Well, I'm back from vacation! It was wonderful...& we needed it so much! Joanne...I walked that beach a lot! :D Found a lot of sea shells, a couple of sand dollars. Went on a cruise & saw dolphins! Very relaxing week. I did miss all of you, though. I didn't have access to a computer, so had to wait until I was back to post. Happy Canuk...sorry, you didn't know where I was. Thought all knew.
Sorry for the aches & pains...& your sister, Joanne. I'm praying for all of you.
I did pretty well, considering my problems. Only real problems were the sleeping arrangements. First few days on twin beds. (our granddaughters) My DH on one, & me on the other. This was fine...just too springy of a mattress, & flat pillows. Then, the motor home at the beach just had a full-size bed...haven't slept that close to DH since the honeymoon 36 yrs ago!! :lol:
Well, I've got unpacking to do, & I'm tired. I'll post more tomorrow. Everyone take care.
Charlotte
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Angel welcome back! So glad you enjoyed your vacation....does you the world of good having a break. Sounds as if you had a lovely time. I have missed you as I am sure everyone else has too.
Well as you see by my posting it just after five am and I am sitting here having just sent my son and DH off to the airport to pick up my new DIL who is flying in from Florida. Luckily they were evacuated to Ft Lauderdale from her parents time share place on Senedal Island(I think thats it) as it is no longer there thanks to Hurricane Charley. Anyway my son had a return flight booked from New York so he came yesterday. All good fun! I have been up most of the night anyway thanks to this darn desease. Having a real grotty time of it at the moment but maybe it will pass. Right I am going to try grab forty winks before theyre back. Catch everybody soon......hope y'all feeling ok...Night! :yawn:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v213/Virgoanspirit/animations/catcoffeecup.gif
Joanne D
08-17-2004, 11:59 AM
Angel- I am glad you had a good rest... There is nothing like the beach to heal our troubles.. My sister is no better.. They are going to put in a pacer and the same thing Cheney has after some tests.. We are all very worried about her... Her emotions are so up and down that that is going to do harm to her healing .Her hubby is there most of the time and I get over as often as I can..Please keep her in your prayers..
Hello everybody... I am sorry to not address all of you at this time.. Joanne
I want you to know...I closed my eyes & prayed for you, your sister, & family, before I posted. My heart goes out to all of you. Do know that you have friends here, that you can come to any time. I've grown close to all of you. When you hurt, I hurt. I can feel the sadness in your words, my friend. Please take care of yourself, & know that we are here for you anytime you need our "shoulders".
That your family was involved in Hurricane Charley. So thankful everyone is safe. I found out with the fire & theft, that if we still have our family, we have a lot. Just remind them...they are blessed.
I was up all night, also. I've noticed a pattern of not sleeping much the week before my treatments. I go for Remicade Tuesday. (24th) I feel for you not feeling well. I do hope you're better today.
I made the trip pretty well...as I said, but haven't felt well at all the last couple of days. Been kind of "fluish feeling". (hopefully not a flare-up coming on) Then, this morning, I started itching while cooking breakfast. I went to the bathroom to check, & the lower half of my body is broke out in a rash! Now, I have rashes from the Methotrexate, & really itch. But, this looked different. This was very pronounced, & settled into little tiny red spots. I've went online to find out what it might be. There's all kinds of rashes told concerning RA...but, no pics to help me....or discription.
Now, I'm allergic to a lot of things....so....
Does anyone have any idea what this is? Or how to get rid of it. I don't want to go to the Dr. I'm afraid they'll postpone my treatment. I wonder, too, if it has anything to do with the "fluish feeling".
I didn't mean to turn this into a post about me....just thought someone might have an idea.
Well, gotta go. Hope all of you have a great evening. And I REALLY hope all of you experience some pain-free hrs.
Young Grasshopper
08-19-2004, 07:06 PM
Hi All,
Sorry it's been a while since I've posted......overtime at work and my crazy house. Glad to hear the you had a great vacation Charlotte......sorry about the rash. That sounds awful in the heat. I've got no good advice on that one......other than taking a bath with aveno.
Sorry to hear about the trouble with your sister and family, Joanne. I'll keep you in my prayers.
Goldenoldie.....saw the pics of your hubby on the WLS thread. You can really see the loss in his face.
