Hello Gwenna

[Guest guest]

Welcome Gwenna,

Glad you jumped in. I didn’t know you were spying on us. You have a lot going

on there don’t you? I have SLE, Fibro, arthritis, osteoporosis,

degenerative disk disease, TMJ dysfunction, IBS, interstitial cystitis,

depression, cognitive dysfunction, and probably something I forgot. I am

a cancer survivor and had several seizures and a brain hemorrhage about 7 yrs

ago. I have been on permanent disability for 7 years now. I used to

work about 20 hours a week when I just had lupus. I used to dance twice a

week, go to the gym and lead a normal life as long as I took naps and my meds. When

I got cancer everything fell apart. My life has never been the same and

it seems each year something else goes wrong. My husband is bi-polar and

makes life difficult. He is a hard worker and a kind man but is also a

crazy-maker. My kids are grown and gone. They both live out of

state. I have been posting here for quite a long time now and this is a

good outlet for me. I hope you find lots of comfort and information here

too. Send some jokes if you like, we love that too.

From: Gwenna

renee jacqueline Maddox

Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2004 1:16

AM

To: Lupies Support Group

Subject: Hello

I am a new

member. I have been lurking for about a month now but I thought I would

come out and introduce myself. My name is Gwenna Maddox and I am 32 years

old. I live in ,

Georgia. (USA) I

have Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. I also have lots of secondary

illnesses like Fibromyalgia, high blood pressure, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,

Depression, Sjogren Syndrome, Connective Tissue Disease, Light Sensitivity,

Raynaud's Syndrome, Constant Mouth and nose Thrush, Cushing's Syndrome and

Sleep Apnea. (I guess I have enough wrong with me, giggle) I have a

Wonderful Hubby named Lane. I have a very handsome son named

who is 14 and two beautiful Daughters named (age 12) and Kaylee (age

10). I have been on disability now for 4 years. I have had my

diagnosis also for 4 years. It was difficult to get approved for

disability but I have wonderful doctor's who have stood by me through it all.

I look forward

to getting to know all of you.

Have a Blessed

Day,

Gwenna Maddox

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