Physical Check-In

fern46 · Nov 15, 2019 at 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ~Christina

My rheumatologist said he wants to wait for starting a new Med until my breathing returns to normal , unless I get a psoriasis outbreak then we will start one regardless. So hurry up and wait in pain..

I’m really struggling with so much chronic pain made even worse every time a cold front comes through. I’m like behind the pain..if mentally I can get in front of it I can handle much better.. sucks for sure.

Ultra sound on my liver tomorrow.

I hope the ultrasound goes well. How have you gotten in front of the pain in the past? It makes sense that battling it mentally will provide some relief. There are also some who believe placing your brain waves in an altered state can help. There are lots of YouTube videos on this with music and meditations. I searched 'music for pain relief'. I'm not sure if it would help and you may have already tried it. I just find that when I'm battling anything, getting my brain to change gears to move into a more relaxed state is often a solid first step.

Much love to you Christina. We all hate to see you suffering like this and want to see you feeling better soon.

bizi · Nov 15, 2019 at 09:10 AM

I continue to feel sorry for you christina. I am sure you are so sick of this suffering.....((((HUGS)))))

25 days AF (alcohol free)
182 Lost 8 pounds in less than 4 weeks!
feeling really good right now. Have a great weekend yall!
hugs to those who need them
((((((HUGS)))))
bizi

fern46 · Nov 15, 2019 at 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bizi

I continue to feel sorry for you christina. I am sure you are so sick of this suffering.....((((HUGS)))))

25 days AF (alcohol free)
182 Lost 8 pounds in less than 4 weeks!
feeling really good right now. Have a great weekend yall!
hugs to those who need them
((((((HUGS)))))
bizi

Way to go Bizi!!! You're making such great progress. It must feel great.

Wild Coyote · Nov 15, 2019 at 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bizi

I continue to feel sorry for you christina. I am sure you are so sick of this suffering.....((((HUGS)))))

25 days AF (alcohol free)
182 Lost 8 pounds in less than 4 weeks!
feeling really good right now. Have a great weekend yall!
hugs to those who need them
((((((HUGS)))))
bizi

Nice job, Bizi!!!

Wild Coyote · Nov 15, 2019 at 01:13 PM

Physically?

I am in so much pain...
I am exhausted because I have not slept more than 2-3 hours a night for weeks now. I am sure this exacerbates the pain and vice versa.

Fern, I do believe reaching a state of relaxation (and alternate states/brain waves) can be very helpful in both managing pain (to some degree, and I will take any relief I can get) and in increasing the potential for possibly getting some additional sleep.

I have ordered a product with ingredients much like the tinctures an herbalist used to make for me. She'd made different strengths. I would use a less potent mix during the daytime and a highly potent mix at night. If I was getting hypomanic, I would use the night-time tincture during the day.

Sadly, she has passed on. I have not found an herbalist so talented since.

This product has the same ingredients she had used in the tinctures she had made for me.
This is a transdermal patch and is time released so there is less likely to be a "hangover" in the morning.

This is called:Klova - Topical Sleep ZPatch. Naturally a Better Night's Sleep. I intend to try this over the weekend.

I will follow-up , sharing my experience.
I hope everyone has a healthy weekend!

fern46 · Nov 15, 2019 at 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Wild Coyote

Physically?

I am in so much pain...
I am exhausted because I have not slept more than 2-3 hours a night for weeks now. I am sure this exacerbates the pain and vice versa.

Fern, I do believe reaching a state of relaxation (and alternate states/brain waves) can be very helpful in both managing pain (to some degree, and I will take any relief I can get) and in increasing the potential for possibly getting some additional sleep.

I have ordered a product with ingredients much like the tinctures an herbalist used to make for me. She'd made different strengths. I would use a less potent mix during the daytime and a highly potent mix at night. If I was getting hypomanic, I would use the night-time tincture during the day.

Sadly, she has passed on. I have not found an herbalist so talented since.

This product has the same ingredients she had used in the tinctures she had made for me.
This is a transdermal patch and is time released so there is less likely to be a "hangover" in the morning.

This is called:Klova - Topical Sleep ZPatch. Naturally a Better Night's Sleep. I intend to try this over the weekend.

I will follow-up , sharing my experience.
I hope everyone has a healthy weekend!

I have my fingers and my toes crossed for you that the patch works! I'm sorry you lost your trusted provider. That is always hard. It is great that you were able to pick up some knowledge while you worked together.

