swelling

[Guest guest]

Jim writes > My rheumatologist does not believe in actual " pain killers " but

> rather in supplements.

>

> I think that I would look for a new rheumatologist. You need some type of

> pain medication for fibro. It is difficult to cope when you are in pain.

Take care,

Irene

Books may well be the only true magic

Alice Hoffman

[Guest guest]

Jim writes > My rheumatologist does not believe in actual " pain killers " but

> rather in supplements.

>

> I think that I would look for a new rheumatologist. You need some type of

> pain medication for fibro. It is difficult to cope when you are in pain.

Take care,

Irene

Books may well be the only true magic

Alice Hoffman

[Guest guest]

Shirley,

Thanks for responding. In what areas of the body do you swell?

Jim

" Someday I will fly away and leave all of this to yesterday "

Re: Swelling

I swell all the time I am worse when it is very very humid out. I am

miserable from it and I hurt all over too. I drink lots and lots of

water it seems to get the swelling down some.

shirley

Swelling

Hi all,

I hope this Monday finds all of you in good spirits, that is my hope.

I was wondering if any of you experince noticeable swelling, such as

in the legs, feet, face, etc.

I am still learning about FM and even though I have read a lot, been

told a lot and have experienced a lot, I still do not understand this

all that well.

My rheumatologist does not believe in actual " pain killers " but

rather in supplements. He has put me on Proantho-C, CoQ10 ST-100,

Myocalm and others. Since I also have psoratic arthritis he also has

me taking EPA-DHA (fish oil).

The psoriasis is out of control at this time and so is the pain. I

have been praying for the strength to fight this, but at times I feel

like I am fighting a losing battle.

I have not worked in a year and my whole life has been about working

up the corporate ladder.

I have been taking Ambien for the sleep problem and some nights it

works and others I still wake up at 2 or 3 am and stay awake.

I thank all of those that have emailed me such supportive and

informative emails about how their lives have been affected by this

disorder.

I am currently battling with my insurance company over paying the

bills to the rheumatologist and also for long term disability. I

decided a year ago that I would be back to work in a couple of

months, but I was wrong. I put off attempting to apply for any type

of disability, because to me, I would be losing the war rather than

winning it. But now, it has been a year since I have worked and my

savings is gone and I am living on borrowed money.

God has been good to me and I know that he is watching over me. But

I am still human and I know that I am on a " pity pot " right now, but

that is just another hurdle that I will jump over!

Thanks again for listening, I am so glad that I have found this group!

Jim

[Guest guest]

Shirley,

Thanks for responding. In what areas of the body do you swell?

Jim

" Someday I will fly away and leave all of this to yesterday "

Re: Swelling

I swell all the time I am worse when it is very very humid out. I am

miserable from it and I hurt all over too. I drink lots and lots of

water it seems to get the swelling down some.

shirley

Swelling

Hi all,

I hope this Monday finds all of you in good spirits, that is my hope.

I was wondering if any of you experince noticeable swelling, such as

in the legs, feet, face, etc.

I am still learning about FM and even though I have read a lot, been

told a lot and have experienced a lot, I still do not understand this

all that well.

My rheumatologist does not believe in actual " pain killers " but

rather in supplements. He has put me on Proantho-C, CoQ10 ST-100,

Myocalm and others. Since I also have psoratic arthritis he also has

me taking EPA-DHA (fish oil).

The psoriasis is out of control at this time and so is the pain. I

have been praying for the strength to fight this, but at times I feel

like I am fighting a losing battle.

I have not worked in a year and my whole life has been about working

up the corporate ladder.

I have been taking Ambien for the sleep problem and some nights it

works and others I still wake up at 2 or 3 am and stay awake.

I thank all of those that have emailed me such supportive and

informative emails about how their lives have been affected by this

disorder.

I am currently battling with my insurance company over paying the

bills to the rheumatologist and also for long term disability. I

decided a year ago that I would be back to work in a couple of

months, but I was wrong. I put off attempting to apply for any type

of disability, because to me, I would be losing the war rather than

winning it. But now, it has been a year since I have worked and my

savings is gone and I am living on borrowed money.

God has been good to me and I know that he is watching over me. But

I am still human and I know that I am on a " pity pot " right now, but

that is just another hurdle that I will jump over!

