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[Guest guest]

My cycles haven't really changed since I have had them. Some 29 years or so!!

They were running between 29 and 31 days with a 13-14 day luteal phase. But

when I had surgery I was in the middle of a cycle. The next one started a

couple of days earlier than it should making me have an 11 day luteal phase.

YIKES! Then that cycle was on a fast track. Cervical fluid changed quickly and

I O'd way early. The entire cycle was only 25 days long. So far this one is

looking much better!

Janice

{SPAM?} Janice

> >

> >

> > Thank you for the beautiful card!! What a wonderful

surprise to

> > come home and find it in my mailbox!! How did you get my

> address,

> > sneaky!? LOL! Thank you again...you are so sweet!

> >

> > Hugs,

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

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Tracie,

I am so sorry to hear about your nephew! I will keep them in my

prayers! Please keep us updated on how he is doing.

No, AF hasn't showed here yet either. I am 13 dpo and my temp is

still high. AF is due tomorrow so we'll see what happens...

Hugs,

-- In TubalLigationReversal , " Tracie "

<gymnast862001@y...> wrote:

> I got your email....you are too sweet. Thank you.

>

> Even after my bad day yesterday...we got more bad news. My

sisters

> other baby is in the hospital now. They admitting him last night.

> He has that rotavirus like my kids had, but he was very

dehydrated.

> Mom said he just would take or drink anything. He had a high fever

> too. He may not be in hospital as long as his sister, he may get

> released today or tomorrow if he is better.

>

> AF? Did she make her way to your house? She still missing here,

I'm

> waiting....waiting....LOL ( my first laugh since yesterday)

>

> HUGS, Tracie

[Guest guest]

I am afraid to look! LOL

I bet that one is going over well, LOL! And did you tell them they

have to clean up the mess!

Tracie

[Guest guest]

I know had it and cindi.......but

I have personal friends who have died from it as well! I have a child

to think of.......not going to do it!

Love, Becky

"(Brat)" wrote:

I

know one of our old members has lost 225 pounds after having that surgery.

Re: update on Becky/mm

Hi MM,

will be fine eventually......he's suppose to run a race on Saturday but

the Dr just called and said he wasn't sure he wants jeremy to run it.

I get the leasure of telling him this.

I'm ok....just

sugars won't come down. they've been in the 300's for a while.

I'm on the no carb diet.....I've lost about 30 #'s but sugars still stay

up there. I''m not on anything but Ambien to sleep. It's agrivating.

Dr won't refil my Naprosen. I have a new Dr.....he's worse than the

other. I'm tired of playing games with Dr.s. I've been doing

this for 5 years and I'm tired of looking and dealing with them.

they are pretty much all the same. I've asked for Arthritis meds

for my hands.......not gotten anywhere with this, so I'm resigned

to live in pain and just deal with it. I don't want the stress of

any more Dr. s.

You know

I went to a new Dr was in his office 5 minutes and without even knowing

my history suggested I have gastric by pass. I ran out of his office,

never to return. I think i'll be my own Dr for now on.

You know

I miss you too! I even miss .....*gasp*

Love, Becky

minniemyno@... wrote:

Hiya,

Becks, so glad to hear from you, but so sorry about getting

the dreaded West Nile.

Sure hope he

gets all better soon. Now, about YOU my friend, what's up with the

blood sugars? Is

that from Pred?

Are you taking Plaquenil? It sure has knocked my sugars down.

I am doing the best

I have in years,

and the thyroid is helping, too, I think. At least, my hair is starting

to thicken up a

bit, now.

LOL Miss you so much when you are out of things. Take care,

and why not look into getting voice activated software to save your hands?

Love you, MM

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Oh my gosh, I would be bad too if I had Girl Scout Cookies. I love those things. I'll start dreaming of sweets now that I have to watch so closely. Girls of a feather has to stay together. Maybe you should consultant with the Weight Watchers on those cookies. LOL! Where do you leave at? I noticed you were talking about the bad weather, snow, etc.

>From: "\(Brat\)"

>Reply-To: LUPIES >To:

>Subject: >Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 12:20:40 -0500 > >Oh, you are so good! Carrots and salad! I'm being bad today. It's those girl scouts fault though! In between eating cookies I've been checking out weight watchers on line. Do you think the two go together?? LOL!! > > > sugar and predisone > > > > > > I know that we aren't suppose to consume very much sugar when on > > predisone. I am highly allergic to artifical sweetners, so that is > > not an option for me. I have cut out as much sugar as possible. I > > was blessed with a very large sweet tooth. I have been permitting > > myself one sweet a day. Other than that does anyone have any > > suggestions? > > Thanks, > > > > > > > >

[Guest guest]

It's still blowing crazy here. I mentioned in one of my earlier messages we lost an old wooden decorative gate that I had in my backyard. We hardly ever loose power, so I'm not worried about that, I just generally feel "unsettled" in this sort of weather. I don't know, this wind just gets me all nervous. You should have seen Kasper walking yesterday. He's very slim and tall for a 6 year old and has a fear of tornados. He was holding on to anything he could between the driveway and the door. I was actually holding Arek by the hand, because I was afraid the wind would knock him over. Now, Sebastian is a 90 pounder whose gravity is stronger than anyone else I know. He had no problems.

