead to phsycosis?
Question posted by Adz on 23 Oct 2011 • 4 answers
Related support groups: dosage, period, medication, seroquel, borderline personality disorder, depression, generalized anxiety disorder, ...
pauline512's response: I have tried Serequel "after" Amytriptiline looking for something that wouldnt give me restless legs syndrome as well as the reasons mentioned below. I didnt like the Serequel. I had been on Amyltriptiline for many years and it helped me alot. But ...
Fibromyalgia -I wonder if the things we experience/go thru emotionally are due to medications?
Question posted by Jfamily on 18 Sep 2011 • 10 answers
Related support groups: depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia, generalized anxiety disorder, medication
pauline512's comment: I do agree with Penny and Sweet Lemon! No matter the causes and effects of Fibro you have to make yourself feel better. The advice they are giving you is spot on. Do what you are most comfortable with within YOUR limitations. Stretch, walk, dance, ...