Re: Introduction

March 17, 2007

Hi Jan. Thanks. I appreciate that and kow you have said that before. I just don't think I would get anywhere if I filed a complaint against him. What I am thinking of doing is writing him a letter expressing my great dissatisfaction with him, which is for me and not for his sake. It helps to know if other people had negative experiences with him so that's why I asked on this forum.

I will put the into on the database . .

Leann

-----Original Message-----From: Texas_Thyroid_Groups [mailto:Texas_Thyroid_Groups ]On Behalf Of Jan Sent: Friday, March 16, 2007 7:42 PMTo: Texas_Thyroid_Groups Subject: Re: Re: introduction

If you do plan to file a complaint, sue or take any legal action, I would suggest that you refrain from so much as mentioning his name on any public board such as this one. You could be slapped with some kind of countersuit. The database is anonymous, however, and not even the moderators can find out who filled in a particular doc. . . . . rocky_sg2 <austinroxMyWay> wrote: What is that man's problem? Has anyone here filed a complaint against him? I am about to start down that road . . . .LeannHave no idea if anyone has complained. I was a bit leery of seeing him, or one of his new associates, as he has become very upscale these days, but he came highly recommended, so ......As someone who worked with docs, suspicions were always raised when things seemed just too too posh. More interested in income than results much of the time.Won't say that's what's going on here as I have nothing to back up any such idea. Just speaking in generalities.Rocky

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April 22, 2007

Welcome to Affirmations!!! We are happy to have you hear with us,

and hope that maybe you can impart some tips for the rest of us as time goes on!

Thanks for your comments about good nutrition and a positive outlook! We talk

here about a positive outlook, but I'm afraid that we haven't mentioned good

nutrition but only a handful of times. And I know that good nutrition is

extremely helpful! Maybe you can contribute more info on that topic as time

goes on, ...that is, if you wouldn't mind! I know that I could use your

insight! Thanks and again welcome! Hugs, PJ

Wood wrote: Hello Everyone,

I recently joined the list....I'm , and I joined the list to learn more

about using affirmations in stress management.

I'm a stress management consultant with a wholly holistic practice. My favorite

tools for stress relief are qigong, meditation, and mind power. I very strongly

believe in the power of the mind to effect healing of all kinds... " mind over

matter " is very real. :-)

Here is a little stress management tip: The two most important things I see

people overlook when they seek stress relief are good nutrition and a positive

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April 22, 2007

Hello Mike and welcome to affirmations!!! It sounds like you have some very

noble goals and a wonderful family! Personally, " Balance " is something that I

know is very important these days, but also something that alludes me much of

the time. I'm kinda like the 3-legged stool that is spoken of in A.A. I am out

of balance frequently!

The only thing I can suggest to you right off the bat is to take things one

day at a time, one step at a time. When striving to add goals like regular

exercise, etc. into one's life, strive for improvement at first, and don't get

too discouraged or down on yourself when things aren't perfect, or when you

still aren't where you want to be. Sometimes, setting tasks small and then

working up to larger tasks is just what the doctor ordered! In other words,

start exercising perhaps twice a week, for several weeks, but insist on

exercising twice every week. Any day or time that one can squeeze it into your

week. Once you've succeeded at that for awhile, then increase it to 3 times a

week! Etc. etc.

Remember to love yourself even when you fail, or when you've tried and

other time demands have encroached on your schedule or routine. Sometimes,

loving oneself and accepting oneself " just as you currently are " can be a big

boost to overcoming and setting in new schedules and routines! We are here to

give you encouragement on your way. So don't hesitate to bring up these topics

as time goes on, so we can root for you & your goals!

Again welcome and hope we can all join you in improving all of our lives

as time goes on! Hugs, PJ group owner/moderator

Mike wrote:

Hi everyone,

I think stress is starting to impact my life.I'm feeling like I'm

paralyzed and not moving forward with many things. I'm a 47 year

old father of two children. Sheila is two and a half and Liam is

six months. I am a recovering alcoholic (11 years sober), diabetic,

asthmatic, and a bit overweight. I have a wonderful wife, Liz. I

work full-time as a special needs educator and am working on a

doctorate in Urban Education.