I'm glad it's over by you. Just the sound makes me mad and I look forward to it ending here. I need to get a few things and I'm planning on going about around noon. I've been feeling better these last two days and don't know how long it'll last, so I thought I would take advantage of. Still not sure though, I might chicken out.

Mojo

Mojo

Good morning Mojo! The winds have died down alot here. They recorded wind gusts at 90mph here yesterday. Luckly, I never lost power. My mom and dad did though and they wouldn't leave the house to go anywhere warm. Stubborn, bullheaded loveable mom and dad!

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[Guest guest]

You know what?

I've known you for a loooooooong time! You and your prednisone seem

to take care of yourself just fine! Am I gonna have to explain the

whole thing over to everyone?

***********************************************

Snow********************

****************Snow*******

She's evil

i tell you!!!!!!!!!

Becky

"(Brat)" wrote:

You

had better feel better! I need my bad weather buddy back! So get

lots of rest and get back here soon. You know they will be picking on me

again soon! And I need back up! And what better back up than somebody else

on prednisone!!

I'm not lost!

Hello everyone. I have just been lurking and checking out

what

everyone has to say. a B I did not disappear. Thank

you for

caring. I have not been feeling terrific. My hands

are doing weird

things, like hurt, going numb, tingle, etc. AND the DAMN

LEGS have

been spasing on me this week. After I get home from work,

fix

dinner, eat dinner all I want to do is get into recliner, elevate

legs and hope they quiet down. Everyone is right about the

stress

factor. It seems when I get stressed at work I feel worse.

Hmmm

Being on the Prednisone increases the way I DON'T handle my stress.

Hee Hee. I saw the posts about "How are you"

Ugh The young

attorney at the office often says "How are you doing" "Are

you Ok"

I'm sure tired of that too. Who has an attitude? Me?

I'm not

plannng on doing much this weekend. Just want to rest me

weary

body. I see Rheumy again this Fri. the 21st. Boy do

I have a

list!!! Hubby plans to go too as he has questions.

When he asked

me all his questions after last visit I just said, go with me and

ask the doctor. I am having a love/hate relationship with

my bitchy

self lately. Anyway, I am still around just to pooped to

post

during the week lately. Miss you guys. I'm real

glad you

didn't get blown away. I like your humor. a B.

it would appear

you are feeling some better. Sure am glad for that.

Continue to

improve. Mojo, your typing is improving I think. I

didn't notice

any typos. LOL I probably better check this before

I send it,

huh? Welcome to all the new people. I will be around

to yak with

you soon. I WILL FEEL BETTER!!!!! barb

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Thanks...love Carol

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone on the Lupie Network. May it be a happy tranquil day, less pain, less fatigue, more visitng, more happy memories, a time of giving thanks to God. Love Ardie

[Guest guest]

I think being on prednisone does that to everyone on it. I USED to be

a model and dance instructor-NOT ANYMORE! I went from a 1-3 size to a

size 18 in a few short months. There went MY career. I'm not used to

being HUGH. My intimacy levels is zero (I don't feel attractive

enough). My doctor told me to just get used to weighing this much

forever because I will not be able to lose any REAL weight since the

steriods have already done it's irreversible damage (weighing the

pros-less pain and the cons-HUGH WEIGHT GAIN). I now wear size 16 but

I still don't like what I see. I always thought like the skinny girls

(when I was skinny)-why can't they lose weight. Look at Jerry

and how he ballooned up too...I use that now as proof that it's not

just me who gains weight by taking meds. I LOVE EVERYONE big or

small. All women are beautiful...now I just have to take my own

advice (which is hard I KNOW). But we LOOK healthy (don't you hate

THAT comment). Take care fellow Lupies.

> My heart breaks for you. I know in the days before prednisone, I

had a thing about fat people and why couldn't they loose weight. Well

guess what! Now I'm in those shoes and now I know it's not easy. I

can honestly say I never was rude like those people were, I don't

believe in that and have tried to teach my boys the same thing. But I

did use to think it. Your a great person, and they are ignorant, and

predjudise(sp). I hope you are feeling better today and just remember

what a special person you are. Those that know you, know that.

>

>

[Guest guest]

, THAT remark is the one I hate the most, too. "But, you don't LOOK sick." It gets us more

dirty looks from people who think we shouldn't park in handicapped parking, or shouldn't take the

motorized carts in stores, etc. I get so I just tell it like it is, and let the Devil take the hindmost. LOL

Take care, honey, and remember this, you are lovable and we love you, no matter what you think.