Me? Still waiting on a referral to see a WLS doc. Can't believe how long it's taking. Doc also wants to test my thyroid (sp?). Not really sure what will come of that....maybe some weight loss? :) Back is bothering me on and off....went to lay my neice on the floor and my back went out....was on an incline and the next I knew, I dropped to my waist. Didn't drop the baby, thank God, but it definately scared me. Really need to be more careful.
I'm in a funk. Was talking to one of my girlfriends today, ranting about life and the fact that the men in my life seem to think there's a cleaning fairy that washes all the towels and empties the dishwasher. We're thinking about just getting away for a a weekend or something. The more I think about it the better the idea becomes....even if she can't make it maybe it would be good for me to just get away.....get a room with a huge tub I can soak in without anyone bugging me. Sometimes it's the small things that seem to be the greatest blessings....know what I mean?
Well, that's about it for now......hope everyone is doing well.
Boy everybody seems to be having a rough time of it right now. I do hope that today will find some of you feeling better.
Charlotte - I don't know how I missed you were going away. I really DO read the threads :lol: I guess somethings just don't absorb :o I am glad that you had a good trip and enjoyed the change. It's nice to have you back.
Joanne - Well, I don't know what to say. I will surely keep your sister in my prayers. She is sure going through a bad time. My brother has really bad heart problems, and when he had bypass surgery, we almost lost him 3 times. He was in the hospital from the 02 Feb until mid April. The heart just wouldn't co-operate. He was only 57 at the time. He is doing really well now, but he also has Atrial Fibrillation. I know this is hard on you, but I also know you are a strong lady and will get through whatever is thrown at you. I sure am here for you.
Pam - glad your family arrived and I do hope that you are feeling better now. It is so hard to have company when you don't feel well, even if it is your kids.
Debb - Sorry to hear about your back. Most of them seem to out more than in! I know mine is :lol: Getting away for a weekend would be great for you. I know when we go away for a few days, it is such a refreshing brake. I LOVE to go the mountains, but this year we won't. It seems that the people who look after Parks Canada, are on strike. So, we might pass through on our way out to the westcoast later next month.
Laura - Hope you enjoyed your visit with the litte grandson. I am sure he was ecstatic to see his mommy and his grandma.
Ageoldie - Hi. Hope you are feeling better than you were.
Well, not much new with me. My mammogram came back good this time, so I don't have to go back for another for 1 or 2 years. That was a relief. Also, the hip x-ray shows o/a , so it is just another pain added to the pile. Have been taking Celebrex, but had to stop last night. It was burning from my stomach right up the esophagus. I have tried Betrex and might see about it again. It seems to get my bowel in a dither. Can't win here. I am going to do some reading and find out which foods cause inflammation and which ones fight it. Also, I will start to take Bromelain again. It is a good anti-inflammatory and stomach enzyme all in one.
Hope you ladies have all had yourself a decent day. :)
Happy Canuk
08-20-2004, 01:47 AM
Turn up your speakers and get your day started - RIGHT. This is soooo cute. Hope you enjoy it.
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ageoldie
08-20-2004, 10:15 PM
I am feeling much better this week, I hope it not a pattern, but my flares seem to be closer together and last longer with each one. But I did make it through this one.
Deb. sorry you are having such a hard time.
Joanne, you have my prayers.
Angel, glad you had a good time
Pam. have fun with you kids
Anne, I'm thinking about you too
In case you are wondering what Deb was talking about, I posted pictures of mt DH before his WLS and this year (about 2 1/2 and 240 pounds later.) I you would like to see it, the link is
Good Morning Everybody.. Monday morning and I have already gone and had blood work done,came home and made breakfast, and now I have to wash the dishes. My sister is hanging in doing O.K. She tires easy but that is expected. her heart isn't doing the job. Her daughters are going in often to help her. My son got engaged yesterday. He has been single over 20 years. This time I think he hit the jackpot.. No wedding date yet. I hope they keep it simple. She asked me to help her plan. I will try to guide her to a small affair. Her name is Connie. She is half Japanese and half American. Really sweet and pretty. I suspect she has a will of her own but so far has not shown it to us. She was married before and has 2 grown children. My son was married once and has no children. They are thinking about trying for one..Time will tell.
I am doing fine. I need to get back into my walking routine.. I lost my motivation somewhere.I am trying to not see the temptations.
