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feel bad all the time.

I am tired of feeling bad.  I have bad headaches lately I have hard cramps in my chest some but mostly in my stomach and right below my navel.  the cramps get quite intense.  leaves me sore for a couple of days.  gine for a few days and then the same thing.  no one thinks anything is wrong.  the doctor did blood test said everything was fine.  I was having weak spells and cold sweats so back my hair got wet and dripped on to the floor.  I quit taking my Lipitor.  some of those problems have gone away.  I feel I have more strength but don't push myself too far.,,what could be causing this any ideas?  my doctor says I am ok my niece says oh there is nothing wrong with you.  why do I get these spells and feel sick when I get them.  I am on depression meds.  and anxiety meds and thyroid pills.  they seem to be doing fine.  mandy876
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4851940 tn?1515694593
Lipitor is a medication used to lower high cholesterol levels.  Cholesterol medications do not suit everybody and it was televised some years ago on UK TV of people having adverse problems with taking these medications.

My husband was prescribed to take a medication for cholesterol, but having read the adverse reactions it can cause, decided not to take it.  My advice to him was not to take it.  

As you are sweating a lot and feeling weak, if the doctor has not found any bacterial infections, you may have a viral infection.

The cramps you have been experiencing could be trapped wind.  Keep an eye on what you are eating to see if that is what is causing the problem.

I haven't reached your age yet.  But the body does slow down as we get older.  We can't run around like when we were 20 anymore.  
Pace yourself, you know your body best.  Do what you can and take things easy.  You can also join clubs for the over 50s that do gentle physical activities and swimming is also good at any age.  Go out for little walks in the fresh air every day if you can, this will make you gradually feel better and any form of physical exercise is good to ease feelings of depression.

With you having headaches, these may be from stress and anxiety, but the doctor should also check your blood pressure.  Either too low or too high blood pressure can cause headaches.  If it is too high, you doctor should monitor that for a few weeks before deciding whether you require medication to reduce the hypertension.  At home, cut down the amount of salt you consume.  Salt is added into a lot of foods.

Hope you get on OK

Best wishes.
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4851940 tn?1515694593
Sorry to hear that you had another bad night.
I slept like a log.  Have been to see my doctor today because I was stung by something a few days ago on my inner thigh and the pain is travelling up the leg.  She prescribed an antibiotic for me.  But I feel so tired now, that 2.30 pm, that I may go back to bed for some more sleep.  The things is I have so much to do before going on holiday on Saturday.

I know you miss your parents and husband, and it is very hard for you.  But unfortunately, they can not come back.  But they are with you in spirit.

I feel that bereavement counselling would help you to deal with your sad loss.

Unfortunately, we all go through losses in our lives. whether it be losing a loved one through death, losing our health etc.  We cannot turn back the clock and have to do the best we can.

Hope you have a better day to day.

Best wishes Mandy (just close your eyes and imagine that I giving you a big hug)
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I just want what ever is going to happen and get it over with.  just one thing after another.  is too much.  I don't want to live like this.  I am so tired of not feeling good.  I wish it would get better or just get over. I miss my family even if they don't love me.  that is so stupid.  why should I miss someone that does not care if I live or die.  sorry another bad night. I am so lonesome  I need my real family.  my mom, my dad, my hubby.
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4851940 tn?1515694593
If it helps you, then just talk away.

I couldn't sleep much either all night and I have be sweating so profusely.  The tiredness with hit me later in the day.

Take care.

Best wishes.
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my right ear has been buzzing for a long time.  but last night it was extremely loud and the fluttering was really bothersome.  that was new. I have had that in my left ear.  it is 5;00am have not gone to sleep yet.  we signed up for new insurance our company just got too high.  we are going with all state.  the vanishing deductible.  things have got to get better.  tammy want eat anything but arbys and I am getting tired of that.  next time I am going nextdoor to taco bueno get some tacos.  have not had them in along time.  feel up tight just needed to talk.  worried about everything. my back and jaw is hurting I took a pain pill maybe I can go to sleep for a while.  your friend  mandy876
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4851940 tn?1515694593
Hopefully you will get a better night's sleep tonight.

I know the feeling Mandy, if it ain't one thing goes wrong, then it's something else.  And one virus after another.

I suffer from tinnitus and have buzzing in my ear all the time day and night.

Hope you find your vaporizer, if not you can do steam inhalations over a bowl of hot water with a towel over your head.  Just take care not to get scalded.

Best wishes.
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I never went to sleep last night ever time I did my ear would start making a fluttering sound. I have a vaporizer some where if I can find it I will use it.  seems like everything possible is happening ti me.  this is getting unreal.  I am not going to give up.  just keep on trudging through.  your friend  mandy876
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