Hugs, MM

[Guest guest]

all you northerns need to move down here to florida. It will be down in the 40's tonight and up in the 60's tomorrow and then down in the 30's tomorrow night. all this week it has been up in the 70's during the day. So y'all just come down here if you don't like all the SNOW that y'all will be getting. See even though i am a cool kid i am a very nice one to. I got a place for y'all to stay.

Love Kimi

[Guest guest]

Hey Kimi girl, I'm enjoying all the snow!!!!

Mojo

Re:

all you northerns need to move down here to florida. It will be down in the 40's tonight and up in the 60's tomorrow and then down in the 30's tomorrow night. all this week it has been up in the 70's during the day. So y'all just come down here if you don't like all the SNOW that y'all will be getting. See even though i am a cool kid i am a very nice one to. I got a place for y'all to stay.

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Brat, Isn't Halifax in Nova Scotia? I seem to remember that from the Anne of Green Gables

stories. MM

[Guest guest]

Ardie, Hi, Punkin. How you doing these days? I think you managed to greet every category of

member in your post. LOL Quite a feat. Hope your holidays are painfree. Loving hugs, MM

[Guest guest]

Hi --thinking about you too.. yesterday when it was really

coming down with snow. the block got together like it does every

yeaqr, and lined every building front with evergreen rope and red

ribbons, and putting wreathes everywhere. it is so beautiful. there

is no other block like it in the Village. i went out with maggie

moonpie the wonderpug, who pitifully limped along and peed and pooped

in record time..what a foo foo dog.

its been tough on the back, even with good treaded shoes, theres

slipping and bracing, so today i finished my xmas shopping (yes!) and

have plopped down on the bed to catch up here. and email family.

the good thing is...i wont have to move my car around since theyve

cancelled alternate side of the street parking tomorrow, a new york

city sub-culture that you have to have lived to understand the

misery.

the white snow is turning slushy..but luckily all i need is within

two blocks, including the subway to work...this is just why i moved

to this block..its the gimp's paradise even in the worst conditions.

how are tricks where you are?

Love, leslie

>

> How are you doing? Are you staying in this weekend? Are you able to

get out if you wanted to? I hope your doing okay over there. Been

watching the news and really feel for you.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hey you.....

I wasn't ignoring you I was listening to a CD on

my computer and working on Christmas stuff. Sorry! I

would NEVER ignore you on purpose!

Love, Becky

"(Brat)" wrote:

Slim????

Once upon a time in a land far away, I was slim.Dr's use to bitch because

I was too skinny. Well hell, they don't say that now!!! BUT!!! I sure as

hell plan on being that way again!!!

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CongRats to you!

This is wonderful!

Love, Becky

"(Brat)" wrote:

Congratulations

! You so definitly deserve this!!

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Hi ,

I so totally ubnderstand being the supermom.

It took me a while to get by, but I realized I can't be supermom to my

kid if I don't be supermom to ME! That is very hard to

swallow if you are a mom who is totally involved in everything your child

does!

It takes time.....having your husband understand helps as well.

I wish I could offer you more.....but for me, I just had to learn to take

care of me and let my husband help!

Christmas this year is better, I let the kids do the decorating....and

I learned to let it be good enough. I didn't have to correct the

bows and stockings. Rehang the garland.....you know what I'm saying

don't you? *smile*

Grey hairs.......totally understand this too. I was 36 and no

grey hair.....then I had an accident.....they've popped out like Aunt Petulas

garden! I have decided to accept them and treat them like my crown

of jewels! I earned ever one and I wear them proudly!

I hope I've helped some..........smile more, shrug your shoulders more,

hug your kids more..........that is what life is all about!

Love you......grey hair and all!

Becky

lisacanuck2003 wrote:

Well, last time I posted here I was just

starting on the plaquenil. I

went to my 6 week follow up appt Monday. Not much has changed,

I am

still really tired, sore all the time, plus I am losing my hair,

and

what's still there is turning grey. I am only 32 and have never

had

any greys before. Oh well.

Have also been mired in depression, this year Christmas sucks because

I just don't feel up to doing the whole shebang like normal. Am

feeling guilty because I am not supermom anymore, more like queen

couch potato. *sigh* oh well. At least my hubby is still

understanding, and my work is okay, but I don't feel right taking

any

sick days, we are short 2 people and will be short for at least

2 months.

Okay, enough whining! I hope everyone is doing well, and pain free.

Take care....

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Thank you for going to make the time to show me pictures, and yes I don't mind waiting, that was good about pulling over! I think i would have to and even felt the ground to make sure it was real! lol Take care Shirley

[Guest guest]

Hey ,

What do you know about flax Oil and Magnesieum in

reference to Fibro?

