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It seems that is all I do anymore. Nothing is fun, no place I can go even to the stores I always end up argueing with soemone over something. I have such a headache now which will have to wear away on its own. Bladder is more upset too. Had a good morning but afternoon turned out to be the pits. Does anyone else argueing non-stop?????
Sometimes when we don't feel good, it's just easy to become cranky. I try not to, but it happens sometimes.
I hope you feel better tomorrow.
Donna
Stay safe
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I am not a medical authority nor do I offer medical advice. In all cases, I strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you. [3MG]
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LOL, Mary some days it seems I can have a week full of them! Hee hee. But then eventually it will balance itself out again, but they seem to come all strung together... *sigh*
Hugs,
Tracey How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time...
Harry arrived 2/23/09!
*IC Volunteers are not medical authorities nor do we offer medical advice. In all cases, we strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you.
Dx's:
IC dx'd Nov 2004
Lymphocytic Colitis dx'd July 2005
Possible IBS Current IC Meds
Vistaril 25mg in the evening Previous IC Meds taken:
Cystoprotek - 2 caps 2x's a day
Elmiron, 100mg 3x's a day
Ditropan, 5 mg 3x's a day Others:
Wellbutrin 150mg 2x's a day for Anxiety/IBS
Pepcid 40mg a day for GERD
Zytrec for Nasal Allergies
Align Probiotic daily for IBS
I've found that when I'm flaring & don't feel well, my voice gets a tone that can put other people on edge, even if I don't mean to. And I'm much more sensitive to noise, jostling, even touch. So, when I'm not feeling well or I'm tired, it's best for me to withdraw from people til I feel better.
Hope you are feeling better soon---
Kadi
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New favorite quote: "God gives us only what we can handle. Apparently God thinks I'm a bad-ass" ~Author Unknown
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Current treatments:
-IC diet
-Elavil 50mg at night
-Continuous use birth control pills (4-5 periods/year)
-Heparin/Marcaine/Sodium Bicarb home instills at night 3-4x per week, more often if needed
-Pyridium if needed,
-Pain medicine at bedtime daily, as needed during the day several times per week
-Antibiotic when doing an instillation to prevent UTI
-Colace & SmartFiber to treat chronic constipation from meds, Fleet enema as needed
-Dye Free Benadryl 50 mg at bedtime
-"Your Pace Yoga: Relieving Pelvic Pain" dvd, walking, treadmill at gym
-Managing stress= VERY important!
-Fur therapy: Hugging the cat!
Oh girls...Isn't that the truth. Whenever my bladder is acting up, I am such a B**** to be around. Watch out everyone...Sharon is on the warpath, once again.
Sharon
Shopping??? Did someone mention shopping? I'll get my hat... ;-)
IC Volunteers are not medical authorities nor do we offer medical advice. In all cases, we strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you.
Me too Waterflow, when I don't feel well I get cranky. Sometimes I catch myself and try to stop it. If I am really worn out and can't stop the crankiness, I just tell my family I am really cranky (like they don't know) and I need to take a short nap. It helps if you can take a short nap.
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