Introduction

[Guest guest]

,

Which estrace product did you find that you could use? That's great if you

are getting results with one diflucan amonth, doesn't seem enough to me

either, but it sounds like it is working well. There is always die off of

candida with diflucan and other remedies, so it is often to be expected you

will get worse before you get better. The fact that you are having some good

days is great news. Please keep us informed.

Jackie

[Guest guest]

The best idea about the holidays is to focus. Ignore the things you can't

eat, and concentrate on the things you can eat. I know that sounds trite,

but it really works. Just like any other time you're likely to be around

food you prefer to avoid, eat before you go. Offer to bring a dish or two,

and bring things that you know you can eat as much of as you like. Don't

stand close to the food table, either. It's amazing how much food can jump

right off that table (as a taste here, a smidge there, etc.).

Take care of yourself, , and keep in touch.

Robin G.

>

>Reply-To: diabetes_integroups

>To: <diabetes_integroups>

>Subject: introduction

>Date: Sun, 22 Oct 2000 20:34:31 +500

>

>I've been on these five lists for a while now and finally decided to

>talk. I am totally blind and have been since birth. Along with

>Diabetes Mulitis, I have Diabetes Insipidus. I know there is a big

>difference.

>

>I was recently diagnosed with diabetes mulitis about three months now,

>and it can sometimes be a pain to have to prick your finger not seeing

>what you are doing. I'm using the one touch profile with a guide that

>I had to buy to guide the blood onto the hole of the strip. Before I

>got the guide, I thought I could do it without it, but I was wrong. I

>could sometimes get enough of blood, but most of the time it said not

>enough of blood. There is a talking box available that connects to

>the regular meter. Now, I know I cannot do it without the guide. My

>insurance did not want to pay for more strips at the begining, but I

>got my doctor to send a letter to the insurance company and haven't

>had any trouble since.

>

>As a blind person, it's hard to know what to eat, especially since I

>don't cook. I can use the microwave and crockpot well, but you are

>sometimes still limited to things to cook. I eat the boxed microwave

>meals like Healthy Choice, smartones, and others. Those are the main

>ones. That can also get tiring. Since I've gone on a low-carb diet

>for myself and the diabetes, I've lost about ten pounds. I'm proud of

>that.

>

>Now, I have the main question for every one. Especially for thos, if

>any have also recently been diagnosed with diabetes. How do you get

>through the Holidays and avoid to much depression. It doesn't matter

>if my sugar is normal or high, I can get depressed over nothing. I'm

>not to the point of depression to wear I don't want to take care of

>myself. I don't think I would ever get like that. But its a

>depression, that I can't talk to my family or husband about, because

>it doesn't make any since to me, sometimes so how can it make since to

> anyone else? I know I may not be making since to you all either. I

> figured anyone else having to deal with diabetes might be going

> through some of the same thing. Most of the time, I'm ok, but

> sometimes I'm not.

>

>Can anyone refer me to other good diabetes lists especially those

>dealing with depression if there is such. I didn't mean just the

>Holidays, but anytime. I said the Holidays becaus I feel they may be

>harder to deal with.

>

>Also, does anyone know of any good up-to-date diabetes books on tape,

>or of any organizations that send out free information about diabetes

>in print or cassette? I know about the National Library Service For

> The Blind, but there information is not usually up to date. I went

> to a wonderful diabetes seminar that lasted about 8 hours long, and

> got lots of information from different companies that were sponsoring

> it. I had fun and learned a lot.

>

>

>Thanks for any information you can give me and support. If you write

>me personally please email me at

>

>melissatucker4@...

>

>

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[Guest guest]

The best idea about the holidays is to focus. Ignore the things you can't

eat, and concentrate on the things you can eat. I know that sounds trite,

but it really works. Just like any other time you're likely to be around

food you prefer to avoid, eat before you go. Offer to bring a dish or two,

and bring things that you know you can eat as much of as you like. Don't

stand close to the food table, either. It's amazing how much food can jump

right off that table (as a taste here, a smidge there, etc.).

Take care of yourself, , and keep in touch.

Robin G.

>

>Reply-To: diabetes_integroups

>To: <diabetes_integroups>

>Subject: introduction

>Date: Sun, 22 Oct 2000 20:34:31 +500

>

>I've been on these five lists for a while now and finally decided to

>talk. I am totally blind and have been since birth. Along with

>Diabetes Mulitis, I have Diabetes Insipidus. I know there is a big

>difference.

>

>I was recently diagnosed with diabetes mulitis about three months now,

>and it can sometimes be a pain to have to prick your finger not seeing

>what you are doing. I'm using the one touch profile with a guide that

>I had to buy to guide the blood onto the hole of the strip. Before I

>got the guide, I thought I could do it without it, but I was wrong. I

>could sometimes get enough of blood, but most of the time it said not

>enough of blood. There is a talking box available that connects to

>the regular meter. Now, I know I cannot do it without the guide. My

>insurance did not want to pay for more strips at the begining, but I

>got my doctor to send a letter to the insurance company and haven't

>had any trouble since.