I'm feeling overwhelmed in terms of fitting in exercise,

medication, meditation, studying, work preparation, AA meetings,

family time, and some down time for myself. I want to be the best

dad, the best student, the best teacher, in awesome physical shape,

and spiritually fit to address my emotional and intellectual needs.

I feel like I'm about 1/5 of the person I should be. I'm putting

things off and being grouchy at home. This can't continue. I think

this group can help. I hope so.

Mike from Boston

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April 23, 2007

Thanks so much PJ,

I appreciate your thoughts. The one day at a time thing is tough,

but that's the way it must be right now. I always think my life

must be scheduled a month in advance. No more - I hope!

Mike

-- In AffirmationstoDe-Stress , PJ

wrote:

>

> Hello Mike and welcome to affirmations!!! It sounds like you

have some very noble goals and a wonderful family!

Personally, " Balance " is something that I know is very important

these days, but also something that alludes me much of the time.

I'm kinda like the 3-legged stool that is spoken of in A.A. I am

out of balance frequently!

>

> The only thing I can suggest to you right off the bat is to

take things one day at a time, one step at a time. When striving to

add goals like regular exercise, etc. into one's life, strive for

improvement at first, and don't get too discouraged or down on

yourself when things aren't perfect, or when you still aren't where

you want to be. Sometimes, setting tasks small and then working up

to larger tasks is just what the doctor ordered! In other words,

start exercising perhaps twice a week, for several weeks, but insist

on exercising twice every week. Any day or time that one can

squeeze it into your week. Once you've succeeded at that for

awhile, then increase it to 3 times a week! Etc. etc.

>

> Remember to love yourself even when you fail, or when you've

tried and other time demands have encroached on your schedule or

routine. Sometimes, loving oneself and accepting oneself " just as

you currently are " can be a big boost to overcoming and setting in

new schedules and routines! We are here to give you encouragement

on your way. So don't hesitate to bring up these topics as time goes

on, so we can root for you & your goals!

>

> Again welcome and hope we can all join you in improving all

of our lives as time goes on! Hugs, PJ group owner/moderator

>

> Mike wrote:

> Hi everyone,

>

> I think stress is starting to impact my life.I'm feeling like I'm

> paralyzed and not moving forward with many things. I'm a 47 year

> old father of two children. Sheila is two and a half and Liam is

> six months. I am a recovering alcoholic (11 years sober),

diabetic,

> asthmatic, and a bit overweight. I have a wonderful wife, Liz. I

> work full-time as a special needs educator and am working on a

> doctorate in Urban Education.

>

> I'm feeling overwhelmed in terms of fitting in exercise,

> medication, meditation, studying, work preparation, AA meetings,

> family time, and some down time for myself. I want to be the best

> dad, the best student, the best teacher, in awesome physical

shape,

> and spiritually fit to address my emotional and intellectual

needs.

> I feel like I'm about 1/5 of the person I should be. I'm putting

> things off and being grouchy at home. This can't continue. I think

> this group can help. I hope so.

>

> Mike from Boston

>

> http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AffirmationstoDe-Stress

>

> A positive thinking, positive affirmations support group, that

discusses ways to cope with the stresses of daily life. Come

aboard! PJ and Gang

>

May 7, 2007

,

Welcome to the group. I'm sorry Still's has brought you here but you have

found a great place for information as well as caring people.

Chris

junipurr8 wrote:

Hi,

My name is . I live in central NY with my husband of ten

years () and our cat (Junipurr). My birthday is 4/20/73. I was

diagnosed with Still's in February 2007.

I'm not sure if it's relevant to the disease, but I was born two

months early and weighed just two pounds. I believe I've had Still's

since I was a toddler. Between the ages of 2 and 3, I suffered from

high fevers that caused convulsions. (My parents were told more than

once that I wouldn't live.) When I was 5, I was diagnosed with JRA.

I took Ascriptin - a high dose of aspirin every day. I was also on

Phenobarbitol and Dilantin. I don't recall much about my JRA, just

not being able to lift my head during flares and not being able to

play in gym class.

I went into remission when I was 10. When I was 12, I had the flu

and took aspirin. When the flu resolved, I contracted hepatitis and

was in the hospital due to dehydration. The doctors weren't sure it

was hepatitis and I was diagnosed with a bleeding ulcer. I also had

the flu when I was 17 and then had hepatitis. It was diagnosed

correctly and I haven't taken aspirin since.

