Re: Welcome to Sissy Mae too

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Lynn,

Thanks for the welcome. I am not sure what I'm doing, but I hope to get to

know everyone soon.

>

>Reply-To: MSersLife

>To: <MSersLife >

>Subject: Welcome to Sissy Mae too

>Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2004 18:28:14 -0500

>

>Sissy Mae

>I want to say a welcome to you too . This is really a friendly

>neighborhood but it would seem that a lot of the neighbors are on vacation

>lately. I am sure they will make you feel welcome soon.

>Let us know a little about you, too.

>

>LOVE AND HAPPINESS;

>FLOWERS AND BUTTERFLIES

>LYNN

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Hi Marcy and anyone else new to the group I posted this get to know you questions about a month ago and this makes a good way to get to know new member's.

I welcome you to the group and I hope you make some new friends.

Bill

My personal web page: http://home.insightbb.com/~msdiabetes/

NAME?

What state of country are you in?

How long have you had MS?

What meds do you take for your MS?

What kind of troubles do you have with your MS?

Are you still working a job?

If you still work does the MS make your job performance poor?

Did getting MS force you to quit a job?

Are you on disability through Social Security?

Are you trying to get Social Security?

What other health condition do you have besides MS?

Do you get good family support to help you with your MS?

If you are on disability what kind of things do you do to keep your self busy?

Add your own personal info.

Welcome to Sissy Mae too>Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2004 18:28:14 -0500>>Sissy Mae>I want to say a welcome to you too . This is really a friendly >neighborhood but it would seem that a lot of the neighbors are on vacation >lately. I am sure they will make you feel welcome soon.>Let us know a little about you, too.>>LOVE AND HAPPINESS;>FLOWERS AND BUTTERFLIES>LYNN_________________________________________________________________Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! hthttp://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/

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>Reply-To: MSersLife

>To: <MSersLife >

>Subject: Re: Welcome to Sissy Mae too

>Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2004 22:58:21 -0500

>

>Hi Marcy and anyone else new to the group I posted this get to know you

>questions about a month ago and this makes a good way to get to know new

>member's.

>I welcome you to the group and I hope you make some new friends.

>Bill

>My personal web page: http://home.insightbb.com/~msdiabetes/

>

>NAME? Marcy

>

>

>What state of country are you in? Iowa

>

>

>How long have you had MS? Well, I'm not sure how to answer this one. I

>have not been offically diagnosed yet. I am in the process. Last Friday

>my neurologist told me that if he had to give me a diagnosis, it would be

>MS.

>

>

>What meds do you take for your MS? none yet

>

>

>What kind of troubles do you have with your MS? Four years ago I had a

>bout with optic neuritis in both eyes. My MRI at that time did not

>indicate MS. Then about 6 months ago I went numb from the waist down and

>had chronic lower back pain. A second MRI did not indicate MS. I was told

>that my pelvis was not tilted properly and began physical therapy and water

>therapy to try to strengthen my lower back and bring my pelvis back in

>line. After several months making no progress I requested back x-rays to

>make sure I was not hurting myself. These showed some disc degeneration.

>I then had SI joint injections to relieve the pain. I was then referred to

>the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. I had an MRI on my entire

>spine last Friday. The doctors did not find anything else, so given the

>symptoms I have if they had to guess it would be MS. Next they are going

>to do a spinal tap to try to get this thing diagnosed. Symptoms are numb

>and tingling legs and feet, numb hands, balance problems, frequent falls,

>hyperreflexia, trouble walking any distance. I am using a cane, but have

>been instructed to get a walker as that will provide more stability.

>

>

>Are you still working a job? Yes. I am lucky enough to work for very

>understanding people. I have a desk job and have the freedom to get up and

>move around as needed.

>

>

>If you still work does the MS make your job performance poor? I have made

>more errors in the past few months, but have taken extra efforts to double

>check my work.

>

>

>Did getting MS force you to quit a job? no

>

>

>Are you on disability through Social Security? no

>

>Are you trying to get Social Security? not yet

>

>What other health condition do you have besides MS? high blood pressure,

>hypothyroidism, high cholesterol, diabetes, overweight

>

>

>Do you get good family support to help you with your MS? Yes. My father

>takes me to my out of town doctor appointments. My mom cooks supper for me

>and drives me around for my errands. They both help me with odd jobs

>around the house. My brother and sister in law live out of town, but try

>to come down every other month to help me with odd jobs. I also have a

>group of great co workers that help me with the little things I just can't

>do anymore. I have been very blessed with my support system.

