hello group

[Guest guest]

Hey! I know the feeling sometimes we want to forget. Thanks for your cards

they keep us busy, great messages. Even if we don't talk we all go through this

together.

migraine75 <lilacs_4ever@...> wrote: I hope everyone is doing better

tonight.

I have a couple new cards for you.

http://www.angelrays.com/penny/more/wish.htm

http://www.lolfun.com/flash_0502/guardians_from_the_sky.cfm

http://www.debsspot.com/if_one_day.htm

I know that I don't post much on here about hep.c, cause I try to

keep that to myself. But is good to know that I am not going through

this alone, and that in its self is a big comfort and help..

Thanks,

Sherry Lynn

[Guest guest]

Hey! I know the feeling sometimes we want to forget. Thanks for your cards

they keep us busy, great messages. Even if we don't talk we all go through this

together.

migraine75 <lilacs_4ever@...> wrote: I hope everyone is doing better

tonight.

I have a couple new cards for you.

http://www.angelrays.com/penny/more/wish.htm

http://www.lolfun.com/flash_0502/guardians_from_the_sky.cfm

http://www.debsspot.com/if_one_day.htm

I know that I don't post much on here about hep.c, cause I try to

keep that to myself. But is good to know that I am not going through

this alone, and that in its self is a big comfort and help..

Thanks,

Sherry Lynn

[Guest guest]

My hair is falling out without treatment. They say it is the virus going

through my system causing it. On treatment it fell out worse. But never fell

all the way out and Doc said it was replacing itself as fast as I was loosing

it. Mine is naturally wavey. You would think it would grow back straight!

Tehee! Dana

migraine75

wrote:Hello everyone:

My gastro doc told me that it was the interferon that would make my

hair thin..When I was on the 3 shots a week, my hair thinned a little

but not to much, but I imagine that with the Peg being stronger, it

will be worse, If anything, if it gets to bad, I will probably just

shave it and get a wig.lol

Got a couple of cards for ya tonight,

http://newfunnies.com/friends/wings02.php

and

http://www.sendafriend.com/ItMight

I cheated tonight and had a Hamburger, and boy am I paying for it

now..I guess its time to listen to the doc now huh?

May God bless you,

Sherry Lynn

[Guest guest]

My hair is falling out without treatment. They say it is the virus going

through my system causing it. On treatment it fell out worse. But never fell

all the way out and Doc said it was replacing itself as fast as I was loosing

it. Mine is naturally wavey. You would think it would grow back straight!

Tehee! Dana

migraine75

wrote:Hello everyone:

My gastro doc told me that it was the interferon that would make my

hair thin..When I was on the 3 shots a week, my hair thinned a little

but not to much, but I imagine that with the Peg being stronger, it

will be worse, If anything, if it gets to bad, I will probably just

shave it and get a wig.lol

Got a couple of cards for ya tonight,

http://newfunnies.com/friends/wings02.php

and

http://www.sendafriend.com/ItMight

I cheated tonight and had a Hamburger, and boy am I paying for it

now..I guess its time to listen to the doc now huh?

May God bless you,

Sherry Lynn

[Guest guest]

Hi Eddie, I grew up on Long Island, now in Cali... what part ya from??

Take care!

~Bon

> I havent posted in a while

> just wanted to say hello

> I am from Long Island Ny

> and I wonder if there are any girls in the area within 1oo mniles

or

> so..who would be interested in dating..

> please write to me at Fever100@y...

> thanks

> x0x0x0x

> Eddie

[Guest guest]

Dear Larry,

I am so sorry that you have had a bad day.

I can completely relate to what you stated in your mail. I had a day where I just

didn’t want to be me anymore on Tuesday…. I had to go and see my

surgeon for the first time since my operation on 25th Feb 04. I haven’t

been able to go to work for eight weeks and have found these past weeks so hard

to cope with. My surgeon surprised completely and decided to tell me that the

operation was not successful and that he has got to repeat the procedure and I have

to tell you I am so so so disappointed as that is not what I want to hear at all.

