Re: Hi, checking in

March 17, 2003

Oh I feel so sorry for you, cat bites are the very worst, worse than dog as they can cause a serious infection, about 126 varieties of bacteria live in the saliva of a cat, and not only that ,gads any leg infection hurts so bad, having had one I can say that! Get better and keep on truckin'

Anne

April 15, 2003

-our trees have been flowering for about three weeks now and we did

have a few days of below freezing weather last week but it did not seem

to damage them. Sure hope that you eye problem clears up. carol

On Mon, 14 Apr 2003 07:07:10 -0000 " paulsons5 " <paulsons5@...>

writes:

> Hi everyone. Sorry I havent been around, caught the crud. How long

> does this last? Hope you are all feeling a little better this

> weekend, it was nice & warm here. We have flowers blooming and green

>

> grass! Not so good is the trees are flowering, and unfortunately

> Winter is not over here yet. I was going to bring in some cherry

> blossoms, but there are bees all over them. And my epinephrine is so

>

> old it probably isnt good anymore. Someday I need to check that! I

> felt better & had to get out, so I bought some more bulbs & flowers.

>

> Now how & when am I going to get them planted?????????

> Turns out that sparky visual thing is the first sign of a detaching

>

> retina. I had a hard time convincing the dr I have not been

> exercising, or jarring it around. I am to keep a journal this week,

>

> and he insisted I call anytime, day or night, if I see what looks

> like a kleenex flapping down? or something. You have 24 hours to

> reattach it. He doesnt think coughing & sneezing can do it. He was

> trying to describe what it looks like with his shirt sleeves, where

> I

> guess its getting loose? or something. He doesnt think Sjogrens has

>

> anything to do with it, that just makes them dry. (I had run out of

>

> Salagen, appt on the 1st, and they have been real itchy &

> irritated)

> Will try to get back on in the morning & catch up with you all.

> Think Spring! Love,

>

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April 17, 2003

Hi Carol! How are you getting along?

I actually got out in the yard today and planted those bulbs, in the

window boxes so I wouldnt have to lean over. It snowed yesterday, and

we got a horrible wind, so most of the cherry blossoms are gone, and

the bees. Then today it was beautiful. The tulips are starting to

bloom, and the daffodils are still hanging in there, the forsythias

are completely covered with bright yellow, so it is really getting

pretty. I will have lots of poppies this year, soon.

I looked up detached retina, and risks for include inflammatory

conditions, so I guess I can blame it on lupus, but, since really

paying attention I know its pressure, from coughing & sneezing,

leaning over, holding my breath with muscle spasms, and straining to

read sometimes I see " stars " . So I've been being very careful, and I

dont think its getting any worse. Will be interesting to hear what

the rheumy says........ get some exercise???

Take care,

> -our trees have been flowering for about three weeks now and

we did

> have a few days of below freezing weather last week but it did not

seem

> to damage them. Sure hope that you eye problem clears up. carol

> On Mon, 14 Apr 2003 07:07:10 -0000 " paulsons5 " <paulsons5@y...>

> writes:

> > Hi everyone. Sorry I havent been around, caught the crud. How

long

> > does this last? Hope you are all feeling a little better this

> > weekend, it was nice & warm here. We have flowers blooming and

green

> >

> > grass! Not so good is the trees are flowering, and unfortunately

> > Winter is not over here yet. I was going to bring in some cherry

> > blossoms, but there are bees all over them. And my epinephrine is

so

> >

> > old it probably isnt good anymore. Someday I need to check that!

I

> > felt better & had to get out, so I bought some more bulbs &

flowers.

> >

> > Now how & when am I going to get them planted?????????

> > Turns out that sparky visual thing is the first sign of a

detaching

> >

> > retina. I had a hard time convincing the dr I have not been

> > exercising, or jarring it around. I am to keep a journal this

week,

> >

> > and he insisted I call anytime, day or night, if I see what looks

> > like a kleenex flapping down? or something. You have 24 hours to

> > reattach it. He doesnt think coughing & sneezing can do it. He

was

> > trying to describe what it looks like with his shirt sleeves,

where

> > I

> > guess its getting loose? or something. He doesnt think Sjogrens

has

> >

> > anything to do with it, that just makes them dry. (I had run out

of

> >

> > Salagen, appt on the 1st, and they have been real itchy &

> > irritated)

> > Will try to get back on in the morning & catch up with you all.

> > Think Spring! Love,

> >

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March 18, 2007

Thank you!! do you feel noticeably worse than when you were a 12, or something?rglendajohn25@... wrote: Hey, I just thought I would check in, I had my 2 month doctor appointment, my meld score is increased to18. I ask how long before transplant and still a while. If I stay like this I know I can get sick in one day. I just love each day. I

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April 21, 2007

Sorry you're not doing well Tawny! I am one of the new members, and I'm

trying my best to deal with a flare myself. My flare is a combined one, which

is

what always happens; one thing triggers another. I find it very helpful to

find things I CAN do, instead of worrying about those things I just can't do

right now. And I make sure I take BREAKS, whenever the heck I need them. I have

my books all over the house, in all my sitting/resting places, so no matter

where I happen to plant my bottom, I have something there to distract me. Of

course, in front of my favorite spot (my blue recliner), is my tray and

laptop!

Hang in there!

