purpleiris777

@purpleiris777 (29)

United States • Age 68

Joined myLot 16 years ago

A DAY WITHOUT PAIN IS A VERY GOOD DAY INDEED!!!

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Bargello Quilting

noellevandiver @noellevandiver (19) • United States 22 Nov 09

Has anyone ever used the Bargello method of quilting? I heard about it yesterday from an avid quilter. I would like to make my first quilt. Although I've been sewing for a LONG time, I don't want to do anything too complicated...

bargello

quilting

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purpleiris777 I just purchased a book on Bargello quilting. Am wanting to give that a try. I also want to do some crazy quilting.

22 Dec 09

fibromyalgia

purpleiris777 @purpleiris777 (29) • United States 15 Apr 09

has anyone had to quit or retire from their job because of the pain from fibromyalgia?

fibromyalgia

retirement

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purpleiris777 HI, I JUST READ YOUR RESPONSE IN THE FIBRO MY LOT. I AM HAVING TO RETIRE. BUT, THEN AGAIN I HAVE BEEN AT MY JOB FOR 33 YRS. THERE IS A WONDERFUL WEBSITE AT www.mdjunction.com NO DOCS INVOLVED, JUST PEOPLE COMPARING NOTES ...LOTS TO BE LEARNED AND...

25 Jun 09

Spouse has fibromyalgia how do you help them?

kamartin1st @kamartin1st (5) • United States 12 May 09

I am married to a man who has recently been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. He also was diagnosed with Lupus about 8 years ago, when we were first married. So far he has been diagnosed with the external Lupus, and not the internal...

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purpleiris777 Hi there, I also have fibro. Am retiring early (53yrs old) because of it. It is such a frustrating , debilitating condition!!! I can see your story from his point of view. OMG...this is soooo bad. honestly, some days I "assume the position" which means that...

27 May 09

Undoing Depression

taface412 @taface412 (3175) • United States 14 May 09

I realized I have fallen into my usual funk around this time of year. And when I was looking through one of my self-help books about how to live healthy I came across the section discussin depression and there was a book they...

psychology

psychotherapy

undoing depression

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purpleiris777 have you tried taking vitamin D3? about 2000 mg. Most of us don't get enough sunlight. My physical therapist recommended it. you should touch base w/ your doc first though before you take anything. I have fibromyalgia. It has been quite devastating for...

15 May 09

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Two Baby Sweaters in Two Weeks!

ElusiveButterfly @ElusiveButterfly (45940) • United States 22 Apr 09

Two of my coworkers are expecting a baby within a few weeks. One is expecting a boy and the other a girl. My favorite gift has always been a hooded sweater with the zipper that is in the back. They are simple to make and I can...

babies

knitting

sweaters

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purpleiris777 don't sell yourself short hon. all it takes is practice. if you can embroider? heck you can knit! try something easy to start...it is so relaxing to knit!

29 Apr 09

Have you tried Lyrica?

dalelynn21 @dalelynn21 (60) • United States 27 Apr 09

Lyrica helped my fibro, but my brain got fuzzy, so I stopped taking it. I'm taking Gabapentin. It doesn't work as well, but I don't get the fuzzies.

fibromyalgia

medication

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purpleiris777 hi, i have not tried the lyrica...am also on gabapentin. have you discussed upping the dosage on the gaba? my doc told me some people are on very high doses. i take 300mg twice a day. i hear you though about the fuzzies aka fibro fog. there are days when i...

29 Apr 09

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My Gracie Is Gone

CatsandDogs @CatsandDogs (13963) • United States 17 Apr 09

She passed away around 9 or 10 this morning. I found her on the floor by my dresser. She wouldn't eat for days so I knew the end was near so I stayed with her all the time or had my mom come and sit with her when I had to go to...

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purpleiris777 oh ladies, I am so so sorry for your losses. OMG...I just can't imagine lossing one of my precious cats! Just remember that you gave them the love they needed during their lives! W/o you who knows what might have become of them. Lots of love, Linda

18 Apr 09

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miata

purpleiris777 @purpleiris777 (29) • United States 18 Apr 09

do you have a miata....how long have you had it and do you ride in groups?

cars

Some cats doesn't like another cat in house?

ajithlal @ajithlal (14716) • India 16 Apr 09

Have you ever had a problem with your pet cat when another cat was brought into the house? If so how did you deal it?

