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Four Diseases Your Doctor May Miss - Blog Entry

26 Jan 2008 10:43 PM

I am so glad I found this article - THANK YOU! I was reading and see the usual symptoms until I read the secondary symptoms - I was so glad to see that, in fact I was not crazy when I complained of "skin pain" - everyone - Dr's. included - accept my husband kind of looked at me as though I was from another planet - they would tell me "I've never heard that complaint before" as they scratched their chins - gosh, it made me feel so awkward and just plain horrible - as though the pain was not enough! I have had 5 spinal surgeries including 2 cervical fusions and 2 lumber fusions due to a car accident. I had symptoms for years - since my children were born back in my very early 20's but the accident just made everything explode - now I really suffer from perm ant nerve damage to boot! If you have any suggestions for me please let me know. I cannot walk much or exercise because it causes my nerves to start up and it just gets impossible to deal with. I take a considerable amount of pain meds including 200 mg Lyrica 3 X/day. Thanks, Susie

Fibromyalgia: Symptoms - Blog Entry

08 Jan 2008 11:01 AM

I have most of these symptoms, I also experience soreness in my skin, especially when touched. It feels very irritating when someone rubs their hand - say over my neck or shoulders. It is very tender! I also have places that have a "dead" sensation, like on the back of my upper arms, when I touch my skin it feels almost like fake skin or like I am touching something else other than me.

I have had 2 cervical fusions, 1 lumbar discectomy and 2 lumber fusions due to a car accident. I have had Fibromyalgia since my early 20's but since my accident in April 2002 it has become unbearable! I have permanent nerve damage, and it seems that my nerve pain and fibromyalgia pain trigger each other -- I'm guessing - half the time I am not sure which it is that is causing my pain increase.

Is anyone else experiencing the same kind of problems??

please contact me if so, I would love to talk about it with someone who knows what I am going through.

Thanks, Susie Pedersen

Fresh Orange-Cranberry Pound Cake - Journal Entry

08 Jan 2008 10:13 AM

Boy this cake sounds wonderful -can't wait to try it! You wouldn't happen to have a lowfat version would you? Thanks, Susie Pedersen (cooknwoman@aol.com)

Tacos in a Bag - Journal Entry

19 Dec 2006 01:28 PM

This sounds like a very simple and fun idea for children!