Carol

In a message dated 4/21/2007 3:16:53 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

tdianaok@... writes:

Hi RA family,......It's been awhile since I last posted. I am just

having so many health problems, I'm not able to do much. The RA is

effecting me really bad. I'm not able to walk much, so I'm home most

of the time now, which is really depressing. I miss everyone, and

lots of new members, " welcome. " Please, know I think of everyone, and

your always in my prayers every night. Hugs, Tawny

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April 21, 2007

Hi Tawny,

I am sorry you can not get out much I wish I was closer I would come by and

get you since I think I could do that now, don't know how long but for now meds

are doing what they are suppose to do.

Which is a good thing about two weeks ago I was using a cane and need to use a

wheel chair but I refused to do it, I know dumb but my last stand next time I

will.

Hang in there.

Marsha

[ ] Hi, checking in

Hi RA family,..... .It's been awhile since I last posted. I am just

having so many health problems, I'm not able to do much. The RA is

effecting me really bad. I'm not able to walk much, so I'm home most

of the time now, which is really depressing. I miss everyone, and

lots of new members, " welcome. " Please, know I think of everyone, and

your always in my prayers every night. Hugs, Tawny

April 22, 2007

Marsha,.....Glad your meds are working, what are you taking? I am

taking 6 mtx right now. It just isn't helping me too much. I know

how you feel about using a wheelchair. I don't like using one either,

so that is why I'm stuck in the house all the time. It would be nice

just to get out one day, and feel great. You take care, and thanks

for the sweet post. It would be nice to be close, and able to help

each other, hugs Tawny

April 22, 2007

Hi Carol,.....All we can do is the best we can. I hope your flare

doesn't last long. I do a LOT of breaks, that is about all I do

right now. There is so much going on with my body, it's just feels

like it's giving out on me. I'm having problems with my sugar level,

high blood pressure, triglicerides, and cholesterol. I am tired of

going to the doctors, which I know isn't good for me. Just being

constantly sick for the last five years is really taking a toll on my

body and mind. I'm still hoping for a miracle, for better times. I

know what you mean, I have my favorite recliner too. Take care, Tawny

>

> Sorry you're not doing well Tawny! I am one of the new members,

and I'm

> trying my best to deal with a flare myself. My flare is a combined

one, which is

> what always happens; one thing triggers another. I find it very

helpful to

> find things I CAN do, instead of worrying about those things I just

can't do

> right now. And I make sure I take BREAKS, whenever the heck I need

them. I have

> my books all over the house, in all my sitting/resting places, so

no matter

> where I happen to plant my bottom, I have something there to

distract me. Of

> course, in front of my favorite spot (my blue recliner), is my tray

and

> laptop!

>

> Hang in there!

> Carol

>

> In a message dated 4/21/2007 3:16:53 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

> tdianaok@... writes:

>

> Hi RA family,......It's been awhile since I last posted. I am

just

> having so many health problems, I'm not able to do much. The RA

is

> effecting me really bad. I'm not able to walk much, so I'm home

most

> of the time now, which is really depressing. I miss everyone, and

> lots of new members, " welcome. " Please, know I think of everyone,

and

> your always in my prayers every night. Hugs, Tawny

>

> ************************************** See what's free at

http://www.aol.com.

>

April 22, 2007

Hi Tawny, good to see you posting. I used a wheelchair for the first

time today. I have to admit, it helped. It has been hard for too,

embarassed. So I just stay home. Cassy

April 22, 2007

Hi Tawny, good to see you posting. I used a wheelchair for the first

time today. I have to admit, it helped. It has been hard for too,

embarassed. So I just stay home. Cassy

April 22, 2007

Cassy,.....Were not alone. I would love to have the courage to try

the scooter at Walmart. I'm afraid I would plow someone down. I feel

as though I'm in my own prison. No one understands of course. They

just think I'm lazy. I can't sleep anymore, so my life revolves

around the TV. I'm having problems with my eyes, so it's hard to pick

up a book and read. I am in so much pain, it's hard for me to be on

the PC much. I do try to keep up with emails. So, write anytime, if

you feel like chatting, hugs Tawny

>

> Hi Tawny, good to see you posting. I used a wheelchair for the

first

> time today. I have to admit, it helped. It has been hard for too,

> embarassed. So I just stay home. Cassy

>

April 22, 2007

Tawny: It is so good to see a post from you..........hang in there girl......I

do not post much myself anymore but I try to read everyone's posts to see what

is happening. Welcome to all the new members. I am sorry for the reason you

found us but this group is one of the best and has the most compassionate people

you will ever know. Two of my very best friends, I have met through this group.

As for me, I am feeling crappy too but am tired of complaining. I see the

rheumy in a couple weeks and will tell him all about it. I had a CT scan of my

kidney last week to follow up to make sure the cancer is gone. Since I only

have one kidney now, I gotta keep it healthy. They found a large kidney stone

in my remaining kidney so not sure what they will do about that....will keep you

all posted on what happens,

We are having cold rainy weather and I know that adds to us all feeling

worse.........but I am trying to get a hot tub so that is something to look

forward to. I have a new job as of January 1 and I don't want to let on to them

how much I hurt. I am very thankful tho as I have way better health insurance

now. The employees are supposed to pay 1/2 the premiums and I told the boss I

could not afford it so he gave me a raise to cover my health insurance

premiums..............I LOVE MY NEW JOB!!

Pat in So . Ore.

tdianaok <tdianaok@...> wrote: Hi

Carol,.....All we can do is the best we can. I hope your flare