Thanks again for listening, I am so glad that I have found this group!

Jim

[Guest guest]

I swell all the time I am worse when it is very very humid out. I am miserable

from it and I hurt all over too. I drink lots and lots of water it seems to get

the swelling down some.

shirley

Swelling

Hi all,

I hope this Monday finds all of you in good spirits, that is my hope.

I was wondering if any of you experince noticeable swelling, such as

in the legs, feet, face, etc.

I am still learning about FM and even though I have read a lot, been

told a lot and have experienced a lot, I still do not understand this

all that well.

My rheumatologist does not believe in actual " pain killers " but

rather in supplements. He has put me on Proantho-C, CoQ10 ST-100,

Myocalm and others. Since I also have psoratic arthritis he also has

me taking EPA-DHA (fish oil).

The psoriasis is out of control at this time and so is the pain. I

have been praying for the strength to fight this, but at times I feel

like I am fighting a losing battle.

I have not worked in a year and my whole life has been about working

up the corporate ladder.

I have been taking Ambien for the sleep problem and some nights it

works and others I still wake up at 2 or 3 am and stay awake.

I thank all of those that have emailed me such supportive and

informative emails about how their lives have been affected by this

disorder.

I am currently battling with my insurance company over paying the

bills to the rheumatologist and also for long term disability. I

decided a year ago that I would be back to work in a couple of

months, but I was wrong. I put off attempting to apply for any type

of disability, because to me, I would be losing the war rather than

winning it. But now, it has been a year since I have worked and my

savings is gone and I am living on borrowed money.

God has been good to me and I know that he is watching over me. But

I am still human and I know that I am on a " pity pot " right now, but

that is just another hurdle that I will jump over!

Thanks again for listening, I am so glad that I have found this group!

Jim

[Guest guest]

I swell all the time I am worse when it is very very humid out. I am miserable

from it and I hurt all over too. I drink lots and lots of water it seems to get

the swelling down some.

shirley

Swelling

Hi all,

I hope this Monday finds all of you in good spirits, that is my hope.

I was wondering if any of you experince noticeable swelling, such as

in the legs, feet, face, etc.

I am still learning about FM and even though I have read a lot, been

told a lot and have experienced a lot, I still do not understand this

all that well.

My rheumatologist does not believe in actual " pain killers " but

rather in supplements. He has put me on Proantho-C, CoQ10 ST-100,

Myocalm and others. Since I also have psoratic arthritis he also has

me taking EPA-DHA (fish oil).

The psoriasis is out of control at this time and so is the pain. I

have been praying for the strength to fight this, but at times I feel

like I am fighting a losing battle.

I have not worked in a year and my whole life has been about working

up the corporate ladder.

I have been taking Ambien for the sleep problem and some nights it

works and others I still wake up at 2 or 3 am and stay awake.

I thank all of those that have emailed me such supportive and

informative emails about how their lives have been affected by this

disorder.

I am currently battling with my insurance company over paying the

bills to the rheumatologist and also for long term disability. I

decided a year ago that I would be back to work in a couple of

months, but I was wrong. I put off attempting to apply for any type

of disability, because to me, I would be losing the war rather than

winning it. But now, it has been a year since I have worked and my

savings is gone and I am living on borrowed money.

God has been good to me and I know that he is watching over me. But

I am still human and I know that I am on a " pity pot " right now, but

that is just another hurdle that I will jump over!

Thanks again for listening, I am so glad that I have found this group!

Jim

[Guest guest]

I swell all the time I am worse when it is very very humid out. I am miserable

from it and I hurt all over too. I drink lots and lots of water it seems to get

the swelling down some.

shirley

Swelling

Hi all,

I hope this Monday finds all of you in good spirits, that is my hope.

I was wondering if any of you experince noticeable swelling, such as

in the legs, feet, face, etc.

I am still learning about FM and even though I have read a lot, been

told a lot and have experienced a lot, I still do not understand this

all that well.

My rheumatologist does not believe in actual " pain killers " but

rather in supplements. He has put me on Proantho-C, CoQ10 ST-100,

Myocalm and others. Since I also have psoratic arthritis he also has

me taking EPA-DHA (fish oil).