>

>As a blind person, it's hard to know what to eat, especially since I

>don't cook. I can use the microwave and crockpot well, but you are

>sometimes still limited to things to cook. I eat the boxed microwave

>meals like Healthy Choice, smartones, and others. Those are the main

>ones. That can also get tiring. Since I've gone on a low-carb diet

>for myself and the diabetes, I've lost about ten pounds. I'm proud of

>that.

>

>Now, I have the main question for every one. Especially for thos, if

>any have also recently been diagnosed with diabetes. How do you get

>through the Holidays and avoid to much depression. It doesn't matter

>if my sugar is normal or high, I can get depressed over nothing. I'm

>not to the point of depression to wear I don't want to take care of

>myself. I don't think I would ever get like that. But its a

>depression, that I can't talk to my family or husband about, because

>it doesn't make any since to me, sometimes so how can it make since to

> anyone else? I know I may not be making since to you all either. I

> figured anyone else having to deal with diabetes might be going

> through some of the same thing. Most of the time, I'm ok, but

> sometimes I'm not.

>

>Can anyone refer me to other good diabetes lists especially those

>dealing with depression if there is such. I didn't mean just the

>Holidays, but anytime. I said the Holidays becaus I feel they may be

>harder to deal with.

>

>Also, does anyone know of any good up-to-date diabetes books on tape,

>or of any organizations that send out free information about diabetes

>in print or cassette? I know about the National Library Service For

> The Blind, but there information is not usually up to date. I went

> to a wonderful diabetes seminar that lasted about 8 hours long, and

> got lots of information from different companies that were sponsoring

> it. I had fun and learned a lot.

>

>

>Thanks for any information you can give me and support. If you write

>me personally please email me at

>

>melissatucker4@...

>

>

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--- SMIRAB@... wrote:

> Hi, My name is Jan and I was diagnosed with Type 2

> diabetes in March. I live

> in Michigan, am married, and have 2 children. My

> fasting sugar was up to

> 378. The doctor has put me on medication and I have

> started Diabetes

> education classes. Still trying to accept that I

> have this disease and that

> it will be with me for the rest of my life. The more

> classes I attend, the

> more I realize how serious this is. Just having

> trouble connecting it with

> me. I have been trying to watch what I eat and

> started walking and my sugars

> are down to 150ish. My husband isn't very supportive

> and that hasn't helped.

> Although my kids are like little watch dogs, which I

> appreciate. I look

> forward to getting to know everyone. Jan

>

> To leave this list please go to

> diabetes-unsubscribe

> Hope you come back soon!

>

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the list, Jan. Ask questions. As a former

teacher, and a parent, and hearing someone who used to

be on this list. Be careful that you kids don't blame

themselves when you go off-diet. I'm not saying this

is " etched in stone " to happen. But some children

have blamed themselves when this happened. Let them

know when and if it happens that " mommy was having a

bad day " . Just thinking ahead and hope you don't have

to use it.

-list owner

> Hi, My name is Jan and I was diagnosed with Type 2

> diabetes in March.

> Although my kids are like little watch dogs, which I

> appreciate.

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 7/3/01 10:48:42 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

tovama2001@... writes:

<< I must

have managed to do a good job as I found out yesterday

my first HA1C was 5.5!!!!!!!!!!! >>

Hi ,

You are really doing a great job. Are you still on medication?

Eunice

I will control diabetes; diabetes will not control me

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 7/3/01 10:48:42 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

tovama2001@... writes:

<< I must

have managed to do a good job as I found out yesterday

my first HA1C was 5.5!!!!!!!!!!! >>

Hi ,

You are really doing a great job. Are you still on medication?

Eunice

I will control diabetes; diabetes will not control me

[Guest guest]

Kerry T

Dx'd 3/3/98 -T2

HbA1c 11/2/00= 14.8

hbA1c 4/08/01=10.7

HbA1c 6/07/01= 8.9

26 yrs old, soon to be 27

Lantus & Humalog insulin, diet & exercise

I started the Lantus In June so we are waiting to see what it does to my HbA1c.

So far it works really well. My 14 day average on my meter is 173 compared to

240 a month ago. Today my BG didn’t go above 200 all day. I was under 130 till

after lunch. I only could account for about 32 carbs. I ate a date square with

my lunch, and have no idea the carbs. I guessed at 25 but it was probably more

cause at 4pm I was 196. I was bummed! I have to test and take my Lantus now so

I'll let you know how it goes. Dr wants me to keep a running record of

everything I eat for the next 4 weeks till next Dr appointment so we can find

out what works and what doesn’t for food. Apparently, date bars don’t work!

