Cymbalta is Working

Well it has been awhile since I last posted. Anyhow the Cymbalta is working it is getting rid of the Fibromyalgia pain for the most part and my mood is fantastic I want to go places do things. I have been listening to the Modern music radio station SONIC1029 all the time and I am on twitter as well all the time it seems. But today I woke up with a pulled stomach which is not fun. Theresa and I are going to see the Silversun Pickups in August which i cna look forward too but it is in West edmonton Mall which could cause some problems for me as I cannot stnad the place as i had a panic attack there But Jorge and I are gping to work on it med cocktail as I would say Will tell more later

Later Tajalia

Seeing Jorge

A lot has happened since my last post. I amn down to one to two smokes a day with Champix. Theresa called me her enemy then came back to my door begging to be friends again good grief. I have been on the cymbalta for almost 5 weeks and it is making a doifference pain wise FIBRO wise and I am in a better mood as well Bono is taking care of me through my recent downturn being in bed for three weeks now just getting up and out when necessary (THeresa did not help this state with her antics)

Cymbalta

I started a new medication which is an anti depressant with analgesic properties. It has been approved by the FDA in the USA for the treatment of Fibromyalgia which I suffer from greatly. Jorge and I are hoping it will lessen some of my pain that I talk about a lot of the time when I see him. he had stashed Lyrica the other drug approved by the FDA in the states for FM as well but figured the cons weight gain etc outweighed the pros so we went the fact that Kelly could call the Lilly Rep and get samples which she did so to my surprise Friday Jorge came through big Time and had three month supply of Cymbalta for me at 60 mg per day I might have to go up to 120 mg but do not know that yet and not right away. So that is the big news for me this week.

Erin my sister in law is recovering from a hysterectomy done on January 30th 2009 at home with splendid help from Ian helping with the Kids etc. I have talked to her a few times and she is recovering nicely. Talked to Mum this week and they went to Banff yesterday for a Art Show of one of their friends and to pick Julian up from a visit with Keith and Lisa. Julian usually has fun their which was a nice break from U of C for him. Heard dad is limping around work still even though he had a nerve block done last week and i wonder why??? I have been quite active on some of my yahoo email lists lately one being FMS-UK could not ask for much more support than from Abi and those fgolks there.

SO Iam hoping and I think a lot of people who know me online or off want the Cymbalta to work on the FM pain they have seen too much suffering since the official diagnosis in November of 1999 by my family doctor to think other wise so here is hoping.

Tajalia

Saturday Afternoon

I wrote whole bunch of stuff then had to reboot my computer and lost the entire post. I guess I should have hit save to save what I had written. Well Theresa is back in hospital 30 certification and has Dr Chantelle Maureau, who is a fantastic Dr and I know her. She hanged out with Dr Sanderman and Dr Frolicke a lot when she was first hired. I have yet to see THeresa up on 4F3 due to my own issues.

I have quit smoking on Champix but finding it hard to keep it up when I am having a Fibromyalgia Flare and having a lot of widespread pain all over. I have been on the champix for three weeks and just quit last Tuiesday, I was cutting down before that smoking les and less. THe Champix is working very well. I am not dealing with the physical pain of FM that well. I want to go off Effexor and the largactil during the day and go on Cymbalta. However it is not covered yet by Blue Cross it is going under review in March sources have told me and might be covered in April. I cannot afford it as I am already paying for the Champix which is not covered and it costs a lot of money on my budget.

Right now I am in pain and thinking of cancelling Mar k and I Montanas date for now as I am not functioning very well with pain. My concentration level is screwed as well as everything else. Jorge is going to he lp me get out of this pickle I just have to be patient. I am out of patience whe n I hurt from head to toe. I wanted to go off the Effexor and the largactil right away called him for his blessing and he told me a flat out NO for now which is bothering me but I will wait, I guess I have no choice.

With Theresa in the hospital yet again I am very lonely and trying to deal with that as well. I eat alone and it is not fun except when I get out with my dear friend Mark. I am trying not to complain about the pain too much to him for fear of scaring him away. Today we are supposed to go to Petsmart and Montana's to eat,my treat but right now I feel horrible, My muscles are sore all over. Well hopefullly I will go out as planned and forget the pain for awhile. I also have been reading like mad and Bono has been the greatest cat anyone would want in my state.

Tajalia

Lack of Posts to Blog

Not writing as too many things happening right now. Theresa is home from the hospital that is added stress as well as Jorge going to Jasper this weekend for a break(I need one!) Bono being the best cat as always.

Tajalia

Friday am

Have not said much since my last post. I am going to see Jorge today. Dave is taking a holiday so my meds were a little late, I called Ashley and she delivered them kindly to me as I have a 10 am medication to take. Getting ready to see Jorge today, I cannot wait with all the crap that is going on I feel like crying I am so upset over Theresa and when she came home on the day pass and fell asleep and the police brought her back to the hospital geezzz.... It is very COLD here so trying to keep warm. More later!

Tajalia

Happy New Year 2009

Happy new year! I hope this year is better than last seeing Theresa coming out of hospital would be great, I miss her my buddy and friend. Bono has been around and showing it and keeping me company my pal. I have had a lonely Holiday except Judy popping by for a visit on the 26th for about 3 hours delightful to see her other than that pretty lonely. Sorry I have not blogged for awhile but I have had other things to deal with and I have just not felt well enough either. I might put more down later. I am glad i see Jorge tomorrow.

Tajalia