Cyst Removal Had a Dermatologist appointment today for some skin blemishes, that were identified as “pre-cancerous” spots. He also removed a cyst under my eye.
Category: Medical
Gabapentin
Gabapentin I have been on Gabapentin (Neurontin) for about six months now (at the time of this post), and I have actually adjusted well to it. I haven’t had many of the nasty side effects that some report having. The most common side effects are: Drowsiness Headache Dizziness Vision problems Anxiety Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Dry… Continue reading Gabapentin
Cymbalta Round 2 – 20mg Second Week
Cymbalta Round 2 – 20mg Second Week Today, I have been on it just shy of the two-week mark (so 20 mg a day still) and I’m having several side effects that I think are attributable to the Cymbalta, one being dry mouth and increased drowsiness (though the Gabapentin does cause drowsiness, it has increased… Continue reading Cymbalta Round 2 – 20mg Second Week
Cymbalta Round 2 – 20mg First Week
Cymbalta Round 2 – 20mg First Week First two weeks This time around, my neurologist wanted me to try Cymbalta again, he feels that if we start off slow and increase the dosage slowly this time he thinks that some of the other medications I was on were hindering the effects of the Cymbalta. So… Continue reading Cymbalta Round 2 – 20mg First Week
Chill Pill
Chill Pill Chill PIll I wanted to roll into 2019 with the attitude of I’m no longer looking for a name, cause, or diagnosis, I’m simply looking for management of the symptoms, mostly the pain. The symptoms haven’t changed this month, but the medications are not as effective as they once were. My hands are… Continue reading Chill Pill
Neurologist Visit
Neurologist Visit Had a neurologist appointment today, basically, he wants me to try Cymbalta again, he feels that my last time was not an accurate trial, due to the medications from the wasp sting. So here we go round #2
October 2018 – My Current Symptoms
October 2018 – My Current Symptoms Currently, my symptoms are Fatigue, Anxiety, Dizziness, Inappropriately cold body parts, mood swings, Coordination and balance, Bladder or bowel problems, and numbness of about 45-50% on my left side and about 15-20% on my right side. My hands continually feel like they are in a vice and I have… Continue reading October 2018 – My Current Symptoms
Daughter In-Law to the ER
Daughter In-Law to the ER My daughter-in-law was taken to the local Emergency Room yesterday evening for undetermined abdominal pain. The good news is that it isn’t anything serious, she is recovering nicely.
Mother In-Law – ER visit
Mother In-Law – ER visit The mother-in-law is back in the hospital again. We took her to the ER last night, we were there for eight hours, leaving at 3:30 in the morning. My med schedule is all messed up now. She is recovering well but will be in the hospital for a few days.
Still Clenching my Teeth
Still Clenching my Teeth Ugh, this teeth-clenching is going to drive a sane person nuts, imagine what it could do to someone as unstable as me.