At the age of 25 I started having back and arm pain. The cause

seemed to be a poorly designed work station. (I was working as a

medical transcriptionist.) Not much was done to help resolve the

pain. I moved the next year and did okay (just taking ibuprofen and

using ice and heat) for a while. In 2000, I had a raw spot on my

scalp. The hair fell out. I saw a dermatologist who peformed a

biopsy. He was concerned it might be lupus erythematosis. The biopsy

came back negative.

That same year, I started having a lot of neck and arm pain. I saw

chiropractors and physical therapists and ended up working part-

time. My employer (a law firm) decided they needed someone full-time

and terminated my employment.

I went to a pain clinic, received epidural injections in my

neck/spine (they didn't help at all), was on bed-rest for a month,

and eventually improved. I started working part-time in late 2000,

and was again employed full-time in spring of 2001. (My rheumy says

the arthritic changes and degeneration in my neck are from something

other than a bad work station.)

I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety in 2002 and started

taking medication.

I don't believe I had a rash (other than the spot on my scalp) until

around 2004. I saw my PCP for that and was given steroids and a

topical ointment.

In October 2005 I had a lot of pain in my legs. I went to my PCP and

said I was concerned about RA. Bloodwork was done and my RA factor

came back negative. It was suggested that I might be stressed and

should just relax. I had pain off and on and started getting regular

rashes. As long as the rash wasn't too bad, I simply applied the

topical ointment. I had pain frequently, but figured it was in my

head.

In December 2006 I started having significant pain in my left hip. I

went to the doctor thinking it was a pulled muscle. I just took

ibuprofen and applied ice and heat. When the pain got worse, I

noticed a nodule where the pain originated. I went back to the

doctor and bloodwork was done. Again, the RA factor was negative.

The doctor, at my urging, contacted the local rheumatologist. I was

in quite a bit of pain and had missed some work. I saw the

rheumatologist in early February and he immediately diagnosed me

with Still's. (I was even able to take him a photo of my most recent

rash.)

My father was diagnosed with RA about a year ago. (It's not Still's,

but doesn't present like " regular " RA.) While I hate what we are

both going through, it's very helpful to have someone to talk with.

I think I am just ending a flare. For the first time that I've

noticed in years, I had a fever. The flare started with a rash - one

of the worst I've had. Then the pain started and I had the fever -

but just for one day. I hurt through my entire body. All of my

joints were effected and I found it difficult to chew, breathe

deeply, and I had a massive headache.

I have a bit more energy today and much less pain.

I am currently taking: Welbutrin, Klonopin (as needed),

Methotrexate, Folic Acid, Hydrocodone (as needed), Fluocinonide

(topical treatment for scalp), Triamcinolone (ointment for skin),

and I just ended a Medrol dose pack for the rash.

Like many of you, I apologize for such a lengthy intro. I'm not sure

what part of my history might help other people - or what you might

be able to suggest based on what I've been through.

I'm grateful to have found this site and have already learned a lot.

Thank you,

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June 17, 2007

Welcome ! Welcome to the world of idiot docs and those who have to deal

with them. I wish I had some advice about your pain.it depends on what type

I guess. I get a lot of relief for muscle/joint/bone pain from a hot Epsom

salt bath.but I have to cool it before I get out or I will pass out! I hope

the new rheumy is better. Take Care, Aylwin

July 30, 2007

Hi Kellianne and welcome! YES, we do what we can and that seems to vary from

person to person. If you find something that works girl, stick with it! I'm not

the best on alternative therapies, but you will find TONS of info here along

with much love and support! This is a great group of people here, all chuggin

along best we can........... Hang in there and again, welcome to our little

family!!

STL Jane

kellianne wrote: hello,

I'm a new member and an very excited that there is this group

out there for those of us who suffer from this wide range of

conditions. at this time, i am under the care of a rhumatoidologist and

my pcp. what bothers me is the amount of medications i am to take to

deal with the symptoms of FM.