Bye...Joanne
Happy Canuk
08-24-2004, 12:35 AM
Are we stopping this thread? Nobody has posted for awhile. I hope you are all ok and not in some huge flare. The weather has turned cold here is Alberta and it is barely 50F at the peak of the day, couple that with rain, and you get pain, pain, pain!! Boy, I want some more summer weather or the cold without the dampness. That is brutal!!
Well, if nobody posts soon, I will take it that the thread is dead.
Khewes
08-24-2004, 10:47 AM
Didn't want the thread to die.
I don't know about anyone else, but having a huge flair right now. It's all I can do to work, get home, start getting ready for kids going back to school, etc.
I bet once fall starts and things get back into a routine, it'll pick back up in here.
Kim
Joanne D
08-24-2004, 11:07 AM
Happy...50 degrees! It is still in the 90's here in Fl. I think that a lot of us have gotten sidetracted this past week. I know it has been a difficult past couple weeks for me. I feel that I am just getting back to something normal..Whatever normal is...Hello everybody...
Back later...Joanne
ageoldie
08-24-2004, 09:37 PM
today was one of the hottest of the year here in Dallas Texas. And it rained yesterday so it was humid too. I am feeling a good bit better, more energy and not so much pain.
Other than that I don't have anything to say, mine is a boring life.
Hi everybody...
Sorry for being gone so long. I was having a terrible flare. It lasted several days. I was to get my treatment yesterday, http://img61.photobucket.com/albums/v185/Angel-Lover/Number%20three/tn_drugs.gif but, after I got there, I was told the Dr was out sick, & couldn't get it. http://www.emusing.com/imgs/page_imgs/afa/yellow_guy_crying_md_wht.gifThey had tried to reach me, but was too late. A Dr has to be there, nearby, because of risk of complications. Now, I have to find someone to go with me tomorrow. It's hard to find someone to drive me, for everyone works. I tried to slip it on my own the last two times. Got caught the last time, though, & chewed out by dr & nurse, as it's dangerous with all the Zyrtec, Benadryl & Remicade in me. I just don't like to bother anyone.
We've really got the http://media.euniverse.com/funpages/cms_content/2750/images/rain_md_clr.gifcoming down today!!
Hope all are doing well. Joanne, hope your son & future DIL have a great future together. Still praying for your sister.
I'll be back when I'm feeling better.
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Iamgonnadoit
08-25-2004, 06:30 PM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v213/Virgoanspirit/animations/KittenHi212.gif How is everyone? No, I dont want the thread to close either. I havent been on for a while as I have been in a really wild flare. I am as miserable as anything and hurt from my neck down to my toes. I have had some very different type pains added to this flare as well. They are like nerve pains behind my left knee. My left leg has been really bad this time, so much so that I have been using a cane. Makes me feel about 90 using it but havent had an option really. Next Tuesday I have my Rheumy appointment and I cant wait. Ridiculous! Looking forward to seeing your Rheumy. ...Oh well. :( Seems as if I am not the only one flaring. The weather is not helping here in the UK I am sure. We have had rain :rain: everyday for about 2 weeks. The rainfall is a major concern over here at the moment as its causing flooding problems in many areas. Anyway I hope those of you that are feeling rough, start to feel better soon. :^: Right I am going to bed so I will catch you again soon, hopefully I will be in a better mood. :crossed:
Sorry to hear that you have all been feeling so terrible. I think it is flare time again - season's starting to change. It has been cold and damp here, and caused me to go into a flare as well. Darn it all - wish there was a magic cure for all of us.
Everybody take care of yourselves and come back when you are able.
Glad to see that you didn't let this thread die. I'd miss you guys! Know what you mean about the flare ups.....been muggy around here too. Some days I feel like I'm mentally running on wet sand.
Angel, sorry to hear it's been so rough. Hope you go into see the doc. I think I would have cried if that happened to me.
Semi good news today. Finally, got the girl on the phone and she's sending me the referral for the surg. Then I called the surg. and I have an appointment on 9/17. Really threw me. The other guy had me schedule for an informational meeting first...the appointment was 6 months in advance! I didn't think I would get in so fast. Guess that's a good thing. I know I shouldn't borrow trouble and this could dramatically help my back problem.....just scares me, you know what I mean?
No big plans for the weekend. The cleaning fairies seemed to have formed a union and are out on strike.....tons of laundry and housecleaning for me. Hope everyone stays cool and is feeling well.
