Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 Hi Guys, I understand the not remembering thing as well. I can be driving down the road and forget where it is that i am going. I drive back home and Joe (hubby) will say your back from the mall already. I feel like the BIG JERK saying " well I forgot where I was going " But Joe understands what is going on. He put one of those note pads that stick to the window (the kind sales man use) so now when I get in the car I just write down where I am going so I don't for get anymore. My memory is another reason that I like these pain patches. You keep them on for 3 days and then change them. (they are about to come off after 3 days anyhow) Now I don't have to worry about taking too much pain meds. Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 Hi Guys, I understand the not remembering thing as well. I can be driving down the road and forget where it is that i am going. I drive back home and Joe (hubby) will say your back from the mall already. I feel like the BIG JERK saying " well I forgot where I was going " But Joe understands what is going on. He put one of those note pads that stick to the window (the kind sales man use) so now when I get in the car I just write down where I am going so I don't for get anymore. My memory is another reason that I like these pain patches. You keep them on for 3 days and then change them. (they are about to come off after 3 days anyhow) Now I don't have to worry about taking too much pain meds. Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 , Sorry to hear about your doc experience...Mine isn't much better these days. I understand completely about the college thing, the driving...I still drive, but I don't unless I have to...I don't like to tell anyone that it hurts me to drive, but it does....I try not to complain around family or friends too much because I feel like that is all I do and I feel like they don't want to listen....so I try not to talk about it. Well I hope you are feeling better...keep search'n for docs...dont give up yet. Lots of huggzzz and luck to ya babe Allicia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 , Sorry to hear about your doc experience...Mine isn't much better these days. I understand completely about the college thing, the driving...I still drive, but I don't unless I have to...I don't like to tell anyone that it hurts me to drive, but it does....I try not to complain around family or friends too much because I feel like that is all I do and I feel like they don't want to listen....so I try not to talk about it. Well I hope you are feeling better...keep search'n for docs...dont give up yet. Lots of huggzzz and luck to ya babe Allicia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 , Sorry to hear about your doc experience...Mine isn't much better these days. I understand completely about the college thing, the driving...I still drive, but I don't unless I have to...I don't like to tell anyone that it hurts me to drive, but it does....I try not to complain around family or friends too much because I feel like that is all I do and I feel like they don't want to listen....so I try not to talk about it. Well I hope you are feeling better...keep search'n for docs...dont give up yet. Lots of huggzzz and luck to ya babe Allicia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 One thing that really helped me with my meds in the beginning was that I made a chart and listed each med. Made columns for the hours of the day. When I took my meds I checked if off. Now I have a pill sorter. One for each day. I take my meds at: 8 am, 2 pm, 8pm & 2 am. It is really important to keep the meds in your system. If you don't, they won't do you any good. " Annette M. Hall " wrote: > And I thought it was only me. I do the same thing with my meds, I can never > remember when the last time I took them and I'm afraid of over medicating, > thus another reason to skip them. ~ I forget words like *building*, > *sun* ... you know really easy words and things. I thought it was just my > own stupidity. I used to consider myself faily intelligent, now I'm > paralized with fear half the time, afraid I'm forgetting something very > important but can't quite put my finger on it. Am I the only one? > > ~Annette Soft Hugs Aria Roanoke, IN http://ariasplace.freeservers.com AIM & Yahoo: AriaAJR ICQ: 36167718 Check out my groups when you have time: AntiqueBlockSwap has changed to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AmericaUnderCovers http://groups.yahoo.com/group/USA4JesusQuiltBlockSwap http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BlockOfTheMonth http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UFOsInTheQuiltWorld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 One thing that really helped me with my meds in the beginning was that I made a chart and listed each med. Made columns for the hours of the day. When I took my meds I checked if off. Now I have a pill sorter. One for each day. I take my meds at: 8 am, 2 pm, 8pm & 2 am. It is really important to keep the meds in your system. If you don't, they won't do you any good. " Annette M. Hall " wrote: > And I thought it was only me. I do the same thing with my meds, I can never > remember when the last time I took them and I'm afraid of over medicating, > thus another reason to skip them. ~ I forget words like *building*, > *sun* ... you know really easy words and things. I thought it was just my > own stupidity. I used to consider myself faily intelligent, now I'm > paralized with fear half the