Guest guest Posted September 7, 1999 Report Share Posted September 7, 1999 I have a little comment on the backpack situation. I am just out of school so maybe mine may help a bit. When I was 14, I carried a bookbag that weighed over 37 pounds, (My mom wieghed it)I stepped off af a curb one day on my way to her car... We were going to the Dr.s office for a torn rhomboid muscle in my shoulder, ANYWAY I broke my ankle and was on crutches for weeks. It just so happened my brother the next evening broke HIS ankle and was also on crutches. We we're in the same middle school, and the teachers allowed us to use the books they had extra in the classroom. Maybe for your kid, the teachers will do the same under medical conditions? Just my 2 cents, Beth ______________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2000 Report Share Posted September 25, 2000 > I got in to see my doctor the very next > day,now I 'm told I have diabetes. My > fasting sugar test were,212, and 226,I'm > told this is very high. > At this point what am I facing? Hi, D.J. Welcome to the Diabetes International self-help group. You will soon get over the scare and the shock. Millions have been in exactly the same position as you as far as the diabetes is concerned and are still getting on with their lives. You didn't mention health insurance so I assume that you still have it - people that don't have it usually say so in the first sentence - so that is one less worry. Look at it on the positive side - you were given a clear diagnosis. Many of us go on for years without being really sure of where we are. But you are going to need some reliable information fast. The best buy is: " American Diabetes Association Complete Guide to Diabetes, 2nd Edition " . It costs $23.95 and contains almost everything you need to know at the beginning. You didn't mention your weight. This is very important - if you are overweight, you are going to have to part with some of it, starting right now. You did say that you are " in no known high risk group " but I doubt that you can know that for sure. Genetic predisposition is one of the high risks and you couldn't be sure about that unless you had had your chromosomes checked. Another high risk is a sedentary life style and from your description you appear to have been more or less fully occupied with your wrist problem for over three years and so have probably not led a very active life during that time. And if you have any kind of overweight at all (it would be unusual if you hadn't) that would make three high risk groups that you could belong to. You also didn't mention what kind of things you eat and how much. Whatever it is, it is almost certain to have been the wrong mix. Listen to your dietitian and follow the recommendations as closely as you can, even if it means throwing out most of the " food " you have in the house already. And try not to get drawn into any cranky diets claimed to be able to reduce your blood sugar fast - you are not in any hurry and it is going to take time to stabilize your metabolism properly. Let us know what happens when you revisit your doctor next week and also tell us what the dietitian says. Not many diabetes patients are given a full endocrinological and metabolic diagnosis - the cost for the general population would be enormous. The usual treatment is to make dietary recommendations and prescribe oral antidiabetic medication or insulin and then wait and see what happens. During that time you should be given some diabetes schooling. Ask for it if the doctor doesn't mention it. You will usually know within a month or so if the treatment is effective otherwise they will change the dose. If your metabolism is way out of line you might be sent to a clinic for a few days so that they have your environment under control and can make more extensive diagnostic tests. Your feet, kidneys, liver, stomach, heart, eyes, and nerves could all have been affected to some extent before you were diagnosed. That wouldn't be unusual and anyway it is always useful to establish a baseline - just make sure that you get a full copy of all the results so that you can show them to the next physicians into whose hands you might fall! Good luck and cheer up! Thornton Pforzheim, Germany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2000 Report Share Posted September 25, 2000 > I got in to see my doctor the very next > day,now I 'm told I have diabetes. My > fasting sugar test were,212, and 226,I'm > told this is very high. > At this point what am I facing? Hi, D.J. Welcome to the Diabetes International self-help group. You will soon get over the scare and the shock. Millions have been in exactly the same position as you as far as the diabetes is concerned and are still getting on with their lives. You didn't mention health insurance so I assume that you still have it - people that don't have it usually say so in the first sentence - so that is one less worry. Look at it on the positive side - you were given a clear diagnosis. Many of us go on for years without being really sure of where we are. But you are going to need some reliable information fast. The best buy is: " American Diabetes Association Complete Guide to