
bowbec
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Wow, Shelley, that's scary. My dr just prescribed it for me. I'm in Tennessee and it is a compound prescription. It will be $60 for 90 pills. Picking it up tomorrow... I think...
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My gastro doctor just told me my esophagus was paralyzed from the scleroderma. She prescribed a compound drug, domperidone, and Dexilant. Has any one taken these drugs? And if so, did they work. My reflux is so bad I have a chronic cough and I keep tearing intercostal muscles. Very painful! Any advice at all? Thanks! Becky
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I had my shoulder x-rayed last week and it showed an impingement. I am going to start therapy next week and then we will go from there. Thanks to everyone for you help! Warm Wishes Becky
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Thanks for all the encouragement! Especially the info about therapy! Warm wishes to all Becky :emoticons-line-dance:
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Do you know anything about a frozen shoulder? Treatment or exercise? Surgery? This has been going on for the past 6 months. I am currently taking over the counter NSAIDS for it. Helps but still lots of pain, Any Suggestions?:emoticon-dont-know: I have diffuse Scleroderma. Just tapered off prednisone. Been off now for one month. I had steroid shot in my shoulder in June but no help at all. I'm going in for x-ray next week. My doctor wants to check for tears and damage before proceeding. Thanks! Becky
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Whine~ Spoons are Tarnished and Ruined!
bowbec replied to Jeannie McClelland's topic in Sclero Forums (MAIN)
Jeannie, So sorry you're not feeling well. I would defiantly try the Margarita… Lots of Love, Becky -
I take 60 mg Procardia XL each day plus a low dose aspirin. Also take 10 mg prednisone. Every Scleroderma/Raynauds case is different. I would strongly suggest contacting your doctor again. ASAP!!! Warm wishes, Becky
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Margaret, That is great news! Could Gareth's daily Vitamin D really be the key? I'm trying that! Thanks for your info!!! Hope heart issuse resolve quickly! ((hugs)to both of you)) Becky
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Jen, I had been wondering why she never started posting again. Hope everything is OK. Thanks for keeping us posted. Warm Wishes, Becky
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First Echocardiogram tomorrow, what should I expect?
bowbec replied to Kathy D's topic in Sclero Forums (MAIN)
Jeannie explained it well. The only thing I could add is: the technician that did mine was male... that was a little strange. How you get good results! Becky -
Nina, Glad to heard that things are better for you! Keep hanging in there, we are all going to feel better when spring gets here! blessings You! Becky
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Clem, Hoping at this time you have got all the dental work done. How is the bridge now? Did the dentist re-cement it? How did the other crowns go? Hope all is fitting well now! Smile! Becky
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Hey Everyone, Have you every tried corn bags to stay warm? These are home made (of course they also sell online) cloth bags about 22 x 9 inches filled with about 4 pounds of clean feed corn. I received one as a gift last year and this year I made them and gave for gifts. Anyway, you put this bag in the microwave for 3 minutes and it stays warm for an hour or more. I lay it in my lap while I am at the computer and also take it to bed with me. It is great! Better than a heating pad cause you don't have to worry about turning it off! Stay Warm! Becky
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Karen, Check into silk long john underwear. You can get through popular mail order catalogs. Wear the pants, if you can't wear the top, wear 2 lab coats... If she can't see them..ie, underwear... how would she even know? I wear the silk underwear long johns under my uniform because it is not bulky. It is very comfortable too! Stay Warm! Becky
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Michelle, I presently have a finger ulcer. My doctor called it a digital infarction. He said the finger looses blood supply and dies. When it is dying it is the most painful. He prescribed Nitroglycerin cream as a topical ointment to be applied directly on the ulcer. I also take procardia 60 mg for my circulation and one baby asprin a day. Keep them clean and protected. Hope this helps! Bless You, Becky