Thanks, Becky

bsewell wrote:

In very high doses, valerian root has been

known to cause liver damage.

It is also not recommended for use by pregnant women or women who

are

breast feeding a child. In addition, the safety and effectiveness

of

valerian root use on children is unknown and should be avoided

to ensure

their safety.

If you have asthma or a heart condition, you must be very careful

using

this herb as it can affect the heart rhythm as well as decrease

your

breathing ability. Valerian may interact with antiepileptic medications,

increasing their sedative and cognitive effects.

Do not combine Valerian with:

Alcohol

Antabuse

Barbiturates

Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium, Klonipin)

Substances with a sedating effect such as antihistamines

Certain antidepressants

Herbs with sedating properties such as St. ’s wort, Kava,

goldenseal, ginseng, SAMe, L-tryptophan, German chamomile, melatonin,

yerba mansa

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Thanks Angie...I'm not near any collapsing buildings. Here in the

mountains we don't feel much shaking. Thanks for caring.

Blessings,

> ,

>

> You just make sure you aren't anywhere near the buildings that

> are shakey or ready to cave in. We dont' want anything happening to

> you, k?

>

> Angie

[Guest guest]

,

They have done a MRI with contrast. They found what they referred to as atrophy with a few white spots. I don't understand all I know about this. At that time they told me it was nothing to worry about. This was in October. I'm new to this, so not quite sure which direction to go in. I'm reading and trying to get as much info as I possibly can. That's for your help.

Merry Christmas

>From: "mooonpie1999"

>Reply-To: LUPIES >To: LUPIES >Subject: Re: MS >Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2003 16:29:04 -0000 > >Hi , before my DX, they were looking at me for MS..i have >degenerative disc disease, and my lupus has been predominantly >nervous system symptoms, and i have carpal tunnel, so with all this >muscle weakness and nerve stuff..it was a natural to check for...so >they did emgs....to check for nerve damage..and thats a tough test, >but the thing that most convinced them i did not have ms was when >they did a mri on my brain stem, with contrasting dye. they found >lesions possibly related to lupus but not in the quadrant of the stem >that is indicative of MS so if you ar wondering and have health >isnruance that will cover it, cuz the mri is expensive, ask them to >do an mri on your brain "with contrast" It really is one of the best >indicators. because of mny lesions i have to have it donw once a >year..no big deal, if youre covered..This is my first post in weeks i >think, i coulndt get on for awhile and i am catching up, hope this >helps. >hope you dont have it, they were almost sure i did >but....phew....good luck and hugs, leslie > > > > > Have fun customizing MSN Messenger — learn how here!

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I do so love it when I'm RIGHT - I've been telling everyone that it isn't the font, but the size of the font that's the problem. Sometimes I marvel over my intelligence. Hugs - a

Hey hon the reason I have problems with some of Carol's fonts is the fact that I do not get individual emails nor digest. I come directly to the board to read the messages from members unless they directly send me email to my road runner addy. I have noticed it is when you have your font a size 16+ that there seems to be problems. Talk to ya later trouble - behave - you hear me!!!!!BTW had to laugh about your 17 million thing about people NOT having sex - Your one of those statistics aren't you =)Mike told ya he could take care of that problem for ya..... lol just kidding...xoxoxoxoDeanna"The LUPIES Store" Come check out our store...http://www.cafepress.com/thelupies"The LUPIES Web Page"http://www.itzarion.com/lupusgroup.html"The LUPIES online photo albums!" Check out what your fellow Lupies look like...http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?username=lupies

[Guest guest]

Hey.....how do we get those smiley face thingys?

Becky

a B wrote:

I do so love it when I'm RIGHT -

I've been telling everyone that it isn't the font, but the size of the

font that's the problem. Sometimes I marvel over my intelligence.

Hugs - a

Hey hon the reason I have problems with some of Carol's fonts

is the

fact that I do not get individual emails nor digest. I come directly

to the board to read the messages from members unless they

directly

send me email to my road runner addy. I have noticed it is when

you

have your font a size 16+ that there seems to be problems. Talk

to ya

later trouble - behave - you hear me!!!!!

BTW had to laugh about your 17 million thing about people NOT having

sex - Your one of those statistics aren't you =)

Mike told ya he could take care of that problem for ya..... lol

just

kidding...

xoxoxoxo

Deanna

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Becky - I am going to see if I can't forward some Smiley information for you.I upgraded my Outlook for free with this new Hotbar!Click here to get it too, and let me know how it goes. (Becky, you don't have to be using Outlook Express to use Hotbar - - It has a free service and one you pay for. I'm cheap and use the free one which has a lot to choose from.

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WWW.SmileyCentral.com (Becky - this one is also free and has a lot of graphics)

Hugs - a

Re:

Hey.....how do we get those smiley face thingys? Becky