It was one of the most horrific and painful experiences I have ever had to go

through. Not looking forward to having it done but have no other option at the

moment. I am going to seek a second opinion. I have got an appointment with the local

pain management clinic so they can stabilise my pain and as soon as they have

done their job I will be put under his spell on the operating theatre.

Hope you truly do have a better day

tomorrow….

I am pleased I have found this group –

I don’t post very often but do read and keep up with all events. I hope

to post more now that I am feeling more positive again.

My thoughts are with you

Love Amy

-----Original

Message-----

From: Larry Gullahorn

[mailto:lagullahorn68-69@...]

Sent: 22 April 2004 11:29

PAIN IN THE NECK AND BACK

GROUP

Subject:

HELLO GROUP

HELLO GROUP,

I AM IN A LOT OF PAIN THIS MORNING.

MY BACK HAS BEEN HURTING SO MUCH THESE PAST FEW DAYS THAT I

HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO DO ANYTHING.{EXCEPT TAKE PAIN PILLS TO TRY TO GET SOME

TYPE OF RELIEF}

I ALSO HAVE HAD A LOT OF PAIN IN MY NECK AND SHOULDERS.

I CAN NOT IMAGINE WHAT IT WOULD BE LIKE TO NOT HURT.

IT HAS BEEN SO LONG SINCE I HAVE BEEN PAIN FREE THAT I CAN NOT

REMEMBER WHAT IS LIKE TO NOT HURT.THERE HAVE BEEN TIMES THAT I WOULD LIKE TO

JUST GIVE UP AND ,WELL I THINK YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN.

I AM JUST SO TIRED OF HURTING ALL THE TIME.{BUT THEN AREN'T WE

ALL}

IT WOULD BE SO GOOD BE PAIN FREE FOR JUST ONE DAY. TO BE

ABLE TO JUST WALK WITH OUT MY BACK HURTING SO BAD,AND TO HAVE MY NECK AND

SHOULDERS TO NOT HURT LIKE IT DOES.

I KNOW THAT IS WHAT WE ALL WANT . TO BE PAIN FREE AND TO

BE ABLE TO LIVE LIFE AGAIN WITHOUT THE PAIN THAT IS OUR CONSTANT COMPANION.

IT WOULD BE SO GOOD TO BE ABLE TO GO BACK TO WORK AGAIN.

I AM SO TIRED OF NOT BEING ABLE TO WORK.

IT'S REALLY HUMILIATING FOR ME TO SEE MY WIFE GET UP EVERY

MORNING AND GO TO WORK WHILE I JUST STAY AT HOME AND DO NOTHING.

BETWEEN THE PAIN IN MY BACK AND THE CONSTANT HEADACHES AND

SHOULDER PAIN I SOMETIMES THINK THAT I AM ABOUT TO LOSE MY MIND.

I AM SO GLAD THAT THIS GROUP IS HERE. IT MEANS A LOT TO ME TO BE

ABLE TO COME HERE AND SHARE WHAT IS GOING ON IN MY LIFE WITH

THIS HORRIBLE PAIN. IT MEANS A LOT TO ME TO KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE HERE,

JUST LIKE ME,WHO KNOW EXACTLY WHAT I AM GOING THROUGH WITH THIS PAIN.

THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE.

WELL,I GUESS THAT I HAVE SAID ENOUGH.

MY WISH FOR YOU ALL IS THAT YOU WILL HAVE A BETTER DAY TODAY

THAN YOU HAD YESTERDAY.

TAKE AS BEST CARE AS YOU CAN,

LARRY

DON'T WORRY ABOUT THE SMALL STUFF.

LIFE IS TOO SHORT FOR THAT

[Guest guest]

HELLO BARB,

I JUST SENT YOU A WELCOME LETTER.I DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT DSD.

AS FAR AS DISABILITY GOES DID YOU FILE FOR SOCIAL SECURITY OR A STATE DISABILITY ?

