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(Message started by: debOUCH on Mar 24th, 2008, 9:27am)

Title: ........UPDATE.......HEARTFELT THANKS...
Post by debOUCH on Mar 24th, 2008, 9:27am
My last big hits, were Friday March 14, all nite, every 2 hrs, 8-9 on KipSacale........ with a Level 7 @ 6am on March 18, and a Level 5 on March 21 @ 9pm..........i am getting shadows, but they "seem" to be getting milder.....Pred taper ending today.....I am taking 10mg of Elavil @ bedtime, which seems to giving me some much needed sleep, tho some evenings i am restless..............2nd neuro appt today @ 1.........I am going to ask for some prescriptions, just in case, tho i am hoping & praying my first bout with the Beast is over...........I want to once again thank all of you wonderful people  for your support and much needed information............i NEVER could have done it without you...........................you are all appreciated more than you will ever know.................... [smiley=hug.gif]
deb
xo

Title: Re: ........UPDATE.......HEARTFELT THANKS...
Post by Guiseppi on Mar 24th, 2008, 10:07am
That's awesome Deb, anybody beats the beast we all win! Now stick around and help the next clueless soul that shows up here wondering why their eye is trying to pop out of their skull! ;;D

Joe

Title: Re: ........UPDATE.......HEARTFELT THANKS...
Post by debOUCH on Mar 24th, 2008, 10:12am
without a doubt, joe!!!!!  

Title: Re: ........UPDATE.......HEARTFELT THANKS...
Post by DennisM1045 on Mar 24th, 2008, 8:47pm
Hi Deb,

I'm glad to hear you seem to be finding your way out of the woods.  Stick around... I like the sound of your thoughts here  8)

-Dennis-

Title: Re: ........UPDATE.......HEARTFELT THANKS...
Post by LeLimey on Mar 25th, 2008, 9:38am
I hope it IS the end of your cycle Deb and I hope you never have another  :) I also hope you stick around 'cos I'm enjoying getting to know you!

PF wishes winging their way to you
Helen

Title: Re: ........UPDATE.......HEARTFELT THANKS...
Post by debOUCH on Mar 25th, 2008, 9:54am
i am not going anywhere, helen! i 2, am enjoying getting to know u as well as others on here!! i so love to read your posts as well as viewing your awesome pic's of homemade goodies!!! you are absolutely a wonderful "ray of sunshine" on this website!! [smiley=hug.gif] PF wishes coming your way.......NOW..
deb

Title: Re: ........UPDATE.......HEARTFELT THANKS...
Post by Superdave on Mar 25th, 2008, 4:54pm


I'm so happy you made it through Deb

Pain Free Living from now on............. :)

Superdave

Title: Re: ........UPDATE.......HEARTFELT THANKS...
Post by CostaRicaKris on Mar 25th, 2008, 10:10pm
Hi Deb,
I haven't had the chance to get to know you yet but hopefully I will. I totally understand where you are coming from. I joined this site in Sept of last year when I came out of a four year remission. I started feeling better a few months later and dropped off, but the beast came back a few weeks ago and so did I and I've realized how much I've missed all the great people here. I'm sorry you've been in such pain and I hope you will have some relief soon ;-)

Title: Re: ........UPDATE.......HEARTFELT THANKS...
Post by debOUCH on Mar 28th, 2008, 7:37pm
costaricakris!!! tks for the sweet words...i c u r from san diego, love it there! also, i guess u like costa rica!! i have been there 2 & loved it!!! i have not had a hit, shadows almost gone..................if i didnt find this site i dont know what i would have done.it was meant to b!!!!

Title: Re: ........UPDATE.......HEARTFELT THANKS...
Post by KatzPurr on Mar 28th, 2008, 8:54pm
Doin' the happy dance for you right now Deb! Thanks for sharing such awesome news. There is nothing greater than hearing a fellow sufferer is PF. I hope the Beast never comes knocking on your door again! I celebrate your Victory with you![smiley=sayyes.gif]

Title: Re: ........UPDATE.......HEARTFELT THANKS...
Post by debOUCH on Mar 28th, 2008, 9:07pm
tks katzpurr!!! i hope so too, tho gettin some shadows, but trying to stay positive!!! all u peeps r so sweet! i dont know what i would do without! it's so nice to have others who understand cuz most are so damn ignorant! [smiley=hug.gif]
deb

Title: Re: ........UPDATE.......HEARTFELT THANKS...
Post by brewcrew on Mar 28th, 2008, 9:13pm
But "ignorant" doesn't mean stupid. It simply means they don't know. It then becomes incumbent upon us to educate - and not with an iron fist.

