tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582424681394107518.post2526655184850769617..comments2023-05-03T11:19:35.172-04:00Comments on TymberDalton.com - Tales from the Snark Side: And a new chapter begins.Lesli Richardson (aka Tymber Dalton)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06688795543967238299noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582424681394107518.post-60736150165377552672010-10-22T11:45:58.298-04:002010-10-22T11:45:58.298-04:00I'm sorry to read about your diagnosis. Howev...I'm sorry to read about your diagnosis. However, sometimes putting a name to and having a professional acknowledge what's wrong with you can be a bit of a relief. <br /><br />I have rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. I'd caution you to be careful with all of the medication that could be coming your way. The side effects of many of the medications can be horrible; sometimes it's hard to tell if I'm feeling poorly because of the disease or because of the meds. Cymbalta was particularly terrible and getting off of it was one of the worst experiences of my life. But others have found it to be a life-saver. <br /><br />I wish you luck on this not-so fun journey.RevLinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663883703206895124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582424681394107518.post-39560095827432583922010-10-15T11:07:32.277-04:002010-10-15T11:07:32.277-04:00I have Lupus as well as Fibro, so I can definitely...I have Lupus as well as Fibro, so I can definitely relate to what you are going through. It can be hard to explain to people just how overwhelming the fatigue can be. Some days it hurts just to put a finger on the keyboard. Hopefully the Cymbalta will help. I will keep you in my thoughts. I don't know if you have checked it out yet, but there is fantabulous website for people with a chronic illness:<br />www.butyoudontlooksick.com they have tons of info and support available.Kimberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14539376571906937798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582424681394107518.post-21390696983288459102010-10-09T09:56:32.220-04:002010-10-09T09:56:32.220-04:00I had some similar issues a couple years ago and s...I had some similar issues a couple years ago and started with a chiropractor. She had me tested for Vitamin D levels and we found out I extremely low. Did they test you for that? If not, have them do it. I got on supplements and feel so much better. There is some controversy over what the appropriate levels are too and how much supplement you can take. I had similar symtpms to Fibromyalgia and CFS. I still take a supplement called FibroEase which is also wonderfu. I hope you feel better soon.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13669069576502953258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582424681394107518.post-10703235728905191502010-10-08T08:32:06.788-04:002010-10-08T08:32:06.788-04:00Thanks Meghan. I bought a ton of books last night ...Thanks Meghan. I bought a ton of books last night and skimming through symptom lists, there's a lot of symptoms I thought had nothing to do with this that I also have. Like chronically low bp, temperature regulation issues, tinnitus, and a lot of other stuff. It was almost easier to check the stuff I DIDN'T have on the lists. LOLLesli Richardson (aka Tymber Dalton)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06688795543967238299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582424681394107518.post-61403466080361255902010-10-07T14:38:59.432-04:002010-10-07T14:38:59.432-04:00I think I have CFS as well. I also have had tons ...I think I have CFS as well. I also have had tons of tests done, and although my thyroid is on the high side of normal, it's not overactive. I am *constantly* tired. It doesn't matter if I get 6 hours or 12 hours of sleep, I still feel the same every day. I take a multi-vitamin and try to eaty healthy, but nothing seems to make me feel better. Some days I'd kill just to be energetic for once. I hope you start to feel better; hopefully the cymbalta will give you a bit of a boost. Take care :)Meghan S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12447149254455271636noreply@blogger.com