~Christina · Nov 15, 2019 at 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bizi

I continue to feel sorry for you christina. I am sure you are so sick of this suffering.....((((HUGS)))))

25 days AF (alcohol free)
182 Lost 8 pounds in less than 4 weeks!
feeling really good right now. Have a great weekend yall!
hugs to those who need them
((((((HUGS)))))
bizi

Thanks Bizi

Fantastic !!

~Christina · Nov 15, 2019 at 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by fern46

I hope the ultrasound goes well. How have you gotten in front of the pain in the past? It makes sense that battling it mentally will provide some relief. There are also some who believe placing your brain waves in an altered state can help. There are lots of YouTube videos on this with music and meditations. I searched 'music for pain relief'. I'm not sure if it would help and you may have already tried it. I just find that when I'm battling anything, getting my brain to change gears to move into a more relaxed state is often a solid first step.

Much love to you Christina. We all hate to see you suffering like this and want to see you feeling better soon.

Hopefully I’ll get results of Ultrasound Monday.

Ahh how do I get in front of my pain???? A lot has to do with mindfulness, meditation and sometimes just plain old anger. Lately with just one medical problem after another and then all those steroids , ugh .. I have just felt beat down so then some self pity comes into play. So I need to get rid of the self pity and mentally just get in front of the pain.

My pain is always going to be part of my life. I have zero hope that Fibro will ever been relieved fully in my lifetime. Not to mention PsA ...So I gotta work with what I have.... chronic pain , never ending insomnia and chronic fatigue..

Yep self pity has gotta go !

~Christina · Nov 15, 2019 at 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wild Coyote

Physically?

I am in so much pain...

I am exhausted because I have not slept more than 2-3 hours a night for weeks now. I am sure this exacerbates the pain and vice versa.

Fern, I do believe reaching a state of relaxation (and alternate states/brain waves) can be very helpful in both managing pain (to some degree, and I will take any relief I can get) and in increasing the potential for possibly getting some additional sleep.

I have ordered a product with ingredients much like the tinctures an herbalist used to make for me. She'd made different strengths. I would use a less potent mix during the daytime and a highly potent mix at night. If I was getting hypomanic, I would use the night-time tincture during the day.

Sadly, she has passed on. I have not found an herbalist so talented since.

This product has the same ingredients she had used in the tinctures she had made for me.

This is a transdermal patch and is time released so there is less likely to be a "hangover" in the morning.

This is called:Klova - Topical Sleep ZPatch. Naturally a Better Night's Sleep. I intend to try this over the weekend.

I will follow-up , sharing my experience.

I hope everyone has a healthy weekend!

Yeah that damn pain and no sleep we have talked a million hours late at night about that lol !

I do hope this patch helps !!!!

fern46 · Nov 15, 2019 at 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~Christina

Hopefully I’ll get results of Ultrasound Monday.

Ahh how do I get in front of my pain???? A lot has to do with mindfulness, meditation and sometimes just plain old anger. Lately with just one medical problem after another and then all those steroids , ugh .. I have just felt beat down so then some self pity comes into play. So I need to get rid of the self pity and mentally just get in front of the pain.

My pain is always going to be part of my life. I have zero hope that Fibro will ever been relieved fully in my lifetime. Not to mention PsA ...So I gotta work with what I have.... chronic pain , never ending insomnia and chronic fatigue..

Yep self pity has gotta go !

You are constantly battling through so much. I pray and hope you can see how remarkably strong you are. A true warrior spirit. Inspiring and amazing!

wildflowerchild25 · Nov 17, 2019 at 01:56 PM

My weekend of indulgence has almost come to an end. I carbed and caloried it up this weekend! Food, wine, fancy coffee drinks...feel terrible physically but it was so much fun! Back to low carb, low calorie tomorrow straight through thanksgiving. Won’t even get on a scale bc I know whatever weight I did lose just slipped right back on this weekend!

Nov 17, 2019 at 04:04 PM

Can't seem to get any support on the thread i posted so will try here. I've been going to Overeaters Anonymous (OA) for ten weeks now. I've made eleven meetings. I've quit many times. Once i picked up my phone to call the chairperson to tell her i was quitting and make arrangements to get the key FOB back to her when i got a text from one of the other members and was cheered and comforted and decided to keep up with OA. I quit again on Friday after a dismal meeting but have had such a disastrous day in eating i have finally admitted that i need help, accepted that i need help and not just going to meetings but seeing my doctor for his direction on how to eat healthy and getting a sponsor for support. I really felt like i hit bottom today.

Nov 17, 2019 at 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by fern46

One might put the chilidog down if they had to sit through burping up liquid fire before they ate it...

