Candylee47's Journal

Candylee47: Sex: F; Data Quality: 1 star; Pain: All; Fatigue: All; Sleep: All; Stiffness: All; function: None; external_stress: Little; Stickman: all; Description:F33y; CFS:2y Dx; FM:3y Dx

Candylee47: Female, 33 years; Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape

Primary Condition: Fibromyalgia and 14 more ▼

First symptom: Jan 2000
Diagnosis: May 2010

Candylee47

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

Pain: All

Fatigue: All

Sleep: All

Stiffness: All

function: None

external_stress: Little

Stickman: all
Description:F33y
CFS:2y Dx
FM:3y Dx
I am: vb

I have:
Fibromyalgia
Herniated Disc
Candylee47 updated the condition Herniated Disc Jun 07, 2012

Herniated disc C5-C6 into spinal cord. Had discectomy with bone fusion
Candylee47

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

Pain: All

Fatigue: All

Sleep: All

Stiffness: All

function: None

external_stress: Little

Stickman: all
Description:F33y
CFS:2y Dx
FM:3y Dx
I am: vb

I have:
Fibromyalgia
QOL
- Worst Social
- Worst Mental
- Worst Physical
Candylee47 completed the QOL survey for Jun 8, 2012 Jun 07, 2012
Candylee47

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

Pain: All

Fatigue: All

Sleep: All

Stiffness: All

function: None

external_stress: Little

Stickman: all
Description:F33y
CFS:2y Dx
FM:3y Dx
I am: vb

I have:
Fibromyalgia
PFRS: 50
- All Fatigue
- All Sleep
- All Stiffness
- All Pain
- Low External Stress
Candylee47 completed the PFRS survey for Jun 8, 2012 Jun 07, 2012
Candylee47

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

Pain: All

Fatigue: All

Sleep: All

Stiffness: All

function: None

external_stress: Little

Stickman: all
Description:F33y
CFS:2y Dx
FM:3y Dx
I am: vb

I have:
Fibromyalgia

Very bad
Candylee47 added an InstantMe for Mar 22, 2012 Mar 22, 2012 12:11AM

SEVERE keloid pain from neck surgery, the scar is very sore
Candylee47

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

Pain: All

Fatigue: All

Sleep: All

Stiffness: All

function: None

external_stress: Little

Stickman: all
Description:F33y
CFS:2y Dx
FM:3y Dx
I am: vb

I have:
Fibromyalgia
Lyrica
- - Stopped: Jan 01, 2011
  - Reason: Did not seem to work and Side effects too severe
  - Started: ?
  - Dosage: ?
- Purpose: CFS and Fibromyalgia
Candylee47 added the treatment Lyrica Mar 21, 2012
3 comments from other members. Only showing public users' comments. Sign up to see all comments!
- britanak
  
  i hated lyrica i gained 60 pounds in about 4 months and it is seeming like forever to get it off, i hope that doesnt happen to you
  
  about 1 year ago
- Candylee47
  
  I can't remember when I was on it, but yeah, not nice at all!! I also picked up a not of weight, only managing to lose a few kg's now in the last few weeks... Ooh, and you've just reminded me I had TERRIBLE sweet cravings, hence the weight gain!!
  
  about 1 year ago
- britanak
  
  and it didnt seem to help at all! that is one of the things i love about my doctor i went into his office and said look at this weight gain you need to change these meds cause i cant afford a new wardrobe
  
  about 1 year ago
Candylee47

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

Pain: All

Fatigue: All

Sleep: All

Stiffness: All

function: None

external_stress: Little

Stickman: all
Description:F33y
CFS:2y Dx
FM:3y Dx
I am: vb

I have:
Fibromyalgia
Cervical discectomy Treatment Evaluation
- Perceived effectiveness for Herniated Disc: ?Can't tell
- Perceived effectiveness for Herniated disk in neck, C5 and C6: ?Can't tell
- Side Effects: Moderate
- Adherence: Always
- Burden: Very
Advice & Tips

Wasn't even going to doc for neck pain, but he did an MRI and showed a herniated disc into my spinal cord!!!