August 1, 2007

Hi Kellianne,

I just wanted to welcome you and give you my two cents

worth.This is an amazing group for info and compassion. I have been a

part of many support groups, both online and live,and I've found

this one the most useful and helpful.I've run two groups for people

in chronic pain/CFS/fibromyalgia. I've done countless hours of

research,tried every treatment/therapy/supplement going-at least it

feels like that!

After all my efforts and trials, I had to give in to the system,

for lack of funds. For the most part,our medical system treats the

symptoms and alot of medications are specifically for particular

symptoms. Don't get me wrong. I'm thankful there are such medications

to help or I wouldn't have a life-I'd be all bedridden with fatigue

and pain!

I am even more thankful that there is so much research and

interest in our diseases, so hopefully,one day, they will find

something to cure us.

In the meantime, everyone seems to go through the trial and

error gambit hoping to be the one that finds something to reverse

their illness.That search is called hope, which we all need to keep

us going.

Though I don't take alot of supplements and do take alot of

drugs ,now, every once in a while, I'll try something new on the

market. For the mostpart, they might help briefly but cannot sustain

their effect. They often average between $100-$150,or more, for a

monthly supply and you may need 2 or more of these to have any effect.

When I was diagnosed I was told exercise and sleep were the

only things that really helped, and I've found that is quite true-

when I'm able to exercise!

So,after all that, I guess I'm just saying, we each have

our own journeys and it doesn't much matter what have helped others

because you just have to try things for yourself!

>

> hello, I'm a new member and an very excited that there is this

group

> out there for those of us who suffer from this wide range of

> conditions. at this time, i am under the care of a rhumatoidologist

and

> my pcp. what bothers me is the amount of medications i am to take

to

> deal with the symptoms of FM. to me this feels like i am not

dealing

> with the main issue but just covering it up by caring for the by

> product. what i am looking for is a more whole body/ mind care for

my

> condition. if there are any ideas or information that anyone is

willing

> to share about this concept, i would really like to hear from them.

so

> far i have found that cutting out sugar, chocolate and caffine are

the

> basis of a theraputic diet for FM. (this caffine based life form is

> really sad she has to give that up)....oh well we do what we need

to do

> to gain control of our lives don't we?

>

September 22, 2007

Hi Everyone,

PJ thank you for allowing me to join this group.

I " m June, and am really looking forward to participating in the group.

I like Louise Hay's books and Sondra Ray's also. They are big on positive

thinking and affirmations.

I will write later but I wanted y'all to know a little about me.

Hugs

June

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September 22, 2007

Hello June! Welcome to affirmations! I hadn't heard about Sondra Ray --

could you share something by her in the group in the future?! We always like to

hear about other authors who are positive! Thanks!! Hugs, PJ

june kenner wrote: Hi Everyone,

PJ thank you for allowing me to join this group.

I " m June, and am really looking forward to participating in the group.

I like Louise Hay's books and Sondra Ray's also. They are big on positive

thinking and affirmations.

I will write later but I wanted y'all to know a little about me.

Hugs

June

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September 23, 2007

Hi New , Welcome! Sure sounds like you have your hands full! I can’t

help with the disability benefits as I am a Canuck, but I will say that the

thing with family and friends is a hard and common dilemma. I think that

sometimes they just don’t WANT to understand, especially if you are the

caregiver, the one everyone turns to. It can be very threatening to upset

the balance of who helps who. You can print off a page of explanation to

hand out from any good website, but if they are in denial, they will not

even read it.

Bottom line is that you respect yourself and not take crap on from other’s

attitudes. And let them know it! If you had MS or Cancer they would have to

get it, even though those diseases mostly are not visible either. There has

been a lot of bad press for people with this disease, and the general public

still does not see it as something serious. Why do they think you are

getting all those care hours and disability supports??? Inevitably some

friends who refuse to understand will fall away. The ones left are your TRUE

friends.

A group like this is a big help I have found, in that we really DO

understand! And struggle with the same things, more or less, that you do.!

Take Care, Aylwin

September 24, 2007

Thanks for the greeting Aylwin! I appreciate your comments too :-)

and know you are right about the family and friends being used to me

being the strong one/caregiver/problem solver, etc and they are angry

with me....my son sat and told a CF researcher Sat that I am faking

it and just lazy and crazy :-) Thanks again for your response :-)

>

> Hi New , Welcome! Sure sounds like you have your hands full!

