not doing well

mymorgy · 03-05-2015, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bizi

bobby, I got my mag oxide in and the front of the bottel says 400mg then the label says 240 mg. I was going to take 2 but may need to take 3-4.
bizi

that is weird.....mine says 400.241.1 elemental magnesium 19.86 mfq- i can hardly read the back but i think it says i think 231. i don't understand becauseit says 400 magnesium oxide in two places.
bobby

mymorgy · 03-05-2015, 08:51 AM

thanks so much for the thoughtful response. you might be right about the depression. when the weather gets better i will try to force myself to take more walks. I have arthritis in one leg and my balance isn't that great. i used to be a very good athletic...those days are way gone.
that is interesting about muscle jaw tightness.
the television usually puts me to sleep but then i wake up early. I have also have the fan on all the time.
bobby

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Originally Posted by ger715

Bobby,
My meds are more geared for lessening the pain of my PN; but the side effect of Cymbalta was a real downer. I do take Vallium, along with some of my pain medication. The vallium is not only for anxiety; but for muscle spasm. Also, do take a half of a 25mg. (12.5mg's) Elavil (amitriptlyine generic) a few hours before bedtime every night. It does help me sleep. But of course, Vallium and Elavil can make you a bit drowsy for a little while. But nothing like the tiredness of the Cymbalta. I can function with these; the Cymbalta I couldn't function.

It sounds like you might be experiencing muscle tightness in the jaw area. Several years ago, when I was on Midrim for migraines;(I was taking too many and had rebound) my jaw was so tight. I would try to remember to relax it because it was eventually affecting tightening in my neck as well; but the worst was the tightness in the jaw area.

Since childhood suffered with depression. I eventually found the best thing I could do was to get out of the house; if only to walk thru a shopping mall. Just need to drop everything and get out or the depression would worsen. I found that out the hard way; but for me it helped.

Once you are down; it so hard to pick yourself up; but please keep trying. The Senior Center for starters; even if only once a week would be great.

Gerry

bizi · 03-05-2015, 09:02 AM

my phillips says 500mg on the front and on the back....may have to take 4 of them to get the 1000mg since I have 360 tablets which cost $20 hate to waste them taking 4 is a pain. That is 3 months worth.
oh well
bizi

mymorgy · 03-05-2015, 11:19 AM

i am totally confused...it says 400 mg twice on bottle and got good reviews

bizi · 03-05-2015, 11:31 AM

my bottle says 400mg on the front of the bottle, but the back label says 240mg
Maybe we have different brands?
let me go look.....
the manufacturer name is pluspharma
I just called their 1-800 number and left a message to call me. I think I called before over the weekend and they never called me back but this is during the week so maybe I have a better chance of them calling me back.
Will keep you posted.
bizi

Dmom3005 · 03-05-2015, 11:32 AM

HOpe you figure it out.

I am looking for the good weather, hopefully this weekend will be as warm
as its saying. Keep your fingers crossed for me.

Also just learned we are being invited to a birthday party for both my new
nieces. The 20th of March, which they turn 16 and 18 on the 18th of
March.

Wow, I am at a loss as to what to get them. Will have to work on it.

Donna

mymorgy · 03-06-2015, 09:05 AM

i gained a couple of pounds and it has gotten me so upset. I am going to drink my coffee black. I will try the no carbohydrates and protein and fat diet.
I am skipping the senior center today. I had a ton of dreams last night. some were nice. they were active dreams i guess to compensate for my inactivity.
I start 60mg of cymbalta today. I hope it helps. I usually start out in the morning very depressed and then it gets better. I have this compulsion to eat to get rid of the anxiety.
bobby

bizi · 03-06-2015, 10:00 AM

cutting out the carbs is the only way for me to lose weight....counting calories is too limiting, I want to be able to have some almonds as a snack and not have to count them out. I want a piece of cheese if I am hungry or some cottage cheese before bed if my tummy is a bit peckish if you know what I mean. Then jeff and I eat a protein for dinner and usually 3 servings of veggies. and that is what I do for lunch too. I may have a piece of fruit as a snack. Jeff just bought some dark chocolate kisses, have a couple of those for dessert but that is reasonable. WE eat avocados several times a week. and cook with grapeseed oil.IT has become a way of life for me...I don't see it as a diet, it is just the way we eat now.
Although when My clients offer me cookies and such I just say no thank you I am on a diet. I have made a couple of smoothies with 3 cups of kale and carrots and frozen blueberries that I got at the dollar tree. and diet cranberry juice. That is 3 extra servings of veggies and fruits!
I do drink my coffee with half and half and liquid stevia, sweet leaf brand is acceptable.
Good luck bobby, let me know if I can help you.
bizi

mymorgy · 03-07-2015, 08:02 AM

thanks...i am on a no carb or low carb diet now. i am drinking my coffee black now. i am amazed it is not too bad. I am eating a lot of bacon and eggs and i have to start looking for other foods that are good. I know i will feel better if i can lose the weight i gained and thensome.
i hope i can finish my taxes today. what a pain
bobby

bizi · 03-07-2015, 10:21 AM

hey bobbby, good luck with your diet. remember to eat green leafy veggies and the cabbage family veggies, high in fiber and nutrient dense.
bizi

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