A little bit of everything

August 4, 1999

Okay....where do I start?

XxMarchxX mentions anxiety--I have started having panic attacks in the last year

or so. Crowds and invasion of my personal space are also a big problem. I don't

like to go out much anymore.

Amy Deel mentions the weight issue--I think I mentioned a couple e-mails ago

that I am getting close to 300 now, to my dismay. Can't exercise, can't even

move--and this isn't meant to be an excuse but my depression has led to the

point where I am eating for comfort and that is contributing mightily. I need to

take control of this.

Lee Ann, how can you step down or up into your van? Guess your legs aren't like

mine....lucky you! My hips, knees, ankles, toes and back do not allow me to do

anything like that or stairs. Feels like I am being stretched apart or going to

fall or something.

I'm not on pain meds, only mtx and Enbrel and folic acid....as far as I know I

have no thyroid problems....oh and by the way I was informed yesterday that I

was approved for Social Security! I was diagnosed in April and after bone scan,

x-rays and physical exam, I'm approved. Don't know how much yet, will know next

Monday. (Someone asked me already is why I mention how much. And I live in

Florida if that's wondered, too.)

Oh, and I'm an underachiever. Or maybe just an achiever. You know, I think my

condition is progressing more quickly even though I'm on Enbrel. My neck has

given me problems off and on and my back also, but now it is all the time and

very badly. Or maybe that isn't progression, but it's a recent change.

, I am very sorry for your loss. I hope that your time away will help

you recover somewhat.

Sorry this is so long. Take care, all.

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