The psoriasis is out of control at this time and so is the pain. I

have been praying for the strength to fight this, but at times I feel

like I am fighting a losing battle.

I have not worked in a year and my whole life has been about working

up the corporate ladder.

I have been taking Ambien for the sleep problem and some nights it

works and others I still wake up at 2 or 3 am and stay awake.

I thank all of those that have emailed me such supportive and

informative emails about how their lives have been affected by this

disorder.

I am currently battling with my insurance company over paying the

bills to the rheumatologist and also for long term disability. I

decided a year ago that I would be back to work in a couple of

months, but I was wrong. I put off attempting to apply for any type

of disability, because to me, I would be losing the war rather than

winning it. But now, it has been a year since I have worked and my

savings is gone and I am living on borrowed money.

God has been good to me and I know that he is watching over me. But

I am still human and I know that I am on a " pity pot " right now, but

that is just another hurdle that I will jump over!

Thanks again for listening, I am so glad that I have found this group!

Jim

[Guest guest]

JIM

I swell in the face, hands, knees, ankles and feet. My back hurts like I have

kidney infection that is why I drink lots of water. My breast hurt to be touched

and I can't even wear a bra when I have the swelling. Even my hips, it is

terrible.

Shirley

Shirley

From: JIM

To:

Sent: Monday, August 12, 2002 5:52 PM

Subject: RE: Swelling

Shirley,

Thanks for responding. In what areas of the body do you swell?

Jim

" Someday I will fly away and leave all of this to yesterday "

Re: Swelling

I swell all the time I am worse when it is very very humid out. I am

miserable from it and I hurt all over too. I drink lots and lots of

water it seems to get the swelling down some.

shirley

Swelling

Hi all,

I hope this Monday finds all of you in good spirits, that is my hope.

I was wondering if any of you experince noticeable swelling, such as

in the legs, feet, face, etc.

I am still learning about FM and even though I have read a lot, been

told a lot and have experienced a lot, I still do not understand this

all that well.

My rheumatologist does not believe in actual " pain killers " but

rather in supplements. He has put me on Proantho-C, CoQ10 ST-100,

Myocalm and others. Since I also have psoratic arthritis he also has

me taking EPA-DHA (fish oil).

The psoriasis is out of control at this time and so is the pain. I

have been praying for the strength to fight this, but at times I feel

like I am fighting a losing battle.

I have not worked in a year and my whole life has been about working

up the corporate ladder.

I have been taking Ambien for the sleep problem and some nights it

works and others I still wake up at 2 or 3 am and stay awake.

I thank all of those that have emailed me such supportive and

informative emails about how their lives have been affected by this

disorder.

I am currently battling with my insurance company over paying the

bills to the rheumatologist and also for long term disability. I

decided a year ago that I would be back to work in a couple of

months, but I was wrong. I put off attempting to apply for any type

of disability, because to me, I would be losing the war rather than

winning it. But now, it has been a year since I have worked and my

savings is gone and I am living on borrowed money.

God has been good to me and I know that he is watching over me. But

I am still human and I know that I am on a " pity pot " right now, but

that is just another hurdle that I will jump over!

Thanks again for listening, I am so glad that I have found this group!

Jim

[Guest guest]

JIM

I swell in the face, hands, knees, ankles and feet. My back hurts like I have

kidney infection that is why I drink lots of water. My breast hurt to be touched

and I can't even wear a bra when I have the swelling. Even my hips, it is

terrible.

Shirley

Shirley

From: JIM

To:

Sent: Monday, August 12, 2002 5:52 PM

Subject: RE: Swelling

Shirley,

Thanks for responding. In what areas of the body do you swell?

Jim

" Someday I will fly away and leave all of this to yesterday "

Re: Swelling

I swell all the time I am worse when it is very very humid out. I am

miserable from it and I hurt all over too. I drink lots and lots of

water it seems to get the swelling down some.

shirley

Swelling

Hi all,

I hope this Monday finds all of you in good spirits, that is my hope.

I was wondering if any of you experince noticeable swelling, such as

in the legs, feet, face, etc.

I am still learning about FM and even though I have read a lot, been

told a lot and have experienced a lot, I still do not understand this

all that well.

