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Report post · July 9, 2001

Hi , I am new here too. Nice to meet you. Marsha

Report post · July 9, 2001

Hi !!! What type Diabetic are you??? We have quit a few diabetics on here, and colitis and the emotional problems also... You have come to the right place )

I'm Helen from Ohio!!! Please tell us all about yourself )

{{{ Welcome Hugs }}}

Helen

Hi all,I just joined today. I've been a diabetic for 20 years and also havecolitis. On top of that I have emotional problems related to mychildhood.I'm not sure what else to say, but did want to introduce myself.

Oregon Coast

Report post · July 9, 2001

Thanks, Marsha. Nice to know I'm not alone.

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Report post · July 9, 2001

Hi ! Welcome to the Family! I'm Ling from Singapore. I have diabetes

[Type 2] too, and occipital neuralgia.

Ling

new member

Hi all,

I just joined today. I've been a diabetic for 20 years and also have

colitis. On top of that I have emotional problems related to my

childhood.

I'm not sure what else to say, but did want to introduce myself.

Oregon Coast

Report post · July 10, 2001

Hi Helen,

I'm Type 1 (since 1980) and have been having trouble lately with control. The

colitis

is in control (I take Asacol). And my emotional problems have become much less

since

I went on Zoloft (only 25 mg). It's been 2 years since my worst emotional event

and

I lost 20 lbs. I'm finally gaining weight ... but was in bed so long that I now

have

trouble walking. I hope that improves.

I'm optimistic about the future and am so happy that I found this list!

My life is an open book. I'm now 40. When I was younger I wouldn't have shared

anything

with anyone.

> Hi !!! What type Diabetic are you??? We have quit a few diabetics on

>here, and colitis and the emotional problems also... You have come to the

>right place )

>I'm Helen from Ohio!!! Please tell us all about yourself )

> {{{ Welcome Hugs }}}

> Helen

>

>Hi all,I just joined today. I've been a diabetic for 20 years and also

>havecolitis. On top of that I have emotional problems related to

>mychildhood.I'm not sure what else to say, but did want to introduce myself.

> Oregon Coast

>

> >

>

Report post · July 10, 2001

Hi .

Welcome. Im also diabetic. ive had it for... ah about 5-6 years now.

I also have emotional problems as well.

Melinda

At 08:02 PM 7/9/01 -0700, you wrote:

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>

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>colitis. On top of that I have emotional problems related to my

>childhood.

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Report post · July 10, 2001

Glad you are with us too!!! You sound so positive!!! Such a great attitude to have! Let's hope for better walking and no emotional roller coaster )

{{{ Positive Hugs }}}

Helen

Hi Helen,I'm Type 1 (since 1980) and have been having trouble lately with control. Thecolitisis in control (I take Asacol). And my emotional problems have become much lesssinceI went on Zoloft (only 25 mg). It's been 2 years since my worst emotional eventandI lost 20 lbs. I'm finally gaining weight ... but was in bed so long that I nowhavetrouble walking. I hope that improves.I'm optimistic about the future and am so happy that I found this list!My life is an open book. I'm now 40. When I was younger I wouldn't have sharedanythingwith anyone.

Report post · July 10, 2001

Hi Melinda,

I'm happy to report that I have not had any diabetic complications - -

but wonder if there might be a connection between diabetes and emotional

problems.

Melinda Sprague wrote:

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> Hi .

> Welcome. Im also diabetic. ive had it for... ah about 5-6 years now.

> I also have emotional problems as well.

> Melinda

> At 08:02 PM 7/9/01 -0700, you wrote:

> >Hi all,

> >

> >I just joined today. I've been a diabetic for 20 years and also have

> >colitis. On top of that I have emotional problems related to my

> >childhood.

> >

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Report post · July 10, 2001

Hmm well do you have an eating problem? are you over weight? i know

depression and stuff like that can make you eat and eat and eat.... And of

course that cant be good. I have a strong family history of diabetes too.

SO i was bound to get it eventually. they just didnt expect it at age 21.