Diabetes, 2nd Edition " . It costs $23.95 and contains almost everything you need to know at the beginning. You didn't mention your weight. This is very important - if you are overweight, you are going to have to part with some of it, starting right now. You did say that you are " in no known high risk group " but I doubt that you can know that for sure. Genetic predisposition is one of the high risks and you couldn't be sure about that unless you had had your chromosomes checked. Another high risk is a sedentary life style and from your description you appear to have been more or less fully occupied with your wrist problem for over three years and so have probably not led a very active life during that time. And if you have any kind of overweight at all (it would be unusual if you hadn't) that would make three high risk groups that you could belong to. You also didn't mention what kind of things you eat and how much. Whatever it is, it is almost certain to have been the wrong mix. Listen to your dietitian and follow the recommendations as closely as you can, even if it means throwing out most of the " food " you have in the house already. And try not to get drawn into any cranky diets claimed to be able to reduce your blood sugar fast - you are not in any hurry and it is going to take time to stabilize your metabolism properly. Let us know what happens when you revisit your doctor next week and also tell us what the dietitian says. Not many diabetes patients are given a full endocrinological and metabolic diagnosis - the cost for the general population would be enormous. The usual treatment is to make dietary recommendations and prescribe oral antidiabetic medication or insulin and then wait and see what happens. During that time you should be given some diabetes schooling. Ask for it if the doctor doesn't mention it. You will usually know within a month or so if the treatment is effective otherwise they will change the dose. If your metabolism is way out of line you might be sent to a clinic for a few days so that they have your environment under control and can make more extensive diagnostic tests. Your feet, kidneys, liver, stomach, heart, eyes, and nerves could all have been affected to some extent before you were diagnosed. That wouldn't be unusual and anyway it is always useful to establish a baseline - just make sure that you get a full copy of all the results so that you can show them to the next physicians into whose hands you might fall! Good luck and cheer up! Thornton Pforzheim, Germany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2001 Report Share Posted May 16, 2001 Hi Kim- I have type 2 diabetes. My feet hurt me often but so far not the rest. I have high blood pressure which has finally been controlled by prinivil. I got that recomendation off these lists! I am new to the group, but have diabetes for 28 years, since I was 9. For the past year I have had alot of medical problems. My whole body has swelled and my arms leg and back is in constant pain. They throughly checked out my kidneys and they are ok. I'm supposed to go monday for a test that they hook blood pressure cuffs to your legs . Has anyone else had problems similair to this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2003 Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 Hi Snow----What do you mean " take an alternate " ? Iron supplements should be separated by hrs from any thyroid med. It will cause absorption problems for the thyroid med. Back in 1998 I had a frightful case of falling-down vertigo. It lasted for around several wks, and repercussions lasted forever (tinnitus, subtle changes in balance when turning my head or body too quickly, and when stooping. bending, looking up at the sky). I had extreme nausea, fell on the floor, had sessions of this when I was driving, and it was generally a nightmare that had lots of repercussions. I never completely knew what caused it, other than the ear doc prescribed more antihistamine, flonase, and I took OTC for the vertigo. The audiologist did some testing on me, and the nearest she could figure was fluid at the inner ear. I never had a CT, so it was inconclusive. I had been hypothyroid and undertreated all these yrs, so I don't really know whether that was responsible or not. I suspect it, plus some other things. I have bad yr-round allergies, food allergies, plus allergies to certain fillers in drugs, some of which I probably don't even know yet. Hard to figure. Soy is notorious for blocking absorption and distribution of thyroid hormone, therefore, should not be consumed by people with thyroid problems. Is your diagnosis primary hypo with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis or what is your history there? I am self-treated with Armour Thyroid. I just recently made this change a couple of months ago. What are your lab results, with the normal ranges for comparison? Do you have vertigo now, or is it past? Most of us don't do that well with $ynthroid, and many of us feel better on the natural thyroid glandulars. newbie > Hello all > I'm hypothyroid and anemic with a wheat allergy and lactose > intolerance. I'm currently on synthroid, (which doesn't sit well with > iron