Hi all, wow, what a great group! I'm 55 yrs young (laugh) and I've had lupus and fibro since around 1985 (at least that's when they finally diagnosed it!). Since then I have diabetes, gurd, PSVT attacks, and numerous other things. I look much better in person, then I do on paper at the Dr's office! LOL
The prednisone abour ruined my eyes, so didn't stay on that for very long. Now I take Cybalta (helps my legs a lot! and yes my nerves too!), Motrin 800 mg., and Flexeril once in a while. They told me not to take much of the Flexeril while on the Cymbalta, because it puts too much seratonin in your system.
I have the brain fog also, which is a real big pain! I forget to eat my meals, and take my pain medicine. NOW, most people would call that a special breed of stupid, but those of you with the problem, know what I'm talking about. NO, I'm not skinny, like you would probably think -- I need to get rid of 40 pounds! I did when I was walking two years ago, but haven't had many good days since then.
Sorry, didn't mean for this to end up a novel!!! Just great to hear from others like myself. Gentle hugs for sure, as hard ones hurt!!! So do those slaps on the butt!!!
Oh yeah, love my Yorkies! We have 3 little ones underfoot right now also - they are 8 weeks old today! Sometimes, when I'm hurting really badly, they get to be a bit much! BUT, I still love them!