Fern, that's hilarious! Liquid fire indeed! My guts are just recovering from six strips of bacon this morning. My stomach is soooo sensitive! I'm attracted to all the wrong foods. I just this week discovered these spicy cheesies that are just enthralling! But danger to my stomach so i threw the rest of them down the garbage chute. I miss them already. My stomach has been in turmoil this afternoon and i'm feeling pretty weak but i know now that i need help and will seek it out.

Thanks for the yuks!

fern46 · Nov 17, 2019 at 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by wildflowerchild25

My weekend of indulgence has almost come to an end. I carbed and caloried it up this weekend! Food, wine, fancy coffee drinks...feel terrible physically but it was so much fun! Back to low carb, low calorie tomorrow straight through thanksgiving. Won’t even get on a scale bc I know whatever weight I did lose just slipped right back on this weekend!

So glad you enjoyed your trip though. Happy anniversary!

fern46 · Nov 17, 2019 at 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by whatever2013

Fern, that's hilarious! Liquid fire indeed! My guts are just recovering from six strips of bacon this morning. My stomach is soooo sensitive! I'm attracted to all the wrong foods. I just this week discovered these spicy cheesies that are just enthralling! But danger to my stomach so i threw the rest of them down the garbage chute. I miss them already. My stomach has been in turmoil this afternoon and i'm feeling pretty weak but i know now that i need help and will seek it out.

Thanks for the yuks!

My husband used to get the craziest heartburn. He would wake up in the night a mumble about liquid fire. He eats much better now.

I wish we could see with our eyes more quickly the effect food has on our bodies. The delay makes it all too easy to indulge and worry about it later.

You're making some good progress recognizing you want to make changes and you need support. Have you spent any time visualizing your ideal state of health? What it would look like, what it would feel like mentally emotionally and physically? Not your perfect state, but something attainable and that you could feel good about?

Sometimes it helps if we can first paint a picture for ourselves in our mind. It is a little more tangible than just having a number you're shooting for. You can then spend time each day in meditation or quiet reflection returning to this image.

~Christina · Nov 17, 2019 at 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by fern46

You are constantly battling through so much. I pray and hope you can see how remarkably strong you are. A true warrior spirit. Inspiring and amazing!

Thanks so much Fern

bizi · Nov 17, 2019 at 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by whatever2013

Can't seem to get any support on the thread i posted so will try here. I've been going to Overeaters Anonymous (OA) for ten weeks now. I've made eleven meetings. I've quit many times. Once i picked up my phone to call the chairperson to tell her i was quitting and make arrangements to get the key FOB back to her when i got a text from one of the other members and was cheered and comforted and decided to keep up with OA. I quit again on Friday after a dismal meeting but have had such a disastrous day in eating i have finally admitted that i need help, accepted that i need help and not just going to meetings but seeing my doctor for his direction on how to eat healthy and getting a sponsor for support. I really felt like i hit bottom today.

I am sorry you felt like you hit rock bottom today.
(((((((HUGS))))))))
I hope by coming here you feel better.I am dieting and am able to stick to it for the most part. Following a low carb diet. losing about 2 pounds per week. I have about 45 more pounds to lose.
bizi

bizi · Nov 17, 2019 at 11:35 PM

Began picking at 2 fingers....sigh
one has a bandaid ....

on the computer a lot today.....
had a breakfast of scrambler with smoked sausage and veggies and a side of brocolli.

left over rotiserre chicken for dinner. thigh and a leg...it was dry.
a 3 small dark chocolate pieces for dessert@! yum. did not have any sides for dinner just wanted it to be lite.
I have to say that I am snacky right now though!
hugs to those who need them
bizi.
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~Christina · Nov 17, 2019 at 11:49 PM

Fern!

I have been meaning to ask you how you have been since going off Geodon ????

I hope it’s been smooth sailing

BeyondtheRainbow · Nov 17, 2019 at 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bizi

Began picking at 2 fingers....sigh
one has a bandaid ....
___________

I can't remember if I told you my skin picking solution. I used blister bandaids that are thick and seal tightly so they are hard to pick off so you don't resume picking. They really protect the skin and let it heal. Mine usually last 5-7 days. Last time I was IP I had 4-5 of them at a time; they were very nice about letting me have them. I'm trying to paste a picture of them here; we'll see if that works. It didn't but here's the google results page: blister bandaids toes - Google Search

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~Christina Legendary Wise Elder Community Liaison Member Since Jul 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 22,450 (SuperPoster!) 12 12.7k hugs given	Nov 17, 2019 at 11:49 PM #839 Fern! I have been meaning to ask you how you have been since going off Geodon ???? I hope it’s been smooth sailing __________________ Helping others gets me out of my own head ~
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