[dshobbies]

Katie,

I never heard the red hair connection before but it sure explains a lot. I often have weird side effects to drugs and some exact opposite reactions to what they're supposed to do. I do know we heal differently and in my case, bruise easily. Good to know there's another connection there.

J,

Ok, no more preaching about relaxing. A friend of mine, unrelated to spine issues, had several health issues and was eventually referred to an endocronologist. Working with her own bodies reactions, they were able to form a med regimen that worked for her. You might consider looking into this, especially if meds are a part of your future.

As far as suggesting this, that and the other, we're really trying to help and don't mean anything insulting. Truly, your pain is our concern and someone, somewhere has been through what you're now going through. If they don't happen upon this forum, it's simply and try this and that situation but there's a solution out there too. Keep us informed and we'll do our best.

Please don't give up on us, Dale