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Hello from Grannyhotwheels
Hello to my wonderful MS family. I'm very sorry for not being with you much lately but between the flare and family plus computer problems it's been a rough time.
Health wise I'm not doing very good. Can't seem to get out of this depression rut I'm in. My doctor upped my cymbalta but I'm going back next week to tell him it's just not working. I think I would like to try something else. Does anyone have good luck with something besides cymbalta. I need something for pretty severe depression. It has been making me have some pretty bad thoughts that I don't like having at all.
Also, my feet, legs, arms, and fingers are doing a lot worse. They tingle so bad at times it drives me up the wall. Tingle is the only word I know of to describe how it feels. I'm also having a lot worse of a time walking, falling at least once daily and sometimes more. I actually have a huge carpet burn on my knee where I went for a slide across the living room carpet. It's quite amusing for others but certainly not for me. My coordination seems to be getting really bad. It's been bad for a while but really going down hill here lately. I'm up for any suggestions. I know that Quix or some of you other wonderful people will have some ideas of something I could try.
Now for the good news. Actually wonderful news. I'm a new Granny once again. She happens to be a beautiful 6 lb. 6 oz. 17 & 3/4 in. baby girl. Her name is Brookelyn Ann and was born on July 30, 2008 at 5:56 pm. This was after 27 hours of labor which thanks to the epidural was a beautiful experience for us all. The last 4 and 1/2 hours was all pushing and was extremely hard for my daughter. She said it wasn't bad pain but more hard pressure the whole time. The worst thing was that it wore her out. Brooky was face up and had to be helped out with forceps. The doctor done a wonderful job because there isn't a mark on her from them. She does have a bruise on the top of her head from hitting the pelvic bone every time Sis pushed. I will post some pictures when I feel like taking the time to do it. I can tell you that she is absolutely beautiful. Brooky was 3 weeks early so naturally when I got that 11:00 pm phone call to come to the hospital we where all scarred. I never left my daughters side and it sure didn't help being in a flare at the time. I can't remember the last time I was so tired. Oh yes I can! It was 19 months ago when I sat with my son and his wife waiting on my first grand baby, Makenzie, to be born. I am so blessed. I thank God every time I open my eyes for these wonderful gifts he has given me and my family. I still never knew I could love something so much until I became a Granny.
I just wanted to share my joy with ya'll and also my misery. I think of ya'll every single day and miss sharing with everyone. I just don't have the strength to do it like I used to. I do hope everyone understands that I just am unable to do the things I could do even a weak ago. I hate it but I don't know what to do about it. Please help me out if you can.
I'll be praying,
Carol
Health wise I'm not doing very good. Can't seem to get out of this depression rut I'm in. My doctor upped my cymbalta but I'm going back next week to tell him it's just not working. I think I would like to try something else. Does anyone have good luck with something besides cymbalta. I need something for pretty severe depression. It has been making me have some pretty bad thoughts that I don't like having at all.
Also, my feet, legs, arms, and fingers are doing a lot worse. They tingle so bad at times it drives me up the wall. Tingle is the only word I know of to describe how it feels. I'm also having a lot worse of a time walking, falling at least once daily and sometimes more. I actually have a huge carpet burn on my knee where I went for a slide across the living room carpet. It's quite amusing for others but certainly not for me. My coordination seems to be getting really bad. It's been bad for a while but really going down hill here lately. I'm up for any suggestions. I know that Quix or some of you other wonderful people will have some ideas of something I could try.
Now for the good news. Actually wonderful news. I'm a new Granny once again. She happens to be a beautiful 6 lb. 6 oz. 17 & 3/4 in. baby girl. Her name is Brookelyn Ann and was born on July 30, 2008 at 5:56 pm. This was after 27 hours of labor which thanks to the epidural was a beautiful experience for us all. The last 4 and 1/2 hours was all pushing and was extremely hard for my daughter. She said it wasn't bad pain but more hard pressure the whole time. The worst thing was that it wore her out. Brooky was face up and had to be helped out with forceps. The doctor done a wonderful job because there isn't a mark on her from them. She does have a bruise on the top of her head from hitting the pelvic bone every time Sis pushed. I will post some pictures when I feel like taking the time to do it. I can tell you that she is absolutely beautiful. Brooky was 3 weeks early so naturally when I got that 11:00 pm phone call to come to the hospital we where all scarred. I never left my daughters side and it sure didn't help being in a flare at the time. I can't remember the last time I was so tired. Oh yes I can! It was 19 months ago when I sat with my son and his wife waiting on my first grand baby, Makenzie, to be born. I am so blessed. I thank God every time I open my eyes for these wonderful gifts he has given me and my family. I still never knew I could love something so much until I became a Granny.
