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[Ksane]

Depression can be a side effect of fibromyalgia, but don't think they considered it. Anti-depressants are the only thing they haven't given me this last month (or at least that is how it feels). When this started (and without pain meds) I couldn't grip a door knob or make the 6 inch step into my office without taking it very slow & holding onto the wall. Every joint aches & my skin feels sunburned in different places at times. The burning comes & goes. May last 5 minutes or an hour. Can be in one place or multiple. Hard to explain, but pure missery. I opted out of most conventional medicine when I discovered my liver cyst a few yrs ago. My chiropractor has been able to treat me with adjustments & acupuncture to keep me off most meds. But in recent months no relief after multiple attempts from my FABOULOUS chiropractor. I really prefer to avoid meds, but for now I need them. When the last of my blood test are back in a few wks guess I will get a treatment plan instead of just treating all the vague symptoms. My Dr is FABOULOUS the best one I have ever had in 13 yrs here. She will even call up @ dinner time going I thought of another test we could try & she really wants to find what is wrong & fix it.
Alexis is sleeping & looking pretty miserable from getting her teeth pulled. Taron says she is going to take a nap too-- said she had a rough day. Silly girl sat at her dads office while I went to my apt.
Anyone in the market for chicks, atwoods has all their brooders set up, they must be getting chicks in the AM.
For dinner tonight I made something new in the crockpot..... Smells so yummy! Even smelled good when I mixed it up this AM. http://www.food.com/recipe/crock-pot-carnitas-326866
Joe that's a BUNCH of ribbons. Think you may need to build a trophy room before you go to any more shows! WOW

I've been reading about fibromyalgia (did I even spell that right??) and it really does sound like what you have as far as the pain, etc. I had no idea-I didn't know you didn't feel good! I've always envied how energetic you are, I can't do half of what you do without crashing. I imagine the work load would be a lot less if you moved back into town....but we all know who would be the one *arranging the move, packing, organizing and all the other stuff. You'd be so worn out from moving back into town you'd have to rest for months. I hope they figure out what it is, that's its simple and that they can fix it.

Joe, that's awesome about your son winning with his birds!!!

 

[banjoejoe4783]

just got back from the award seramony with dustin he realy like the buckel

 

[mjgigax]

Christina, what's wrong that you can't sleep and have to take meds? You're the busiest most energetic and optimistic person I know. I feel bad that something's wrong and you don't feel good.

x2, Hope you get to feeling better soon.

 

[mjgigax]

Lost the little Buff Cochin hens that was my DH's favorite today. She stole his heart when he had to take care of my birds for the first time when I went out of town about 2 years ago. She never was a strong bird, or show quality, but had alot of spunk and personality. I guess I should expect this kind of sad loss often when they are as much pets as they are livestock.

 

[jcatblum]

MJ sorry about your DH loosing his bird. Think this heat wave has been harder. Birds got use to the cooler weather & once it was back over 100 they didn't like the change.

Mitzi the work load is lighter in town & I have more friends to call on but we are happier on the farm. Couldn't imagine thinning out the birds & splitting up our dogs. DH biggest concern is that he has a hard time getting home every night, but when we leave close to base he is more available. Thankful our girls are old enough to do bunches, and hopefully I can beat whatever is going on. Worse case senerio Alexis will be driving before DH leaves to go to his next school & the Army will take my medical needs into consideration when he gets his next assignment. But I would prefer this not be a chronic condition & me be back to normal soon!

Septemberfest is this weekend. We have never been, but got a call today reminding me I should take the kids. Lots of neat stuff so DH is taking the girls & my sisters kids. I may try to tag along depending on how these new meds work out. The only blood work that hasn't came back is for lupus I believe. But they did other blood work that would have also possibly indicated lupus & it was neg. She gave me a copy of all my blood test & the results. My aunt is a Dr @ university of Arkansas & I usually send my test results to her for a 2nd opinion from her & her colleges. Just for reassurance that I am not crazy & the dr is covering her basis. Mitzi it is ok you didn't know what was going on w me. I haven't mentioned much about not feeling since I would prefer deny it. But as I have began feeling worse there is no room left for denial. My sister wanted me to help her sew some curtains, but I can't even manage. Sitting in a chair & working with my hands pulling heavy fabric is way too much for me physically. Hope the right meds will get me back to a normal routine.

 

[michaeldaugherty]

Congrad to your son Banjo .. Newcastle show is open to any one on the 20 nexts month the 3rd sat if you need a entry form just call scoot's modern man an he will send you one out ,,,Blanchard auction is this sat,,,

 

[MacGuyver]

MJ sorry about your DH loosing his bird. Think this heat wave has been harder. Birds got use to the cooler weather & once it was back over 100 they didn't like the change.
Mitzi the work load is lighter in town & I have more friends to call on but we are happier on the farm. Couldn't imagine thinning out the birds & splitting up our dogs. DH biggest concern is that he has a hard time getting home every night, but when we leave close to base he is more available. Thankful our girls are old enough to do bunches, and hopefully I can beat whatever is going on. Worse case senerio Alexis will be driving before DH leaves to go to his next school & the Army will take my medical needs into consideration when he gets his next assignment. But I would prefer this not be a chronic condition & me be back to normal soon!
Septemberfest is this weekend. We have never been, but got a call today reminding me I should take the kids. Lots of neat stuff so DH is taking the girls & my sisters kids. I may try to tag along depending on how these new meds work out. The only blood work that hasn't came back is for lupus I believe. But they did other blood work that would have also possibly indicated lupus & it was neg. She gave me a copy of all my blood test & the results. My aunt is a Dr @ university of Arkansas & I usually send my test results to her for a 2nd opinion from her & her colleges. Just for reassurance that I am not crazy & the dr is covering her basis. Mitzi it is ok you didn't know what was going on w me. I haven't mentioned much about not feeling since I would prefer deny it. But as I have began feeling worse there is no room left for denial. My sister wanted me to help her sew some curtains, but I can't even manage. Sitting in a chair & working with my hands pulling heavy fabric is way too much for me physically. Hope the right meds will get me back to a normal routine.

I am so sorry you are going through this. I do hope they find an answer for you soon.

 

[MacGuyver]

I let the bantams out of their arc for a bit this afternoon. The hens are all laying very well. I'm so pleased with them. Banjoejoe, look how big Charlotte's gotten! She's laying eggs now!

 

[Tony O]

Atwood's in Stillwater got a shipment of Ducks, Geese and Bantam chicks in today!!! For those interested, they will be getting more chicks in later, I will let yall know!! Lynn

Where are they getting goslings from? I've been looking for some to give one of my geese that's been setting on a bad egg and couldn't find any babies for her. I broke her up last week, but I'd like to know in case I need any this time of year again in the future.

 

[jcatblum]

Where are they getting goslings from? I've been looking for some to give one of my geese that's been setting on a bad egg and couldn't find any babies for her. I broke her up last week, but I'd like to know in case I need any this time of year again in the future.

Atwoods birds usually come from ideal.

Think my new sleeping pills are defective -- still awake tossing & turning 3+ hours later. Think I can sleep better with a few glasses of wine or a few mixed drinks.