sara12345
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I am a 59-year old woman who has suffered from a major stroke which left me with 24/7 severe migraines, but I have gotten much relief with many treatments... read more
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Hi friends, our dear sweet adorable sweet lemon just gave me?
Question posted by Mary632009 on 4 May 2012 • 31 answers
Related support groups: depression, pain, fibromyalgia, opiate dependence
sara12345's comment: Thank you Mary.
Botox injections for left side facial pain?
Question posted by smoovechic on 18 days ago • 5 answers
Related support groups: botox, headache, pain, sinusitis, antibiotics, heart palpitations
sara12345's comment: My pain was just on one side of my head for many months, then it changed to be on both sides. I've been suffering with it for almost 4 years since a stroke. A pain management clinic is an excellent place for you to be seen. They can be difficult to ...
Botox injections for left side facial pain?
Question posted by smoovechic on 18 days ago • 5 answers
Related support groups: botox, headache, pain, sinusitis, antibiotics, heart palpitations
sara12345's answer: I would definately recommend the Botox injections because I have been tremendously helped with them. It especially helps people who have not been helped with the daily preventative medications for migraines. Have you tried those medications? If not, ...
Hi friends, our dear sweet adorable sweet lemon just gave me?
Question posted by Mary632009 on 4 May 2012 • 31 answers
Related support groups: depression, pain, fibromyalgia, opiate dependence
sara12345's response: Lara, So sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. It makes things all the harder as I found out as my own mother just died. My pain is worse and I now have depression as well. I really hope that your pain hasn't intensified. I will think of you and ...
Depression - Question about going off antidepressants?
Question posted by haley4540 on 16 days ago • 3 answers
Related support groups: depression, medicine, antidepressant
sara12345's response: Getting off of some anti-depressants do cause worse symptoms, but I think your doctor was right that you need the medication. My psychiatrist was very clear about the fact that in someone who has had depression for awhile, if they go off of the ...
I am bi polar II and was increase to 150mg six mnths ago. It took me out of a deep dark depression?
Question posted by batty hod... on 16 days ago • 2 answers
Related support groups: effexor, depression, mania
sara12345's answer: It's wonderful that you are feeling so much better. What a true gift which a lot of bipolar people cannot achieve. I just looked up side effects of Effexor and did not see hair loss. Then I read through many consumer reviews of Effexor and did not ...
Xanax & Depakote for anxiety - what is an appropriate dose for a 17 yr old, about 100 lbs?
Question posted by nenag on 17 days ago • 5 answers
Related support groups: depakote, xanax, anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder
sara12345's response: I agree with the response above, EXCEPT that I would start with the depakote because xanax is habit forming to say the least. It is extremely traumatic to go off of. I don't see that Depakote is a treatment for anxiety, but if it will help anxiety ...
Hi friends and newbies, can I count on you all for support? I've started a taper off of my pain?
Question posted by Anonymous on 12 Apr 2012 • 21 answers
Related support groups: pain, oxycodone, withdrawal
sara12345's comment: Lara, That's terrific!!! Did your doctor offer you anything for your nose or have any other suggestions? If not, he just trusts you completely. Sara
Hi friends and newbies, can I count on you all for support? I've started a taper off of my pain?
Question posted by Anonymous on 12 Apr 2012 • 21 answers
Related support groups: pain, oxycodone, withdrawal
sara12345's comment: Hi Lara, I'm so grateful that you didn't see my answer as non-supportive. I think that by calling your doctor's office, you have now covered all the bases. Good luck. Sara
Hi friends and newbies, can I count on you all for support? I've started a taper off of my pain?
Question posted by Anonymous on 12 Apr 2012 • 21 answers
Related support groups: pain, oxycodone, withdrawal
sara12345's response: Hi Lara, What a brave and good thing for you to do what you think your body needs. I would part with the rest of your supporters to advise that you call your doctor's office and tell your doc what you are doing so that you can keep the trust up ...