I just wanted to share my joy with ya'll and also my misery. I think of ya'll every single day and miss sharing with everyone. I just don't have the strength to do it like I used to. I do hope everyone understands that I just am unable to do the things I could do even a weak ago. I hate it but I don't know what to do about it. Please help me out if you can.
I'll be praying,
Carol
It's soooo good to see you on here again Carol!!!! You sure have been missed by us all. I'm just sorry that you have been feeling so down. You know that we are always here for you and we are just a click away.
Congrats though on being a Granny again. How special that is!!!! What a joy that must be for you.
Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers Carol. Keep coming back here OKAY!!!!!!!
Hugs
Moki
Congrats though on being a Granny again. How special that is!!!! What a joy that must be for you.
Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers Carol. Keep coming back here OKAY!!!!!!!
Hugs
Moki
Your wonderful responses made me feel so good. I knew I could count on ya'll. Sometimes we seem to forget who your real friends are. I know mine are right here. I'm pretty sure I'm really going to need ya'll over the next little while. I just need someone to talk to and I can't think of a better place to go than right here.
Hey Quix, when a pet is your only child then yes they do rank up there. Even though I have children I love my dear sweet Maddie just like she was one. I guarantee she knows a lot more about me than anyone else in my family. Scary, huh? Also, speaking of roasting of the doctors. I'm so there. Ya'll know I've had my share of roastees and I know for a fact it makes you feel a lot better to be there on Friday nights.
Again, thank ya'll for being here for me. Take a look at all the names of the ones who replied to me. It's the ole gang again. That made my heart grow a couple of sizes. I want each of ya'll to know that no matter what happens I will always love and cherish the wonderful and not so wonderful times here. We have all had our problems, that's for sure, but one thing is for sure we are stronger as a group. When one of us is down, everyone else is there to pull us back up. That's what I love the most. I'm sorry it's me ya'll are having to hoist up but hopefully I'll be back before too much longer.
Zilla, I'm sorry you pooped in the pharmacy. (Pretty sure there's a joke behind this) but just in case, I can tell you of a couple of embarrassing things myself. haha
Thanks very much to ya'll for everything.
I'll be praying,
Carol
Hey Quix, when a pet is your only child then yes they do rank up there. Even though I have children I love my dear sweet Maddie just like she was one. I guarantee she knows a lot more about me than anyone else in my family. Scary, huh? Also, speaking of roasting of the doctors. I'm so there. Ya'll know I've had my share of roastees and I know for a fact it makes you feel a lot better to be there on Friday nights.
Again, thank ya'll for being here for me. Take a look at all the names of the ones who replied to me. It's the ole gang again. That made my heart grow a couple of sizes. I want each of ya'll to know that no matter what happens I will always love and cherish the wonderful and not so wonderful times here. We have all had our problems, that's for sure, but one thing is for sure we are stronger as a group. When one of us is down, everyone else is there to pull us back up. That's what I love the most. I'm sorry it's me ya'll are having to hoist up but hopefully I'll be back before too much longer.
Zilla, I'm sorry you pooped in the pharmacy. (Pretty sure there's a joke behind this) but just in case, I can tell you of a couple of embarrassing things myself. haha
Thanks very much to ya'll for everything.
I'll be praying,
Carol
Hey, how are you doing today? Better I hope. I've been thinking of you since your post and saying extra prayers that you can get through this rough time.
You take care of yourself and kiss those grand babies for me!!
Hugs
doni
You take care of yourself and kiss those grand babies for me!!
Hugs
doni
I have been wondering where you've been!! I was worried about you!! And I guess I should have been. I'm sorry -- I should have shouted out to y'all!
As Quix told you, I've been waging a quiet battle in trying to get out from under the thumb of my soul-sucking boss. Now -- I'm free!! On to bigger and better things! A new job! And hopefully no more pooping in pharmacies (due to a typo in one of my posts!)
I should have suspected that your wonderful family was adding unto itself. WHat a joy. And your daughter's daughter. How very special. As you know, I have five boys. I know I will treasure each grandchild. You know I will. But it must be something especially wonderful to see your own daughter have her own daughter. Wow. Little Brookey. How sweet. Your family is so close and sounds so sweet.
I hope you and your doc can get the kinks worked out with the Cymbalta. You deserve better. MS can be a soul-sucker, too, dagnabbit! I always say -- Better living through pharmaceuticals! If your doc can tweak something to make you feel more like your sweet, joyful self, they should -- and quick!
Stick around, please, Hot Legs, and let us know how you and Little Brookey are doing!
Lots of love,
Zilla*
As Quix told you, I've been waging a quiet battle in trying to get out from under the thumb of my soul-sucking boss. Now -- I'm free!! On to bigger and better things! A new job! And hopefully no more pooping in pharmacies (due to a typo in one of my posts!)
