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Long Time No See
Hey everyone! I know it's been a while since I was here. I've been busy with school and battling fibromyalgia (in that I hurt and am tired, but for those that don't know, it's not fatal). Still have the fibro, of course, but I now I am at least on summer break. So, I plan to spend a little more time around here. Goodness knows, I could use a little guidance right now. I'm trying to figure out what I'm doing after I graduate in December, but it's complicated because of the fibromyalgia. The idea of the week is some sort of computer programming and/or web design. I've just started reading up on the former, though, and I haven't done web pages for about 5 years meaning that much of what I know is quite old-fashioned.
I did manage to go to part of the local Change Your Mind Day yesterday, and even dragged my husband. ZenLunatic did a great job coordinating it. I think the chanting scared my husband, though. Oh well. He did like Zen's cello playing, as did I.
I did manage to go to part of the local Change Your Mind Day yesterday, and even dragged my husband. ZenLunatic did a great job coordinating it. I think the chanting scared my husband, though. Oh well. He did like Zen's cello playing, as did I.
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My best friend has fibromyalgia. Her doctor told her that any of his patients with fibromyalgia who wont take 800 mg of Malic Acid twice a day would need to find another MD. Something to ask your doctor about.
Where in Florida are you? I live in Panama City and cant find any Buddhist groups anywhere close to me. With my health I can not drive more than 30 minutes. I am wish I could have been there with you yesterday.
Russell
Good luck with the job/career swing too.... make sure that what you do brings you happiness, as well as an income - !!
nice to see you again - !!
You are soooooooo grounded! What makes you think you can just take off like that and not tell anyone where you're going!?!?! I've been worried sick! You could have been kidnapped or who knows what!
Go to your room. Wait until your father gets home.
-bf
Malic Acid? Hmmm, never heard that one before - and I have heard a lot of things (some helpful, some strange, most don't work unfortunately). I might have to try that, though I don't think I would like her doctor. I can understand a doctor suggesting a treatment to try, but not pressuring someone like that. I'm glad my doc doesn't. Goodness knows, I have tried a lot of things. A lot of things don't help, and are just a waste of my money and time. Then some things that do help a little bit make me too sick in others. I'll definitely look up the Malic Acid, though, and talk to my doc about it.
I live in Gainesville. I love Panama city, though. I don't know about any Buddhist groups there, either, though.
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LOL! Slap me with a wet noodle
Remember; pain is the very best opportunity to practice mindfulness, patience, compassion and single pointed concentration. I know that sounds crazy but even just seeing it from that perspective can be a great help. Try this trick: when you're experiencing level "6" to "10" pain, smile. Keep practicing your smile, no matter how silly you feel. After a while you'll see what I mean. It's like your face is telling your brain how your body is actually feeling. It's really cool.
Much love to you, DharmaKitten!
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Of course, prescription meds. may not be the direction you want to go in at all but I thought I might just throw it out there since it's been such a help to me. My doctor has also been talking to me about another drug for neuropathic pain called Lyrica which he's had a lot of success with. He's been prescribing it for patients will all sorts of pain and they've gotten quite surprising relief using it. Both of these drugs are usually prescribed for the pain from shingles and in lower doses have been very successful in treating other pain in people who don't want to, or can't, use narcotics.
Hope I haven't offended you by suggesting these drugs and I hope you're not suffering too much. Remember, if you need a little tea and sympathy you know where I am.