Guest guest Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Hi All, My name is Laurie. I just joined your group and thought I would introduce myself. Actually I joined this group a long time ago but have not beenfeeling well so I spent most of my time lurking and trying to keep up with the messages. So I decided that I should re-intro myself. I live in Western New York with my Partner, Al, and my Newfoundland, Chanel, and "rescue puppy" Aja. I also have 5 inside/outside cats and a bazillion strays that we feed. It was about this time last year when I was diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis AND Fibromyalgia. I was just tested for Sjogren's syndrome but have not gotten the results yet. I have had the pain, etc,etc, for over the past 2 years but could not figure out why. Neither could anyone else until I was in the hospital and they did an ANA test. The Doc says "you have an autoimmune disease, you need to get to a Rheumatologist asap." Ok, easier said than done. I waited about 5 months to see one and now after the past year of seeing him and not getting any answers, I'm ready to fire him, never mind the fact that I'd like to drop-kick him back to New Delhi !!!!! But as you all must know....finding a Rheumy is like looking for hens teeth. Tomorrow I'm calling the local chapter of the Arthritis Foundation to see if they can suggest another one. Wish me luck...LMAO Well I guess I should keep this short, I tried...<:{ I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you, but I can't promise that I'll remember all your names...HeeHee I'll continue my tale another day..... Laurie Yahoo! Photos Got holiday prints? See all the ways to get quality prints in your hands ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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