Guest guest Posted December 31, 2001 Report Share Posted December 31, 2001 Heya! I'm Someryn and here are the answers to the initial questions Age range: 26 Male/female: Female What are the symptoms? PAIN. My knees hurt so bad I can barely stand up... they radiate pain... I sleep but it's extremely unrestful... my jaw clicks and at times hurts enough for me to put bengay or icy hot on it in hopes that will ease it... muscle twitches and spasms-- charley horses in my legs and feet. A huge amount of swelling that persists in spite of a potassium sparing diuretic I've been on for at least 2 months. I also have IBS. Chronic and constant headaches. Has your illness been diagnosed? No.. I have suffered with all of this for awhile but have yet to find a competent doctor since moving back to PA (no offense to anyone)... before I came back here I had colonoscopies, sigs, and since I've had ultrasounds and CAT scans. How long was it that you suffered before you found out what was wrong? I've suffered with this for at least a year. Some of us have found lack of exercise we are overweight. Have you found this to be a problem also? Yes... I've always been a larger woman, but in the last year I have gained weight... it's awful. I don't mind being larger but this extra 50lbs has got to go. Are you on disability? Yes... but for bipolar disorder, not anything phyisical. If you are any pointers for others trying to get on disability? I wish! That time was such a whirlwind and I was just plain lucky to be accepted the first time around. Do you have sleep problems? How do you deal with it? Yes... usually some sort of prescription medication-- that that hasn't helped with the night terrors. Do you have family that understands your illness? Ummm.. no... but I don't understand it myself yet. What type of Dr have you found that has helped you the most? None yet . --- Outgoing mail is certified Vermin Free Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.311 / Virus Database: 172 - Release Date: 12/27/2001 --- Outgoing mail is certified Vermin Free Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.311 / Virus Database: 172 - Release Date: 12/27/2001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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