I FILED WITH SOCIAL SECURITY AND ALSO HAVE BEEN DENIED DISABILITY.

I AM IN THE PROCESS OF APPEALING MY DENIAL.

HAVE YOU BEEN ABLE TO GET A DOCTOR TO STATE THAT YOU ARE DISABLED AND UNABLE TO WORK? WILL THE NEW DOCTOR THAT YOU JUST SAW DO THAT FOR YOU ? I KNOW THAT IT IS ROUTINE FOR PEOPLE TO BE DENIED WHEN THEY FIRST FILE FOR SOCIAL SECURITY.

HAVE YOU TALKED TO AN ATTORNEY TO HELP YOU GET DISABILITY?

I KNOW THAT IT IS EXTREMELY FRUSTRATING TO BE IN PAIN AND NOT HAVE DOCTORS TO BELIEVE THAT THERE IS ANYTHING WRONG WITH YOU.{ AND NOT BE WILLING TO DO WHAT IS NECESSARY TO FIND OUT WHAT IS WRONG}

I HOPE THAT I HAVE HELPED YOU A LITTLE BIT ANY WAY. I WISH THAT I COULD HAVE GIVEN YOU MORE HELP AND INFORMATION THAN I HAVE.

MAY YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY AND BE AS PAIN FREE AS POSSIBLE

TAKE AS BEST CARE AS YOU CAN.LARRY

Barb <strong49079@...> wrote:

Hello everyone. I was wondering if anyone has or knows about degenerative spinal disease? I just went to a new doc and he said I have the start of DSD, I'm only twenty-nine. Everything I come across says when you become older this is more normal to develope. I have other problems with my back and neck also. I tried to file for diablity, but was denied. I guess constant pain doesn't qualify anymore. Of course their doctors didn't find anything wrong, but they wouldn't take any x-rays. Also, I have a possible bone spur in my neck. Has anyone had this problem or know what could be done? Thanks for any info you can provide.REMEMBER ALL OF OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN THE ARMED SERVICE OF OUR NATION

PRAY THAT THEY MAY BE SAFE AND SOUND IN BODY AND MIND

[Guest guest]

Is degenerative disc disease the same as degenerative spinal disease?

Katrina :-)

[Guest guest]

hello barb-

i also have been told that i have degenerative disc disease. i am

45. i've been told there is not a lot i can do about it, aside from

strengthening the muscles/support structure in my neck. i also have

had other neck problems as well.

i feel for you. yes the pain can be quite maddening. i'm sorry, but

i don't know of anything for relief. i was told disc fusion as each

one got worse. (YUCK!!!) and yes getting disability can be just

about impossible! i wish i coulh help you mor...

barb-in-wisconie

> Hello everyone. I was wondering if anyone has or knows about

> degenerative spinal disease? I just went to a new doc and he said

I

> have the start of DSD, I'm only twenty-nine. Everything I come

> across says when you become older this is more normal to

develope.

> I have other problems with my back and neck also. I tried to file

> for diablity, but was denied. I guess constant pain doesn't

qualify

> anymore. Of course their doctors didn't find anything wrong, but

> they wouldn't take any x-rays. Also, I have a possible bone spur

in

> my neck. Has anyone had this problem or know what could be done?

> Thanks for any info you can provide.

[Guest guest]

HELLO VICKI,

LET ME WELCOME YOU TO THE GROUP. YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE TO COME AND GET SUPPORT AND A HELPING HAND WHEN YOU NEED IT. THIS IS A GOOD PLACE TO COME AND SHARE WHAT IS GOING ON IN YOUR LIFE AS YOU

FACE THE DAY TO DAY TASK OF LIVING WITH NECK AND BACK PAIN AND THE PROBLEMS THAT COME WITH THEM. THERE WILL ALWAYS BE SOME ONE HERE WHO WILL ANSWER YOU WHEN YOU POST A MESSAGE.