I should have suspected that your wonderful family was adding unto itself. WHat a joy. And your daughter's daughter. How very special. As you know, I have five boys. I know I will treasure each grandchild. You know I will. But it must be something especially wonderful to see your own daughter have her own daughter. Wow. Little Brookey. How sweet. Your family is so close and sounds so sweet.
I hope you and your doc can get the kinks worked out with the Cymbalta. You deserve better. MS can be a soul-sucker, too, dagnabbit! I always say -- Better living through pharmaceuticals! If your doc can tweak something to make you feel more like your sweet, joyful self, they should -- and quick!
Stick around, please, Hot Legs, and let us know how you and Little Brookey are doing!
Lots of love,
Zilla*
It is so good to hear from you, yet sad that you are do depressed. That may well be the worst part of this d**m disease! But, I am thrilled that you have a new granddaughter to help balance things a bit. Take joy in her. Do they live near you? Can you see her a lot?
I have yet to hear anything good about Cymbalta. I know it's gotten a lot of press and TV advertising, but it seems no one has responded that well to it. Sometimes bad depression needs combination therapy. This is not my strong area so take any thing I say as a generalization. I have used Zoloft mixed with Wellbutrin with very good results for someone that is not responding to Zoloft alone. Also, several people have commented that Amiltriptyline which is an anti-depressant is a good mix to give nerve pain relief and some additional relief for the depression. I'm not necessarily recommending these combos, but my point is to say that two meds at a lower dose are often better than one at the maximum dose.
If you are having those disturbing thoughts, then ask to be referred to a good psychiatrist who might be better versed in using combo therapy, okay?
You are one of our original family and I have missed you sooo much. You have so much wisdom and humor to help us along. I know the flare, the pain, the depression and the computer problems seem enough to keep you away, but they really aren't.
You need us - a lot and we need you. Especially ZillaDilla who has been pooping in the pharmacy. Did you hear that she has a new job?? She will finally be getting free of the soul-sucking boss.
Yes, you are one of the Grand Dames of Hypo Gamma Chondria. Many of the current active members don't even know about the therapeutic effect of weinie roasting a bad doctor. Please stay, just so we can josh around with you a little!
Did you see the pictures of my kitties? We're getting another one on Monday. A little poly-dactyl! Okay, doesn't rank up there with a grandchild, but the best I can do, not having had any kids (unless you count the several thousand I had in my practices, lol)
There isn't a week when I haven't wondered how you were doing. Please stay!
all my luv, Quix ( Momma Bear)
I have yet to hear anything good about Cymbalta. I know it's gotten a lot of press and TV advertising, but it seems no one has responded that well to it. Sometimes bad depression needs combination therapy. This is not my strong area so take any thing I say as a generalization. I have used Zoloft mixed with Wellbutrin with very good results for someone that is not responding to Zoloft alone. Also, several people have commented that Amiltriptyline which is an anti-depressant is a good mix to give nerve pain relief and some additional relief for the depression. I'm not necessarily recommending these combos, but my point is to say that two meds at a lower dose are often better than one at the maximum dose.
If you are having those disturbing thoughts, then ask to be referred to a good psychiatrist who might be better versed in using combo therapy, okay?
You are one of our original family and I have missed you sooo much. You have so much wisdom and humor to help us along. I know the flare, the pain, the depression and the computer problems seem enough to keep you away, but they really aren't.
You need us - a lot and we need you. Especially ZillaDilla who has been pooping in the pharmacy. Did you hear that she has a new job?? She will finally be getting free of the soul-sucking boss.
Yes, you are one of the Grand Dames of Hypo Gamma Chondria. Many of the current active members don't even know about the therapeutic effect of weinie roasting a bad doctor. Please stay, just so we can josh around with you a little!
Did you see the pictures of my kitties? We're getting another one on Monday. A little poly-dactyl! Okay, doesn't rank up there with a grandchild, but the best I can do, not having had any kids (unless you count the several thousand I had in my practices, lol)
There isn't a week when I haven't wondered how you were doing. Please stay!
all my luv, Quix ( Momma Bear)
Hey Lady! Good to hear from you. Congratulations on your new grandbaby!!!!
Sorry about your depression. I am glad you came back here for support. Hopefully the doctor will be able to give you an Rx for something that will get into your system quickly and help you rout of this.
Don't stay away so long!!!! We miss your wonderful self and your humor!!!
(((HUGS)))
Wanna :o)
Sorry about your depression. I am glad you came back here for support. Hopefully the doctor will be able to give you an Rx for something that will get into your system quickly and help you rout of this.
Don't stay away so long!!!! We miss your wonderful self and your humor!!!
(((HUGS)))
Wanna :o)
It is really good to hear from you, I think of you all the time and always hope you are doing well. I am so sorry that is not the case, but big congrats on that new granddaughter.
