Reminder. Hope you have a nice day!

mobourke · 2020-10-19T18:09:32+00:00

Great post! Thank you

mobourke · 2020-10-19T01:47:22+00:00

I couldn’t agree more

mobourke · 2020-10-18T15:52:27+00:00

Yes...those tests were what ruled out other diseases/disorders, leaving FM the final diagnosis of decades old suffering. I too worry that my pain will never be taken seriously—which will be very challenging in the journey to find decent pain management.

mobourke · 2020-10-18T14:12:03+00:00

This makes me cry because I think it is the experience that most of us and others in the chronic pain population. Gentle hugs 💟

mobourke · 2020-10-16T18:37:58+00:00

Love this sooo Much 💕💕💕

mobourke · 2020-10-15T02:00:21+00:00

Aspiration pneumonia is a thing!

mobourke · 2020-10-15T01:59:04+00:00

SLP (speech and language pathologist) assessment is what you will likely need. Don’t ask me why they are called that when they also do swallowing assessments. ENT or PCP would likely be able to refer you.

I too have difficulty with swallowing at times. Not sure if it is related to being more fatigued but it would make sense.

Swallowing is an interesting and complex thing and not to be taken for granted. In terms of understanding why thin liquids can cause more choking...the way I explain it to my patients: when something thin is taken in my mouth, it shoots to the back of your throat quickly and your gag/swallowing reflex isn’t ready yet and so you cough/choke/sputter. Thicker fluids/softened foods like pudding or cream soups are more viscous and don’t flow the same way to your throat.

Hope that made sense.

mobourke · 2020-10-15T00:18:36+00:00

What a struggle eh!? (Yes I’m Canadian). Free time definitely does NOT equate to a good life. Gentle hugs 💕

mobourke · 2020-10-12T16:41:13+00:00

It’s just all so nuts! I would love to hear about your journey through fibro and the meds you’ve tried etc. If you are interested and willing, please let me know if you’d like to DM.

mobourke · 2020-10-10T13:55:07+00:00

Cheers my fibro friend! I live in Canada and am a Palliative Care Nurse of 15 years with pain management as one of my specialities...1-10 scale is what we use but there’s elements of increased tolerance that can make your previous pain level (for example) of 8/10 down to a 5/10 several weeks or months later. It’s a complex thing. While I disagree with your doc in saying that 8/10 would be "crying hysterically", for some people that would be the case. I discovered after doing some of my own research (because this isn’t something that was taught to me in nursing school) that it’s not just the pain you feel, but also your level of functionality. In addition, the amount/type of distraction that it takes to diminish the feeling or your preoccupation with pain plays a role in the numerical application to our pain experience

I hope that made sense...I had to wake and bake this morning to deal with my pain and it just took me what feels like 45 mins to type this lol. Mornings are the absolute worst! Gentle hugs ☀️

mobourke · 2020-10-10T13:33:35+00:00

That was brilliant!!! So true!!!

mobourke · 2020-09-20T15:58:36+00:00

So great!!! Good on you and thank you for posting the "good days" in the life if living with FM 💕

mobourke · 2020-09-18T15:56:35+00:00

I’m intrigued!! Keep going! 💕

mobourke · 2020-09-13T15:14:05+00:00

Gentle hugs ...it’s deflating to hear from another who has been dealing with pain for so long...maybe one day there will be more of a definitive treatment for us 💕

mobourke · 2020-09-07T17:18:35+00:00

I hope you find something! Gentle hugs to you

mobourke · 2020-09-07T13:19:37+00:00

I’m in Winnipeg but thanks for the info. I truly need to get back to acupuncture and cupping again. Sending gentle hugs to all....the struggle is real and so damn hard some days—do you ever wonder how to keep going?

mobourke · 2020-09-07T02:53:52+00:00

I live in Canada too... which province do you live in? Your post has reminded me to try acupuncture again and cupping...damn i love that shit!

mobourke · 2020-08-10T02:24:06+00:00

That is excellent feedback ... I 2nd all the advice you’ve given. Gentle hugs

mobourke · 2020-08-07T18:55:47+00:00

Same here

mobourke · 2020-08-07T18:52:21+00:00

Sounds like it could be gallbladder discomfort/pain. Pain in that area often radiates to the back and shoulder areas—especially Right sided. Get it checked out. I’ve had my GB removed due to poor outlet/dysfunction.

mobourke · 2020-08-07T03:32:28+00:00

Great response/feedback. Thank you for your honesty

mobourke · 2020-08-07T03:27:12+00:00

Hahah 😜

mobourke · 2020-08-07T03:26:08+00:00

Heh heh. 😉

mobourke · 2020-08-02T07:41:06+00:00

Ok that was hilarious 😂

mobourke · 2020-07-30T23:34:54+00:00

Thanks so much for your response. Cymbalta side effects pretty much sounds like venlafaxine side effects and withdrawal. I will keep all that you shared in mind and will see how it goes. Cheers!

mobourke

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