>

>

>If you are on disability what kind of things do you do to keep your self

>busy? NA

>

>

>Add your own personal info.

>I have two cats that I cherish. I enjoy crafting, but can't do much as my

>hands don't cooperate. I enjoy scrapbooking, but have the hand thing. I

>like to put together puzzles. I enjoy gardening, but can't do much. I

>like to read, watch movies and am a reality TV fan.

>

>

> Welcome to Sissy Mae too

> >Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2004 18:28:14 -0500

> >

> >Sissy Mae

> >I want to say a welcome to you too . This is really a friendly

> >neighborhood but it would seem that a lot of the neighbors are on

>vacation

> >lately. I am sure they will make you feel welcome soon.

> >Let us know a little about you, too.

> >

> >LOVE AND HAPPINESS;

> >FLOWERS AND BUTTERFLIES

> >LYNN

>

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Thank you.

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>Reply-To: MSersLife

>To: <MSersLife >

>Subject: Welcome to Sissy Mae too

>Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2004 18:28:14 -0500

>

>Sissy Mae

>I want to say a welcome to you too . This is really a friendly

>neighborhood but it would seem that a lot of the neighbors are on vacation

>lately. I am sure they will make you feel welcome soon.

>Let us know a little about you, too.

>

>LOVE AND HAPPINESS;

>FLOWERS AND BUTTERFLIES

>LYNN

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It's nice to meet you, Marcy. )

Sounds like you have a wonderful and helpful family. )

Challis

>NAME? Marcy>>>What state of country are you in? Iowa>>>How long have you had MS? Well, I'm not sure how to answer this one. I >have not been offically diagnosed yet. I am in the process. Last Friday >my neurologist told me that if he had to give me a diagnosis, it would be >MS.>>>What meds do you take for your MS? none yet>>>What kind of troubles do you have with your MS? Four years ago I had a >bout with optic neuritis in both eyes. My MRI at that time did not >indicate MS. Then about 6 months ago I went numb from the waist down and >had chronic lower back pain. A second MRI did not indicate MS. I was told >that my pelvis was not tilted properly and began physical therapy and water >therapy to try to strengthen my lower back and bring my pelvis back in >line. After several months making no progress I requested back x-rays to >make sure I was not hurting myself. These showed some disc degeneration. >I then had SI joint injections to relieve the pain. I was then referred to >the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. I had an MRI on my entire >spine last Friday. The doctors did not find anything else, so given the >symptoms I have if they had to guess it would be MS. Next they are going >to do a spinal tap to try to get this thing diagnosed. Symptoms are numb >and tingling legs and feet, numb hands, balance problems, frequent falls, >hyperreflexia, trouble walking any distance. I am using a cane, but have >been instructed to get a walker as that will provide more stability.>>>Are you still working a job? Yes. I am lucky enough to work for very >understanding people. I have a desk job and have the freedom to get up and >move around as needed.>>>If you still work does the MS make your job performance poor? I have made >more errors in the past few months, but have taken extra efforts to double >check my work.>>>Did getting MS force you to quit a job? no>>>Are you on disability through Social Security? no>>Are you trying to get Social Security? not yet>>What other health condition do you have besides MS? high blood pressure, >hypothyroidism, high cholesterol, diabetes, overweight>>>Do you get good family support to help you with your MS? Yes. My father >takes me to my out of town doctor appointments. My mom cooks supper for me >and drives me around for my errands. They both help me with odd jobs >around the house. My brother and sister in law live out of town, but try >to come down every other month to help me with odd jobs. I also have a >group of great co workers that help me with the little things I just can't >do anymore. I have been very blessed with my support system.>>>If you are on disability what kind of things do you do to keep your self >busy? NA>>>Add your own personal info.>I have two cats that I cherish. I enjoy crafting, but can't do much as my >hands don't cooperate. I enjoy scrapbooking, but have the hand thing. I >like to put together puzzles. I enjoy gardening, but can't do much. I >like to read, watch movies and am a reality TV fan.