supplements..so I have to take an alternate therefore is SLOW!) > anyhow, right now I'm intrested in loosing the weight from the > hypothyroidism, and other diet ideas. What's the deal with soya? and > antihistamines? Also, I'm curious to know if anyone has suffered from > vertigo to the point of having to take medication. > I'm in the process of training my Dr. (just moved and changed) so she > can't answer these questions. > Thanks > Snow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2003 Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 Hi Snow----What do you mean " take an alternate " ? Iron supplements should be separated by hrs from any thyroid med. It will cause absorption problems for the thyroid med. Back in 1998 I had a frightful case of falling-down vertigo. It lasted for around several wks, and repercussions lasted forever (tinnitus, subtle changes in balance when turning my head or body too quickly, and when stooping. bending, looking up at the sky). I had extreme nausea, fell on the floor, had sessions of this when I was driving, and it was generally a nightmare that had lots of repercussions. I never completely knew what caused it, other than the ear doc prescribed more antihistamine, flonase, and I took OTC for the vertigo. The audiologist did some testing on me, and the nearest she could figure was fluid at the inner ear. I never had a CT, so it was inconclusive. I had been hypothyroid and undertreated all these yrs, so I don't really know whether that was responsible or not. I suspect it, plus some other things. I have bad yr-round allergies, food allergies, plus allergies to certain fillers in drugs, some of which I probably don't even know yet. Hard to figure. Soy is notorious for blocking absorption and distribution of thyroid hormone, therefore, should not be consumed by people with thyroid problems. Is your diagnosis primary hypo with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis or what is your history there? I am self-treated with Armour Thyroid. I just recently made this change a couple of months ago. What are your lab results, with the normal ranges for comparison? Do you have vertigo now, or is it past? Most of us don't do that well with $ynthroid, and many of us feel better on the natural thyroid glandulars. newbie > Hello all > I'm hypothyroid and anemic with a wheat allergy and lactose > intolerance. I'm currently on synthroid, (which doesn't sit well with > iron supplements..so I have to take an alternate therefore is SLOW!) > anyhow, right now I'm intrested in loosing the weight from the > hypothyroidism, and other diet ideas. What's the deal with soya? and > antihistamines? Also, I'm curious to know if anyone has suffered from > vertigo to the point of having to take medication. > I'm in the process of training my Dr. (just moved and changed) so she > can't answer these questions. > Thanks > Snow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2003 Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 I take an alternate iron supplement, it's called Floravit which is like a liquid multi viatamin, that conmtains iron. Since it's low doses of iron, it's taking longer to cure the anemia. I had some vertigo, and my sister also, we're both hypo, so I thought it may be related.I can't go on amusement park rides anymore! I tried the natural thyroid, but it didn't seem to work very well, but my anemia was undiagosed at the time. My Hypo is " borderline " and the synthroid is working well for me, my mother and older sister also have the same. My older sister actually has problems with the synthroid. In Canada we can't get a T4 combined with a T3 therapy, come to think of it, I think the only way we can get T3 is from dessicated thyroid from the health food store.....anyhow, she does better on the T3, but can't get them both together. I don't have my numbers handy because we just moved, and my papers are in another realm, or in a black hole, or something like that.I just had my blood tested,and it showed a normal range, after being on meds for about a year now. When I went to the Dr, I wanted to see the lab results for my anemia, and she didn't want to show me the paper! Like I said, I'm breaking her in. Thanks for the info on the soya stuff, I knew I shouldn't have it, but didn't know why. Snow > Hi Snow----What do you mean " take an alternate " ? Iron supplements should be > separated by hrs from any thyroid med. It will cause absorption problems > for the thyroid med. Back in 1998 I had a frightful case of falling-down > vertigo. It lasted for around several wks, and repercussions lasted forever > (tinnitus, subtle changes in balance when turning my head or body too > quickly, and when stooping. bending, looking up at the sky). I had extreme > nausea, fell on the floor, had sessions of this when I was driving, and it > was generally a nightmare that had lots of repercussions. I never > completely knew what caused it, other than the ear doc prescribed more > antihistamine, flonase, and I took OTC for the vertigo. The audiologist did > some testing on me, and the nearest she could figure was fluid at the inner > ear. I never had a CT, so it was inconclusive. I had been hypothyroid