Guest guest Posted September 13, 2003 Report Share Posted September 13, 2003 TESS: It seems to me they should be giving you something to counter-act the allergy not fishing around to find an anti-biotic that works for you until the problem of the allergy is solved. The Benedryl did to me what you are describing and as I said they had to go to atarax. Please see someone before it gets to the stage where you end up in the ER as I was fighting to breath because the throat was nearly swollen shut and my itchies had gone to a swollen face and also the inside of my mouth. I care Tess and want you to get help... Love and many prayers. Jan (((hugs))) tess_northwest@... wrote: Hi...the itching/welting subsided during the night. I started on the keflex today, and after two doses have the stupid itching and welting all over again. So I'm off the keflex. Now they're trying me on clindamycin. I've been on benedryl but it hasn't helped. This is getting me down...the itching is driving me bananas and makes me want to throw plates or something - which I won't. My legs & back are bumpy with welts of various length and size. There is itching between my fingers, scalp, everywhere. I have my inhaler handy, and told my daughter if anything more wacky happens and I can't tell her not to, then call 911. I am probably over-reacting but this awful itching is so bad. Hopefully when the keflex gets out of my system it will stop as clindamycin is a different type of antibiotic. Prayers & hugs needed. Love... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2003 Report Share Posted September 13, 2003 Tess Have you tried a milk bath or oatmeal bath? Just sprinkle about a cup of powdered milk in the running water then soak. You can do this with oatmeal too. About 1/2 cup to start, I don't know how big your tub is, but you need to put it in a processor to get it ground up really fine. A lot cheaper than those name brand soaks. -----Original Message----- From: tess_northwest@... [mailto:tess_northwest@...] Hi...the itching/welting subsided during the night. I started on the keflex today, and after two doses have the stupid itching and welting all over again. So I'm off the keflex. Now they're trying me on clindamycin. I've been on benedryl but it hasn't helped. This is getting me down...the itching is driving me bananas and makes me want to throw plates or something - which I won't. My legs & back are bumpy with welts of various length and size. There is itching between my fingers, scalp, everywhere. I have my inhaler handy, and told my daughter if anything more wacky happens and I can't tell her not to, then call 911. I am probably over-reacting but this awful itching is so bad. Hopefully when the keflex gets out of my system it will stop as clindamycin is a different type of antibiotic. Prayers & hugs needed. Love... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2003 Report Share Posted September 13, 2003 Geez, Tess, you don't need that! Wish I could give you some magic suggestion that would clear it all up in a jiffy. Maybe drinking lots of water to flush the other stuff out of your system? I hope it clears up soon. Keep a watch that your lips, tongue, and mouth don't swell. Love ya, Judi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2003 Report Share Posted September 13, 2003 You must be so uncomfortable, Tess. That's really awful. Don't take any chances. I'm glad Em is there to keep an eye on you. Please keep us posted. [ ] feeling bad > Hi...the itching/welting subsided during the night. I started on the > keflex today, and after two doses have the stupid itching and welting > all over again. So I'm off the keflex. Now they're trying me on > clindamycin. I've been on benedryl but it hasn't helped. This is getting > me down...the itching is driving me bananas and makes me want to throw > plates or something - which I won't. My legs & back are bumpy with welts > of various length and size. There is itching between my fingers, scalp, > everywhere. I have my inhaler handy, and told my daughter if anything > more wacky happens and I can't tell her not to, then call 911. I am > probably over-reacting but this awful itching is so bad. Hopefully when > the keflex gets out of my system it will stop as clindamycin is a > different type of antibiotic. Prayers & hugs needed. > > Love... > > Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2003 Report Share Posted September 13, 2003 HiTess, hope/you/fee/better/soon...hug, joy [ ] feeling bad Hi...the itching/welting subsided during the night. I started on the keflex today, and after two doses have the stupid itching and welting all over again. So I'm off the keflex. Now they're trying me on clindamycin. I've been on benedryl but it hasn't helped. This is getting me down...the itching is driving me bananas and makes me want to throw plates or something - which I won't. My legs & back are bumpy with welts of various length and size. There is itching between my fingers, scalp, everywhere. I have my inhaler handy, and told my daughter if anything more wacky happens and I can't tell her not to, then call 911. I am probably over-reacting but this awful itching is so bad. Hopefully when the keflex gets out of my system it will stop as clindamycin is a different type of antibiotic. Prayers & hugs needed. Love... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2003 Report Share Posted September 13, 2003 i remembe all those itchy times tess. hope it subsides soon. put your oven mits on!! kathy in il Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest guest Posted September 13, 2003 Report Share Posted September 13, 2003 Aw Tess!! You need way more than hugs and prayers. I am sending you my guardian angel. You need it. Please send her back when you are better, and know that you are in my prayers. > Hi...the itching/welting subsided during the night. I started on the > keflex today, and after two doses have the stupid itching and welting > all over again. So I'm off the keflex. Now they're trying me on > clindamycin. I've been on benedryl but it hasn't helped. This is getting > me down...the itching is driving me bananas and makes me want to throw > plates or something - which I won't. My legs & back are bumpy with welts > of various length and size. There is itching between my fingers, scalp, > everywhere. I have my inhaler handy, and told my daughter if anything > more wacky happens and I can't tell her not to, then call 911. I am > probably over-reacting but this awful itching is so bad. Hopefully when > the keflex gets out of my system it will stop as clindamycin is a > different type of antibiotic. Prayers & hugs needed. > > Love... > > Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 I don't want to sound discouraging to anyone, but I am feeling worse than ever. My chest pain is so bad that I can hardly move my arms, and it doesn't help to lie down, it hurts so bad to get there and then, once I am lying down, I wince in pain to even slightly move my head or arms. I feel really selfish for complaining to you all, when you have all been though this and so much more. But I know you all understand and I am really having a pity party right now - tears and all. I just can't wait to get well and be able to go to all the doctors who told me that it wasn't the implants that were causing my pain, and say SEE, it was the implants!! Am I even making any sense? Thanks for listening. Cherie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Hi Cherie - I feel for you and I totally understand your sadness. It doesn't seem like this is the kind of illness that goes away overnight, and for some people it takes a few years for their bodies to bounce back. I also remember reading that sometimes the symptoms get worse after surgery, and then slowly start to improve. My body was already ravaged by the implants when I had the explants, so it wasn't at it's optimum condition. I'm definitely still having symptoms, and even though I would have loved to feel normal again right away, it seems to take longer. Some days are better than others - yesterday I had alot of fatigue, but today was a good day. The first week after the surgery, my heart was beating quite heavy, and I'd wake up in the night because my body was twitching. Anyway, what I'm trying to say is that you are not alone - and please any time you're feeling depressed about the pain you're in, continue to reach out to us. You are not being selfish by any means, you have been through alot and you're fighting to get your health back. You are so brave for making the decision to get the implants removed, and I know sometimes I think " geez, what if it's really NOT the implants? " , but you know what, I never would have felt sane if I kept them in my body. I believe in time we will get the validation we are looking for, so be kind to yourself. I feel they would have continued to wreak havoc on my body, and then I would have never had a chance. Sis --- In , " Cherie " <cheriesut@y...> wrote: > > I don't want to sound discouraging to anyone, but I am feeling worse > than ever. My chest pain is so bad that I can hardly move my arms, and > it doesn't help to lie down, it hurts so bad to get there and then, > once I am lying down, I wince in pain to even slightly move my head or > arms. I feel really selfish for complaining to you all, when you have > all been though this and so much more. But I know you all understand > and I am really having a pity party right now - tears and all. I just > can't wait to get well and be able to go to all the doctors who told me > that it wasn't the implants that were causing my pain, and say SEE, it > was the implants!! Am I even making any sense? Thanks for listening. > Cherie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Cherie, What have you been doing - or not doing? . . . If you are still working on detox programs, you need to back off completely until you're feeling better. Some people, like Kathie, have some very bad herxes! . .. . She had to go very, very slowly. Nevertheless, she's made outstanding progress. I'd suggest using ice packs on your chest if you suspect