Re: today was my first time

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That is wonderful Tammy. I am 23 yo and have used those wheelchairs in Walmart

many times. I

had a hard time dealing with it but when my fainting spells were bad it was the

only way for

me to shop.

I am glad it made the shopping easier. I find I am a lot less tired from walking

when I use

one.

You are always welcome to ramble here!

Tammy Rodgers wrote:

>

> no not for that!!

>

> Today when we went to Wal-mart I used an electric wheel chair for the first

time. Not sure

> how I feel about that. I know I wasn't in as much pain as I am when I walk. I

wasn't

> dripping sweat like I do when in pain. Those things did feel good but yet I

feel like I am

> letting this stuff beat me because I gave in and used the wheel chair. When we

left

> Wal-mart we went to the 'Dollar Tree' there I did have to walk. It hit me

hard. I had so

> much pain and was dripping before I was down the end of the first short isle.

>

> I don't really know why I'm telling you this but I felt it was okay to. Maybe

you have

> already been there maybe you are on the way there. Its a scary spot to be in,

I'm thankful

> that my DH and kids were so understanding about it.

>

> Thanks for letting me ramble.

>

> Tammy

>

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I have also used wheelchair at Walmart a couple of times. I went to a

rheumologist for the first time since being dx'd with FMS and He had good

news and bad news for me. The bad news is that I do indeed have FMS after

His tender point check. I had 12 places that were tender.

He also told me that I also have osteoarthritis which seems to be a heredity

factor in my family. I also mentioned that my younger sister had FMS and He

said some studies have been done and nothing is sure if it is heredity

factor or not.

Has anyone taken ultraum *i may have mispelled that * for pain.

I am also taking elavil aka amitriptyline at night to help me sleep.

It seems that 2 years ago when my hips were bothering me and I was off 6

weeks and last year I was told from x-rays that I have arthritis in both my

hips; this may have been the start of my FMS.

The good news is; the doctor I saw was wonderful. He mentioned excercise;

joing a support group in my area and taking vitamins, etc.

I am very lucky to have found a Rheumolgist that knows a lot about FMS

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>Subject: Re: today was my first time

>Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 22:05:25 -0400

>

>That is wonderful Tammy. I am 23 yo and have used those wheelchairs in

>Walmart many times. I

>had a hard time dealing with it but when my fainting spells were bad it was

>the only way for

>me to shop.

>I am glad it made the shopping easier. I find I am a lot less tired from

>walking when I use

>one.

>You are always welcome to ramble here!

>

>

>Tammy Rodgers wrote:

>

> >

> > no not for that!!

> >

> > Today when we went to Wal-mart I used an electric wheel chair for the

>first time. Not sure

> > how I feel about that. I know I wasn't in as much pain as I am when I

>walk. I wasn't

> > dripping sweat like I do when in pain. Those things did feel good but

>yet I feel like I am

> > letting this stuff beat me because I gave in and used the wheel chair.

>When we left

> > Wal-mart we went to the 'Dollar Tree' there I did have to walk. It hit

>me hard. I had so

> > much pain and was dripping before I was down the end of the first short

>isle.

> >

> > I don't really know why I'm telling you this but I felt it was okay to.

>Maybe you have

> > already been there maybe you are on the way there. Its a scary spot to

>be in, I'm thankful

> > that my DH and kids were so understanding about it.

> >

> > Thanks for letting me ramble.

> >

> > Tammy

> >

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> no not for that!!

>

> Today when we went to Wal-mart I used an electric wheel chair for

the first time. Not sure

> how I feel about that. I know I wasn't in as much pain as I am when

I walk. I wasn't

> dripping sweat like I do when in pain. Those things did feel good

but yet I feel like I am

> letting this stuff beat me because I gave in and used the wheel

chair. When we left

> Wal-mart we went to the 'Dollar Tree' there I did have to walk. It

hit me hard. I had so

> much pain and was dripping before I was down the end of the first

short isle.