and > undertreated all these yrs, so I don't really know whether that was > responsible or not. I suspect it, plus some other things. I have bad > yr-round allergies, food allergies, plus allergies to certain fillers in > drugs, some of which I probably don't even know yet. Hard to figure. Soy > is notorious for blocking absorption and distribution of thyroid hormone, > therefore, should not be consumed by people with thyroid problems. Is your > diagnosis primary hypo with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis or what is your history > there? I am self-treated with Armour Thyroid. I just recently made this > change a couple of months ago. What are your lab results, with the normal > ranges for comparison? Do you have vertigo now, or is it past? Most of us > don't do that well with $ynthroid, and many of us feel better on the natural > thyroid glandulars. > > > > newbie > > > > Hello all > > I'm hypothyroid and anemic with a wheat allergy and lactose > > intolerance. I'm currently on synthroid, (which doesn't sit well with > > iron supplements..so I have to take an alternate therefore is SLOW!) > > anyhow, right now I'm intrested in loosing the weight from the > > hypothyroidism, and other diet ideas. What's the deal with soya? and > > antihistamines? Also, I'm curious to know if anyone has suffered from > > vertigo to the point of having to take medication. > > I'm in the process of training my Dr. (just moved and changed) so she > > can't answer these questions. > > Thanks > > Snow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2003 Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 There is a condition that can go hand-in-hand with other autoimmune diseases. It is autoimmune inner ear disease. I didn't know of such a thing until sometime in the last couple of months. That's why I'm thinking there's a possibility that that may have been what happened to me. Describe your vertigo. Is it true vertigo, or dizziness? Do you have rotary nystagmus (things going in circles in one direction or the other in front of you), a " bouncing " environment when you walk in the dark? (This was one of my symptoms and was very frightening.). Or have you fallen down from it? Re: newbie > I take an alternate iron supplement, it's called Floravit which is > like a liquid multi viatamin, that conmtains iron. Since it's low > doses of iron, it's taking longer to cure the anemia. > I had some vertigo, and my sister also, we're both hypo, so I thought > it may be related.I can't go on amusement park rides anymore! > I tried the natural thyroid, but it didn't seem to work very well, > but my anemia was undiagosed at the time. My Hypo is " borderline " and > the synthroid is working well for me, my mother and older sister also > have the same. My older sister actually has problems with the > synthroid. In Canada we can't get a T4 combined with a T3 therapy, > come to think of it, I think the only way we can get T3 is from > dessicated thyroid from the health food store.....anyhow, she does > better on the T3, but can't get them both together. > I don't have my numbers handy because we just moved, and my papers > are in another realm, or in a black hole, or something like that.I > just had my blood tested,and it showed a normal range, after being on > meds for about a year now. When I went to the Dr, I wanted to see the > lab results for my anemia, and she didn't want to show me the paper! > Like I said, I'm breaking her in. > Thanks for the info on the soya stuff, I knew I shouldn't have it, > but didn't know why. > > Snow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2003 Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 There is a condition that can go hand-in-hand with other autoimmune diseases. It is autoimmune inner ear disease. I didn't know of such a thing until sometime in the last couple of months. That's why I'm thinking there's a possibility that that may have been what happened to me. Describe your vertigo. Is it true vertigo, or dizziness? Do you have rotary nystagmus (things going in circles in one direction or the other in front of you), a " bouncing " environment when you walk in the dark? (This was one of my symptoms and was very frightening.). Or have you fallen down from it? Re: newbie > I take an alternate iron supplement, it's called Floravit which is > like a liquid multi viatamin, that conmtains iron. Since it's low > doses of iron, it's taking longer to cure the anemia. > I had some vertigo, and my sister also, we're both hypo, so I thought > it may be related.I can't go on amusement park rides anymore! > I tried the natural thyroid, but it didn't seem to work very well, > but my anemia was undiagosed at the time. My Hypo is " borderline " and > the synthroid is working well for me, my mother and older sister also > have the same. My older sister actually has problems with the > synthroid. In Canada we can't get a T4 combined with a T3 therapy, > come to think of it, I think the only way we can get T3 is from > dessicated thyroid from the health food store.....anyhow, she does > better on the T3, but can't get them both together. > I don't have my numbers handy because we just moved, and my papers > are in another realm, or in a black hole, or something like that.I > just had my blood tested,and it showed a normal range, after being on > meds for about a year now. When I went to the Dr, I wanted to see the > lab results for my anemia, and she didn't want to show me the paper! > Like I said, I'm breaking her in. > Thanks for the info on the soya stuff, I knew I shouldn't have it, > but didn't know why. > > Snow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2003 Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 I had a classic case of vertigo, says the Dr.and slapped some meds on me.I took them for a month then felt better. They did that thing where they hang your head off the bed and move it around, then they say " don't throw up on me " I'm intrested to hear about the bouncing, I get that now and again. This is an autoimmune inner ear thing? or a vertigo thing? I haven't had them both at once. S. > There is a condition that can go hand-in-hand with other autoimmune > diseases. It is autoimmune inner ear disease. I didn't know of such a > thing until sometime in the last couple of months. That's why I'm thinking > there's a possibility that that may have been what happened to me. Describe > your vertigo. Is it true vertigo, or dizziness? Do you have rotary > nystagmus (things going in circles in one direction or the other in front of > you), a " bouncing " environment when you walk in the dark? (This was one of > my symptoms and was very frightening.). Or have you fallen down from it? > > > > Re: newbie > > > > I take an alternate iron supplement, it's called Floravit which is > > like a liquid multi viatamin, that conmtains iron. Since it's low > > doses of iron, it's taking longer to cure the anemia. > > I had some vertigo, and my sister also, we're both hypo, so I thought > > it may be related.I can't go on amusement park rides anymore! > > I tried the natural thyroid, but it didn't seem to work very well, > > but my anemia was undiagosed at the time. My Hypo is " borderline " and > > the synthroid is working well for me, my mother and older sister also > > have the same. My older sister actually has problems with the > > synthroid. In Canada we can't get a T4 combined with a T3 therapy, > > come to think of it, I think the only way we can get T3 is from > > dessicated thyroid from the health food store.....anyhow, she does > > better on the T3, but can't get them both together. > > I don't have my numbers handy because we just moved, and my papers > > are in another realm, or in a black hole, or something like that.I > > just had my blood tested,and it showed a normal range, after being on > > meds for about a year now. When I went to the Dr, I wanted to see the > > lab results for my anemia, and she didn't want to show me the paper! > > Like I said, I'm breaking her in. > > Thanks for the info on the soya stuff, I knew I shouldn't have it, > > but didn't know why. > > > > Snow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2003 Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 CAN be autoimmune in nature. CAN be included with the vertigo. If you have it, it is part of the vertigo. They call the " bouncing environment " thing " Dandy's Syndrome " . Subjective feelings of your environment bouncing with each step you take, but this is after dark or in a dark room. Re: newbie > I had a classic case of vertigo, says the Dr.and slapped some meds on > me.I took them for a month then felt better. They did that thing > where they hang your head off the bed and move it around, then they > say " don't throw up on me " > I'm intrested to hear about the bouncing, I get that now and again. > This is an autoimmune inner ear thing? or a vertigo thing? I haven't > had them both at once. > S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2003 Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 Hi Snow, Do you consume aspartame (Nutrasweet)? (Diet soda, sugarless gum, etc) Vertigo is one symptom of an intolerance (to put it mildly) to aspartame...I know from personal experience. Dusty newbie Hello allI'm hypothyroid and anemic with a wheat allergy and lactose intolerance. I'm currently on synthroid, (which doesn't sit well with iron supplements..so I have to take an alternate therefore is SLOW!)anyhow, right now I'm intrested in loosing the weight from the hypothyroidism, and other diet ideas. What's the deal with soya? and antihistamines? Also, I'm curious to know if anyone has suffered from vertigo to the point of having to take medication.I'm in the process of training my Dr. (just moved and changed) so she can't answer these questions.ThanksSnow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 That's very intresting. I avoid nutrasweet like the plague! I carefully check my gum/candy ingredients and I don't like soda. Snow > Hi Snow, > Do you consume aspartame (Nutrasweet)? (Diet soda, sugarless gum, etc) Vertigo is one symptom of an intolerance (to put it mildly) to aspartame...I know from personal experience. > Dusty > newbie > > > Hello all > I'm hypothyroid and anemic with a wheat allergy and lactose > intolerance. I'm currently on synthroid, (which doesn't sit well with > iron supplements..so I