Title: Re: ........UPDATE.......HEARTFELT THANKS...
Post by debOUCH on Mar 29th, 2008, 8:50am
brewcrew, possibly you may be able to guide me on how to educate those who are not aware of what CH is..........i would say that @ least 1/2 of the people in my life, whether be friends or family, are very quick to dismiss and even after explaining a bit, giving them the OUCH description of a CH, are quick to dismiss,,,,,,,,,,,,,,my Winemaker told me yesterday it is probably PSYCHOSOMATIC!!!! [smiley=finger.gif] and also the instances with my nose ring is the cause, and i need a colon cleansing! I have even lost a a friendship with a woman who i THOUGHT was a  good friend............thanks!
deb

Title: Re: ........UPDATE.......HEARTFELT THANKS...
Post by brewcrew on Mar 29th, 2008, 10:01am
Best way I know - print this letter, make multiple copies, and give them to anyone and everyone who needs to be educated:

http://www.ouch-us.org/chgeneral/colleagueletter.htm

Title: Re: ........UPDATE.......HEARTFELT THANKS...
Post by DennisM1045 on Mar 29th, 2008, 2:31pm
Ya know Deb... some people just aren't going to get it.  They might mean well and by making suggestions within the scope of their experience they are probably really trying to help.  Unfortunately they just end up trying your patients instead.

I find it best to only discuss what is going on with those that either witness an attack or are likely to witness an attack.  I'm not sure your Winemaker qualifies within that narrow definition.

While it can be difficult to keep such a devistating condition to a small circle of those that are understanding and in a position to help but, in my experience at least, it is far less stressful.

Some people just can't deal with the fact that there are problems for which there are no easy answers.

-Dennis-

Title: Re: ........UPDATE.......HEARTFELT THANKS...
Post by CostaRicaKris on Mar 29th, 2008, 4:44pm

on 03/28/08 at 19:37:44, debOUCH wrote:
costaricakris!!! tks for the sweet words...i c u r from san diego, love it there! also, i guess u like costa rica!! i have been there 2 & loved it!!! i have not had a hit, shadows almost gone..................if i didnt find this site i dont know what i would have done.it was meant to b!!!!


Yes, I'm a San Diego native and it's a great place but as my screen name suggests, my idea of paradise is a bit further south.

I'm so glad you're feeling better!

Title: Re: ........UPDATE.......HEARTFELT THANKS...
Post by CostaRicaKris on Mar 29th, 2008, 4:46pm

on 03/29/08 at 08:50:18, debOUCH wrote:
my Winemaker told me yesterday it is probably PSYCHOSOMATIC!!!! [smiley=finger.gif]


You have your own Winemaker?
Can I come live with you?

Title: Re: ........UPDATE.......HEARTFELT THANKS...
Post by debOUCH on Mar 29th, 2008, 10:16pm
haha.costarica chris!! best laff of day! [smiley=laugh.gif] i am a Tasting Room Mgr @ a Vineyard, and the Winemaker makes our wines..........i do refer to him as mine!! sure, come on out east!! i do have an awesome hook up!! brewcrew,  i did make copies of that letter as soon as joined site........some peeps care, some dont...wateva .....dont care any more, dont need them..i guess in instances like this, you find out who has your back.................dennis....... my winemaker really should be aware, for if i do have a CH @ work, he may have to cover........my GM and Vineyard Mgr are extremely understanding, as well as my staff........and i spend most of my days there..............my children are aware, my good friends,.......... that is it.........i dont advertise, dont want sympathy, hell! dont need no one else if i have my fellow clusterheads on here , right!!!! it's all GOOD................................ [smiley=bow.gif]

Title: Re: ........UPDATE.......HEARTFELT THANKS...
Post by DennisM1045 on Mar 30th, 2008, 12:58pm
Sorry Deb!  Didn't realize that you worked with the winemaker  [smiley=oops.gif]  That puts him in the circle that needs to know.

