Guest guest Posted April 4, 2005 Report Share Posted April 4, 2005 Thank you Theresa! Just reading a lot of these posts makes me feel that I have found comfort in knowing there are a lot of others out there like myself. Hugs... Laurie in TX O:) In Fibromyalgia_Support_Group , " Theresa " <tlvc@w...> wrote: > hi laura. im glad you found us. yes, we have some caring and understanding > people here > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2005 Report Share Posted April 4, 2005 Thank you Theresa! Just reading a lot of these posts makes me feel that I have found comfort in knowing there are a lot of others out there like myself. Hugs... Laurie in TX O:) In Fibromyalgia_Support_Group , " Theresa " <tlvc@w...> wrote: > hi laura. im glad you found us. yes, we have some caring and understanding > people here > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 Hi Crystal, Welcome to the list :-) I'm Deb, 46, married, have one son, , who is 28 and live in Colorado. I am so sorry you are feeling so bad and then to top it off have an idiot for a doctor. I was told by my first rheumatologist that there was nothing wrong with me and I need to see a shrink. Well, that was 5 years ago and I was finally diagnosed in February. Is it possible for you to go to another doctor, perhaps a rheumatologist? If after the blood work comes back and you still arent getting any answers and can go to another doctor, I would demand copies of all bloodwork and then see someone who is willing to listen to you. If he wont give you your bloodwork, then go to the lab where it was done, they are required by law to give it to you after you sign a request. It should only take a few days for your blood work to come back and then he should be able to tell right away what is going on, and if he knows how to do a fibro exam there is no reason why he cant tell you within a visit or 2 what is wrong. I wish I could do something to help you feel better, but please know that I am here if you need to talk, ok?? Hugs, Deb in CO. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ " All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given us. " ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ > Hello! My name is Crystal. I am a 42 year old mother of five. My > oldest is high functioning autistic, and my youngest has juvinile > diabetes. I also have one with asthma, and one with ADD. So you might > say I have some stress in my life. Anyways, I have not yet been > diagbnosed but feel very strongly this is what I have. It has been > going on now for several years but the occurances seem to be getting > closer together, where I feel like I have the flu in a bad way. But > no one else in the family ever gets it. After reasearching my > symptoms this seems to fit to a T. I went to the Dr. and basicly got. > " I don't know maybe it is in your head " , and then ordered a battery > of tests. And said it could take months before he knows or will give > any treatment. Arghhh! I don't have months to feel better and > function. I have too too many children needing a Mommy. I also > homeschool, which is demanding as well. Any suggestions to getting > more rapid help, and getting on the path to some relief? Laying in > bed all day just isn't going to work. lol But there are days when I > can't even move because everything in my body hurts, even my breasts. > How does one go about getting a proper diagnosis without the run > around? Any suggestions are more than welcome! > > Crystal -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.5 - Release Date: 4/7/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 Hi Crystal, Welcome to the list :-) I'm Deb, 46, married, have one son, , who is 28 and live in Colorado. I am so sorry you are feeling so bad and then to top it off have an idiot for a doctor. I was told by my first rheumatologist that there was nothing wrong with me and I need to see a shrink. Well, that was 5 years ago and I was finally diagnosed in February. Is it possible for you to go to another doctor, perhaps a rheumatologist? If after the blood work comes back and you still arent getting any answers and can go to another doctor, I would demand copies of all bloodwork and then see someone who is willing to listen to you. If he wont give you your bloodwork, then go to the lab where it was done, they are required by law to give it to you after you sign a request. It should only take a few days for your blood work to come back and then he should be able to tell right away what is going on, and if he knows how to do a fibro exam there is no reason why he cant tell you within a visit or 2 what is wrong. I wish I could do something to help you feel better, but please know that I am here if you need to talk, ok?? Hugs, Deb in CO. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ " All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given us. " ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ > Hello! My name is Crystal. I am a 42 year old mother of five. My > oldest is high functioning autistic, and my youngest has juvinile > diabetes. I also have one with asthma, and one with ADD. So you might > say I have some stress in my life. Anyways, I have not yet been > diagbnosed but feel very strongly this is what I have. It has been > going on now for several years but the occurances seem to be getting > closer together, where I feel like I have the flu in a bad way. But > no one else in the family ever gets it. After reasearching my > symptoms this seems to fit to a T. I went to the Dr. and basicly got. > " I don't know maybe it is in your head " , and then ordered a battery > of tests. And said it could take months before he knows or will give > any treatment. Arghhh! I don't have months to feel better and > function. I have too too many children needing a Mommy. I also > homeschool, which is demanding as well. Any suggestions to getting > more rapid help, and getting on the path to some relief? Laying in > bed all day just isn't going to work. lol But there are days when I > can't even move because everything in my body hurts, even my breasts. > How does one go about getting a proper diagnosis without the run > around? Any suggestions are more than welcome! > > Crystal -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.5 - Release Date: 4/7/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 Hi Crystal, Welcome to the list :-) I'm Deb, 46, married, have one son, , who is 28 and live in Colorado. I am so sorry you are feeling so bad and then to top it off have an idiot for a doctor. I was told by my first rheumatologist that there was nothing wrong with me and I need to see a shrink. Well, that was 5 years ago and I was finally diagnosed in February. Is it possible for you to go to another doctor, perhaps a rheumatologist? If after the blood work comes back and you still arent getting any answers and can go to another doctor, I would demand copies of all bloodwork and then see someone who is willing to listen to you. If he wont give you your bloodwork, then go to the lab where it was done, they are required by law to give it to you after you sign a request. It should only take a few days for your blood work to come back and then he should be able to tell right away what is going on, and if he knows how to do a fibro exam there is no reason why he cant tell you within a visit or 2 what is wrong. I wish I could do something to help you feel better, but please know that I am here if you need to talk, ok?? Hugs, Deb in CO. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ " All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given us. " ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ > Hello! My name is Crystal. I am a 42 year old mother of five. My > oldest is high functioning autistic, and my youngest has juvinile > diabetes. I also have one with asthma, and one with ADD. So you might > say I have some stress in my life. Anyways, I have not yet been > diagbnosed but feel very strongly this is what I have. It has been > going on now for several years but the occurances seem to be getting > closer together, where I feel like I have the flu in a bad way. But > no one else in the family ever gets it. After reasearching my > symptoms this seems to fit to a T. I went to the Dr. and basicly got. > " I don't know maybe it is in your head " , and then ordered a battery > of tests. And said it could take months before he knows or will give > any treatment. Arghhh! I don't have months to feel better and > function. I have too too many children needing a Mommy. I also > homeschool, which is demanding as well. Any suggestions to getting > more rapid help, and getting on the path to some relief? Laying in > bed all day just isn't going to work. lol But there are days when I > can't even move because everything in my body hurts, even my breasts. > How does one go about getting a proper diagnosis without the run > around? Any suggestions are more than welcome! > > Crystal -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.5 - Release Date: 4/7/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 Welcome you have come to the right place what I do is put my food on smaller plates and if I am still hungry after I wait twenty minutes then I eat something else. It solves the problem of leaving food on the plate because I have a problem with that too. EvaSee what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 I am new to IE (and this group) and have been trying to follow the basic guidelines as I learn them. However, I must admit that it is much harder than I thought it would be. After dieting for most of my life the concept of not dieting sounded soooooooooo good. Almost like a heavy burden being lifted. Now I realize that I never really knew what it was like to be hungry. I am having problems knowing when to stop eating and exactly what I want to eat……and I can not leave food on my plate no matter how hard I try. (I have faithfully been a member of the clean-plate club for many, many, many years . So if any one has any good tips that could help me I would be much appreciative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 Welcome! You have come to the right