the pain is caused by swelling. Are you taking anything for pain? . . . If not, can you take Ibprophen? . . . or something like Tylenol or Motrin? I feel so bad for you having so much pain. This is not the way it goes for most women. . . I'm sure they'll confirm that. There may be rocky days, but I can't remember anyone describing the kind of pain you're talking about! Be sure to drink plenty of water. . . At least 1/2 ounce per pound of body weight each day. I can't remember. . . Who was your doctor? Please keep hanging in there . . This too shall pass! We're here if you need us! Hugs and prayers, Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2005 Report Share Posted November 19, 2005 Cherie I hope you get to feeling better soon. It really is miserable living in pain. Hopefully things are looking up. Your chest pain may have been aggravated by the surgery. I have had fms for twenty years and I have in the past gotten my chest so sore from coughing that they actually did an mri thinking I had done something to a rib. When they couldn't find anything, they decided that I must have pleurisy. I remember my pain being so bad that I was in tears trying to raise my arm. Well, I knew it wasn't pleurisy--it was from the fibromyalgia. Another time I had a back xray because I was in such pain they thought maybe it was a disc or something---nothing showed. It was my fms. The reason I am telling you this is that fms can produce extremely severe pain at times that can be mistaken for just about anything. I have had chest pain all over my chest in my chest wall--especially between my breasts and to the side of both breasts and under them. This was very persistent. Before explant, I used to push really hard between my breasts so I could take a breath that felt full. Apparently the muscles were binding up that area and not allowing my lungs to take a good breath. Since explant and alot of detoxing I rarely get any of those pains anymore. But when I start herxing alot, the chest pain ---especially under my left breast--comes back. I am not sure why. I also had severe neck pain before explant. That has slowly gotten alot better. So hang in there. I do believe whatever the cause of your pain, it will definitely improve over time. TAke care. Hugs, kathy --- In , " Cherie " <cheriesut@y...> wrote: > > Rogene > I may be detoxing too much - my natural doc has me on many > supplements to help me detox. Also I am taking epsom salt baths > because right after I take them I feel better. I have been drinking > green tea and juicing organic fruits and vegies twice a day. I > drink about three bottled waters a day. I am having a hard time > giving up sugar though. I'm not sure if I am sick with some sort of > virus, or maybe it's herxing. I'm sensitive to all over-the- counter > pain meds, and only have hydrocodone. I had been off the > hydrocodone for the last month since the surgery, but last night and > this morning I was in so much discomfort that I took it. I also > take Benadryl every day for my allergies, which I know I should stop > soon. But without it I sneeze and itch all over. I know the > prednisone would be bad to take, but it's so hard, because I know a > steroid taper would get rid of my pain - for now anyway. I should > probably throw them away, because they are a temptation. > > My doc was the surgeon who put the implants in. It was a good > experience, and he agreed it was best to have them out. He assured > me that he removed the capsules, and I don't think he would lie to > me. I do have a little doubt in my mind only because the procedure > only took an hour. > > I really do appreciate the support. My husband just feels so bad > for me - that the pain never really goes away. I just keep telling > myself that this is not all for nothing. My relationship with > Christ has grown so much, and I know that He works out all things > for the good for those who love him. I guess I just really wanted > to get well immediately after the implants came out so that I would > have no doubt that they were what was making me sick. > > When others say they have chest pain, do you know if they mean high > in the chest, or in the breast area? Mine is high, from the middle - > my sternum and out both clavicles and up into the neck. > Rheumatologist and radiology said spondyloarthropathy (form of > arthritis). > Hugs back, > Cherie > > --- In , Rogene S <saxony01@y...