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03-21-2006, 09:57 AM
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| ~Author of My Life~  Join Date: May 2003 Location: Doing what I thought I couldn't....
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| Lab results......  oh man.....I was hoping all my lab work would be normal.Nope, the doctor thinks I have rheumatoid arthritis. A couple tests were negative, but the positive one the doc said looks like I have it......yuck.........Ihate this!!oh well..I am on my new computer!! It works like a charm...my chair is comfy.but I have to go back to town. Taking my mom to the doctor for her kneesSooooooooooooowill chat with ya guys later. I am not too happy at the moment..I am tired and scared.....I have some people die of rheumatoid arthririts.my daughters doc can't decide if SHE has it or not...I will gether another doctor if this one doesn't give me any good results.
__________________ Many Hugs and Hope too, Tammie "Think of all the beauty still left around you and BE HAPPY." ~Anne Frank~ "Things do not change, WE change." ~Henry David Thoreau~  |
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03-21-2006, 10:02 AM
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I have to wait for an appoinment with a rheumatologist. Probably will be around first of May or so...they say he is really booked up. Man.I just want to feel 18 and energetic and young again!! *pout* pout* *whine* *whine* Okay............LOL............gotta get ready to go back to town. I just want to sit here on my computer and relax!!!!.....................
__________________ Many Hugs and Hope too, Tammie "Think of all the beauty still left around you and BE HAPPY." ~Anne Frank~ "Things do not change, WE change." ~Henry David Thoreau~ |
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03-21-2006, 10:14 AM
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((((( tammie ))))) I've had RA for about 10yrs. Still here! They have alot of new treatments now...sorry for your pain and I hope it's not true! Bless, Trish
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03-21-2006, 10:20 AM
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That's what I always thought.........there was a lot of pain and fatigue and your joints wear out....but what would a person die of when they say rheumatoid arthritis caused their death? Oh well..I shouldn't be thinking like this..but dang it! I am tired of always being sick...I clean the house real good..I have the 'flu' for a few days.........I do anything too much...........I am sick, sick sick...............grr!!!!!!!!! That's good there are lots of new treatments, Maybe I can find something to help. okay.....done venting.I really have to go now. I am soo glad I am back on here and able to chat with ya all. It means sooooo much to me. Have a good afternoon guys. *Hugs*
__________________ Many Hugs and Hope too, Tammie "Think of all the beauty still left around you and BE HAPPY." ~Anne Frank~ "Things do not change, WE change." ~Henry David Thoreau~ |
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03-21-2006, 10:24 AM
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healing hugs to you 2stop.....with all the love and good around here there must be some miricles working sooner or later!!! I know nothing about RS although i know it can be painful! there are supllements and diet and steroid treatments but i dont knwo how this works... im so sorry lets hope you get it sorted one way or another my hub takes something called GLUCOSAMINE SULPHATE 'its a natural non toxic compound faound in the body. As a key body building block proteoglycans, one of the major components for connective tissue glucosamine plays an important part in repairing and maintaining hhealthy joint cartillage.' This can be found in the health food shops or pharmacies???? Dont know if this is any help but worth looking into with your GP...... Good luck and hugs and love and fluffy kittens to you 2 stop! purrdyxxxxx |
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03-21-2006, 11:37 AM
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hey 2stop, just popping on here to send you a hug and to wish you feel better soon...hopefully things will be more positive when you get the second opinion.. Lot's of Lovexx
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03-21-2006, 02:21 PM
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((((((((((((( Tammie)))))))))) sorry to hear your news re the RA, but , just for today, be happy and positive , ( as you are ) and then tomorrow you can do it again . i have RA too, and there is treatment tam, just hang 10 till you see the Rheumie . Thinking of you love, and yes, it is so good to have you back !  LUV YA HUGX Lee
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03-21-2006, 02:31 PM
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| InAButtonKindOfWay. Seriously?  | (((Tammie))) Hey sweetie, I'm sorry your going through this I really am. I really hope your daughter doesn't have it, I know how worried about her you are. Hold on, and please let us know how you are doing....... Your in my thoughts and prayers. 