-Dennis-

Title: Re: ........UPDATE.......HEARTFELT THANKS...
Post by debOUCH on Apr 4th, 2008, 10:04pm
ya ok.................."THE BEAST CAME FOR A ------ VISIT" ....1 week, nothing, shadows all this week, just didnt feel "right".....kinda had the feeling something up.................not 2 bad, like a 5, WTF..........he's messing with the wrong damn person.........i am fuming.................k, thanks...ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh....feel better.......................................

Title: Re: ........UPDATE.......HEARTFELT THANKS...
Post by Superdave on Apr 4th, 2008, 10:33pm
Don't sweat it Deb, your well armed now, and you know wer'e thinking about you

PF vibes your way girl......ooooo

Title: Re: ........UPDATE.......HEARTFELT THANKS...
Post by debOUCH on Apr 5th, 2008, 8:17am
so like, am i beginning another cycle or still in the same one!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: ........UPDATE.......HEARTFELT THANKS...
Post by LeLimey on Apr 5th, 2008, 8:54am
Hi Deb, unless you have had 28 days pain free then it isn't a new cycle, it's the same one.

I hope that helps, I hope it IS all over soon for you too (HUG)
Helen

Title: Re: ........UPDATE.......HEARTFELT THANKS...
Post by debOUCH on Apr 5th, 2008, 8:57am
tks helen.another thing u just taught me........................gta go to work!!!
deb
xo

Title: Re: ........UPDATE.......HEARTFELT THANKS...
Post by E-Double on Apr 5th, 2008, 9:05am
glad u had a break but bumbed it is still around...hang in there and call me if needed you have my number

Title: Re: ........UPDATE.......HEARTFELT THANKS...
Post by LeLimey on Apr 5th, 2008, 1:12pm

on 04/05/08 at 09:05:38, E-Double wrote:
call me if needed you have my number


667 - the neighbour/room mate of the beast  ::)

Eric my sweet, we all need you. We luv's ya even - we don't get pictures of Hannah otherwise! (oh yes that was a subtle hint from me!)

Title: Re: ........UPDATE.......HEARTFELT THANKS...
Post by debOUCH on Apr 5th, 2008, 8:39pm
ya ok, feel likea whiny ass bitch! bitchin more than all those who r chronic............. :-[........i need a smack!!! helen, made your popovers..............yum yum, even had the gravy to go with them.............eric, hmmmmmmmmmmmmm, neva got yor #.............hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.it's ok, i am sure you have enuf crap on yor plate...................................k, "shadowland" all day at work...........hmmmmmmm must have been the smell of the wines i was pouring......................!!!haha................

Title: Re: ........UPDATE.......HEARTFELT THANKS...
Post by Ray on Apr 6th, 2008, 12:14am
Deb:

Whine away.  We can take it.

Ray

Title: Re: ........UPDATE.......HEARTFELT THANKS...
Post by Rosebuddy on Apr 6th, 2008, 9:52am
Oh, Deb, I am sorry you aren't over with this cycle!  I haven't been hit with ANYTHING since Thursday (on my third PF day) and I was looking for a guarantee.  Are you getting hit every day again?  Maybe it's just a gradual end - fingers crossed!  I almost think it's worse emotionally to think it's over and have it come back - I mean, you would think the break would be better, but I'm not so sure.  I was sort of in a routine of getting up, grabbing the ice, and rocking for 2-3 hours.  But it's definitely a routine I want to be done with!  Hoping this is a temporary setback.

Title: Re: ........UPDATE.......HEARTFELT THANKS...
Post by debOUCH on Apr 6th, 2008, 7:11pm
i had a week of no hits, but like weird headaches.then this week lots of shadows, and 2 nice hits friday night................shadows sat and today, but nothing big...............i thought was over, but apparantly not, since the word is have to have 28 PF days, if not, still in same cycle...........i ajust am tired of looking and feeling like shit!i am trying so damn hard to do the "positive" thinking ..........................will c..................hope u donem with yours!!! we gotta keep "keepin on", for the alternative isnt good.........................................PF  [smiley=hug.gif] being sent!
deb



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