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Willis, also this is called emotional lability. The spelling is correct. I find that if I research a stroke related issue, and choose a reputable site, I gain more knowledge about it. Many will tell you what treatments/meds used for it. You probably already know about research.
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Are you on anything for the emotions? I have never been a crying person and after the stroke I would cry at the drop of a hat. Doc put me on elavil and within a week all that crap was done!
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I tell him "thank you" every time he does anything for me. Don't want him to feel taken for granted. 🙂
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Eating is very difficult. I can only stand to have a 1/2 teaspoonful in my mouth at a time -- takes forever to eat! I. also, drink supplements.
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26 minutes ago, Willis said:
Do they have any idea what is causing these blisters?
My daughter lives in Osceola, so I know South Bend.
Docs are still trying to find out. I don't actually have blisters, just the pain of them. Doc chalked it up to nerve pain, but is still hoping to get a certain diagnosis. He thinks it's more than nerve pain.
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Newfoundland is very beautiful indeed! Hubs, and friends, are great supporters for sure.
I just read your profile. I grew up in Indiana -- Fort Wayne.
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3 minutes ago, Willis said:
Sorry I didn't think about your sores. I can be so insensitive sometimes but never intentional. I apologize.
I never gave it a second thought when I read your reply. 😁
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14 hours ago, Willis said:
Just remember the. 1st commandment of edible sampling is "Slow (give it time) and LOW (small doses)" until you understand what you are doing. I'm here to help everyone I can if you or they have questions.
I have tried edibles, so far they do nothing for me. Plus with my mouth pain (why i'm on gabapentin) they are too hard to chew.
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Willis, I had to start taking CBD oil to help me sleep. It works great!
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I'm weaning off it now. Been on it 6 months and not helping, just keeps me from sleeping good -- up on and off all night.
They should make something that works right away (was in pain for 6 months before I was put on it, I needed relief NOW!
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I've learned about that -- I'm up to 900mg per day and it's finally beginning to do its job.
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Yes, all topics should be discussed no matter what the problem is!
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Janelle, I agree with that!
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Hi Janelle!
I tried the amitryptiline at bedtime and laid awake all night -- not drifting in and out but wide awake the entire night. After 3 nights, I did some research and found a woman who had the same thing happen. She takes hers in the morning instead. I started doing that and have slept fine now for 5 years. 😊
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I was doing really good. Have adapted to my disabilities, and able to do things without too much help.
Life had been good until this happened. Grrrr!
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Thank you. banjo!
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13 hours ago, ksmith said:
I was just talking about this medication today. I've been on it for about 9 years and they have upped mine to 2x 600mg a day. Actually this lowed mine. they had it for 3x's a day but it made me loopy.. ( er) hahaha
But seriously, it can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months for it to be intergraded into your system. At least that was my case. . I'm on that for the Nystagmus in my eyes but I'm sure it helps with my leg spams at night. I hope you finally find relief 😘
Thank you, Kelli, for your input. Doc said it would make me drowsy but it doesn't so far.
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Hi Deigh, good to hear from you!
Well! That's certainly something to think about! Thanks for your input.
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9 hours ago, heathber said:
lucky you, mine took about 3 days and my psychiatrist was impressed with the quick result.
Yes, I was lucky. When I first took it, in the evening, I stayed awake all night. I switched to taking it mornings -- perfect!
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Thank you, Heather. Good to know.
Yes, I'm on amitryptiline for emotional labillity, it worked right away.
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Thank you Will. I am aware of what it's for. It just seems to take so long to kick in. It's been a month now. Gr-r-r-r!
I'll do a search and see if I can find it.
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I haven't been on here for a few years because everything has been going well, adapted to my disabilities. However, a few months ago, I started having bad mouth pain-- like blisters were lining my cheek inside, and tongue hurts in several places making it hard to eat.
Doc put me on gabapentin a month ago, 100 mg. 3 times a day, blisters felt gone after about 2 weeks but tongue pain still there.
Then he upped it to 2x100 3 times a day. That was 6 days ago, and I'm still in agony.
How long before it kicks in? Or does he need to give me a higher dose?
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Thank you, Heather. You were always so helpful on here.
I asked the pharmacist and she said "a few weeks". That isn't specific enough for me. Gr-r-r!
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I haven't been on here for a few years because everything has been going well, adapted to my disabilities. However, a few months ago, I started having bad mouth pain-- like blisters were lining my cheek inside, and tongue hurts in several places making it hard to eat.
Doc put me on gabapentin a month ago, 100 mg. 3 times a day, blisters felt gone after about 2 weeks but tongue pain still there.
Then he upped it to 2x100 3 times a day. That was 6 days ago, and I'm still in agony.
How long before it kicks in? Or does he need to give me a higher dose?
Gabapentin = how long before it works?
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Hi Heather, long time no see!
Yes, it can cover a wide range of emotions indeed!