Guest guest Posted July 8, 2000 Report Share Posted July 8, 2000 Hi there Leigh, Was just thinking yesterday that you had been really quiet. Cant believe that cream go there so quickly! Hope it helps. Good news that you are doing better, and the bubs are ok. And that is looking after you well. Congratulations on your decision to live with him after the bubs are born. I think that's very wise - the support will be good for you hon. Take care gorgeous! Love isha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Hi everyone,I haven't in awhile. For all of you that are not familiar or haven't heard of me my name is Goldie, I live in Alberta Canada and I am a 23 year old female. I've been diagnosed with PA since late 2004 but have had P since birth. Taking Celebrex and Sulfasalazine since diagnosed. ( discontinued now) I was just wondering if anyone has heard of " Buergers Disease " being associatedor caused by PA.The doctors tell me its a smokers disease but also commonly associated with P and PA. I personally have never heard of it. I wrote back in Sept or Oct I think about ulcerations I developed on my left big toe. It was until Dec that my GP sent me somewhere for a second opinion after numerous antibiotics . I eventually was sent to a vascular surgeon and after numerous tests it was proven that I had 2 major blockages in both legs from the knee down. They tried doing bypass surgery on my left leg 3 weeks ago but unfortunately it was unsucessful; so I have to get my left leg amputated below the knee. I had surgey on my right leg last Monday and that was thankfully sucessful; they were able to save that one. Sorry for rambling but I really would like to know if anyone has heard of this disease being associated with PA. God Bless, Goldie [[Editor's Note: Goldie, here is the reply I sent you when you originally posted this on Jan 31st: Goldie, I know I speak for everyone here when I say that I am very sorry to hear that one of your legs has to be amputated. I won't in any way pretend to know how you feel but I know that it can't be easy being you right now. Our prayers and best wishes are with you. Unfortunately, those of us with P and PA are very prone to severe problems with our extremities due to severe inflammation (fingers and toes) and nail deformities. This can create blood clots in the feet and hands that, if serious enough, can become Buerger's disease. My understanding is that Buerger's disease is most often found in male smokers (you are neither) and, more rarely, in people suffering from autoimmune diseases. That, of course, includes P and PA so unfortunately in rare cases people with our disease can develop Buerger's disease. So, while it is extremely rare, there is a link in some people between Buerger's and autoimmune diseases. Please feel free to come here at any time if there is anything we can do to help. I worked with someone who lost his leg in an auto accident and I can tell you that Joe has been able to live a full and happy life and he was even able to resume sports after about 18 months of significant PT and a well-fitted prosthesis. Kathy F.] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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