Re: Some Sunday Afternoon...........

[Guest guest]

Dear Jan...Thank you for the sweet words. I am a very blessed woman and

not forgotten.

With Gratitude & Love...

Tess

[Guest guest]

Travel safely, Jan, and the best of luck on Tuesday.

I'm very glad you are enjoying the group. You are a very nice addition.

Yes, we have some men in the group - they are all the strong, silent

type.

[ ] Some Sunday Afternoon...........

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> It's nearly 3 in the afternoon and I had hoped to get away for the 4

hour drive home much before this, however, my daughter left about 5

hours ago to take care of some things and isn't back yet. She called a

little while ago and will be here hopefully in about another hour. I

have spent the time resting and even had a little 45 minute catnap. The

drive will be easier having rested. I also took time to go through the

saved postings from everyone and have a wealth of information to talk to

the doctor about on Tuesday. a, the one you just posted on

fibromyalgia, is a perfect description of how I feel most of the time.

There are several RA pages that have infomation that will help me talk

to the doctor intelligently(I hope)since all previous attempts over the

years have resulted in a " lose weight - all in my head " lecture. I had

many of these symptoms many years before the weight became an issuse.

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> Tess: I hope all the pain you are feeling is relieved by the time you

wake up on your birthday. The only thing that I can imagine being worse

than debilitating pain(and I've been there)is to be forgotten on your

birthday. I wish you cool breezes, warm friends and family, and

happiness on your birthday.

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> I feel strange this being Sunday as I am usually in church on

Sundays(I am in the sunday school primary)and drqw quite a bit of

strength from being in the Lord's house. I have missed two now from

being out of town. Hopefully, my life will settle down now.

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> Deb - welcome to our family. I hope you will find what you need in

this group. Everyone is so loving and understanding. a and

work hard as our moderators to keep us informed and to be there when

needed. My thanks go out to them and all the other wonderful ladies in

our group(are there any men other than husbands? I don't believe I've

seen any).

>

> Take care, everyone........Jan in CA :=)

[Guest guest]

<<I feel strange this being Sunday as I am usually in church on Sundays(I am

in the sunday school primary)and drqw quite a bit of strength from being in

the Lord's house. I have missed two now from being out of town.>>

I know what you mean, Jan, about not feeling right when you miss church on

Sunday. I am in primary in my church, too. I teach 9 yr olds and love it.

I hope your life will settle down soon, and I hope things go well with your

doctor.

I will keep you in my prayers.

Hugs,

Carol

[ ] Some Sunday Afternoon...........

It's nearly 3 in the afternoon and I had hoped to get away for the 4 hour

drive home much before this, however, my daughter left about 5 hours ago to

take care of some things and isn't back yet. She called a little while ago

and will be here hopefully in about another hour. I have spent the time

resting and even had a little 45 minute catnap. The drive will be easier

having rested. I also took time to go through the saved postings from

everyone and have a wealth of information to talk to the doctor about on

Tuesday. a, the one you just posted on fibromyalgia, is a perfect

description of how I feel most of the time. There are several RA pages that

have infomation that will help me talk to the doctor intelligently(I

hope)since all previous attempts over the years have resulted in a " lose

weight - all in my head " lecture. I had many of these symptoms many years

before the weight became an issuse.

Tess: I hope all the pain you are feeling is relieved by the time you wake

up on your birthday. The only thing that I can imagine being worse than

debilitating pain(and I've been there)is to be forgotten on your birthday.

I wish you cool breezes, warm friends and family, and happiness on your

birthday.

I feel strange this being Sunday as I am usually in church on Sundays(I am

in the sunday school primary)and drqw quite a bit of strength from being in

the Lord's house. I have missed two now from being out of town. Hopefully,

my life will settle down now.

Deb - welcome to our family. I hope you will find what you need in this

group. Everyone is so loving and understanding. a and work hard

as our moderators to keep us informed and to be there when needed. My

thanks go out to them and all the other wonderful ladies in our group(are

there any men other than husbands? I don't believe I've seen any).

Take care, everyone........Jan in CA :=)

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[Guest guest]

Jan,

Best of luck to you. I know how difficult it can be while undergoing

a diagnosis. It took me 2 years to be diagnosed with Still's Disease

going through one elimination test after the other. Luckily I finally

found a great Rheumatologist. Since then, I have been diagnosed with

RA, Sacrolitis, Osteoporosis and Scoliosis.

What made my situation even more complicated is that I was a 34 year

old male. So, in answer to your question, yes there are men out

there, other than husbands... that can empathize with you.

I am new to the group. I found you today as a matter of fact and

wanted to say hello to everyone. Although I have a wonderful support

network, I felt it was time to start talking to others who are

unfortunately in a similar situation.

Again, best of luck. Take care.

Al

[Guest guest]

Dear Jan,

Best of luck with your Doctor. I know how difficult it can be when

you are being diagnosed. Unfortunately, many rheumatic diseases are

only diagnosed through elimination. It took two years for me to be

diagnosed with Still's Disease and that was only because I found a

wonderful and compassionate rheumatologist who was also an excellent

listener.

I found your group today and am happy that I did. I have a wonderful

support group, but it's nice to hear from others who unfortunately

know all too well what you are going through.

Coincidentally, I am a 39 year old male with Still's, RA,

Osteoporosis, Sacrolitis, and Scoliosis. I guess the only positive in

all of this is that all of my diseases are related.

Best of luck to you. You will be in my prayers.

Al