Re: Brans results

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Donna:

Did they check a potassium level? You might want to ask for that. I started having chronic leg cramps and twitches for lack of a better word a few years ago and that was one thing they checked for. They also checked my iron level. Just a thought.

Let us know what happens with the knee.

Beth & Hannah, 11, unspecified arthritis; asthma; gerd; migraines

Sending prayers & happy thoughts,

Beth :-)

Brans results

Geez...well we are back from the doc finally. Brans symptoms of aching legs, fatigue, legs wanting to move still has no conclusive dx. What the doc did was run a CBC (which is a start, I guess) and has thus far concluded his white count was a lil high, his red count a lil low SO maybe he was sick recently (but he was not) and it is the after affects of a virus. Something like arthralgias. What we are to do is: take a multi vitamin (cuz teens don't eat or rest right) with iron. Take calcium and add some stretching exercises to his daily agenda. Wait a few weeks and see if anyhting changes. If he does not improve or gets worse he will order more labs.....so really don't know much. Matt goes over his knee tomorrow and I will update then...hugs and smiles! Donna************ ********* ********* ********See what's new at http://www.aol. com

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ok back from Matts appointment and as it is seems he has torn an interior ligament and will most likely require surgery. he is being sent to another orthopedic for evaluation and possible surgery. I will let all know....geez, moms, how do y'all do it??? I am losing my mind, turning gray headed and thinking man oh man is this a tough job plus juggling my own health issues. I go for a follow up with the cancer docs tomorrow.......ad hope arthut adjusts to the cooling of the temps soon...yikes!!!!!!!!!

hugs to all!

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-Gosh Donna,

I hope they can find an answer without having to do surgery. You guys

have been to too many doctors and hospitals of late. Time for some

plain boring ole " run of the mill " weeks. Dont ya think??

hugs Helen and (10,systemic)

-- In , ajaoky@... wrote:

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> ok back from Matts appointment and as it is seems he has torn an

interior

> ligament and will most likely require surgery. he is being sent to

another

> orthopedic for evaluation and possible surgery. I will let all

know....geez, moms,

> how do y'all do it??? I am losing my mind, turning gray headed and

thinking

> man oh man is this a tough job plus juggling my own health issues.

I go for a

> follow up with the cancer docs tomorrow.......ad hope arthut

adjusts to the

> cooling of the temps soon...yikes!!!!!!!!!

> hugs to all!

> Donna<BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> See

what's new at

> http://www.aol.com</HTML>

>

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Thank you Helen! yes a regular run fo the week would be nice, heck I will take a day. I went to the oncologists yesterday and my update is good. All my labs were good and the only complaint from the doc was to get my weight up by 8 or 9 pounds. I only weighed 100.4 and he was not happy about that. I have been trying but its not easy......I did have an interesting discussion about autoimmune diseases (primarily my JRA) and cancer. It seems research coming down the pipleline does indicate a correlation between AI diseases and certain cancers. This is scary considering we cant simply rid ourselves of AI diseases. I explained to my doc that I just take the dx given and fight with all I have and hope and pray the dx's stay away. I asked about preventative measures, and really there is not much one can do. Take care of yourself, eat, exercise, avoid stress and the list goes on. i do well with all but the stress stuff. I cant seem to avoid so I just deal with it as it comes to me. Unfortunately there are some new family issues and my marriage is in jeapordy and dealing with my health and the boys is enough. I asked the doc what one does when they are overwhelmed...his response ....lol...runaway...so Jo, georgina, anybody....want a guest? lol

Matt goes to his surgeon tomorrow so I will update then....

hugs to all!

Donna

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Donna:

Good news about your results. I'm sorry you are having family issues, that is never easy. We are here for you if you need to talk, vent etc. Hope Matt's appt goes well tomorrow an he can avoid surgery. Wisconsin is nice if you like all the seasons.....

Beth & Hannah, 11. unspecified arthritis; asthma; gerd; migraines

Sending prayers & happy thoughts,

Beth :-)

