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Hi everyone. I realized I never introduced myself on here so because ive already been on here for a while I wont go into a full introduction but I wanted to let everyone know what I deal with a bit so that if my experience can be of help to anyone, im more than willing to offer it up.
So mentally. Im bipolar and have taken so many mood stabilizers and anti depressants I am truly a guinea pig. My dr never kept track so I had to and I know my body well so I remember every med ive ever taken and each side effect theyve had.including meds for sleep, pain, nerve damage etc.
The biggest side effect of bipolar meds has been weight gain. I literally gained 120 pnds within 9 months and it has been next to impossible to lose it. The only time ive lost is when ive weened off a bipolar med.
Pain ive got fybro, extensive nerve damage throughout my body, specifically subcutaneous nerve impingement in right thigh. Had L5S1 fusion and reconstruction surgery in feb. That because of several falls due to too much pain meds and sleeping meds, is now considered an unsuccessful back surgery. Both shoulders have tendon tares and bruising on my left arm bone. A torn maniscus in both knees with deteriorating knee caps And 4 herniated discs in my c spine.
Adrenal insufficiency at first diagnosed as Addison disease and was put on steroids but now suspected is a result of too many epidural steroids injections (8 within a yr and a half). So 60 pnds later and a slew of other side effects the drs want to ween me off and retest.
Had polycystic ovarian disorder and pre cancerous uterus so in 2012 had a full hystericalectomy. Cancer runs high in my family so because I have tumors in my breasts, I have to get a mammogram every 6 months.
Ive had insomnia since I was 12 and for many yrs was able to use otc products but after rls and tolerance had to switch to ambien. Because of falling cooking and waking up in the 711 parking lot in my car at 3am I had to stop. Im now on Lunesta, however am starting to sleep walk again so time to rethink my sleep meds.strategy. .
Severe IBS and anyone who has it knows how bad it can get so I will spare myself and everyone the embarrassing details of it.
I have a history of drug abuse. Specifically meth when I was younger and through the grace of God, Im not a slave to it anymore and despite all of my health issues, I have to admit that I am truly blessed with a wonderful family and friends and I look at every trial ive been through as a learning experience in which God has used to bless me and others with.
So thats basically my story and if anyone has any questions, please feel free to pm me. The people on this site have been supportive and helpful and I appreciate admin and the moderators for everything they do.
So mentally. Im bipolar and have taken so many mood stabilizers and anti depressants I am truly a guinea pig. My dr never kept track so I had to and I know my body well so I remember every med ive ever taken and each side effect theyve had.including meds for sleep, pain, nerve damage etc.
The biggest side effect of bipolar meds has been weight gain. I literally gained 120 pnds within 9 months and it has been next to impossible to lose it. The only time ive lost is when ive weened off a bipolar med.
Pain ive got fybro, extensive nerve damage throughout my body, specifically subcutaneous nerve impingement in right thigh. Had L5S1 fusion and reconstruction surgery in feb. That because of several falls due to too much pain meds and sleeping meds, is now considered an unsuccessful back surgery. Both shoulders have tendon tares and bruising on my left arm bone. A torn maniscus in both knees with deteriorating knee caps And 4 herniated discs in my c spine.
Adrenal insufficiency at first diagnosed as Addison disease and was put on steroids but now suspected is a result of too many epidural steroids injections (8 within a yr and a half). So 60 pnds later and a slew of other side effects the drs want to ween me off and retest.
Had polycystic ovarian disorder and pre cancerous uterus so in 2012 had a full hystericalectomy. Cancer runs high in my family so because I have tumors in my breasts, I have to get a mammogram every 6 months.
Ive had insomnia since I was 12 and for many yrs was able to use otc products but after rls and tolerance had to switch to ambien. Because of falling cooking and waking up in the 711 parking lot in my car at 3am I had to stop. Im now on Lunesta, however am starting to sleep walk again so time to rethink my sleep meds.strategy. .
Severe IBS and anyone who has it knows how bad it can get so I will spare myself and everyone the embarrassing details of it.
I have a history of drug abuse. Specifically meth when I was younger and through the grace of God, Im not a slave to it anymore and despite all of my health issues, I have to admit that I am truly blessed with a wonderful family and friends and I look at every trial ive been through as a learning experience in which God has used to bless me and others with.
So thats basically my story and if anyone has any questions, please feel free to pm me. The people on this site have been supportive and helpful and I appreciate admin and the moderators for everything they do.
(Hoping this is appropriate? - If not I will delete)
