She is a good friend!
bizi

I don't think I am going to follow through on the injections. I am so stressed out at the thought of getting the injections. I will try to lower the cholesterol through holistic methods. I don't think I will change my mind. I will use garlic and fish oil and maybe red wine or the ingredient in it that helps. I am so stressed. It can raise blood sugar and I am prediabetic. It is too much stress for a bipolar person.
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I just bought 15 bottles of red wine from splash wines for 90 dollars and garlic supplements. I have fish oil

Bobby

I don't know why you aren't using the pills for the cholesterol. Maybe you
have told us. But I honestly don't remember. I used to take one, and
then some how one day my cholesterol just came down and I didn't need
it anymore. No clue how. Hoping your red wine and other things
work.

Donna:hug::grouphug:

I tried statins only they made my muscles weak. good for you!

Bobby,

I thought that you would have to make the injections using a regular syringe- THAT would be hard, BUT using a pen should be very easy. Cecilia should be able to do it in a matter of seconds after she preps the area with alcohol. Then it's over with. No big deal. You could probably do it yourself. I wouldn't dismiss the idea of doing the injections just yet. I would think about it a little more because the pen is so easy to use. Maybe do some more digging about the potential benefits and side effects of it on the internet?

I'm glad that your doctor switched one of your medications because one of the side effects is increased appetite. I have never heard of aplenzin, but I hope it works the way it is supposed to, and your appetite decreases.

I know from experience that some anti-psychotics/atypicals can cause rapid and significant weight gain, along with a boat load of other potential nasty side effects. I know that the Seroquel I take can lead to diabetes, but I didn't know about the cardiovascular side effects.

Did you order more wine in addition to the wine you already bought, or were you referring to the wine you already have? Have you had some already, or have you just been hanging onto it and thinking about drinking some so far?

I'm sorry you have not felt like eating much. How is your stomach feeling?
I have been trying to eat more fruit too because I'm not good about eating during the day. I bought some beautiful oranges the last time I went to the store. I don't know what kind they are tho.

I wish you were sleeping better :hug::hug::hug:
What is your sleeping pattern like?

I read on the internet that it stings and some other things. Injections scare me if not administered by a professional besides side effects.I called up the doctor's office to say it was too stressful. My stomach is better but I am so constipated ugh. My lower back has given me pain since the p.t. My sleeping is wretched and I too have trouble walking. I started with my recumbent bicycle yesterday and two day- five minutes and six minutes. after today my back felt a little looser. I spent almost an hour talking with my friend in israel who has breast cancer. she is having such a very hard time with a bad prognosis. I felt so drained afterwards. a pen sounds infinitely easier than a regular needle but I just don't like the whole idea after I read what you wrote.
I hope you didn't give yourself another concussion. You do too much. Please be careful and take better care of yourself. I have a lot of the white wine left but decided to also order red wine.
love
bobby

I am so angry at myself. If I had walked the halls and rode the bike I wouldn't be in such bad shape. Now I have to start from zero. I am angry at myself for catastrophizing over sticking a pen injection into me. I am listening to the musical Chess which I saw two or three times. I love the music so I am definitely in a mixed up mood,rats

Bobby

Just start slowly walking in the hall. And a little on the bike. And do
as much a day as you can. Or that means daily.

Just keep up with that routine. You can handle this.

Donna:grouphug::hug:

Bobby, the pen could be easier for you.

I am so ambivalent. the dr demonstrated that it was just a jab but I am even ambivalent about if they really know about cholesterol. I thought you mentioned that statins were bad for you a couple of years ago. I posted the url about it.
bobby
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Bobby,

I am a scientist, but but I feel that the doctors might have the solution to high cholesterol wrong.


My father was put on them years ago. I have not checked whether he is still on them.

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Dietary suggestions include eating legumes (except soy).
Also flax seed and other fiber.



M



M

thanks so much. just bought some ground flax.
My new antidepressant might be working
bobby

the p,.a. called me and said it is just an injection under the skin and not in the muscle. She is now trying to get the insurance to approve it. I thought it was in the muscle that sounded horrid and painful.