Cost

< $25 monthly

Candylee47 added a treatment evaluation for Cervical discectomy from Jan 27, 2012 Mar 22, 2012
Candylee47

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

Pain: All

Fatigue: All

Sleep: All

Stiffness: All

function: None

external_stress: Little

Stickman: all
Description:F33y
CFS:2y Dx
FM:3y Dx
I am: vb

I have:
Fibromyalgia
Stopped: Cervical discectomy
- Stopped: Jan 27, 2012
Candylee47 stopped taking the treatment Cervical discectomy Mar 21, 2012
Candylee47

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

Pain: All

Fatigue: All

Sleep: All

Stiffness: All

function: None

external_stress: Little

Stickman: all
Description:F33y
CFS:2y Dx
FM:3y Dx
I am: vb

I have:
Fibromyalgia
Stopped: Lyrica
- Reason: Did not seem to work and Side effects too severe
Candylee47 stopped taking the treatment Lyrica Mar 21, 2012
Candylee47

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

Pain: All

Fatigue: All

Sleep: All

Stiffness: All

function: None

external_stress: Little

Stickman: all
Description:F33y
CFS:2y Dx
FM:3y Dx
I am: vb

I have:
Fibromyalgia
Keloid Scar
- First symptom: ?
- Diagnosis: ?
Candylee47 added the condition Keloid Scar Mar 22, 2012
Candylee47

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

Pain: All

Fatigue: All

Sleep: All

Stiffness: All

function: None

external_stress: Little

Stickman: all
Description:F33y
CFS:2y Dx
FM:3y Dx
I am: vb

I have:
Fibromyalgia
Hiatal Hernia
- First symptom: ?
- Diagnosis: ?
Candylee47 updated the condition Hiatal Hernia Mar 21, 2012
Candylee47

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

Pain: All

Fatigue: All

Sleep: All

Stiffness: All

function: None

external_stress: Little

Stickman: all
Description:F33y
CFS:2y Dx
FM:3y Dx
I am: vb

I have:
Fibromyalgia
Cervical discectomy
- - Stopped: Jan 27, 2012
  - Reason:
  - Started: Jan 27, 2012
  - Last Dosage: one time
- Purpose: Herniated disk in neck, C5 and C6 and Herniated Disc
- View Latest Evaluation
Candylee47 updated the treatment Cervical discectomy Mar 21, 2012
- Added
  - Started: Jan 27, 2012
  - Dosage: one time
  - Purpose: Herniated disk in neck, C5 and C6, Herniated Disc, Hiatal Hernia, and Herniated disks in lower back, L4 and L5
  - Jan 27, 2012
- Stopped
  - Date: Jan 27, 2012
  - Jan 27, 2012
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Jan 27, 2012
Candylee47

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

Pain: All

Fatigue: All

Sleep: All

Stiffness: All

function: None

external_stress: Little

Stickman: all
Description:F33y
CFS:2y Dx
FM:3y Dx
I am: vb

I have:
Fibromyalgia
Cervical discectomy
- - Stopped: Jan 27, 2012
  - Reason:
  - Started: Jan 27, 2012
  - Last Dosage: one time
- Purpose: Herniated disk in neck, C5 and C6 and Herniated Disc
- View Latest Evaluation
Candylee47 updated the treatment Cervical discectomy Mar 21, 2012
- Added
  - Started: Jan 27, 2012
  - Dosage: one time
  - Purpose: Herniated disk in neck, C5 and C6, Herniated Disc, Hiatal Hernia, and Herniated disks in lower back, L4 and L5
  - Jan 27, 2012
- Stopped
  - Date: Jan 27, 2012
  - Jan 27, 2012
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Jan 27, 2012
Candylee47

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

Pain: All

Fatigue: All

Sleep: All

Stiffness: All

function: None

external_stress: Little

Stickman: all
Description:F33y
CFS:2y Dx
FM:3y Dx
I am: vb

I have:
Fibromyalgia
Cervical discectomy
- - Stopped: Jan 27, 2012
  - Reason:
  - Started: Jan 27, 2012
  - Last Dosage: one time
- Purpose: Herniated disk in neck, C5 and C6 and Herniated Disc
- View Latest Evaluation
Candylee47 updated the treatment Cervical discectomy Mar 21, 2012
- Added
  - Started: Jan 27, 2012
  - Dosage: one time
  - Purpose: Herniated disk in neck, C5 and C6, Herniated Disc, Hiatal Hernia, and Herniated disks in lower back, L4 and L5
  - Jan 27, 2012
- Stopped
  - Date: Jan 27, 2012
  - Jan 27, 2012
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Jan 27, 2012
Candylee47