I know what that awful depression can do to you, it is really hard to pull yourself out of it. Please know that you are very important to all of us here and that we are here when you need us.
Praying for your health to improve and for the depression to ease up. Your are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs
doni
I know what that awful depression can do to you, it is really hard to pull yourself out of it. Please know that you are very important to all of us here and that we are here when you need us.
Praying for your health to improve and for the depression to ease up. Your are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs
doni
Dear Carol,
So great to hear from you.
Super congrats on being a grandma second time round. What a joy and you were there the whole time to share in the wonderful experience of your Brookelyn being born.
Sorry you are feeling so bad physically. Depression is so devastating and would make dealing with everything else even harder. You've gotta push your doc for some help there. Trying a different med may help. Hang in there. Things will get better somehow.
We're all thinking of and praying for you. Blessings on your family and new grandchild.
Sally
So great to hear from you.
Super congrats on being a grandma second time round. What a joy and you were there the whole time to share in the wonderful experience of your Brookelyn being born.
Sorry you are feeling so bad physically. Depression is so devastating and would make dealing with everything else even harder. You've gotta push your doc for some help there. Trying a different med may help. Hang in there. Things will get better somehow.
We're all thinking of and praying for you. Blessings on your family and new grandchild.
Sally
Hi...well there you are... I have been missing friends here and didn't know where people went.
Congrats on your little Grandchild...they are so beautiful to have ..
It's not nice to hear you are feeling so low, it's so common when we have these feelings and it can get a person so down. I'm not sure about the Meds to help though.
I just know that we all get these horrible down times and some get it worst then others. Let your Dr know how this is not helping you... and try to hang in there.
I know it difficult, I was there about a month ago and didn't want to speak to anyone, because I felt so horrible about everything...I know exactly how you feel.
try to stay strong and ride that wave...or climb that mountain...which ever give you the strength to take one day at a time.. and pamper yourself if you can.
Remember, you are not alone...we are here for you..
take care and congrats again Granny
Hugs..
andie
Congrats on your little Grandchild...they are so beautiful to have ..
It's not nice to hear you are feeling so low, it's so common when we have these feelings and it can get a person so down. I'm not sure about the Meds to help though.
I just know that we all get these horrible down times and some get it worst then others. Let your Dr know how this is not helping you... and try to hang in there.
I know it difficult, I was there about a month ago and didn't want to speak to anyone, because I felt so horrible about everything...I know exactly how you feel.
try to stay strong and ride that wave...or climb that mountain...which ever give you the strength to take one day at a time.. and pamper yourself if you can.
Remember, you are not alone...we are here for you..
take care and congrats again Granny
Hugs..
andie
Hi Honey!!! It's soooo good to hear from you! It's seems like forever since we have heard from you and I have been so wrapped up in my own foolishness that I didn't even think to ask where you were and for that I apologize profusely!!!
SO...CONGRATULATIONS ON LITTLE BROOKELYN!!! I can't wait to see a picture of her...you must be so proud and excited!
I am so sorry to hear about the depression thing though honey...I am glad that you are going to let the dr. know that the meds you are currently on are not working...it's important that you stay in close contact with the dr and someone else close to you at a time like this. We all need to vent and have someone to lean on when we are feeling this way...it's important that you don't try to deal with it on your own. Perhaps you might benefit from some professional assistance like a psychologist? I can't say that you need professional help...don't get me wrong...but sometimes just having someone from the outside to talk to can help as well.
I hope that someone can come along and offer you more help than I can offer but please know that if you want to talk you can always pm me...I care about you and I want to see you back on here on a regular basis and I will do what I can to help you ok? Please keep in touch ok and I will talk with you soon...now go give that new little one a big kiss and take in a deep breath of her aura...new babies smell so good that you can't help but have a smile on your face right?
Lots of Hugs,
Rena
SO...CONGRATULATIONS ON LITTLE BROOKELYN!!! I can't wait to see a picture of her...you must be so proud and excited!
I am so sorry to hear about the depression thing though honey...I am glad that you are going to let the dr. know that the meds you are currently on are not working...it's important that you stay in close contact with the dr and someone else close to you at a time like this. We all need to vent and have someone to lean on when we are feeling this way...it's important that you don't try to deal with it on your own. Perhaps you might benefit from some professional assistance like a psychologist? I can't say that you need professional help...don't get me wrong...but sometimes just having someone from the outside to talk to can help as well.
I hope that someone can come along and offer you more help than I can offer but please know that if you want to talk you can always pm me...I care about you and I want to see you back on here on a regular basis and I will do what I can to help you ok? Please keep in touch ok and I will talk with you soon...now go give that new little one a big kiss and take in a deep breath of her aura...new babies smell so good that you can't help but have a smile on your face right?
Lots of Hugs,
Rena
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