My rheumatologist does not believe in actual " pain killers " but

rather in supplements. He has put me on Proantho-C, CoQ10 ST-100,

Myocalm and others. Since I also have psoratic arthritis he also has

me taking EPA-DHA (fish oil).

The psoriasis is out of control at this time and so is the pain. I

have been praying for the strength to fight this, but at times I feel

like I am fighting a losing battle.

I have not worked in a year and my whole life has been about working

up the corporate ladder.

I have been taking Ambien for the sleep problem and some nights it

works and others I still wake up at 2 or 3 am and stay awake.

I thank all of those that have emailed me such supportive and

informative emails about how their lives have been affected by this

disorder.

I am currently battling with my insurance company over paying the

bills to the rheumatologist and also for long term disability. I

decided a year ago that I would be back to work in a couple of

months, but I was wrong. I put off attempting to apply for any type

of disability, because to me, I would be losing the war rather than

winning it. But now, it has been a year since I have worked and my

savings is gone and I am living on borrowed money.

God has been good to me and I know that he is watching over me. But

I am still human and I know that I am on a " pity pot " right now, but

that is just another hurdle that I will jump over!

Thanks again for listening, I am so glad that I have found this group!

Jim

[Guest guest]

JIM

I swell in the face, hands, knees, ankles and feet. My back hurts like I have

kidney infection that is why I drink lots of water. My breast hurt to be touched

and I can't even wear a bra when I have the swelling. Even my hips, it is

terrible.

Shirley

Shirley

From: JIM

To:

Sent: Monday, August 12, 2002 5:52 PM

Subject: RE: Swelling

Shirley,

Thanks for responding. In what areas of the body do you swell?

Jim

" Someday I will fly away and leave all of this to yesterday "

Re: Swelling

I swell all the time I am worse when it is very very humid out. I am

miserable from it and I hurt all over too. I drink lots and lots of

water it seems to get the swelling down some.

shirley

Swelling

Hi all,

I hope this Monday finds all of you in good spirits, that is my hope.

I was wondering if any of you experince noticeable swelling, such as

in the legs, feet, face, etc.

I am still learning about FM and even though I have read a lot, been

told a lot and have experienced a lot, I still do not understand this

all that well.

My rheumatologist does not believe in actual " pain killers " but

rather in supplements. He has put me on Proantho-C, CoQ10 ST-100,

Myocalm and others. Since I also have psoratic arthritis he also has

me taking EPA-DHA (fish oil).

The psoriasis is out of control at this time and so is the pain. I

have been praying for the strength to fight this, but at times I feel

like I am fighting a losing battle.

I have not worked in a year and my whole life has been about working

up the corporate ladder.

I have been taking Ambien for the sleep problem and some nights it

works and others I still wake up at 2 or 3 am and stay awake.

I thank all of those that have emailed me such supportive and

informative emails about how their lives have been affected by this

disorder.

I am currently battling with my insurance company over paying the

bills to the rheumatologist and also for long term disability. I

decided a year ago that I would be back to work in a couple of

months, but I was wrong. I put off attempting to apply for any type

of disability, because to me, I would be losing the war rather than

winning it. But now, it has been a year since I have worked and my

savings is gone and I am living on borrowed money.

God has been good to me and I know that he is watching over me. But

I am still human and I know that I am on a " pity pot " right now, but

that is just another hurdle that I will jump over!

Thanks again for listening, I am so glad that I have found this group!

Jim

[Guest guest]

JIM

So you are taking supplements how much dosage of each and it is calulated by

your weight? Would you write all you're taking and how much, I am wanting to go

all natural since the perscription crap don't work any more. And you know I did

look up the book on Back to Eden by Jethro Kloss and it has lots of stuff in

there, I have ordered this book, I do thank Mick for sending in what worked for

her and it has given me hope which I had lost! This group is great for support

and just being here if need somebody to listen. Thanks to all!

Shirley

Swelling

Hi all,

I hope this Monday finds all of you in good spirits, that is my hope.

I was wondering if any of you experince noticeable swelling, such as

in the legs, feet, face, etc.

I am still learning about FM and even though I have read a lot, been

told a lot and have experienced a lot, I still do not understand this

all that well.

My rheumatologist does not believe in actual " pain killers " but

rather in supplements. He has put me on Proantho-C, CoQ10 ST-100,

Myocalm and others. Since I also have psoratic arthritis he also has

me taking EPA-DHA (fish oil).