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

Pain: All

Fatigue: All

Sleep: All

Stiffness: All

function: None

external_stress: Little

Stickman: all
Description:F33y
CFS:2y Dx
FM:3y Dx
I am: vb

I have:
Fibromyalgia

1 star
Candylee47 lost a star Dec 17, 2011
Candylee47

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

Pain: All

Fatigue: All

Sleep: All

Stiffness: All

function: None

external_stress: Little

Stickman: all
Description:F33y
CFS:2y Dx
FM:3y Dx
I am: vb

I have:
Fibromyalgia
Lyrica
- - Stopped: Jan 01, 2011
  - Reason: Did not seem to work and Side effects too severe
  - Started: ?
  - Dosage: ?
- Purpose: CFS and Fibromyalgia
Candylee47 updated the treatment Lyrica Dec 05, 2011
Candylee47

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

Pain: All

Fatigue: All

Sleep: All

Stiffness: All

function: None

external_stress: Little

Stickman: all
Description:F33y
CFS:2y Dx
FM:3y Dx
I am: vb

I have:
Fibromyalgia
Cymbalta
- - Started: ?
  - Dosage: ?
- Purpose: CFS and Fibromyalgia
Candylee47 added the treatment Cymbalta Dec 05, 2011
Candylee47

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

Pain: All

Fatigue: All

Sleep: All

Stiffness: All

function: None

external_stress: Little

Stickman: all
Description:F33y
CFS:2y Dx
FM:3y Dx
I am: vb

I have:
Fibromyalgia

202 lb 13 oz BMI: 35.9
Candylee47 updated her weight for Nov 4, 2011 Nov 04, 2011
Candylee47

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

Pain: All

Fatigue: All

Sleep: All

Stiffness: All

function: None

external_stress: Little

Stickman: all
Description:F33y
CFS:2y Dx
FM:3y Dx
I am: vb

I have:
Fibromyalgia
Symptom Update
- severe Brain fog
- none Sore throat (Pharyngitis)
- mild Balance problems
- severe Unrefreshing or poor sleep
- moderate Memory problems
- mild Muscle spasms
- severe CFS induced Depression
- severe Headaches
- severe Nerve pain (neuralgia)
- severe Pain in lower back
- none Shingles rash
- moderate Hot flashes
- severe Lethargy
- mild Anxious mood
- moderate Dry skin
- mild Vaginal dryness
- mild Depressed mood
- none Irregular menstrual periods
- severe Fatigue
- moderate Painful lymph nodes (glands)
- severe Exhaustion
- moderate Insomnia
- severe Muscle and joint pain
- severe Muscle pain
- severe Pain
- See more
Candylee47 updated her symptoms for Nov 4, 2011 Nov 04, 2011
Candylee47

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

Pain: All

Fatigue: All

Sleep: All

Stiffness: All

function: None

external_stress: Little

Stickman: all
Description:F33y
CFS:2y Dx
FM:3y Dx
I am: vb

I have:
Fibromyalgia

Very bad
Candylee47 added an InstantMe for Sep 18, 2011 Sep 18, 2011 5:41AM

Tired, dizzy, didn't sleep well.. Sore
Candylee47

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

Pain: All

Fatigue: All

Sleep: All

Stiffness: All

function: None

external_stress: Little

Stickman: all
Description:F33y
CFS:2y Dx
FM:3y Dx
I am: vb

I have:
Fibromyalgia

Very bad
Candylee47 added an InstantMe for Apr 11, 2011 Apr 11, 2011 8:56PM

Slept from 10-12, awake now 3 hours. Pain everywhere-ALL joints, lower back & neck, headache. What a birthday, the worst ever-IN BED!!

About Candylee47

Other Conditions

Herniated Disc

QOL

PFRS: 50

Very bad

Lyrica

Cervical discectomy Treatment Evaluation

Stopped: Cervical discectomy

Stopped: Lyrica

Keloid Scar

Hiatal Hernia

Cervical discectomy

Cervical discectomy

Cervical discectomy

Lyrica

Cymbalta

202 lb 13 oz BMI: 35.9

Symptom Update

Very bad

Very bad