HOPEFULLY YOU WILL BECOME PAIN FREE AS YOU CONTINUE TO RECOVER FROM YOUR SURGERY. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY TYPE OF SURGERY YET. I AM FACING A FUSION IN MY NECK AT THE C5 LEVEL.I AM UNABLE TO HAVE IT DONE AS MY DOCTOR HAS TOLD ME THAT I AM A VERY HIGH RISK FOR HAVING ANY TYPE OF SURGERY. SO HERE I AM ,HURTING EVERY DAY 24/7. OH WELL,SUCH IS LIFE.

AS I SAID I HOPE YOU WILL CONTINUE TO HAVE A GOOD RECOVERY AND WILL BECOME TOTALLY PAIN FREE.

MAY YOU HAVE A BETTER DAY TOMORROW THAN YOU HAD TODAY

TAKE AS BEST CARE AS YOU CAN

LARRY

Vicki <flickmyvic@...> wrote:

Hi my name is Vicki. I live in Ohio. I am 37. I am new to the group. I had spinal fusion L5 S1 on 4-29-04. Just wanted to check in and say HI!VickiREMEMBER ALL OF OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN THE ARMED SERVICE OF OUR NATION

PRAY THAT THEY MAY BE SAFE AND SOUND IN BODY AND MIND

[Guest guest]

HELLO VICKI,

LET ME WELCOME YOU TO THE GROUP. YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE TO COME AND GET SUPPORT AND A HELPING HAND WHEN YOU NEED IT. THIS IS A GOOD PLACE TO COME AND SHARE WHAT IS GOING ON IN YOUR LIFE AS YOU

FACE THE DAY TO DAY TASK OF LIVING WITH NECK AND BACK PAIN AND THE PROBLEMS THAT COME WITH THEM. THERE WILL ALWAYS BE SOME ONE HERE WHO WILL ANSWER YOU WHEN YOU POST A MESSAGE.

HOPEFULLY YOU WILL BECOME PAIN FREE AS YOU CONTINUE TO RECOVER FROM YOUR SURGERY. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY TYPE OF SURGERY YET. I AM FACING A FUSION IN MY NECK AT THE C5 LEVEL.I AM UNABLE TO HAVE IT DONE AS MY DOCTOR HAS TOLD ME THAT I AM A VERY HIGH RISK FOR HAVING ANY TYPE OF SURGERY. SO HERE I AM ,HURTING EVERY DAY 24/7. OH WELL,SUCH IS LIFE.

AS I SAID I HOPE YOU WILL CONTINUE TO HAVE A GOOD RECOVERY AND WILL BECOME TOTALLY PAIN FREE.

MAY YOU HAVE A BETTER DAY TOMORROW THAN YOU HAD TODAY

TAKE AS BEST CARE AS YOU CAN

LARRY

Vicki <flickmyvic@...> wrote:

Hi my name is Vicki. I live in Ohio. I am 37. I am new to the group. I had spinal fusion L5 S1 on 4-29-04. Just wanted to check in and say HI!VickiREMEMBER ALL OF OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN THE ARMED SERVICE OF OUR NATION

PRAY THAT THEY MAY BE SAFE AND SOUND IN BODY AND MIND

[Guest guest]

Hello Vicki,

It is so good to hear such a good report regarding your surgery and recovery.

I hope that you will continue to have a good ,strong recovery and be pain free.

Take care and be safe.

LARRY

vicki gillentine <flickmyvic@...> wrote:

Hi Shirley So far I am very happy! I couldn't walk through the grocery store each week without pain. Now, PIECE OF CAKE. People look at u funny because I have to wear a turtle shell brace, but they'll get over it. lolREMEMBER ALL OF OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN THE ARMED SERVICE OF OUR NATION

PRAY THAT THEY MAY BE SAFE AND SOUND IN BODY AND MIND

[Guest guest]

Hello Vicki,

It is so good to hear such a good report regarding your surgery and recovery.

I hope that you will continue to have a good ,strong recovery and be pain free.