>

> I don't really know why I'm telling you this but I felt it was okay

to. Maybe you have

> already been there maybe you are on the way there. Its a scary spot

to be in, I'm thankful

> that my DH and kids were so understanding about it.

>

> Thanks for letting me ramble.

>

> Tammy

Dear Tammy,

There is nothing wrong with using a wheel chair. I use them

quite often for the first 2 years I had Fibro. And using them is not

giving in. It's allowing you to do things and not give up on life.

Sitting in bed and not trying to get out (ever) is giving in. I used

a wheel chair when I needed it and when I didn't, I didn't use it. I

used a walker when I needed it and when I didn't, I didn't use it. I

also used a cane too. I used what I needed for the time until I was

strong enough to not need it anymore.

I found myself (over doing it) quite often. And I always

suffered dearly for it every time too. But when the pain subsided I

found I could do just a little more the next time(and when I say

little I do mean very little, but little is better than nothing)and I

would over do it again. And suffer dearly again for it. But each time

I pushed myself beyond the pain. The next time I was able to do just

a little more. And I didn't stop. I kept doing that for the first 4

very long and very painful years. I got to the point where I could do

just about anything and would have (bad) days due to weather. Or

(bad) days because of my job only. I found out the less I did the

more I would hurt. So I kept pushing myself beyond the pain. Now I am

back to where I was before I got hit with FMS.

I don't know if any of what I said makes any sence. It's the

only way I know how to explain it. Sincerely,

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i know there are things that we don't want to do like riding in the

carts but... if there is anything that i can do to save my energy for

the really important things, i'll do it.

** , Stinky's caretaker**

We cannot become what we need to

be by remaining what we are.~~

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Has anyone taken ultraum *i may have mispelled that * for pain.

I am also taking elavil aka amitriptyline at night to help me sleep.

:

I take Ultram for pain. It helps significantly for me. I find though, that

I have to take three 50 mg pills for it to help. I take it once a day

usually in the afternoon when the pain is the worst for me. I find that it

gives me a little energy. When I first took it, one was plenty, but after a

while I needed more. Probably not a good sign, but I wouldn't want to live

with this illness without it. Some people say it doesn't help them much,

but to me, I'm most grateful for it. I do think that it is addicting. I

haven't tried to stop taking it and wouldn't want to actually.

I also take doxepin to help me sleep and Zoloft for depression and the three

work fine together.

I hope that this helps.

Peggy

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My mother has had a stump for a left leg for many many years. With each passing year it got more difficult for her to shop with her artificial leg in place. So for the past four or five years I've accompanied her and walked along with her elec chair. She has her favorites at every store. We always go at a time when she is sure to get one IOW never on a Saturday afternoon. I guess that experience has somewhat numbed me to any negative connotations so I happily use one when I shop. After all, I have to have enough energy to put away my purchases when I get home and if I waste it pushing a cart around I woulnd't be able to. When I see acquaintences I must admit I still flush a bit, but I figure then they know that I really am ailing even though there's no apparent reason. I'm just greatful to the stores that have them and keep them well maintained.