Re: Brans results

Thank you Helen! yes a regular run fo the week would be nice, heck I will take a day. I went to the oncologists yesterday and my update is good. All my labs were good and the only complaint from the doc was to get my weight up by 8 or 9 pounds. I only weighed 100.4 and he was not happy about that. I have been trying but its not easy......I did have an interesting discussion about autoimmune diseases (primarily my JRA) and cancer. It seems research coming down the pipleline does indicate a correlation between AI diseases and certain cancers. This is scary considering we cant simply rid ourselves of AI diseases. I explained to my doc that I just take the dx given and fight with all I have and hope and pray the dx's stay away. I asked about preventative measures, and really there is not much one can do. Take care of yourself, eat, exercise, avoid stress and the list goes on. i do well with all but the stress

stuff. I cant seem to avoid so I just deal with it as it comes to me. Unfortunately there are some new family issues and my marriage is in jeapordy and dealing with my health and the boys is enough. I asked the doc what one does when they are overwhelmed. ..his response ....lol...runaway. ..so Jo, georgina, anybody....want a guest? lol Matt goes to his surgeon tomorrow so I will update then.... hugs to all! Donna ************ ********* ********* ********See what's new at http://www.aol. com

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Donna;

i am worried about you. You are so right, your stress level is way too high. I hope that things get better soon and I will keep you in my prayers. and Rob 18 JAS Re: Brans results > -Gosh Donna,> > I hope they can find an answer without having to do surgery. You > guys > have been to too many doctors and hospitals of late. Time for > some > plain boring ole " run of the mill" weeks. Dont ya think??> > hugs Helen and (10,systemic)> > > -- In , ajaoky@... wrote:> >> > ok back from Matts appointment and as it is seems he has torn > an > interior > > ligament and will most likely require surgery. he is being > sent to > another > > orthopedic for evaluation and possible surgery. I will > let all > know....geez, moms, > > how do y'all do it??? I am losing my mind, turning gray headed > and > thinking > > man oh man is this a tough job plus juggling my own health > issues. > I go for a > > follow up with the cancer docs tomorrow.......ad hope arthut > adjusts to the > > cooling of the temps soon...yikes!!!!!!!!!> > hugs to all!> > > Donna<BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> See > what's new at > > http://www.aol.com</HTML>> >> > >

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Hi Donna,

You've known me for long enough now that you know I don't, pardon the pun, have 'faith' in prayer ... one of my favorite sayings is that two active hands can accomplish so much more than even a hundred praying hands ... but I hope you also know that when there's a friend in need, I feel very concerned and my heart aches with and for them. You, woman, have the strength and courage of a lion ... and the patience of a saint! Despite all sorts of confusion and stressors going on around you, you manage to keep so level headed and confident and I so admire those traits in you. Always have! You were a calming voice of reason, when I felt confused about my son's health woes. You encouraged me when I felt our options were running out, way back when.

Last year, I gave you my honest opinion about the family vacation. Remember, with the boys likely enjoying someplace with more youth oriented and exciting activities, where you could get and do more for the money. For you travelling sans kids, this might be the ideal place to get away from it all, out of the hustle and bustle, to relax and enjoy the beauty and splendor and slower pace of a small tropical island. As soon as you're ready ... I can pick you up at the airport with 15 minutes notice! Really : ) My couch opens up into a bed but we'll live it up a little and stay at a resort or beachfront condo! Comon' over, Donna! Leave the guys at home. Sometimes absence makes the heart grow fonder. Might do you all a world of good. You just say the word and we'll start planning, okay?

Alohas,

Georgina

Re: Brans results

Thank you Helen! yes a regular run fo the week would be nice, heck I will take a day. I went to the oncologists yesterday and my update is good. All my labs were good and the only complaint from the doc was to get my weight up by 8 or 9 pounds. I only weighed 100.4 and he was not happy about that. I have been trying but its not easy......I did have an interesting discussion about autoimmune diseases (primarily my JRA) and cancer. It seems research coming down the pipleline does indicate a correlation between AI diseases and certain cancers. This is scary considering we cant simply rid ourselves of AI diseases. I explained to my doc that I just take the dx given and fight with all I have and hope and pray the dx's stay away. I asked about preventative measures, and really there is not much one can do. Take care of yourself, eat, exercise, avoid stress and the list goes on. i do well with all but the stress st uff. I cant seem to avoid so I just deal with it as it comes to me. Unfortunately there are some new family issues and my marriage is in jeapordy and dealing with my health and the boys is enough. I asked the doc what one does when they are overwhelmed...his response ....lol...runaway...so Jo, georgina, anybody....want a guest? lol Matt goes to his surgeon tomorrow so I will update then.... hugs to all! Donna **************************************See what's new at http://www.aol.com

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Georgina, you are the best. Thank you. Your email alone has lifted my spirits even more than I insist on carrying them. I just tell myself tough days are there for us and the task is to get through them and my dear friend, "I will!" This stuff shall too pass!!! However the invite is awful tempting...if only I win that lottery tomorrow!!!!!!!!

Hugs and thanks!

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