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03-21-2006, 02:33 PM
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Thanks guys....ya all so great! I am fortunate to be able to get on here! My new puter came juts in time...the old puter crashed this morning after I got on.....dad called said he was on the way my new puters! I am definitely blessed and much to be thankful for....but yep..I am scared about my health right now...angry I smoked for so long...(thankful I quit, yes) but for several months now I have such a hard time breathing..it will just hit out of the blue, can be watching tv, or laying in bed..I have to sit up...and grab a hold of my legs juts to get a breath....GRRRRRRRRRR!! Of course I haven't told the docs about it yet...have to complain enough about the rest of what ails me.............LOL....some days I start to freak out thinking oh I gave myself lung cancer from smoking, or I am going to get some horrendous awful diseases that slowly kills me because I used to try and take my life sooo much as a teen. I know, I know...I don't believe God is like that, but yet I wonder every now and then? Just one of my neuroses...will have to weed it out with some spiritual weedkiller...lots of positive thoughts and positive actions....not give it anymore chance to grow....I have been doing so well with my anxiety....can't let this upset the cart!! No siree!!! Thanks for being here for me you guys. YOU'RE the BEST........(((Hugs))) 
__________________ Many Hugs and Hope too, Tammie "Think of all the beauty still left around you and BE HAPPY." ~Anne Frank~ "Things do not change, WE change." ~Henry David Thoreau~ |
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03-21-2006, 02:37 PM
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Yes,m my husband told me earlier he thinks our daughter has it..her tests are kinda like mine though.points to it, yet doesn't. I know her new doctor didn't like someoen else diagnosing it..but her GPer said she definitely did have it! Oh I could just scream....................but it won't help...so I won't. I did get a great book out at the library..even though it lists some pretty strange sounding diseases that a pos rheumatoid factor can be...it also lists some great diet ideas and alternative remedies......I have to really work on the healthy eating part...for all of my family.....I tell you what I took my health for granted for sooo long......I think our health is one of the most important things we own..and as it always is..we don't truly appreciate it til it's gone. 
__________________ Many Hugs and Hope too, Tammie "Think of all the beauty still left around you and BE HAPPY." ~Anne Frank~ "Things do not change, WE change." ~Henry David Thoreau~ |
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03-21-2006, 02:44 PM
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i know several friends with RA they manage well with supplements and diets...yes you are right we do take our health for granted...love to you sweety lady frind of mine love and kittens coming your way! |
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03-21-2006, 02:59 PM
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My daughter goes back to get her last 3 tests results April 12.....so we will see what the heck is going on... My daughter was born preemie and very sick. Many nights I came into NICU the nurses said she almost didn't make it.....oh it was so tough. She weighed 5 lbs 4 ozs bat birth(lost about 7 lbs, got under 5lbs for a bit).....just a little angel. She had chest tube in, IV's in her forehead.........when my son was born preemie I had no fear....I just knew in my gut he would be fine....but with my daughter I was soooo nervous, so on edge, always have been for her. All I can do is pray that like you all say it is something manageable.....and keep looking at our blessings and our joys. I am grateful today I am not in a wheelchair, or blind, or missing a limb....I am alive and relatively well so I will stop fretting right this instant! I DO believe in the power of positive thought/energy. I know it can work miracles. Just some days I can resort to old ways of thinking if really stressed. Getting on here straightens me out pretty quick though. I have good friends and a roof over my head..and food to eat. A new computer that works so well....it is scary! LOL......... It's gonna be alright...I just need a good long nap actually...Been getting up at 2-3 am each morning to call my husband and make sure HE wakes up........it's crazy I tell ya. With a good computer now I hope to in time learn enough skills to maybe have a home based job, data entry of some sort...medical billing I think would be good. Our local college is having an Open House soon..I plan on attending!
__________________ Many Hugs and Hope too, Tammie "Think of all the beauty still left around you and BE HAPPY." ~Anne Frank~ "Things do not change, WE change." ~Henry David Thoreau~ |
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03-21-2006, 03:28 PM
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From one sickie chickie to another  - prayers to you and your family. (...)
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03-21-2006, 03:53 PM
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(((((((((((Phinny))))))))))) Hugs coming your way!
__________________ Many Hugs and Hope too, Tammie "Think of all the beauty still left around you and BE HAPPY." ~Anne Frank~ "Things do not change, WE change." ~Henry David Thoreau~ |
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03-22-2006, 03:33 AM
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((((Tamster))) you are a tower of strength and I admire your courage, positive thoughts are still coming your way my friend. annie I wish peace for you and your family
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03-22-2006, 06:15 AM
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(((((Tammie))))) Lord, woman, how you have grown over the years. Right in front of our very eyes. (I used to be here many years ago under a different "hat") and I remember you from then. I always loved your quotes. I have seen you overcome so much and grow into a strong, beautiful, capable woman. You should be very proud of yourself and the progress that you have made. You are an inspiration to me. Prayers to you and all of your family! Love ya' chick ~ xoxoxoxo Ang P.S. ~ Did you ever have that tea party in the backyard for your little girl? |
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03-22-2006, 05:01 PM
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I haven't had that tea party, yet......but one night last week I lay in bed planning it.......I am going to get to it.....before she's off to college!! LOL...........I want to have a Cinco de Mayo party too. Pinatas and Mexican food...and music.......wouldn't it be great we all here could get together on the weekends,. barbeque, picnic,.......slumber parties!! Oh the fun we would have.... 
__________________ Many Hugs and Hope too, Tammie "Think of all the beauty still left around you and BE HAPPY." ~Anne Frank~ "Things do not change, WE change." ~Henry David Thoreau~ |
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