Melinda

At 04:02 PM 7/10/01 -0700, you wrote:

>Hi Melinda,

>

>I'm happy to report that I have not had any diabetic complications - -

>but wonder if there might be a connection between diabetes and emotional

>problems.

>

>Melinda Sprague wrote:

> >

> > Hi .

> > Welcome. Im also diabetic. ive had it for... ah about 5-6 years now.

> > I also have emotional problems as well.

> > Melinda

> > At 08:02 PM 7/9/01 -0700, you wrote:

> > >Hi all,

> > >

> > >I just joined today. I've been a diabetic for 20 years and also have

> > >colitis. On top of that I have emotional problems related to my

> > >childhood.

> > >

> > >I'm not sure what else to say, but did want to introduce myself.

> > >

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Report post · July 10, 2001

Melinda,

No I don't have a weight problem or an eating problem. It is still a

mystery why diabetes came my way.

Melinda Sprague wrote:

>

> Hmm well do you have an eating problem? are you over weight? i know

> depression and stuff like that can make you eat and eat and eat.... And of

> course that cant be good. I have a strong family history of diabetes too.

> SO i was bound to get it eventually. they just didnt expect it at age 21.

> Melinda

> At 04:02 PM 7/10/01 -0700, you wrote:

> >Hi Melinda,

> >

> >I'm happy to report that I have not had any diabetic complications - -

> >but wonder if there might be a connection between diabetes and emotional

> >problems.

> >

> >Melinda Sprague wrote:

> > >

> > > Hi .

> > > Welcome. Im also diabetic. ive had it for... ah about 5-6 years now.

> > > I also have emotional problems as well.

> > > Melinda

> > > At 08:02 PM 7/9/01 -0700, you wrote:

> > > >Hi all,

> > > >

> > > >I just joined today. I've been a diabetic for 20 years and also have

> > > >colitis. On top of that I have emotional problems related to my

> > > >childhood.

> > > >

> > > >I'm not sure what else to say, but did want to introduce myself.

> > > >

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Report post · July 11, 2001

Hi ,

Thats interesting. I wonder if they ever did a study on emotional problems

and diabetes.... Diabetes is a weird thing. I know people who are under

weight who have gotten it. It sure doesnt make much sense to me. But either

way having diabetes really stinks. I take insulin and im on oral meds.

Check my sugar at least 2 times a day. Its not TOTALLY awful. But it stinks

to not beable to eat a HUGE sundae from friendlys

Melinda

At 09:33 PM 7/10/01 -0700, you wrote:

>Melinda,

>

>No I don't have a weight problem or an eating problem. It is still a

>mystery why diabetes came my way.

>

>Melinda Sprague wrote:

> >

> > Hmm well do you have an eating problem? are you over weight? i know

> > depression and stuff like that can make you eat and eat and eat.... And of

> > course that cant be good. I have a strong family history of diabetes too.

> > SO i was bound to get it eventually. they just didnt expect it at age 21.

> > Melinda

> > At 04:02 PM 7/10/01 -0700, you wrote:

> > >Hi Melinda,

> > >

> > >I'm happy to report that I have not had any diabetic complications - -

> > >but wonder if there might be a connection between diabetes and emotional

> > >problems.

> > >

> > >Melinda Sprague wrote:

> > > >

> > > > Hi .

> > > > Welcome. Im also diabetic. ive had it for... ah about 5-6 years now.

> > > > I also have emotional problems as well.

> > > > Melinda

> > > > At 08:02 PM 7/9/01 -0700, you wrote:

> > > > >Hi all,

> > > > >

> > > > >I just joined today. I've been a diabetic for 20 years and also have

> > > > >colitis. On top of that I have emotional problems related to my

> > > > >childhood.

> > > > >

> > > > >I'm not sure what else to say, but did want to introduce myself.

> > > > >

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Report post · July 11, 2001

Melinda, You were diagnosed with diabetes at 21? Well, I was also diagnosed

with it 3 months before my 21st birthday....

Ling

Re: new member

Hmm well do you have an eating problem? are you over weight? i know

depression and stuff like that can make you eat and eat and eat.... And of

course that cant be good. I have a strong family history of diabetes too.