The psoriasis is out of control at this time and so is the pain. I

have been praying for the strength to fight this, but at times I feel

like I am fighting a losing battle.

I have not worked in a year and my whole life has been about working

up the corporate ladder.

I have been taking Ambien for the sleep problem and some nights it

works and others I still wake up at 2 or 3 am and stay awake.

I thank all of those that have emailed me such supportive and

informative emails about how their lives have been affected by this

disorder.

I am currently battling with my insurance company over paying the

bills to the rheumatologist and also for long term disability. I

decided a year ago that I would be back to work in a couple of

months, but I was wrong. I put off attempting to apply for any type

of disability, because to me, I would be losing the war rather than

winning it. But now, it has been a year since I have worked and my

savings is gone and I am living on borrowed money.

God has been good to me and I know that he is watching over me. But

I am still human and I know that I am on a " pity pot " right now, but

that is just another hurdle that I will jump over!

Thanks again for listening, I am so glad that I have found this group!

Jim

[Guest guest]

JIM

So you are taking supplements how much dosage of each and it is calulated by

your weight? Would you write all you're taking and how much, I am wanting to go

all natural since the perscription crap don't work any more. And you know I did

look up the book on Back to Eden by Jethro Kloss and it has lots of stuff in

there, I have ordered this book, I do thank Mick for sending in what worked for

her and it has given me hope which I had lost! This group is great for support

and just being here if need somebody to listen. Thanks to all!

Shirley

Swelling

Hi all,

I hope this Monday finds all of you in good spirits, that is my hope.

I was wondering if any of you experince noticeable swelling, such as

in the legs, feet, face, etc.

I am still learning about FM and even though I have read a lot, been

told a lot and have experienced a lot, I still do not understand this

all that well.

My rheumatologist does not believe in actual " pain killers " but

rather in supplements. He has put me on Proantho-C, CoQ10 ST-100,

Myocalm and others. Since I also have psoratic arthritis he also has

me taking EPA-DHA (fish oil).

The psoriasis is out of control at this time and so is the pain. I

have been praying for the strength to fight this, but at times I feel

like I am fighting a losing battle.

I have not worked in a year and my whole life has been about working

up the corporate ladder.

I have been taking Ambien for the sleep problem and some nights it

works and others I still wake up at 2 or 3 am and stay awake.

I thank all of those that have emailed me such supportive and

informative emails about how their lives have been affected by this

disorder.

I am currently battling with my insurance company over paying the

bills to the rheumatologist and also for long term disability. I

decided a year ago that I would be back to work in a couple of

months, but I was wrong. I put off attempting to apply for any type

of disability, because to me, I would be losing the war rather than

winning it. But now, it has been a year since I have worked and my

savings is gone and I am living on borrowed money.

God has been good to me and I know that he is watching over me. But

I am still human and I know that I am on a " pity pot " right now, but

that is just another hurdle that I will jump over!

Thanks again for listening, I am so glad that I have found this group!

Jim

[Guest guest]

I've only noticed swelling in my hands. But the medications have

caused me to gain a significant amount of weight and I had to give up

my 5-day-a-week workouts. Bummer!!

I, too, climbed the corporate ladder and had a hard time going on

disability. It made me feel like such a loser to give in to this

disease. I've been fighting the LTD company since January - what a

lack of knowledge they have!

Are you married? Do you have kids at home? If so, maybe instead of

sitting on the " pity pot " you can thank God that he gave you this

time to spend with your family instead of the corporate boys club. I

know I do.

Best of luck...

> Hi all,

>

> I hope this Monday finds all of you in good spirits, that is my

hope.

>

> I was wondering if any of you experince noticeable swelling, such

as

> in the legs, feet, face, etc.

>

> I am still learning about FM and even though I have read a lot,

been

> told a lot and have experienced a lot, I still do not understand

this

> all that well.

>

> My rheumatologist does not believe in actual " pain killers " but

> rather in supplements. He has put me on Proantho-C, CoQ10 ST-100,

> Myocalm and others. Since I also have psoratic arthritis he also

has

> me taking EPA-DHA (fish oil).

