At Wed, 2 Apr 2003, I and J wrote:
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>At Wed, 2 Apr 2003, Jenny wrote:
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>>Kristie,
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>>Have you had a hysterectomy or on any type of hormones, including birth
>>control pills? In 1989 my sister died of a cerebral hemorrhage. I was
>>having migraines all the time so my doctor (PCP) ordered an MRI on me.
>>It showed a spot or lesion on my brain. So the PCP sent me to a
>>neurologist. The first thing he asked me was if I was taking birth
>>control pills. When I said yes, he said not any more, you're not. He
>>said that birth control pills can cause young women to have small
>>strokes and it will leave a lesion on their brain. So I can never again
>>take birth control pills. IT almost would have been better for me if I
>>could have since I form cysts on the ovaries so badly and would have
>>kept the endometriosis down. It could also be a side effect to your
>>medications. I have problems with my arms going to sleep especially
>>when I am sleeping. The left arm and hand go numb and sometimes ache
>>really bad all the way up into my shoulder. I have carpal tunnel in
>>that arm. The doctor says I am probably sleeping in a strange way to
>>where the circulation is being cut off in the other hand and arm. Your
>>pain medications can also cause you to crave sweets. I try and read the
>>printout that the pharmacy gives me when I get my prescriptions. And I
>>have noticed that several of the medications from the pain management
>>doc that I have either tried or take now can cause an increased appetite
>>for sweets. I honestly don't need any help craving sweets. My weight
>>has gone up too. I eat but nothing wants to come out the other end. So
>>it just sits there. I am in alot of pain and have tried to exercise,
>>but right now it just makes it much worse.
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>>The other thing you were talking about it pain or tingling in your legs.
>>I do have that. I hurt down the backs of both legs so much so that
>>sometimes I can't sleep at all. Sometimes when I am trying to go to
>>sleep they just start jerking. It is really aggravating because I can't
>>control it. The left leg also hurts down from the inner front thigh
>>until the knee, then it goes across the knee and down the outside of the
>>calf and into the top of my foot. I know that sounds crazy. I told my
>>husband I knew exactly where some of my nerves are in my legs just from
>>where I hurt. Funny thing is, one trip to the pain doc I was waiting
>>for him to come in. I looked and he had a chart showing the human
>>nerves, like a human skeleton of the nerves. So I looked to see if
>>there was a nerve in the areas running where I was hurting. And there
>>was! So I know I'm not looney! Anyway, I have nerve damage from the
>>surgeries that is causing that pain in the legs. I also am still numb
>>on a big part of my tummy, lower pelvic area down through the left groin
>>and the upper inside of my left thigh.
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>>I sure hope this helps in some way. Just keep searching and educating
>>yourself. These ladies and gentlemen here are so wonderful. I cannot
>>even express to them how appreciative I am for all of them. I really
>>gain my strength from my friends here. I hope you find the answers you
>>are looking for. Stick around and I am sure you will as well as make
>>some great friends along the way.
>>
>>Love and hugs,
>>Jenny
>>At Tue, 1 Apr 2003, Kristie wrote:
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>>>I am learning amazing things on here. I really thought I was the only
>>>one going through all this and that everyone thought I was crazy. I
>>>have a big question now though...why am I having sweats? Seems you do
>>>to? Is it the meds? And I either strave myself or crave junk. My wieght
>>>is up and down. Any idea's. I like my pain doctor. He is the only one
>>>that will really help me. But I am getting more advice from you people.
>>>One more biggie...I am on the fence between having lupis or MS..any of
>>>you people have tingling, "pins and needles" on your legs and arms? My
>>>blood test show postivie for anti DNA. And I have spots on my frontal
>>>lobe for my MRI's. I don't want to have more than one medical problem.
>>>So if someone here can help me with this...I would really appreciate it.
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>--
>I woke up and decided to check the message board, because I am usually
>pain free for the first hour. Why I do not now, but I take it as
>a gift. i had to respond to the numbness in your hand and arm. I
>also suffer from that, but really do not pay attention to it at all. It
>seems to be the least of my problems right now. My whole right hand
>and now arm goes numb. I have to shake it to get any feeling back into it.
>It especially occurs when my arm is over my head.
>My husband and I decided we are definitely goint to see Dr. Reich on 3/8.
>I am not getting anywhere at home, do not ever believe NY has the
>best doctors in the world. Or maybe I just have not found any.
>Well, here's to a good day for everyone.
>Irene
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