SO i was bound to get it eventually. they just didnt expect it at age 21.

Melinda

At 04:02 PM 7/10/01 -0700, you wrote:

>Hi Melinda,

>

>I'm happy to report that I have not had any diabetic complications - -

>but wonder if there might be a connection between diabetes and emotional

>problems.

>

>Melinda Sprague wrote:

> >

> > Hi .

> > Welcome. Im also diabetic. ive had it for... ah about 5-6 years now.

> > I also have emotional problems as well.

> > Melinda

> > At 08:02 PM 7/9/01 -0700, you wrote:

> > >Hi all,

> > >

> > >I just joined today. I've been a diabetic for 20 years and also have

> > >colitis. On top of that I have emotional problems related to my

> > >childhood.

> > >

> > >I'm not sure what else to say, but did want to introduce myself.

> > >

> > >Oregon Coast

> > >

Report post · July 11, 2001

In a message dated 7/11/01 5:40:29 AM Pacific Daylight Time, mydragon@... writes:

Diabetes is a weird thing. I know people who are under weight who have gotten it

Diabetes isn't something you just GET, or come down with like the flu or something. Diabetes doesn't discriminate, against age, sex, weight, or anything like that. It does come with a variety of symptoms, and side effects: depresion, fatigue, nausea, heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, etc. Anyway's that's my little tidbit on diabetes.

Report post · July 11, 2001

Yep about a month after my 21st b-day... I did get to enjoy one

strawberry-bananna daquiri with alcohol and all that before i was diagnosed

LOL.

Now i dont drink at all.... prolly better that i dont anyway.

Melinda

At 10:02 PM 7/11/01 +0800, you wrote:

>Melinda, You were diagnosed with diabetes at 21? Well, I was also diagnosed

>with it 3 months before my 21st birthday....

>

>Ling

> Re: new member

>

>Hmm well do you have an eating problem? are you over weight? i know

>depression and stuff like that can make you eat and eat and eat.... And of

>course that cant be good. I have a strong family history of diabetes too.

>SO i was bound to get it eventually. they just didnt expect it at age 21.

>Melinda

>At 04:02 PM 7/10/01 -0700, you wrote:

> >Hi Melinda,

> >

> >I'm happy to report that I have not had any diabetic complications - -

> >but wonder if there might be a connection between diabetes and emotional

> >problems.

> >

> >Melinda Sprague wrote:

> > >

> > > Hi .

> > > Welcome. Im also diabetic. ive had it for... ah about 5-6 years now.

> > > I also have emotional problems as well.

> > > Melinda

> > > At 08:02 PM 7/9/01 -0700, you wrote:

> > > >Hi all,

> > > >

> > > >I just joined today. I've been a diabetic for 20 years and also have

> > > >colitis. On top of that I have emotional problems related to my

> > > >childhood.

> > > >

> > > >I'm not sure what else to say, but did want to introduce myself.

> > > >

> > > >Oregon Coast

> > > >

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Report post · July 11, 2001

Hi , welome to the group!!! Sorry you have so many things to contend with, but you have come to the right place... We have quite a few on here with your ailments...Write and tell us about yourself!!!

{{{ Welcome Hugs }}}

Helen

Hi, my name is , I have diabetes, asthma, chronic pain sydrome, and am overweight. I do take medications for these conditions. I am 20 years old. I do in home care.

Report post · July 11, 2001

In a message dated 7/10/01 9:55:54 PM Pacific Daylight Time, mydragon@... writes:

Hmm well do you have an eating problem? are you over weight? i know depression and stuff like that can make you eat and eat and eat.... And of course that cant be good. I have a strong family history of diabetes too. SO i was bound to get it eventually. they just didnt expect it at age 21.

Melinda

I have a question about this, but don't want to start any trouble, yet cannot seem to just let it slip. Should I say anything other than this, or ?

Deb

Report post · July 11, 2001

In a message dated 7/11/01 5:40:21 AM Pacific Daylight Time, mydragon@... writes:

Diabetes is a weird thing. I know people who are under weight who have gotten it.