place. You will get lots of support and ideas on how to get a handle on the IE principles. I would start with one thing at a time to work on - maybe leaving one bite of food on your plate, or work on just recognizing when you think you are getting hungry. I know that if I think of trying to get a handle on every aspect, it is extremely overwhelming. Just pick one thing at a time and eventually things will start to fall into place. --Alana -------------- Original message -------------- I am new to IE (and this group) and have been trying to follow the basic guidelines as I learn them. However, I must admit that it is much harder than I thought it would be. After dieting for most of my life the concept of not dieting sounded soooooooooo good. Almost like a heavy burden being lifted. Now I realize that I never really knew what it was like to be hungry. I am having problems knowing when to stop eating and exactly what I want to eat……and I can not leave food on my plate no matter how hard I try. (I have faithfully been a member of the clean-plate club for many, many, many years . So if any one has any good tips that could help me I would be much appreciative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 , about the best thing I can say to you is 'stick around'. What you are saying and going thru is like SO NORMAL and familiar to us here. If you do, I bet it won't be long until you start noticing little positive changes. At first these may seem insignificant and way out numbered by what you want to change NOW! Yet let the tide turn at its own pace and it won't be long until you are going with the flow like a pro 'surfer' on a giant wave Feel the rush! Looking forward to reading more of your posts - Best to you - Katcha > > I am new to IE (and this group) and have been trying to follow the > basic guidelines as I learn them. However, I must admit that it is > much harder than I thought it would be. After dieting for most of my > life the concept of not dieting sounded soooooooooo good. Almost like a > heavy burden being lifted. Now I realize that I never really knew > what it was like to be hungry. I am having problems knowing when to > stop eating and exactly what I want to eat……and I can not leave food on > my plate no matter how hard I try. (I have faithfully been a member of > the clean-plate club for many, many, many years . So if any one has > any good tips that could help me I would be much appreciative. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 , about the best thing I can say to you is 'stick around'. What you are saying and going thru is like SO NORMAL and familiar to us here. If you do, I bet it won't be long until you start noticing little positive changes. At first these may seem insignificant and way out numbered by what you want to change NOW! Yet let the tide turn at its own pace and it won't be long until you are going with the flow like a pro 'surfer' on a giant wave Feel the rush! Looking forward to reading more of your posts - Best to you - Katcha > > I am new to IE (and this group) and have been trying to follow the > basic guidelines as I learn them. However, I must admit that it is > much harder than I thought it would be. After dieting for most of my > life the concept of not dieting sounded soooooooooo good. Almost like a > heavy burden being lifted. Now I realize that I never really knew > what it was like to be hungry. I am having problems knowing when to > stop eating and exactly what I want to eat……and I can not leave food on > my plate no matter how hard I try. (I have faithfully been a member of > the clean-plate club for many, many, many years . So if any one has > any good tips that could help me I would be much appreciative. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 , about the best thing I can say to you is 'stick around'. What you are saying and going thru is like SO NORMAL and familiar to us here. If you do, I bet it won't be long until you start noticing little positive changes. At first these may seem insignificant and way out numbered by what you want to change NOW! Yet let the tide turn at its own pace and it won't be long until you are going with the flow like a pro 'surfer' on a giant wave Feel the rush! Looking forward to reading more of your posts - Best to you - Katcha > > I am new to IE (and this group) and have been trying to follow the > basic guidelines as I learn them. However, I must admit that it is > much harder than I thought it would be. After dieting for most of my > life the concept of not dieting sounded soooooooooo good. Almost like a > heavy burden being lifted. Now I realize that I never really knew > what it was like to be hungry. I am having problems knowing when to > stop eating and exactly what I want to eat……and I can not leave food on > my plate no matter how hard I try. (I have faithfully been a member of > the clean-plate club for many, many, many years . So if any one has > any good tips that could help me I would be much appreciative. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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