Deb
Angel-lover
08-27-2004, 11:04 PM
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Just a little drunk, still....after treatment yesterday! I couldn't find anyone available to drive me, so, I took myself. I didn't take any chances with hurting others by being sleepy, or "out of it". I didn't take anything, except one Benadryl. I decided if I had to take any chances, it would be with me, & not someone else. But, I didn't have any problems, this time, so it all worked out. Sometimes, we just don't have a choice, you know?! Thankfully, the nurse didn't ask me if I had a driver. (she usually does) DH told me if I couldn't find someone, to call him, he'd be working nearby yesterday. So, I felt better, knowing, if I got into trouble, I could call him.
The Dr. said I had a bad viral infection last week, & it triggered a flare up...so, I guess I had good cause to feel so bad. It's probably going to take awhile to get strength back like I need. Bluet, to answer your question...the results after treatments are different with everyone. For me, it usually takes 2-3 days to start feeling better. The 2nd & 3rd week are pretty good, then the 4th week is fair, then the 5th week I start feeling the Remicade wearing off...generally with fatigue first, then pain & stiffness...then it all worsens until my treatment, which is 5-6 weeks apart. There was a young man (36 yrs old) taking a treatment the same time as me yesterday. He looked so strong & healthy. He was talking about the fatigue, pain, & stiffness, & how his buddies couldn't understand. Especially when he had to rest so often at work...then laying around at home & sleeping. They think he's lazy. At least that's how he felt. I talked to him about how most people don't understand RA. That it's not just arthritis, but, an auto-immune disease. I felt sorry for him.
Young Grasshopper...glad you're getting to see the surgeon, finally. Please keep us informed. I DO hope they're able to help you. I know what you mean about the "cleaning fairies". Been lying around a couple of days...so they thought they would too, I guess. :lol:
Iamgonnadoit...good luck with your appointment. Hope all goes well.
Joanne...Hope your sister is doing better. Still praying for her.
I've gotta post a couple of the pics I made at the beach, when I get a chance. It was so beautiful there. Congrats on getting a new DIL!
Happy Canuk....don't let us die out.....we want to stay....just all had flares, or problems. Seemed to be catching among us, didn't it?! :^: I'm a little better...maybe on the mend! :coffee:
Deb - glad you finally got the appt. with the specialist. It will be good to go and learn what you need to know to make your decision. Hope you get your housework all done, with or without the help of the fairies :lol:
Angel - Sorry to hear that things have been so rough. It has been a bad pain summer this year. Lot's of humidity and we don't usually have that. I don't have RA but rather OA and FM. It is a common combination and it sure does have it's moments. I hope that your meds will kick in and leave you feeling better by next week.
Laura - where are you? You were going to visit your grandson and you never came back!
Well, I am off to bed. Hope everybody has a better day tomorrow.
Joanne D
08-28-2004, 11:16 AM
Hello Everybody...I hope you all start feeling better soon.. I haven't got the DIL yet although it is in the works. My son gave her a ring. They are talking about April. My Daughter and I are trying to get them to make it sooner. Yeah, We should mind our own business!!! :lol: :lol: It is still really hot down here.I worked in the yard a short time yesterday. One of those darn tree ants got me 2 times. I have huge welts(3 inches around) and the constant itching. I am really allergic to bug bites.
Grasshopper. Glad to hear you got your appointment.. Don't be afraid..
Angel- It is still too hot for me to walk to beach. I use the T/M for this time of the year.
Happy- I am waitinf for that time of year when it isn't too hot or cold.. We have another storm heading our way.. I hope it just gives us some rain. and dies out. The last one has caused so much grief..
You all have a great weekend. Joanne
Young Grasshopper
08-28-2004, 03:59 PM
Hi All,
Don't know how it is with you but Long Island is hot! hot! hot! today. I had hoped that it would be a cool weekend. Weather was pretty mild on weds. Starting thinking about making a some ziti or stuffed shells but didn't have the ingred. Now I have em, but it's too hot to cook. Maybe it's God telling me something.....but I've been craving it for days now. Wonder if anyone will mind if I cook at 3 am? lol.
And no, the cleaning fairies aren't getting any! lol.
Glad to hear that you got your treatment Angel.....just wish there was someone to take you. I know what you mean about needing the treatment but not wanting to bug someone for a lift. Thank God, I was able to get my family to take me for epidurals when I needed them.
Joanne, sounds like you've got big plans to make....hope the wedding comes together with out a hitch (other than the wedding!) Geez, me and the bad puns.......I'm blaming that and my hair on the humidity :).