>

> The psoriasis is out of control at this time and so is the pain. I

> have been praying for the strength to fight this, but at times I

feel

> like I am fighting a losing battle.

> I have not worked in a year and my whole life has been about

working

> up the corporate ladder.

>

> I have been taking Ambien for the sleep problem and some nights it

> works and others I still wake up at 2 or 3 am and stay awake.

>

> I thank all of those that have emailed me such supportive and

> informative emails about how their lives have been affected by this

> disorder.

>

> I am currently battling with my insurance company over paying the

> bills to the rheumatologist and also for long term disability. I

> decided a year ago that I would be back to work in a couple of

> months, but I was wrong. I put off attempting to apply for any

type

> of disability, because to me, I would be losing the war rather than

> winning it. But now, it has been a year since I have worked and my

> savings is gone and I am living on borrowed money.

>

> God has been good to me and I know that he is watching over me.

But

> I am still human and I know that I am on a " pity pot " right now,

but

> that is just another hurdle that I will jump over!

>

> Thanks again for listening, I am so glad that I have found this

group!

>

> Jim

[Guest guest]

I've only noticed swelling in my hands. But the medications have

caused me to gain a significant amount of weight and I had to give up

my 5-day-a-week workouts. Bummer!!

I, too, climbed the corporate ladder and had a hard time going on

disability. It made me feel like such a loser to give in to this

disease. I've been fighting the LTD company since January - what a

lack of knowledge they have!

Are you married? Do you have kids at home? If so, maybe instead of

sitting on the " pity pot " you can thank God that he gave you this

time to spend with your family instead of the corporate boys club. I

know I do.

Best of luck...

> Hi all,

>

> I hope this Monday finds all of you in good spirits, that is my

hope.

>

> I was wondering if any of you experince noticeable swelling, such

as

> in the legs, feet, face, etc.

>

> I am still learning about FM and even though I have read a lot,

been

> told a lot and have experienced a lot, I still do not understand

this

> all that well.

>

> My rheumatologist does not believe in actual " pain killers " but

> rather in supplements. He has put me on Proantho-C, CoQ10 ST-100,

> Myocalm and others. Since I also have psoratic arthritis he also

has

> me taking EPA-DHA (fish oil).

>

> The psoriasis is out of control at this time and so is the pain. I

> have been praying for the strength to fight this, but at times I

feel

> like I am fighting a losing battle.

> I have not worked in a year and my whole life has been about

working

> up the corporate ladder.

>

> I have been taking Ambien for the sleep problem and some nights it

> works and others I still wake up at 2 or 3 am and stay awake.

>

> I thank all of those that have emailed me such supportive and

> informative emails about how their lives have been affected by this

> disorder.

>

> I am currently battling with my insurance company over paying the

> bills to the rheumatologist and also for long term disability. I

> decided a year ago that I would be back to work in a couple of

> months, but I was wrong. I put off attempting to apply for any

type

> of disability, because to me, I would be losing the war rather than

> winning it. But now, it has been a year since I have worked and my

> savings is gone and I am living on borrowed money.

>

> God has been good to me and I know that he is watching over me.

But

> I am still human and I know that I am on a " pity pot " right now,

but

> that is just another hurdle that I will jump over!

>

> Thanks again for listening, I am so glad that I have found this

group!

>

> Jim

[Guest guest]

I've only noticed swelling in my hands. But the medications have

caused me to gain a significant amount of weight and I had to give up

my 5-day-a-week workouts. Bummer!!

I, too, climbed the corporate ladder and had a hard time going on

disability. It made me feel like such a loser to give in to this

disease. I've been fighting the LTD company since January - what a

lack of knowledge they have!

Are you married? Do you have kids at home? If so, maybe instead of

sitting on the " pity pot " you can thank God that he gave you this

time to spend with your family instead of the corporate boys club. I

know I do.

Best of luck...

> Hi all,

>

> I hope this Monday finds all of you in good spirits, that is my

hope.

>

> I was wondering if any of you experince noticeable swelling, such

as

> in the legs, feet, face, etc.

>

> I am still learning about FM and even though I have read a lot,

been

> told a lot and have experienced a lot, I still do not understand

this

> all that well.