have to take an alternate therefore is SLOW!) > anyhow, right now I'm intrested in loosing the weight from the > hypothyroidism, and other diet ideas. What's the deal with soya? and > antihistamines? Also, I'm curious to know if anyone has suffered from > vertigo to the point of having to take medication. > I'm in the process of training my Dr. (just moved and changed) so she > can't answer these questions. > Thanks > Snow > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 Hi Lou welcome to the group my name is Bill I have had my MS now since Aug of 99. I have no balance so I use a walker all the time. I keep my wheelchair in my truck when I got places. I also have bladder trouble. I probably would have kept working if it wsn't for the bladder trouble. I have a great wife named Judy and we have 2 boy's. My oldest is 15 and will get to take drivers ed in school this year. I am not sure I am ready for that especially the insurance increase. I am on Copaxone and do well with it. I have been having double vision trouble for a while, my doc has me on oral steroid right now to see if it will help me. I am 43 and wasn't ready to retire at a young age. I rarely get out of the house so I like the discussion group to have a way to still socialize with people. I am sorry to hear about your wife being murdered that has to be rough. You must be going through some tough times right now. Can I ask what happened to her? What kind of trouble do you have with your MS? Can you still walk OK? Welcome to the group and I hope we can get to know you better. Bill my personal web page: MSdiabetes newbie hey everybody thanx for letting join..where to start lets see i have had MS relapse and remitting since 1989 been on betaserion and copaxane now only treating the syptoms not the ms.iam 45 livin in chesapeake va.me and my 17 yr old son are trying to get along see his mom was murdered in march of this year.so he's motherless and iam wifeless so i will probally be hear alot to vent because being a single dad is going to require alot of hearts and i will need help.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 Hi Lou welcome to the group my name is Bill I have had my MS now since Aug of 99. I have no balance so I use a walker all the time. I keep my wheelchair in my truck when I got places. I also have bladder trouble. I probably would have kept working if it wsn't for the bladder trouble. I have a great wife named Judy and we have 2 boy's. My oldest is 15 and will get to take drivers ed in school this year. I am not sure I am ready for that especially the insurance increase. I am on Copaxone and do well with it. I have been having double vision trouble for a while, my doc has me on oral steroid right now to see if it will help me. I am 43 and wasn't ready to retire at a young age. I rarely get out of the house so I like the discussion group to have a way to still socialize with people. I am sorry to hear about your wife being murdered that has to be rough. You must be going through some tough times right now. Can I ask what happened to her? What kind of trouble do you have with your MS? Can you still walk OK? Welcome to the group and I hope we can get to know you better. Bill my personal web page: MSdiabetes newbie hey everybody thanx for letting join..where to start lets see i have had MS relapse and remitting since 1989 been on betaserion and copaxane now only treating the syptoms not the ms.iam 45 livin in chesapeake va.me and my 17 yr old son are trying to get along see his mom was murdered in march of this year.so he's motherless and iam wifeless so i will probally be hear alot to vent because being a single dad is going to require alot of hearts and i will need help.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 Welcome aboard. ) I am so, incredibly sorry about your wife. HUGS, Challis hey everybody thanx for letting join..where to start lets see i have had MS relapse and remitting since 1989 been on betaserion and copaxane now only treating the syptoms not the ms.iam 45 livin in chesapeake va.me and my 17 yr old son are trying to get along see his mom was murdered in march of this year.so he's motherless and iam wifeless so i will probally be hear alot to vent because being a single dad is going to require alot of hearts and i will need help.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Hi folks! I just found your group and hope I can learn from you. I have arthritis in my right leg from a car accident 21 years ago, where I had a broken ankle and injuries to my knee. I had two " corrective " surgeries on the ankle in 1997 and 2000, but the operations made things worse and now I have chronic pain that makes it hard to stand or walk for more than a short time. I don't feel that I can trust orthopedic doctors anymore. I get really low sometimes because I used to be a very active person and now I can't do any of the things I enjoyed. I hope I don't sound too whiney--I'm not really like that, but there's nobody around me that can relate to chronic pain and mobility issues. Maybe I can just blow off a little steam here. Peace, Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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