Hope everyone has a great weekend. Great to see you Happy Canuck :)
Deb
ageoldie
08-28-2004, 05:52 PM
I've just gotten back from the 1st meeting of the SjS Foundation Dallas Cahpter meeting. It was a very nice informational meeting. There were about 120 people there. Of course when anyone thinks of Sjogren's what they think of is the dry eyes and the dry mouth, well, it's so much more. The one thing that the doctor said that really stuck out in my mind, was that the pain with SjS, Fibro & RA were almost the same, but the big difference in SjS was that there were not trigger points pain as in Fibro, and not deformitiy of the joints as with RA.
Other than that I don't know much. I have good days and I have bad days, like I'm sure all of you do. I have got to get back to looking for graphics. You all make my posts seem boring.
Young Grasshopper
08-28-2004, 11:06 PM
Lol....if your posts look boring what do mine look like? Amish? :)
[COLOR=Blue]Goodness...ageoldie....I read up on the disease. It sounds like you have a lot of problems, also. So sorry. I have "dry eyes", the mouth ulcers, sore throat & hard to swallow....but, all but the eyes are being thought of as side effect of the Methotrexate. I was switched from folic acid to Leucovorin, which I take once a week. 24 hours after taking the Methotrexate. I sure hope it helps. The mouth ulcers are very painful. Anyway, Hope you get better. Glad you have a group to meet with. I don't have any place around here, & no one who really understands, or has it...except for the other patients at the clinic, & we really don't know each other. I meet a new person at each treatment. That's one reason I'm so glad we have this thread. We all can whine & vent all we need to, because we all understand.
Young Grasshopper...what is Ziti, & stuffed shells? Sounds like something I'd be interested in. It's hot here, too. Causing a lot of stormy weather.
Joanne...I understand about it being too hot to walk on the beach...but, I hate treadmills. Guess I just wouldn't do anything. My DH thinks he's helping me....found commercial on TV for exerciser where you put your feet on it & "walk" with it. I knew it was useless to try to explain that I could walk outside just as easy....just hurts too bad with RA. So, I just told him to order it for me if he wanted to. I'm sure he never will. Does a lot of talking, like that, which never gets done. :lol:
Happy Canuk...thanks for the good wishes. I'm sure the meds will be kicking in soon. I'm already getting over the treatment, so that's a good start. I may try to go to a wedding tomorrow, if I'm strong enough. The AV Engineer at the TV Station is getting married, & wants us all there. We gave him & future wife a shower at the station last Saturday. It turned out very nice.
Hope you're feeling well this weekend.
Hope all of you have a good weekend.
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Joanne D
08-29-2004, 11:50 AM
Good Morning...BORING!!!! My notes must really be boring you all. I have never learned to do the graphics. I told my sister when she feels better ,now that she is retired, she will need to give me some lessons.My daughter put a system on here to help me. I still can't get it right.
My life right now is down in the dumps. I haven't had a real vacation in over 5 years and don't see much hope in the future. I did go to AZ. last April and had a wonderful time. But I am talking about the kind of vacation where I go to a beach where there are no phones, not many people, and I just watch the sunrise and sunset,go for swims ,walks and read.My hubby doesn't want to do much more than watch T.V. and sleep.
Enough of my whinning! Have a Great weekend...Joanne
Young Grasshopper
08-29-2004, 01:33 PM
Sorry to hear that you're down in the dumps Joanne.....shame you can't park Hubby in front of the TV that's in your private cabana on a nice beach :). I've always wanted to go to one of those resorts.....sort of like the one in Waiting to Exhale.
Angel......ziti and/or stuffed shells are italian food. Basically, pasta cheese and sauce. Real comfort food for me.
Deb
Angel-lover
08-29-2004, 05:24 PM
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Hope everyone's feeling better, today. I'm a little better...at least stronger.
Joanne...your posts ARE NOT BORING! I missed you sooo much when we lost track from the other thread. I always look forward to your posts. Sure the graphics are nice...but, they don't say the personal things we need to hear from each other. Yes, you do need a vacation, like you described. We kept our cell phones close by, but everyone knew to leave us alone, except for emergencies. My DH isn't keen on vacations either. Well, in a way, he is....just gotta remind him sometimes. :^: Maybe yours just needs a little nudge. :D
Young Grasshopper...that pasta sounds good. How's the 10 lbs going? I've lost 3 lbs, but, I seem to need to lose much more! I feel like I'm in a bad dream...my clothes are all shrinking!! :(
REMEMBER ME GOING TO TEXAS? THIS WAS ON THE PORCH OF MARY FAY JACKSON...SHE LIVES IN THE HOUSE HER GRANDMOTHER USED TO LIVE IN. SHE'S A BIG STAR ON GMT (GOSPEL MUSIC TELEVISION), BUT, ONE OF THE SWEETEST PEOPLE I'VE MET.