> wrote: > > > > Cherie, > > > > What have you been doing - or not doing? . . . > > > > If you are still working on detox programs, you need > > to back off completely until you're feeling better. > > Some people, like Kathie, have some very bad herxes! . > > . . She had to go very, very slowly. Nevertheless, > > she's made outstanding progress. > > > > I'd suggest using ice packs on your chest if you > > suspect the pain is caused by swelling. > > > > Are you taking anything for pain? . . . If not, can > > you take Ibprophen? . . . or something like Tylenol or > > Motrin? > > > > I feel so bad for you having so much pain. This is not > > the way it goes for most women. . . I'm sure they'll > > confirm that. There may be rocky days, but I can't > > remember anyone describing the kind of pain you're > > talking about! > > > > Be sure to drink plenty of water. . . At least 1/2 > > ounce per pound of body weight each day. > > > > I can't remember. . . Who was your doctor? > > > > Please keep hanging in there . . This too shall pass! > > We're here if you need us! > > > > Hugs and prayers, > > > > Rogene > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2005 Report Share Posted November 19, 2005 Cherie, Check to see if any of the medications (including OTC's) you're taking contain any form of silicone dioxide . . . One of our SiliconeKids mothers, and her children, did much better after removing as many silicone related materials from their environment as possible. One of her children experienced a severe case of poisoning from an over-the-counter medication containing silicone dioxide. Over time their sensitivity has decreased considerably. Hugs, Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2005 Report Share Posted November 19, 2005 Rogene I checked into Tylenol and Motrin, both of which I haven't been able to take in so long, and they both have silicon dioxide. I can't believe it! I could actually be sensitive to that, and not allergic to the actual active ingredient. Do you know any other chemical names to look for, or what other types of products of everyday living that might contain it? This is just a real revelation to me, and I can't wait to learn more - thank you so much. Cherie > > > Cherie, > > Check to see if any of the medications (including > OTC's) you're taking contain any form of silicone > dioxide . . . One of our SiliconeKids mothers, and her > children, did much better after removing as many > silicone related materials from their environment as > possible. One of her children experienced a severe > case of poisoning from an over-the-counter medication > containing silicone dioxide. > > Over time their sensitivity has decreased > considerably. > > Hugs, > > Rogene > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 Cherie, There are many, many preparations that have silicone dioxide. . . You'll need to check the labels on everything if you suspect you're reacting to it. Why? I don't know. I'd suggest contacting Lana <lanadearest@...>. She left no stone unturned to find out where all the silicone dioxide was hidden so she could help her kids. Her sons went from being chronically ill, to doing very well after she stopped their silica exposure. Hugs, Rogene --- Cherie <cheriesut@...> wrote: > Rogene > I checked into Tylenol and Motrin, both of which I > haven't been able > to take in so long, and they both have silicon > dioxide. I can't > believe it! I could actually be sensitive to that, > and not allergic > to the actual active ingredient. Do you know any > other chemical > names to look for, or what other types of products > of everyday > living that might contain it? This is just a real > revelation to me, > and I can't wait to learn more - thank you so much. > Cherie > > > > > > > Cherie, > > > > Check to see if any of the medications (including > > OTC's) you're taking contain any form of silicone > > dioxide . . . One of our SiliconeKids mothers, and > her > > children, did much better after removing as many > > silicone related materials from their environment > as > > possible. One of her children experienced a severe > > case of poisoning from an over-the-counter > medication > > containing silicone dioxide. > > > > Over time their sensitivity has decreased > > considerably. > > > > Hugs, > > > > Rogene > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Ask your doc if you can try Armour. Http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com cw -- feeling bad Sometimes i feel my thyroid symptoms seem to reappear before and during my cycle. Is it possible? What do I do when i get like this? My doctor has me on effexors. 150mg. I have been on them since I discovered I had thyroid disease. 5 years. And when i am PMSing, I have to take double. Because my anxiety and depression seems to get worst. I feel tired achy just miserable. Chuck B <gumboyaya@...> wrote: sweetwulfie wrote: > > Gatorade is not a good idea, it has Brominated vegetable oil in it. Not all flavors have bromine. Only the Orange and X-factor have it. I still wouldn't drink it because of all the sugar. Chuck --------------------------------- You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Jane wrote: > > > Sometimes i feel my thyroid symptoms seem to reappear before and during > my cycle. Is it possible?... Certainly. Sex and thyroid hormones have similar binding proteins, which could affect each other. I believe there are other interactions as well, which I haven't paid much attention to, given my lack of such cycles. If nothing else, retaining water will increase the dosage needed for all your prescriptions. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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