time, afraid I'm forgetting something very > important but can't quite put my finger on it. Am I the only one? > > ~Annette Soft Hugs Aria Roanoke, IN http://ariasplace.freeservers.com AIM & Yahoo: AriaAJR ICQ: 36167718 Check out my groups when you have time: AntiqueBlockSwap has changed to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AmericaUnderCovers http://groups.yahoo.com/group/USA4JesusQuiltBlockSwap http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BlockOfTheMonth http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UFOsInTheQuiltWorld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 One thing that really helped me with my meds in the beginning was that I made a chart and listed each med. Made columns for the hours of the day. When I took my meds I checked if off. Now I have a pill sorter. One for each day. I take my meds at: 8 am, 2 pm, 8pm & 2 am. It is really important to keep the meds in your system. If you don't, they won't do you any good. " Annette M. Hall " wrote: > And I thought it was only me. I do the same thing with my meds, I can never > remember when the last time I took them and I'm afraid of over medicating, > thus another reason to skip them. ~ I forget words like *building*, > *sun* ... you know really easy words and things. I thought it was just my > own stupidity. I used to consider myself faily intelligent, now I'm > paralized with fear half the time, afraid I'm forgetting something very > important but can't quite put my finger on it. Am I the only one? > > ~Annette Soft Hugs Aria Roanoke, IN http://ariasplace.freeservers.com AIM & Yahoo: AriaAJR ICQ: 36167718 Check out my groups when you have time: AntiqueBlockSwap has changed to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AmericaUnderCovers http://groups.yahoo.com/group/USA4JesusQuiltBlockSwap http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BlockOfTheMonth http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UFOsInTheQuiltWorld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 Joan, Thats a great idea...and awfully nice of your hubby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 Sorry Allicia, I live in Texas. Irene > . Would > you by chance live anywhere close to Indiana??? ....lol > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 Sorry Allicia, I live in Texas. Irene > . Would > you by chance live anywhere close to Indiana??? ....lol > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 Sorry Allicia, I live in Texas. Irene > . Would > you by chance live anywhere close to Indiana??? ....lol > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 In a message dated 10/11/2001 10:14:02 AM Pacific Daylight Time, patidu@... writes: > I am also lucky in the fact that my family is very supportive. My husband > is > extremely helpful but at the moment he is recuperating from just getting a > new knee. My daughter and granddaughters live right next door. I consider > that I am blessed in all of the help that I get. > > Take care, > Irene > > Hi, My husband is really supportive and takes care of me. It took awhile to get my parents to understand though. If I had to choose between having support or having a doctor I would choose the support. But it sure would be nice to find a doctor that knows what they're doing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 In a message dated 10/11/2001 10:14:02 AM Pacific Daylight Time, patidu@... writes: > I am also lucky in the fact that my family is very supportive. My husband > is > extremely helpful but at the moment he is recuperating from just getting a > new knee. My daughter and granddaughters live right next door. I consider > that I am blessed in all of the help that I get. > > Take care, > Irene > > Hi, My husband is really supportive and takes care of me. It took awhile to get my parents to understand though. If I had to choose between having support or having a doctor I would choose the support. But it sure would be nice to find a doctor that knows what they're doing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 In a message dated 10/11/2001 10:14:02 AM Pacific Daylight Time, patidu@... writes: > I am also lucky in the fact that my family is very supportive. My husband > is > extremely helpful but at the moment he is recuperating from just getting a > new knee. My daughter and granddaughters live right next door. I consider > that I am blessed in all of the help that I get. > > Take care, > Irene > > Hi, My husband is really supportive and takes care of me. It took awhile to get my parents to understand though. If I had to choose between having support or having a doctor I would choose the support. But it sure would be nice to find a doctor that knows what they're doing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 LOL. Nice to know I'm not getting dementia, just part of my FM. For our family my memory problems are a hassle because I used to be the " walking Day-timer© " who knew where everything was, where everyone was supposed to be and when, and what was coming up. Now I do the " what did I come up here for? " at least once a day. The other day I started to vacuum and I could not for the life of me remember where the stupid switch was. No, it hadn't been THAT long! LOL. Eventually I calmed myself down and my brain unfogged, but that really was scary. Jan Re: New here. > Hi Guys, > > I understand the not remembering thing as well. I can be driving down the road and forget where it is that i am going. I drive back home and Joe (hubby) will say your back from the mall already. I feel