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Oh Hurrah! This message of yours was VERY inspiring!

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> Hey guys...I've been reading posts but haven't been able to really

> actively participate the past month. I started a new job, took a

> trip to Virginia to see my dearest friend for her baby's 1st

> birthday, kept my 3 and 5 year old cousins for several days, threw a

> bridal shower, went to several Astros games and have completely not

> had a moment to myself!!!!! Oh yes, and have had bronchitis or

> whatever for the past 2 weeks.

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> The good news -- I have done all of this and not been completely

> utterly exhausted, put in more of a brain fog, or in more pain!!!!

> This is a HUGE development for me. Am I tired, yes, but can I

> function, yes. It is AWESOME! I am still nowhere near the energy

> level of a normal 34 year old, but instead of feeling 80, I'm down

> to around 59 (my mom's age and we seem to be on par).

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> I didn't even realize how much better I had gotten. I think back

> over the last 7 years and I can now see that in the last 2, I have

> made major progress, particularly the last several months. i haven't

> even taken a pain killer since....I think last October maybe?

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> I have a long way to go, but I have come a long way and I need to

> stop and appreciate that for a moment, because I know that can be

> taken from me at any time. I'm even able to walk every day with my

> dog and not pay for it the next day.

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> I do have new problems, mostly dealing with numbness in my hands,

> and some vision issues, but the overwhelming exhaustion and pain

> were far worse. And my old weight issues, etc, etc.

>

> Just wanted to do a quick check in and update and to let the newbies

> know that with patience, vigilence and time, you may notice a small

> difference in how you feel. Always remember how bad it was so you

> will know the slightest improvement. One day you'll hopefully be

> like me and wake up and realize there are some things that are

> better.

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> Houston

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