Take care and be safe.

LARRY

vicki gillentine <flickmyvic@...> wrote:

Hi Shirley So far I am very happy! I couldn't walk through the grocery store each week without pain. Now, PIECE OF CAKE. People look at u funny because I have to wear a turtle shell brace, but they'll get over it. lolREMEMBER ALL OF OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN THE ARMED SERVICE OF OUR NATION

PRAY THAT THEY MAY BE SAFE AND SOUND IN BODY AND MIND

[Guest guest]

Hi, Larry (and everyone else). I haven't been around,

again, because there has been a change in my condition and there is a

possibility that part of the pain in my right arm may be due to bone

cancer. Hey, why not? I already have Lupus, spinal arthritis and

almost no cartilage in either knee.. let's play with the girl..

I was to have some tests yesterday but, Sunday, I came down with a cold

and they don't want my germs around. So, next week.

Thanksgiving was okay. It's just the three of us left in town (funny

how a 5 generation family in this city can suddenly come down to this!)

and my friends all have probably gotten sick of my not being "fun"

anymore. We had a nice meal and we spent the weekend doing our holiday

baking (I mostly directed..)

Larry Gullahorn wrote:

HELLO

TO EVERYONE IN THE GROUP

I

JUST WANTED TO SAY HELLO TO EVERYONE.

I HOPE

THAT EVERYONE HAD A GOOD THANKSGIVING .

IT WAS A GOOD ONE FOR ME AND MY FAMILY.

NOTHING

MUCH TO SAY EXCEPT THAT I HOPE THAT EVERYONE WILL HAVE A BETTER DAY

TODAY THAN YESTERDAY AND NOT A GOOD A DAY AS TOMORROW.

EVERYONE

TAKE AS BEST CARE AS YOU CAN AND BE SAFE!!!!

SO LONG ,BYE ,SEE YA ,WELL YOU GET THE IDEA.

REMEMBER ALL OF OUR MEN AND

WOMEN IN THE ARMED SERVICE OF OUR NATION

PRAY THAT THEY MAY BE SAFE

AND SOUND IN BODY AND MIND

[Guest guest]

Hello!

We had a nice quiet Thanksgiving, which was good because my back

decided it was going to hurt all day that day. Woke up in the morning

and could hardly turn my head at all. Still fighting it today, but it

is a bit better than it was last week. I think the recent very cold

weather isn't helping, either!

Take care,

Larry Gullahorn wrote:

HELLO

TO EVERYONE IN THE GROUP

I

JUST WANTED TO SAY HELLO TO EVERYONE.

I HOPE

THAT EVERYONE HAD A GOOD THANKSGIVING .

IT WAS A GOOD ONE FOR ME AND MY FAMILY.

NOTHING

MUCH TO SAY EXCEPT THAT I HOPE THAT EVERYONE WILL HAVE A BETTER DAY

TODAY THAN YESTERDAY AND NOT A GOOD A DAY AS TOMORROW.

EVERYONE

TAKE AS BEST CARE AS YOU CAN AND BE SAFE!!!!

SO LONG ,BYE ,SEE YA ,WELL YOU GET THE IDEA.

REMEMBER ALL OF OUR MEN AND

WOMEN IN THE ARMED SERVICE OF OUR NATION

PRAY THAT THEY MAY BE SAFE

AND SOUND IN BODY AND MIND

[Guest guest]

hello all i just have a simple question, i was looking on the healing reactions

and saw that it said some examples of healing reactions would be dark stool or

black stool, is this possible while on bees program? thanx

[Guest guest]

Dennis! Feel better soon. The first 10 days are the worst. Easy after that.MarilouDr. AcevesVSG~February 5, 2010 On Feb 21, 2010, at 8:14 PM, drp0041 wrote:Thanks to everyone who have taken the time to post all the wonderful real-world advice here. It was really helpful in preparing for surgery.I had the VSG on 2/16/10 and am doing well.-Dennis