Bobby

I'm glad she called and clarified it for you. I also think there
is no harm in trying it to see. The other thing I would suggest
is when you first get it. Look away at something else.

And be sure to be interested in something else, and hopefully
you wont even realize they are doing it.

Donna :hug::grouphug:

thanks but I better see what she is doing don't you think? It sounds like I can do it myself. She would start me off for once a month. The nurse called me to see if I had a speciality pharmacy. I think the drug costs 14,000 a year but hopefully I can get it for 20 dollars with epic a new york senior citizen agency.

Bobby

I'm glad you are giving it a try. Keep the upward spirit.

You can do this.

Donna :hug::grouphug:

the new scale says I gained more weight. My antidepressant is still working so I think I will be strict and cut out the ice cream. I even had potato chips. what do i expect. I talked to a friend today who is a little older than me and she said a lot of people our age have sleeping issues. The RAbbi came over and that was so nice. He is so sweet and nice. we sad prayers and talked. I told him that my new antidepressant was working and later said I was still sad. Then I might get Roberta, four pound scottish stretch eared fold. I think abby will be jealous. since pudge's being groomed she is sleeping next to me.. I wonder where Roberta will sleep. If my lower back didn't hurt and I weighed less I would feel a lot better.
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I am glad that you had a nice visit with the Rabbi.
Happy to hear that your depression is better, what a relief.
Have a good day.
bizi

in Psalm 27 it says When my father and my mother forsake me,

Then the Lord †will take me up.
I am not depressed but I am so lonely

An injection under the skin (subcutaneous injection) is much safer and easier to self-administer, especially with a pen. It will also be much less painful. You should be able to do it yourself, but if Cecilia is willing to do it for you, why not let her do it until you feel comfortable with it? I hope that the extra help you get with your prescriptions makes it affordable :hug::hug::hug:

I'm so happy to hear that you feel like the increase in the dose of the Rexulti is helping you!!! :):):)

It is possible to have sad feelings even tho you are not depressed, or your depression is lifting tho. I'm sorry that you are feeling lonely, and I'm so sorry that Suri's prognosis is not good. I know how close you are to her :hug::hug::hug:

I'm glad that your stomach is feeling better :hug:

if it isn't affordable I won't get it of course. I think it would immediately put me in the donut hole because I read is 14,000 a year.I posted an url about it

I am not getting roberta. cecilia said I could get evicted if I had three cats. body did something a reaction. my nose started running and my body started itching again all over. I might see the p.t. again. I have using the bike and my back seems to be getting worse. I am really having trouble walking. It is so stiff. re itching Can stress and anxiety cause itchy skin?
Since this symptom is caused by stress and how it affects the body, reducing your body's stress is the best way to eliminate anxiety and stress caused burning and itching skin sensations. ... Sure, a burning and itching skin sensation can be annoying.

Bobby,
Did you change anything in your apartment -- different sheets, a rug, soap, . .
Could you perhaps be allergic to a food that you added back into your food plan recently?


Is it pain in the lower back? I could be the bike. The bike apparently
has to be the right fit for the rider. Can it be adjusted?
Also, bike riding puts a lot of strain on the back.

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This is what I found when I went looking:
The Core / abdomen muscles need to be strong for bike riding.

A lot of people miss their core entirely during training.
That’s a big problem because as a cyclist, you use your core muscles to generate power and control the movement of your bicycle,” says Silvis.
“When your core is relatively weak, you’ll get fatigue and back strain
and pain much sooner than someone who is better conditioned in their lumbar spine area.”

The difference between the riders: The riders with pain had less-developed transverse abdominals and lumbar multifidus spinae, so they had less lower back endurance.
Fast fix: [U]Perform core exercises that target your inner unit.