Angel- That looks like my kind of beach.. You look very nice in your swimsuit. All the nudging in the world would not get my hubby in a swimsuit and to the beach. He has gone in the past when we went with our daughter to St. George island. He stayed indoors ,watched tv and only took his shoes off when he went to bed.Lately he stays home and I go with my family.. I am going to SRD in Daytona Beach in April if he doesn't cause too much static to keep me at home..It is a TOPS convention..He is getting older and just doesn't want anything to change in the daily routine..
Dr. appointment today.. I hope my col. was ok. I don't want to take any of the meds. I have been really feeling pretty good.. I sometimes wonder why we go to Dr. every 3-4 months.. I guess he needs the income too.
Bye for now...Joanne
Angel - so glad that you are starting to feel better. It is the pits to feel so awful. Loved all your pictures. Like Joanne says, you look good in your swimsuit. I feel like I could just walk right out into the water. Love the ocean but don't get to it very often, as it is a long way from home :)
Joanne - hope you are feeling more "up" again. You have had a lot of worry the past little while. I am glad your sister got back home. Hey, your posts are NOT BORING!! I miss you when you don't post.
Deb - Did you get your Ziti cooked? It is not hot here, that is for sure. Fall has arrived. I love it - nice brisk mornings and mellow afternoons. Hope it hangs around for a long time. It's just that 5 months of winter that is coming, that I dread (until it gets here, then it's ok)!
Ageoldie - I want to go look up that disease and do some reading on it. Is it the one with the cold hands and feet as well? Well, I will find out. Glad you have a support group.
Not much on my agenda today. I wonder where Laura is? Hope she isn't have computer problems.
ageoldie
08-30-2004, 10:08 PM
Anne, The one with the Cold hands & feet is Ranaud's syndrome. They are all auto-immune and related. Sjogren's is the one with the dry eyes and mouth, amoung other things. I enjoyed your graphic pages. Having graudated in 1965 and married in 1966, I'm afraid I remembered ALL of those things!
Happy Canuk
08-30-2004, 10:22 PM
Oh, thanks Barb. I graduated in 1964, so we are probably about the same age. Hope your day went well. Glad you enjoyed the oldies :lol:
Ok...I graduated in '67...so I'm just a baby! :lol: I'm afraid I remember all those things, too! I also enjoyed them...thanks Happy Canuk. Life was so much simpler then, or so it seemed. I got married in '68...had twins in '69...life stopped being so simple. :^: But, the Lord has blessed me with a good life. I grumble & complain a lot, but I also know things could be a lot worse than what they are.
ageoldie...my hands & feet stay cold...& turn blue quite often. I figure it's just a part of the RA. It's probably a symptom of a lot of things. I know it's one of Lupus, also. I suppose all auto immune diseases have a lot of symptoms in common. I know one thing...we all have it rough. But, we gotta keep smiling. :)
I want to thank all of you ladies. You really pick me up, especially by being understanding when I'm down. I need that. I don't need someone to tell me to "get over it", or to just stay out of my way. You all really understand, & I can tell that you care.
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Joanne...how did your Dr appt turn out? I hope your colon is ok.
Hello to everyone. Have a good evening.
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Happy Canuk
08-31-2004, 12:35 AM
Angel, we REALLLLY do care! We all go through some of the same and all we can hope for is understanding. Unless you experience it yourself, it is hard to understand. I am sure I was guilty of this myself, but have had pain in different degrees of intensity for over half my life. I know a lot of people just don't no what it is like to have it go on and on and on and on and on :lol:
Anyway, you do sound a little more "up" tonight and that is so good to "hear".