That's because its not a fat disease.

Deb

Report post · July 11, 2001

In a message dated 7/11/01 4:24:32 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Viscioushellion@... writes:

Hi, my name is

Hey , didn't know you joined the list! :::wavewavewave:::!!

Deb

Report post · July 12, 2001

Lucky you.... at least you got to enjoy the daquiri. I could hardly touch my

favourite mango cake!!!

Ling

Re: new member

>

>Hmm well do you have an eating problem? are you over weight? i know

>depression and stuff like that can make you eat and eat and eat.... And of

>course that cant be good. I have a strong family history of diabetes too.

>SO i was bound to get it eventually. they just didnt expect it at age 21.

>Melinda

>At 04:02 PM 7/10/01 -0700, you wrote:

> >Hi Melinda,

> >

> >I'm happy to report that I have not had any diabetic complications - -

> >but wonder if there might be a connection between diabetes and emotional

> >problems.

> >

> >Melinda Sprague wrote:

> > >

> > > Hi .

> > > Welcome. Im also diabetic. ive had it for... ah about 5-6 years now.

> > > I also have emotional problems as well.

> > > Melinda

> > > At 08:02 PM 7/9/01 -0700, you wrote:

> > > >Hi all,

> > > >

> > > >I just joined today. I've been a diabetic for 20 years and also have

> > > >colitis. On top of that I have emotional problems related to my

> > > >childhood.

> > > >

> > > >I'm not sure what else to say, but did want to introduce myself.

> > > >

> > > >Oregon Coast

> > > >

>

Report post · July 12, 2001

Hi ,

I'm Ling, 23, with diabetes and occipital neuralgia. Welcome to the List!

Ling

new member

Hi, my name is , I have diabetes, asthma, chronic pain sydrome, and am overweight. I do take medications for these conditions. I am 20 years old. I do in home care.

Report post · July 14, 2001

In a message dated 7/14/01 11:57:03 AM Central Daylight Time,

anne.lennon@... writes:

> Hi all.I have just joined the group and would be

> interested to hear from anyone who has adopted a child

> with d.s. we got our son nearly seven years ago now (

> he is now 9 ) and boy is our life blessed.there is not a

> day goes by that we do not thank god for him!!Would

> also like to hear from anyone who has a child with

> instability of the antloaxial joint we have just learned

> that has this and are obviously

> concerened.thanks Anne. Redcar Cleveland.

HI Anne

Welcome to the group......I can't wait to hear some stories about , I

have a 9 yr. old too

Kathy mom to Sara 9

Report post · July 14, 2001

In a message dated 7/14/01 11:57:03 AM Central Daylight Time,

anne.lennon@... writes:

> Hi all.I have just joined the group and would be

> interested to hear from anyone who has adopted a child

> with d.s. we got our son nearly seven years ago now (

> he is now 9 ) and boy is our life blessed.there is not a

> day goes by that we do not thank god for him!!Would

> also like to hear from anyone who has a child with

> instability of the antloaxial joint we have just learned

> that has this and are obviously

> concerened.thanks Anne. Redcar Cleveland.

HI Anne

Welcome to the group......I can't wait to hear some stories about , I

have a 9 yr. old too

Kathy mom to Sara 9

Report post · July 15, 2001

Hi,

I'm Fran and I have a son with Down syndrome, (now 6 1/2) who we

adopted six years ago from Venezuela! He is a joy and a challenge every

day!! Gabe does not have the instability in his neck but does have an

unusual defect in his second vertebrae. He is actually missing part of

it...the ring is not completely closed. This makes things " unstable " . It

just so happens that he was born that way and we would never have known if

they had not screened him for the other DS-type instability :-) He has all

the same limitations that your son probably has, but we don't seem to be able

to stop him from climbing on the outside of all the jungle gym equipment he

can find!

I'd love to hear more about your son and your adoption story :-) Do you have

any other adopted children? We have a second son, Ethan who is turning two

next week. And three birth daughters ranging in age from 14 - 10 years :-)

Kinda a hectic house around here! Hope to hear more from you...

Fran

Report post · July 15, 2001