I can't

> help with the disability benefits as I am a Canuck, but I will say

that the

> thing with family and friends is a hard and common dilemma. I think

that

> sometimes they just don't WANT to understand, especially if you are

the

> caregiver, the one everyone turns to.

September 25, 2007

-I really hate to say this but maybe it's high time when dealing with

the public, don't tell them what you have and then have to explain it

in order to get what you desire without all that exhausted banter.

Just tell them you have cancer! I'm not supersticious and after

talking to some survivors of Cancer saying they would rather have it

again than to have this...it could be a blessing.

It's frustrating trying to explain and it feels like your always

having to defend yourself. That's why I have really drawn into my

space more when normally I am or have been out there helping others

and living a life!

Oh Well, I'm off my box now.

Huggies!

-- In CFAlliance , " J. Catchpole " wrote:

>

> Hi New , Welcome! Sure sounds like you have your hands full!

I can't

> help with the disability benefits as I am a Canuck, but I will say

that the

> thing with family and friends is a hard and common dilemma.

September 25, 2007

-I really hate to say this but maybe it's high time when dealing with

the public, don't tell them what you have and then have to explain it

in order to get what you desire without all that exhausted banter.

Just tell them you have cancer! I'm not supersticious and after

talking to some survivors of Cancer saying they would rather have it

again than to have this...it could be a blessing.

It's frustrating trying to explain and it feels like your always

having to defend yourself. That's why I have really drawn into my

space more when normally I am or have been out there helping others

and living a life!

Oh Well, I'm off my box now.

Huggies!

-- In CFAlliance , " J. Catchpole " wrote:

>

> Hi New , Welcome! Sure sounds like you have your hands full!

I can't

> help with the disability benefits as I am a Canuck, but I will say

that the

> thing with family and friends is a hard and common dilemma.

September 25, 2007

Welcome , from a Missouri Neighbor!

Geez, you have quite a busy life going on, I don't know how you do it! I am

44, married, with 3 kids and it gets to be TOO much some days..............now

onto the $6 Million dollar question " how do you get family/friends to

understand? " ...........with great patience and perseverance! I've had CFS/ME

and FM for 8 years now and I think my husband has FINALLY really gotten it. I

lost my job almost 2 years ago and until he spoke directly to my doctor just

after I lost my job, he didn't really believe. I guess he thought I was

worthy with my performance. It just added such a strain to our marriage too,

but we've FINALLY gotten over that hump. He is supportive, my kids are quietly

supportive mostly. I have friends who have stuck with me and are understanding,

and I have others who get somewhat miffed when I miss a party, a date, an

appointment of any sort. They dont' really understand and probably never will.

That is where my patience also comes in - as far as

I'm concerned, it is THEIR loss, to not try to continue our friendship, to make

an allowance here and there. I no longer have the energy or strength to waste

on concerning myself with worry over these lost relationships - I'd rather spend

what little I have on caring for and sharing with the ones who stick with me!

I think where family is concerned, they are finally getting it too - after 10

years of hosting all family functions, working full time and ALL the other

extra-curricular activities that come with raising 3 very active kids +

volunteer work - they could see the changes in me. I wasn't the ball of energy

going 12 different directions anymore. My family is somewhat tight lipped, so I

may not have heard everything you are hearing, BUT they do get it now. They

don't expect so much from me anymore and better yet, I don't expect so much from

MYSELF anymore!

Well, I can't really help on the SSDI YET, I just had my hearing with the ALJ on

Sept 12 and am waiting my 6 - 8 weeks for his decision. I'll let you know when

it happens!

I hope you find as many good friends and supportive shoulders as I have here.

This is an amazing group and I don't know where I'd be without them!

Good luck to you and take good care now, ok?

STL Jane (St. Louis Jane)

csralls1 wrote:

Hello! I would like to introduce myself while I have a couple of

minutes before my twin grandsons get going for the day. I am 48 years

old, single/divorced/widowed female living with CFS/FM and other

ailments in subsidized housing with my 2 sons and 3 grandchildren. I

have many questions for the group such as, for those who recieve SSI,

how long did it take you to get it?

September 25, 2007