Wellness

[qualitygal]

See question.

Today's answer:  Ohhhhh  baby!!!

[Constance2]

Oh, face it. Once you hit 40 , It's nothing but patch and repair, patch and repair. You get one thing fixed and something else breaks down. Sigh...

[dooBdoo]

@sfnative, I haven't posted on this thread in a long time but I wanted to send special (((cyberhugs))) to you.  And (((hugs))) to everyone here.  Take good care of yourself, everyone.

[sfnative]

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@Constance2 wrote:
Oh, face it. Once you hit 40 , It's nothing but patch and repair, patch and repair. You get one thing fixed and something else breaks down. Sigh...

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@Constance2

In conversation with my dear step-mother years ago, she said that when she turned 35 everything started to go.  However, she was referring more to her looks thank anything else.  Since she worked in the fashion industry in L.A., it was important that she look tops every day.  Boy, the stories she had to tell.  However, I did learn ever so much for her and am grateful for the 30+ years we had together.  She was my shopping pal "par excellence!"

[sfnative]

Hi Everyone!

You know - I really appreciate all members of the military, but in our new place the National Guard practices take-offs and landings Fri through Sun morning and I swear they have our place on their flight plan.  Really didn't need to be awakened by F-16s, after a challenging night at trying to sleep through this darn migraine pain, which has increased since taken off Topamax.  Next weekend I'm hoping for a different weather pattern that may take them in a different direction.

God Bless ~ Rebecca

[GingerPeach]

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@sfnative wrote:

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@Constance2 wrote:
Oh, face it. Once you hit 40 , It's nothing but patch and repair, patch and repair. You get one thing fixed and something else breaks down. Sigh...

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@Constance2

In conversation with my dear step-mother years ago, she said that when she turned 35 everything started to go.  However, she was referring more to her looks thank anything else.  Since she worked in the fashion industry in L.A., it was important that she look tops every day.  Boy, the stories she had to tell.  However, I did learn ever so much for her and am grateful for the 30+ years we had together.  She was my shopping pal "par excellence!"

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Wonderful memories, @sfnative

I remember getting the flu at age 25 and realizing it was the first time I'd ever felt the "aches and pains of cold and flu" that they talked about on all the commercials.  Before that, I had no idea.  

I repeat dooBdoo's sending of hugs and wishes for improved health for everyone.

[Constance2]

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@sfnative wrote:

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@Constance2 wrote:
Oh, face it. Once you hit 40 , It's nothing but patch and repair, patch and repair. You get one thing fixed and something else breaks down. Sigh...

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@Constance2

In conversation with my dear step-mother years ago, she said that when she turned 35 everything started to go.  However, she was referring more to her looks thank anything else.  Since she worked in the fashion industry in L.A., it was important that she look tops every day.  Boy, the stories she had to tell.  However, I did learn ever so much for her and am grateful for the 30+ years we had together.  She was my shopping pal "par excellence!"

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Around age 38, I began to fall apart, and for some strange reason, when other things began to break down, it always seemed to happen around my birthday.  Between constant back problems, then varicose veins, and then the eyes at 42 when I needed bifocals; and then... well, you get the idea.

sfnative, it sounds like you were blessed with a wonderful stepmother.  Many are not as fortunate.  I'm sure you miss her.

[LTT1]

@sfnative

I have to tell you that although Topamax worked for my head-aches, I started getting numb in my legs and fell down once or twice.  Just thought you might want to know.  There are other things.... maybe some you have not tried.  I hope you feel better.

[sfnative]

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@LTT1 wrote:

@sfnative

I have to tell you that although Topamax worked for my head-aches, I started getting numb in my legs and fell down once or twice.  Just thought you might want to know.  There are other things.... maybe some you have not tried.  I hope you feel better.

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@LTT1

Oh, geez, your body really reacted badly to that med.  Sorry to hear it.  Darn!

Through the years, I've been placed on just about every med available with the exception of ergotamines, which are contraindicated in those with a seizure history.  And, as previously mentioned, the Mobic which worked soooooo well for 12 years now has me in Stage III kidney failure.

Now that the Topamax is totally out of my system, the migraine pain is simply awful.  Spent most of yesterday in my recliner with lights off.  Hate losing a day like that: I have too many fabric pumpkins to finish for our Thanksgiving table and need to start knitting a pink winter neck scarf for my 2 year old granddaughter.!

Will be picking up Maxalt-MLT today per my request of my neuro.  Though its primary use is to catch a migraine at its onset, I used to find it helpful even when the migraine had set in.  Had to discontinue use, when I developed high blood pressure, but now my BP is totally normal, so am glad for this opportunity.  Am also going to email him about trying Imitrex once again.

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How is your granddaughter doing?  Last week when ours was over for the day, she said, "I have an idea!  Wait here, Oma."  She then proceeded to find her little step stool from IKEA, placed it by the "ladder" to her indoor slide and stepped up on it, so she could get to the top of the slide faster.  I tell you these little brains are a joy to experience!

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More gain (in comfort), less pain this week.

(((((HUGS))))))

~Rebecca

[LTT1]

@sfnative

The little ones are the best comfort there is!!!