Guest guest Posted September 12, 2004 Report Share Posted September 12, 2004 Hi, My name is Gita and I just joined the group. I'm really new to Still's disease because I just got diagnosed last April. Fortunately, I was diagnosed right after I finished all my course work in college, so I was able to take a term off before graduation (and I graduated this spring)! I've actually been very depressed, because before I got sick I was a long distance runner, dancer and capoeirista (brazilian martial arts). Now, I can barely go up and down the stairs. It's been really nice to know that there are others out there who have dealt with Still's. I hope I can be as strong as you guys. Take care Gita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 Welcome also Gita, nice to have you here with us, Smiles, Melt ----- Original Message ----- From: gsjahrir Hi,My name is Gita and I just joined the group. I'm really new toStill's disease because I just got diagnosed last April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 Hello Gita you might one day do all that you once were able,i sure hope so.For me Stills kept me mostly bedridden for good part of one year,today im close to normal.Im still on low-dose prednisone,and 15 mgs of Meth,i do consider myself in med indused remmision although i have yet to hear those words from my rhumy(doesnt really matter as long as i feel alrigtht).Take care and i hope it gets easier for you soon. d.Canada HI, I'm new Hi,My name is Gita and I just joined the group. I'm really new toStill's disease because I just got diagnosed last April. Fortunately,I was diagnosed right after I finished all my course work in college,so I was able to take a term off before graduation (and I graduatedthis spring)! I've actually been very depressed, because before I gotsick I was a long distance runner, dancer and capoeirista (brazilianmartial arts). Now, I can barely go up and down the stairs. It'sbeen really nice to know that there are others out there who havedealt with Still's. I hope I can be as strong as you guys. Take careGitaVisit the Still's Disease Message Boardhttp://disc.server.com/Indices/148599.htmlThe materials and information contained in this message are not intended to replace the services of a trained health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of physicians and/or other health care professionals. The International Still's Disease Foundation is not engaged in rendering medical or professional medical services. You should consult your physician on specific medical questions, particularly in matters requiring diagnosis or medical attention. The International Still's Disease Foundation makes no representations or warranties with respect to any treatment, action, application, medication or preparation by any person following the information offered or provided within this support form. ion by any person following the information offered or provided within this support form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Hi Gita, Welcome to our group. How sad you were diagnosed after college, but how wonderful you came back to graduate! I was diagnosed after my first semester of college. My first symptoms began after standing to lay my Microbiology final on the Professor's desk. A year after being told I'd never be able to go back to college, I did, graduating early, with honors, and worked for years as a RN. This was all done with varying doses of prednisone and Imuran. The working years are treasured! Sometimes it doesn't seem hope is in sight. Never give up. Arm yourself with the ammunition you need - be informed on Stills Disease. Try to know what is going on with all aspects of your disease and understand the medication you are swallowing, injecting, or inhaling! I'm glad you found the Stills Group. These are the best people I've ever met! Peace, Barbara bgard@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2004 Report Share Posted October 2, 2004 Hi Gita, I just got my computer up and running again. It is good to meet you, and this is a great site with great people. llol, B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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