>

> My rheumatologist does not believe in actual " pain killers " but

> rather in supplements. He has put me on Proantho-C, CoQ10 ST-100,

> Myocalm and others. Since I also have psoratic arthritis he also

has

> me taking EPA-DHA (fish oil).

>

> The psoriasis is out of control at this time and so is the pain. I

> have been praying for the strength to fight this, but at times I

feel

> like I am fighting a losing battle.

> I have not worked in a year and my whole life has been about

working

> up the corporate ladder.

>

> I have been taking Ambien for the sleep problem and some nights it

> works and others I still wake up at 2 or 3 am and stay awake.

>

> I thank all of those that have emailed me such supportive and

> informative emails about how their lives have been affected by this

> disorder.

>

> I am currently battling with my insurance company over paying the

> bills to the rheumatologist and also for long term disability. I

> decided a year ago that I would be back to work in a couple of

> months, but I was wrong. I put off attempting to apply for any

type

> of disability, because to me, I would be losing the war rather than

> winning it. But now, it has been a year since I have worked and my

> savings is gone and I am living on borrowed money.

>

> God has been good to me and I know that he is watching over me.

But

> I am still human and I know that I am on a " pity pot " right now,

but

> that is just another hurdle that I will jump over!

>

> Thanks again for listening, I am so glad that I have found this

group!

>

> Jim

[Guest guest]

Hi Ed,

Maybe the answer to the swelling is that for you, during and after an attack,

the while GI tract is upset and swells. Most of the GI tract is in the lower

trunk area. Just a thought.

Best wishes, Poncho - GA

[Guest guest]

Hi Ed,

Maybe the answer to the swelling is that for you, during and after an attack,

the while GI tract is upset and swells. Most of the GI tract is in the lower

trunk area. Just a thought.

Best wishes, Poncho - GA

[Guest guest]

Hi Ed,

Maybe the answer to the swelling is that for you, during and after an attack,

the while GI tract is upset and swells. Most of the GI tract is in the lower

trunk area. Just a thought.

Best wishes, Poncho - GA

[Guest guest]

What the heck is the lower trunk area?? LOL Can't figure it out.

Sending lots of happy thoughts your way....

Marisa~San Diego, CA

[Guest guest]

Poncho,

Thanks for the reply, After an attack I feel

like I was beat with a baseball bat.

Ed

--- poncho9191@... wrote:

> Hi Ed,

> Maybe the answer to the swelling is that for you,

> during and after an attack,

> the while GI tract is upset and swells. Most of the

> GI tract is in the lower

> trunk area. Just a thought.

> Best wishes, Poncho - GA

[Guest guest]

Poncho,

Thanks for the reply, After an attack I feel

like I was beat with a baseball bat.

Ed

--- poncho9191@... wrote:

> Hi Ed,

> Maybe the answer to the swelling is that for you,

> during and after an attack,

> the while GI tract is upset and swells. Most of the

> GI tract is in the lower

> trunk area. Just a thought.

> Best wishes, Poncho - GA

[Guest guest]

Poncho,

Thanks for the reply, After an attack I feel

like I was beat with a baseball bat.

Ed

--- poncho9191@... wrote:

> Hi Ed,

> Maybe the answer to the swelling is that for you,

> during and after an attack,

> the while GI tract is upset and swells. Most of the

> GI tract is in the lower

> trunk area. Just a thought.

> Best wishes, Poncho - GA

[Guest guest]

The lower trunk area is what an elephant eats with.

its also the area between the chest and hips.

Ed

--- msalinas74@... wrote:

>

> What the heck is the lower trunk area?? LOL Can't

> figure it out.

>

> Sending lots of happy thoughts your way....

>

> Marisa~San Diego, CA

[Guest guest]

The lower trunk area is what an elephant eats with.

its also the area between the chest and hips.

Ed

--- msalinas74@... wrote:

>

> What the heck is the lower trunk area?? LOL Can't

> figure it out.

>

> Sending lots of happy thoughts your way....

>

> Marisa~San Diego, CA

[Guest guest]

The lower trunk area is what an elephant eats with.

its also the area between the chest and hips.

Ed

--- msalinas74@... wrote:

>

> What the heck is the lower trunk area?? LOL Can't

> figure it out.

>

> Sending lots of happy thoughts your way....

>

> Marisa~San Diego, CA