Guest guest Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 Wonderful e-mail Liz ~ thanks for sharing!! It's helps us all put things into perspective and sometimes that is a very difficult thing to do!! Best Wishes, (idaho) Liz <liztoth@...> wrote: I'm Liz..age 63..same story as told so many times by others. Probably have had mild to moderate flares since I was 40, but went undiagnosed until 3 years ago when I searched the internet to find something that made sense. the doctors weren't finding what I thought were logical explanations as to why suddenly I could barely walk. I am grateful that I could " fake it " 20 years before it got the upper hand!!! Permanent damage to left ankle...had total right hip replacement early this year. I'm also grateful that electric carts are available in many stores now and there are handicap parking privileges! Medications include Ultracet, as needed; Neurontin; Celebrex; Atenolol: Azathioprine; Enbrel, (3 vials per week); assorted ointments and creams for the psoriasis plus daily vitamin and 3 blood pressure and cholesterol pills. I'm grateful for good insurance and the ability to find and pay for good health care!! (This is not a cheap disease and my sympathy goes out to those of you who must fund this disease without some outside financial help or insurance!) I sure as hell didn't want this monster in my life, but I'm grateful that I am living in a time where steps are being made to get a handle on it with biologics, and doctors can take funky body parts and make them a little better with plastic, metal, and ceramic parts and a few staples! Geez, I'm feeling extremely grateful for a lot of things this morning..life is good.. even when it tosses us a few foul balls we have to juggle during the day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 Hi Liz and welcome, That was a great Intro. It is something I try to keep in mind that no matter how bad some days might seem with regard to PA, there are always thousands of people in the world having a worse day than I am. You have a great attitude. Take care, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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