been forcing my way through the days…..
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June 29, 2007 at 1:45 pm
Not quite sure what’s up w/ me, but for the last week I have noticed flare ups of nerve pain, shocks, tingling, a muscle weakness/fatigue that comes and goes, and my jaw looks slightly swollen. I have been having lightheaded attackes for 2 weeks prior, but now they seem gone. I have started back on my neurontin, but i am gradually increasing. Also, I cant see my new neuro until the end of august. UGh. I have a stress test next week. I am so tired too. I thought I was well enough that i would not experience any more residual flares, I guess not! Hoping to be better by the 4th. And happy 4th to all!!
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June 30, 2007 at 2:59 pm
Happy 4th to you……………Im thinking Good thoughts for you today…….Gene
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June 30, 2007 at 3:19 pm
Hello Cara,
I don’t know if you have GBS or CIDP, but if it’s CIDP, I was wondering if you are getting IVIG’s or PP/PE as a maintenance, like once a month or every two weeks. I have CIDP and some doctors will just do an aggressive series, then stop it and wait for you to tell them how you are doing. If you are not on a maintenance, maybe that’s what’s wrong and you need it. Sometimes we just overdue and push ourselves WAYYYYYYY too much at trying to have our “OLD” normal life.
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July 2, 2007 at 8:34 am
Thanks for the replies/well wishes. My dx is gbs. My weakness is more like an overused muscle fatigue, I can still go up steps, lift things, but not without making me very tired. I tried to lay down yesterday as much as possible since I am back at work today. I still feel very drained. I am going to see my PCP tomorrow.
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July 2, 2007 at 9:55 am
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July 2, 2007 at 11:40 am
a little better-at work today however, my feet feel like they are on fire and my legs are still tired. thanks for asking, though. tomorrow I go back to the PCP. we shall see what she thinks.
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July 2, 2007 at 12:04 pm
oh I also wanted to add, I am taking a last minute flight-vacation next week for 5 days to myrtle beach SC. my kids are down there for 2 weeks with my in laws who have a 2nd home there. I think that’s what I need, a big rest, sleep late, etc. will anyone be in the area??
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