February 18, 2002, Constable Laura Ellis was killed in a vehicular accident on duty responding to an emergency call. In addition to being a police officer, she was also a daughter, a sister, a friend, a lover, a wife, and a mother. To me, she was my sister & I still miss her. Heros In…
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He Gets it!
As some of ya’ll know & some don’t, I’ve been visiting the ER more than usual. In a period of about 6 weeks, I was in the ER *Five Times* due to pain flares of my fibromyalgia. Each visit they gave me demerol, but occasionally torodol. I have since gotten an emergency appointment with my…
When It Rains, It Pours
Why is it that when one person has a health issue, it seems like a dozen other people is your circle also have health issues? We’re been up to our necks in it lately.. It started with me on Christmas morning and my fibromyalgia pain getting the best of me (see here: http://bit.ly/AsUG8Q).. Then 2-3…
Addiction or Dependance?
My Significant Other is always concerned about the potentially addictive medications I am on. I try and assure him that, while dependant, I am not addicted. He doesn’t see the difference between the two. Unfortunately, when I am tired or just generically fibro-foggy I find it hard to explain. Medical dependance is a body’s need,…
FM & Heart Disease
As many Fibromites have dealt with abuse in their youth, I figured this tidbit of info might be of interest… According to CP24, a local news channel, a recent study shows that women Who have experienced abuse, physical, psychological and/or sexual abuse, have an increased risk to die from heart disease.. I do plan on…
Why Do We Only Get a Day?
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and February is Heart & Stroke Month. I understand why these medical conditions have a full month of awareness because they are the top two killers of women. But why do conditions like Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome not only have one day of awareness, but have to share…
Chronic Pain Gene Identified
Chronic Pain Gene Identified by Sunanda Creagh 8 September 2011 British researchers say they have identified the gene that controls chronic pain, opening the door to new drug therapies that block the chemical processes that cause chronic back pain, headaches or arthritis. Identifying the gene that regulates chronic pain, such as back pain, could lead…
Pain
I hate being it pain! I can’t stand that I feel ‘fine’ when I wake in the early morning to take my meds, then later I am in more pains. It’s scary that when I lay here and I can feel the pain creeping down my body until every muscle hurts, even if it’s not…
Koolaid Cold Syrup?
I’ve not been doing well this last week.. Been struck down with a nasty summer bug.. My SO, the sweetheart that he is, went to the pharmacy to get me some cold syrup to help me feel better.. He bought the generic store brand, but asked me what flavour. Seeing as they never taste like…
Dubious Connections? Part 3: XMRV-CFS Series
Dubious Connections? XMRV, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Series A British study reported no XMRV virus infection in the 168 people studied. The study by German scientists yielded similar results. A third European research team was unable to find any evidence of XMRV in the blood of people diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome and their healthy peers….
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