Guest guest Posted May 6, 2002 Report Share Posted May 6, 2002 I want to welcome all the new members to the group. I was diagnosed with RA at the age of 13 after suffering many years with stiff necks & growing pains that were so bad I couldn't go to school. My mother was single/divorced with no child support so we didn't go to the drs unless it was life or death. I was finally diagnosed while very ill with a urinary tract/kidney/ear infection, swollen knees to the point I could not bend & jaundice. The md did blood work & it came back severe RA he gave me an anti-biotic and said to take aspirin & see a specialist. My mom could not afford a specialist so since the anti-biotic & aspirin were working I didn't see a rheumy until I was 25. That was when I was suffering a severe flare & a nice little bleeding ulcer from the aspirin. Since I have no longer been able to take aspirin my RA has gotten worse & I have since been diagnosed with severe spinal OA, fibromyalgia,reynauds syndrome,costochondritis/pleurisy & tmj. I have also been on many, many meds,currently on methotrexate injections 15 -20mg, folic acid, bextra & ultracet. I am now 40, I have 2 wonderful teenage sons, during my pregnacies I had gone into remission, and have been married to my highschool sweetheart for 20 years,May 15. I also work full time & volunteer teach religious education classes. I have had my ups & many downs. I hope you find the support you need here & if I can help in any way just ask thats what we are here for, for your questions, if you need to rant & vent or just add your own input feel free. Good Luck & God Bless, Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 Hello all my wonderful new family members! Sheila it is a pleasure to " meet " you and I shall keep you in my prayers, dear. Life can be cery challenging indeed! Hang in there, I am sending you huge hugs and much energy so that you may feel at peace soon! To all my new brothers and sisters, Welcme and hello, I feel you will love it here! I have met the most special and dearest people in the world here! I love each and every one of them with all my heart and hope to get to know you all better also! YAY! Have a blessed day! Namaste, LUNA > > > > Hello Everyone, > Hello Family! > > I want to welcome every new member that Joined Us today on our Family here on Humanity Healing. > I also want to say how much of a honor I have on sharing our days, our thoughts , and hearts here with all of you, such special soul group. > > I want to specially introduce our new member Sheila, she is one of my friends from another group, and I personally invite her here to share / learn with her , her experiences and to be part of our Great family. Sheila is in a process of recovery from a serious illness , and she needs our love and support , Please join me in welcoming her here to our place. > > I sincerely love you guys, > From the most humble part of my heart, I really do. > > In deep love and gratitude for all that Is > Liane > > > > > > > > Anastasia > > --------------------------------- > Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on TV. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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