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purpleiris777 oh my yes. i have a cat named sage. when i bought my house the cat that belonged to the former owners kept coming back. after his 7th trip from about 6 miles away! i decided he should stay. the former owners were divorcing so it all worked for them as...

16 Apr 09

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Granny Vs. Thief...Thief Lost

CraftyCorner @CraftyCorner (5600) • United States 16 Apr 09

A thief got a nasty surprise when he entered the home of 86-year-old Gwyneth Davies. He got beaten...by her cane. * The healthy young man was found by police cowering on a stool menaced by an elderly lady who had recently...

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purpleiris777 good for her! that might make some of these young hoodlems think twice!

16 Apr 09

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fibromyalgia

purpleiris777 @purpleiris777 (29) • United States 15 Apr 09

has anyone had to quit or retire from their job because of the pain from fibromyalgia?

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purpleiris777 disabled at 24 omg! here i am feeling sorry for myself. i wasn't diagnosed til i turned 51! how do you get by dear? i am looking forward to weaving, rughooking and that sort of activities. god bless you!

16 Apr 09

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fibromyalgia

purpleiris777 @purpleiris777 (29) • United States 15 Apr 09

has anyone had to quit or retire from their job because of the pain from fibromyalgia?

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purpleiris777 how wonderful...you've written a novel? I wish you the best of luck w/publishing it!!! It sounds like you've had a tough road w/ the fibro. People just do not understand. will you keep me posted on the novel, you see I am an avid reader. I have my own library...

16 Apr 09

fibromyalgia

purpleiris777 @purpleiris777 (29) • United States 15 Apr 09

has anyone had to quit or retire from their job because of the pain from fibromyalgia?

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Do you have other health issues along with fibromyalgia?

charblaize @charblaize (1026) • United States 29 Mar 09

It was 6 months after I had my son that I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I also have deteriorating discs in my neck and back. I can go a few months with no problems then all of the sudden I have terrible pain where I cannot move...

back pain

fibromyalgia

health

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purpleiris777 YOU SOUND LIKE YOU NEED TO CHECK OUT EFT. JUST GOOGLE PAT HARRINGTON. THEY ARE HAVING A "SUMMIT" APRIL 20-29 ONLINE FREE TO REGISTER. IT IS TAPPING ...A FORM OF ACCUPUNCTURE W/O THE NEEDLES. YOU DO IT TO YOURSELF I DO IT EVERY DAY. IF YOU CAN'T FIND IT DROP...

9 Apr 09

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Do you have other health issues along with fibromyalgia?

charblaize @charblaize (1026) • United States 29 Mar 09

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purpleiris777 hey there, i have been having lower back pain (i also have fibro). i just starting seeing a chiropractor who used the proadjuster on my back. it seems to be helping my back although it causes a fibro flare up for that day. can't win can we!!! i just go...

9 Apr 09

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Why do people enjoy knitting?

scheng1 @scheng1 (24649) • Singapore 8 Apr 09

I have noticed that people in some countries enjoy knitting. A lot of people in rural China knit. I do not know whether they knit for a living or for their families or just a hobby. Over here in Singapore, it is very rare to see...

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purpleiris777 KNITTING CAN BE VERY THERAPUTIC. YOU DON'T NEED TONS OF TIME....JUST PATIENCE BECAUSE YOU CAN'T GET THAT INSTANT GRATIFICATION. START W/ A SCARF...SMALLER AND QUICKER. MAYBE YOU CAN START A NEW TREND IN SINGAPORE! YARN CAN BE BOUGHT ONLINE AT DISCOUNTS...

9 Apr 09

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quilting

purpleiris777 @purpleiris777 (29) • United States 3 Apr 09

are there any quilters from maine here??? i am going to retire in july and would love to learn to quilt by hand.

quilting

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knitting, WEAVING, QUILTING,RUG HOOKING ,RETIREMENT

purpleiris777 @purpleiris777 (29) • United States 2 Apr 09

how long have you been knitting? and do you make stuff for yourself? i have been knitting for over 40 yrs...am finally making a fishermans sweater for my self...am retiring soon...going to learn weaving rug hooking and...

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purpleiris777 hi... you can get some pretty nice patterns for free at www.knittingdaily.com I am also going to check out consignment shops. have a super day.

2 Apr 09