M

Thank you.the itching and nose running almost immediately started after I realized I couldn't have roberta. I was so angry. I had worried how the kitty cats would adapt so that was prior stress. then I became angry at cecilia for making me look up and seeing I could get evicted if I got another animal. she did me a service I know but I was irrational. I got the back problem from doing the bridge exercise with the physical therapist. I am no longer itching and my nose stopped running. I did it for three sessions and then told her it was too painful and I couldn't do it. I was left with the pain and the impossibility of doing it again. I think the recumbent bike is okay because there is no stress and I can do it for about seven minutes. I won't do it more because I am so out of shape. I mostly just lie in bed and watch msnbc or read. I am thinking of calling the same therapist for her to give me exercises for my back problems. second time this morning I got out of bed my walking was a little better. The first time was awful and I could hardly walk. my core muscles are mush
bobby
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OH! I looked up the bridge exercise. That is not usually something for someone
starting out.:confused:

Yes, recumbent bikes are usually o.k.:)


Physically therapists can help but they can just as easily make things worse.
One orthopedist I saw said he would not send me to a physical therapist.


Perhaps you can find a few moves that would help your abs -- I would not
make any suggestions except that perhaps doing
movements that help you and that are comfortable.

thanks. do you think that would help? I guess I won't call the p.t.. she really did a number on me.
bobby

I am sorry you are having back pains. They always say to do abdominal exercises(core) to strengthen your back.
bizi

Bobby

I think many of us the first time we get up to walk its hard because
we are stiff. So maybe find some exercises that will relax your
legs and feet before walking.

Then I would keep working the recumbent bike. And if you do
the physical therapy make sure they realize you just want to
work on keeping your back from hurting as much as possible.

Remember you are the boss, and can do as much as you want.
Or in this case the least you want.

Donna :hug::grouphug:

Yes, ab exercise would help.

There is one called the Cat Camel -- but only do it if it feels comfortable.



M

thanks I will look it up

I just ordered ice cream again. I don't know if the antidepressant is working. I feel weird. I am going over cecilia's to watch a game at one.
bobby

I hope you enjoy the game!
bizi:hug::hug::hug:

Yes, stress and anxiety can cause itching :hug:

No way should you be doing the bridge exercise!!!
There are lots of gentle exercises you can do to strengthen your core muscles to start out with. A PT would be more educated than I am on that tho, so I won’t make any suggestions.

The recumbent bike should not hurt your back, but I would cut down on the time you are on it to maybe 5 minutes or less for now if you are having trouble walking :hug::hug::hug:

I’m so sorry you are having such a hard time right now, Bobby (((HUGS)))

I enjoyed the game. I have to stop eating. I am out of control.

i called my p.t.and she will get back to me at the end of the week. she isn['t sure if she can help my back

at least she is being honest....
maybe some one else there would be willing to try to help you?
bizi

I thought at least we could practice stomach muscles.she comes to the house.

Maybe she needs to see if Stomach muscles are considered to help Back pains.
I am not sure they are. I agree with Bizi, I'm glad that she was
honest with you.

I think maybe you could also use a heating pad for it a little.

Donna :hug::grouphug:

I don't like heating pads. They make me nervous because of former burns. I don't what is happening. the p.t. needs a prescription from a doctor,. they are trying to get it from my old doctor and I will try to get it from my cardiologist who I just saw. I am planning on switching g.p.s but I don't know what kind of appt I should make with him. My blood test was oct 29 and I am confused whether the pt said that was okay and not too long ago but they are having trouble reaching her.
I was up all night with the back pain but I just tried blue emu and it feels better. why didn't I put it on last night. Yesterday I was in such a grouchy mood. I left the kitchy messy for marci and I could tell she was mad.today I will have her do the laundry today. I don't know what else she will do.I bought mixed nuts and ate a lot and got stomach problems. I would up giving the rest to her but told her she had to take it home for me to avoid temptation. I give her a lot. I think the antidepressant is working but I am so irritable and physically feel so lousy. Then I have to call dorot. They asked if I would have visitors one day come to my house and I said yes even though it is messy. I forgot when they are coming. I didn't write it down like a fool
bobby
I have been getting meals on wheels and they now are giving me veggie burgers which I requested. I don't know if it is a coincidence or not but right now I am not constipated.