RAR
08-31-2004, 09:29 AM
Good Morning gee it has been a long time since I posted but I am back!!!!!!!just wasnt on the computer as muchstill the same with my OAof knee and hands and wrist but live with it daily I see from the other posts we are all around the same age graduated in 66 started a family in 67 so will have to go and read the other posts about oldies:lol: WELL DRANK MY:coffee: and need to get moving wow Ohio hasome :sun: so maybe it will motivate me so ladies have a great day Rita:dance:
Joanne D
08-31-2004, 11:27 AM
Well it looks like I am the OLD LADY on the block.. I had my first child in 1956 and my second in 1958...I sometimes feel that old(71) and sometimes I forget about it and feel ageless. It is just a number anyhow.. I find that I am going to have to buckle down more. My Colesterol is high and my Triglycerides is high. My sugar is high too. The Dr. didn't give me any meds for it and I am thankful for that.. I don't want to take them anyhow. My hubby is having a fit about that. Maybe he is jealous because he has to take them.. Angel. My colon is fine as long as the IBS holds off. :lol: :lol:
Went and voted today..Now I got to get busy..S4ee you all later...Joanne
Angel-lover
08-31-2004, 09:15 PM
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BACK TO THE FOLD, RITA!! :lol:
It IS great to hear from you again. How are you doing? Sorry about the pain. You do seem to be in good spirits, though. I've missed you so much. Tell us what you've been up to.
Joanne....Glad your Dr appt turned out as well as it did. You do have to watch those Cholesterol & Triglycerides, though. And, you're a looong way from being old, my friend. As you said, it's just a number. I get my C & T checked next 3 month visit. I hate doing without my morning coffee! :coffee: They always have have a cup waiting for me, after the blood is drawn. I guess I'm spoiled. :D
Happy Canuk...I AM feeling much better, today. Spent the whole day out taking care of business. Couldn't have done that last week.
Hope all of you have a good evening. Talk to you on "hump" day!
Good afternoon ladies hope your Wednesday is goig well for you thanks for the welcome back been doing the same things as beforejust seem to be slowing down more Joanne I have high cholestrol on pill but been trying to diet as they really bother my legs as I already have enough problems but need to get it checked as I dont always stick with the food that I am supposed to well going to ride my bike for my exercise today for 20 minutes so you ladies have a great day andthanks for the welcome back have a great evening Rita:dance:
Joanne D
09-01-2004, 08:14 PM
RAR- If the pills are bothering your legs you need to tell your dr. I was on zocor and having the most awful arm and leg pains. I finally told him and he took me off it. I am taking red yeast rice and co q 10 now. I get it at the health food store. I refuse to take the other meds. It hasn't helped all that much but it hasn't gotten higher. That may be my fault as I have slacked a little with my walking. A lot has been going on in my life and I just don't seem to have the motivation I should.I work on my weight most of the time. I have been staying the same but am on a fine edge and it is really easy for me to gain..I am finding it hard to give up all the time..
Angel I called for an appt. for a mammogram. They said to come on in. I went and then discovered that they really could not do it today as it hasn't been a year yet. I lack 2 weeks to be a year. Needless to say I was really ready to YELL.Getting dressed and going 15 miles in the traffic is not my idea of a fun afternoon. I did ask why they couldn't have told me that when they made the appt. I am sure they had the same information on the computer in the am as they did in the afternoon.AHHHHHH!!!No wonder I am tempted to eat!!!!!!!!
Hello Grasshopper..How is your appt. going??I hope everybody else is well and in a better mood than I am right now...I love ya all....Joanne
And see how THEY come out! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v185/Angel-Lover/upsetwomaninpink.jpg
Joanne D
09-02-2004, 11:12 AM
Angel -I think that is pretty good... I have told my hubby the same thing.. I wonder how he would like his thing stuck in that vice..Men have no clue how easy they have it!
Everyone here in Fl. is waiting to see what Frances is up to..Joanne
Angel - cute little ditty and true as well. I swear a man made that machine. Oh well, thank God we have it. I hope you are feeling better as the days go on.
Joanne - be safe. Are you in it's path again? i always thought we didn't have severe weather here, in Alberta. Then we started having Tornados. Apparently, Alberta is the Tornado zone for Canada :eek: We have always had them here, it is just that we are more populated than we used to be and they are now not just hitting trees and farmland. Such disasters. I pray everyone will be safe.
Rita - nice to see you. You have been gone for a while, so welcome back. Hope you are doing well.
Hi Deb, Pam, Ageoldie. Don't know what has happened to Laura, but I hope she is ok. Everyone have a nice day.
Angel-lover
09-02-2004, 09:23 PM
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