like the BIG JERK saying " well I forgot where I was going " But Joe understands what is going on. He put one of those note pads that stick to the window (the kind sales man use) so now when I get in the car I just write down where I am going so I don't for get anymore. > > My memory is another reason that I like these pain patches. You keep them on for 3 days and then change them. (they are about to come off after 3 days anyhow) Now I don't have to worry about taking too much pain meds. > > > Joan > > > > HOME PAGE:http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Oaks/7127/fibromyalgia-cfs.html > > LIST OWNER: -owner > > SEND POST TO: fibromyalgia-cfs > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 LOL. Nice to know I'm not getting dementia, just part of my FM. For our family my memory problems are a hassle because I used to be the " walking Day-timer© " who knew where everything was, where everyone was supposed to be and when, and what was coming up. Now I do the " what did I come up here for? " at least once a day. The other day I started to vacuum and I could not for the life of me remember where the stupid switch was. No, it hadn't been THAT long! LOL. Eventually I calmed myself down and my brain unfogged, but that really was scary. Jan Re: New here. > Hi Guys, > > I understand the not remembering thing as well. I can be driving down the road and forget where it is that i am going. I drive back home and Joe (hubby) will say your back from the mall already. I feel like the BIG JERK saying " well I forgot where I was going " But Joe understands what is going on. He put one of those note pads that stick to the window (the kind sales man use) so now when I get in the car I just write down where I am going so I don't for get anymore. > > My memory is another reason that I like these pain patches. You keep them on for 3 days and then change them. (they are about to come off after 3 days anyhow) Now I don't have to worry about taking too much pain meds. > > > Joan > > > > HOME PAGE:http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Oaks/7127/fibromyalgia-cfs.html > > LIST OWNER: -owner > > SEND POST TO: fibromyalgia-cfs > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 LOL. Nice to know I'm not getting dementia, just part of my FM. For our family my memory problems are a hassle because I used to be the " walking Day-timer© " who knew where everything was, where everyone was supposed to be and when, and what was coming up. Now I do the " what did I come up here for? " at least once a day. The other day I started to vacuum and I could not for the life of me remember where the stupid switch was. No, it hadn't been THAT long! LOL. Eventually I calmed myself down and my brain unfogged, but that really was scary. Jan Re: New here. > Hi Guys, > > I understand the not remembering thing as well. I can be driving down the road and forget where it is that i am going. I drive back home and Joe (hubby) will say your back from the mall already. I feel like the BIG JERK saying " well I forgot where I was going " But Joe understands what is going on. He put one of those note pads that stick to the window (the kind sales man use) so now when I get in the car I just write down where I am going so I don't for get anymore. > > My memory is another reason that I like these pain patches. You keep them on for 3 days and then change them. (they are about to come off after 3 days anyhow) Now I don't have to worry about taking too much pain meds. > > > Joan > > > > HOME PAGE:http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Oaks/7127/fibromyalgia-cfs.html > > LIST OWNER: -owner > > SEND POST TO: fibromyalgia-cfs > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 I live just outside of Sacramento are you close? I had to take my husband in with me to the Dr. and literally tell him off before he took me seriously. My husband even warned him not to piss me off. Now he takes me seriously, in fact when he got my x-rays back he said I would be a prime candidate for spinal replacement surgery. While I don't believe he's used to dealing with my type of illness he doesn't give me flack over prescribing pain meds and such any more. The last time I went in he had a resident Dr. there who was very good. I'm hopeful that things will go much smoother for me now. My biggest problem is the darned receptionist. The Dr's office is normally very busy and I end up waiting an hour or two before getting to finally see him. I've told the woman repeatedly this is unacceptable, I just can't do it. My last visit...I had asked for the very first appointment of the day, so she scheduled me for 9:15 am. I thought that was strange but said nothing. Again I ended up waiting over an hour to see him. So when I made my next appointment once again I asked for the very first appointment, again I get 9:15. LOL I said look lady...I don't care how long I have to wait to get in, I want you VERY FIRST appointment of day. I can't be waiting an hour to see him. Finally, she said, well I won't be able to fit you in until the 22nd. geeeeez I told her, I don't care how far in advance you have to make it. I think the woman is dense. I found out later on........she's the dr's MOTHER. I could go on and on but I'll spare you the details. It's just so frustrating. Annette -----Original Message----- From: GreenEyez1978@... Hi Allicia, Right now I am without any doctor at all. I was seeing a pain specialist but he blew me off even though he still fills my prescriptions. I live in Northern CA and I can't find a doctor that