Marla

I have also used wheelchair at Walmart a couple of times. I went to a rheumologist for the first time since being dx'd with FMS and He had good news and bad news for me. The bad news is that I do indeed have FMS after His tender point check. I had 12 places that were tender.He also told me that I also have osteoarthritis which seems to be a heredity factor in my family. I also mentioned that my younger sister had FMS and He said some studies have been done and nothing is sure if it is heredity factor or not.Has anyone taken ultraum *i may have mispelled that * for pain.I am also taking elavil aka amitriptyline at night to help me sleep.It seems that 2 years ago when my hips were bothering me and I was off 6 weeks and last year I was told from x-rays that I have arthritis in both my hips; this may have been the start of my FMS.The good news is; the doctor I saw was wonderful. He mentioned excercise; joing a support group in my area and taking vitamins, etc.I am very lucky to have found a Rheumolgist that knows a lot about FMS>>Reply-To: egroups>To: egroups>Subject: Re: today was my first time>Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 22:05:25 -0400>>That is wonderful Tammy. I am 23 yo and have used those wheelchairs in >Walmart many times. I>had a hard time dealing with it but when my fainting spells were bad it was >the only way for>me to shop.>I am glad it made the shopping easier. I find I am a lot less tired from >walking when I use>one.>You are always welcome to ramble here!>>>Tammy Rodgers wrote:>> >> > no not for that!!> >> > Today when we went to Wal-mart I used an electric wheel chair for the >first time. Not sure> > how I feel about that. I know I wasn't in as much pain as I am when I >walk. I wasn't> > dripping sweat like I do when in pain. Those things did feel good but >yet I feel like I am> > letting this stuff beat me because I gave in and used the wheel chair. >When we left> > Wal-mart we went to the 'Dollar Tree' there I did have to walk. It hit >me hard. I had so> > much pain and was dripping before I was down the end of the first short >isle.> >> > I don't really know why I'm telling you this but I felt it was okay to. >Maybe you have> > already been there maybe you are on the way there. Its a scary spot to >be in, I'm thankful> > that my DH and kids were so understanding about it.> >> > Thanks for letting me ramble.> >> > Tammy> >> > ~*~CHAT TIME:~*~> > MON & THURS> > Day Eastern 4 PM, Central 3 PM, Mt 2 PM Pacific 1 PM> > Night Eastern 9 Pm, Central 8 Pm, Mt 7 PM Pacific 6 PM> > WHERE: /chat/ > >> > VIP> > If there is a problem on this list notify.> > Co-Moderator >> > Add or view links about fibro/CFS.> > http://www.onelist.com/links/ > >> > TO unsubscribe.> > Go to: http://www.onelist.com/ to this list and unsub from it.>_________________________________________________________________________Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com.Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com.~*~CHAT TIME:~*~MON & THURS Day Eastern 4 PM, Central 3 PM, Mt 2 PM Pacific 1 PM Night Eastern 9 Pm, Central 8 Pm, Mt 7 PM Pacific 6 PM WHERE: /chat/ VIPIf there is a problem on this list notify.Co-Moderator The_List_Owner@...Add or view links about fibro/CFS.http://www.onelist.com/links/ TO unsubscribe.Go to: http://www.onelist.com/ to this list and unsub from it.

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In a message dated 9/15/00 8:40:22 PM Central Daylight Time,

schyler@... writes:

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I don't really know why I'm telling you this but I felt it was okay to.

Maybe you have

already been there maybe you are on the way there. Its a scary spot to be

in, I'm thankful

that my DH and kids were so understanding about it.

>>

Is ok i know where you are i am to the point myself when walking makes me ni

so much pain i want to shout .. And people lok at me like there is nothing

wrong with me .. I feel like you though seems like if ya egt into a chair

your beaten .. Fight to the end is my motto i just wish it didnt hurt so much

lol hgus Jodi

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At 01:31 PM 9/17/00 -0400, you wrote:

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>In a message dated 9/15/00 8:40:22 PM Central Daylight Time,

>schyler@... writes:

>

><<

> I don't really know why I'm telling you this but I felt it was okay to.

>Maybe you have

> already been there maybe you are on the way there. Its a scary spot to be

>in, I'm thankful

> that my DH and kids were so understanding about it.

> >>

>Is ok i know where you are i am to the point myself when walking makes me ni

>so much pain i want to shout .. And people lok at me like there is nothing

>wrong with me .. I feel like you though seems like if ya egt into a chair

>your beaten .. Fight to the end is my motto i just wish it didnt hurt so much

>lol hgus Jodi

>

>I t would be so much easier if we had some kind of obvious symptom so

people could see that we are not NORMAL...that's the biggest problem I have

is that nobody can see what I go through and how difficult it is to deal

with it...Dee