understands fibro and treats it properly. I hope you have better luck finding good medical treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 I live just outside of Sacramento are you close? I had to take my husband in with me to the Dr. and literally tell him off before he took me seriously. My husband even warned him not to piss me off. Now he takes me seriously, in fact when he got my x-rays back he said I would be a prime candidate for spinal replacement surgery. While I don't believe he's used to dealing with my type of illness he doesn't give me flack over prescribing pain meds and such any more. The last time I went in he had a resident Dr. there who was very good. I'm hopeful that things will go much smoother for me now. My biggest problem is the darned receptionist. The Dr's office is normally very busy and I end up waiting an hour or two before getting to finally see him. I've told the woman repeatedly this is unacceptable, I just can't do it. My last visit...I had asked for the very first appointment of the day, so she scheduled me for 9:15 am. I thought that was strange but said nothing. Again I ended up waiting over an hour to see him. So when I made my next appointment once again I asked for the very first appointment, again I get 9:15. LOL I said look lady...I don't care how long I have to wait to get in, I want you VERY FIRST appointment of day. I can't be waiting an hour to see him. Finally, she said, well I won't be able to fit you in until the 22nd. geeeeez I told her, I don't care how far in advance you have to make it. I think the woman is dense. I found out later on........she's the dr's MOTHER. I could go on and on but I'll spare you the details. It's just so frustrating. Annette -----Original Message----- From: GreenEyez1978@... Hi Allicia, Right now I am without any doctor at all. I was seeing a pain specialist but he blew me off even though he still fills my prescriptions. I live in Northern CA and I can't find a doctor that understands fibro and treats it properly. I hope you have better luck finding good medical treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 " Annette M. Hall " wrote: > My last visit...I had asked for the very first appointment of the day, > so she scheduled me for 9:15 am. I thought that was strange but said > nothing. Again I ended up waiting over an hour to see him. So when I made > my next appointment once again I asked for the very first appointment, again > I get 9:15. I had an 8:00 am appointment with my dermatologist one time. It was the very first appointment, and I still got in 20 minutes late. This guy *always* runs at least an hour to 2 hours late. I was already an hour and a half late (different appointment) and I heard the receptionist tell someone " well, if it's that bad, you had better come in today, we aren't as full today and next week is much worse. " I challenged the guy on how long I had to wait one time, and he did apologize, but was filled with excuses. He is one of the best guys in town (all of the doctors and nurses highly recommend him), so I put up with it. On the other hand, my pulmonary doctor gave me a 9:30 am appointment one time. The nurse told me I was the first patient, and all of the other pulmonary doctors didn't start their appointments until 10:00 am. My dr. was only a few minutes late. Darcy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 patidu@... wrote: > > I have big problems with not only remembering the word that I want to use but > once I remember I forget how to spell it. And what is worse, it too see > friends that you see all the time and forget their names. I have problems remembering how to spell simple words like " care " before, and of course, spell checker doesn't work unless you are close. I've forgotten friends/coworkers names a lot. It's irritating because after seven years of working with them, they aren't happy if you can't remember their name! Darcy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 patidu@... wrote: > > I have big problems with not only remembering the word that I want to use but > once I remember I forget how to spell it. And what is worse, it too see > friends that you see all the time and forget their names. I have problems remembering how to spell simple words like " care " before, and of course, spell checker doesn't work unless you are close. I've forgotten friends/coworkers names a lot. It's irritating because after seven years of working with them, they aren't happy if you can't remember their name! Darcy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 patidu@... wrote: > > I have big problems with not only remembering the word that I want to use but > once I remember I forget how to spell it. And what is worse, it too see > friends that you see all the time and forget their names. I have problems remembering how to spell simple words like " care " before, and of course, spell checker doesn't work unless you are close. I've forgotten friends/coworkers names a lot. It's irritating because after seven years of working with them, they aren't happy if you can't remember their name! Darcy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 In a message dated 10/11/2001 12:06:38 PM Pacific Daylight Time, LegWatch@... writes: > I live just outside of Sacramento are you close? > Hi Annette, I live in Magalia. It's near Chico if you know where that is. What doctor do you go to. I've seen a couple in Sacramento but they didn't help me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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