Better stick with choc chip cookies, 7 carbs each, (homemade).

Kerry Thorne

I always wanted to be a procrastinator,

but I never got around to it! ☺

Re: Introduction

- good job!! I was diagnosed on 2/16 and have gone from 11.7 to 5.0.

You are doing something RIGHT! Welcome to the list. I am also a " newbie "

E

dx'd 2/16/01-T2

hbA1c 2/16/01= 11.7

hbA1c 4/20/01=6.7

hbA1c 6/26/01= 5.0

44 yrs old,diet & exercise

<<I am a new member of the list, diagnosed on 3/1/01

with a fasting blood sugar of 303. The diagnosis was

especially hard for me to cope with as I have an

eating disorder, am 42 and single and live alone. At

the time of diagnosis I was just a few months shy of

finishing my Master's Degree, and about to embark on

finding a new job, moving to a new state, and

beginning a very stressful new career. To help with my

natural obsessive tendencies, and to ease the already

existing stress I was under, I have worked only on

changes to my diet, testing first in the morning then

later 2hrs after dinner, and was on 500mg Glucophage

XR daily. Despite my believe that I was failing to

control my diabetes, as my numbers fluctuate from the

rare 120's, mostly 140's, and to the low 200's, I must

have managed to do a good job as I found out yesterday

my first HA1C was 5.5!!!!!!!!!!!

So, there is hope for us all:)

->>

[Guest guest]

Test post...to see if I'm now banned from this group.

H. Pham

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/21/01 8:51:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

mhagan50@... writes:

> I would like to tell you my circumstances with my

> boyfriend's disease.

Hi Marie,

If you want to share this information with the group, please do so. We all

share information.

Eunice

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/21/01 8:51:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

mhagan50@... writes:

> I would like to tell you my circumstances with my

> boyfriend's disease.

Hi Marie,

If you want to share this information with the group, please do so. We all

share information.

Eunice

[Guest guest]

I totally understand. My boyfriend and I have been

together for over one year and a half. I read him the

riot act about doing something about his diabetes and

he did follow my advice. I put in touch with a

nutrionist that I knew (also an acupuncturist) and he

is doing better. But he does not take control. He

does whatever the nutrionist says, and I watch his

diet for him. I get frustrated when he won't do the

research himself or take charge of his condition. He

has been very depressed - sick of diabetes and a messy

and financially distastrous divorce. Sometimes I want

to say - destroy yourself - but then I get too worried

about him because he doesn't have anybody else and I

think he depends on me for support. I would love to

chat further, but I must go to work now. Email me

again and if you would like, I can go into more detail

about what is going on. Thank again for your

response. Marie

--- Kelleka wrote:

> Hi Marie,

> I am the wife of a diabetic who was diagnosed in

> May, undiagnosed prior to that as he refused to go

> to the dr and get checked. He appears to have it

> under control going by his test results on Aug 10th,

> and they have lowered his glucovance. I can

> empathize with you on the mood swings, depression

> and alienation. It doesn't seem as if all diabetics

> are prone to this, but mine is. As the supportive

> member of the couple, it sometimes isn't easy.

> Personally I feel we walk a fine line in the support

> area. Support without dictating what the diabetic

> partner should do, support without becoming the

> *mother* of the partner, and also not wanting to

> appear as if we are ignoring them or their diabetes.

>

> The mood swings, depression, and alienation I

> could go on about. *smile* What I finally did was

> contact a therapist. He advised setting down

> boundries so that I, as the supporting member of the

> couple could say Okay, you are having this problem,

> this is what I see, this is what I am sure you know,

> so now you need to correct the situation. More

> often than not, it is a low or high bs reading,

> sometimes it is more than that tho'. The biggest

> thing I got from the therapist was that this is His

> disease, He needs to manage it, He needs to

> recognize the signs~~this was a sticking point for

> awhile. My hubby left it up to me to care for him.

> The therapist pointed out that anything could

> happen, I may not be here for him forever, so he

> needs to take control. It is my hubby's life, not

> mine, and he needed to understand that no one can do

> it for him. *smile* It isn't easy for him, or for

> the family, but the list gives me hope that it will

> become easier for him and for the family.

> Anyway, welcome to the list. I am sure these

> good people will help you tremendously as they have

> me. More often than not, I find the answers to my

> questions in past posts. The nice part is that I

> can sit here lurking and learning and understanding

> more on a daily basis by reading how other people

> are managing their diabetes, and gives me an insight

> on how they cope and how their families and friends

> cope with daily life.

>

>

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Thank you for your response. I am interested in

knowing more about you, your management process and

how I can help my boyfriend. Sometimes, he is so

stubborn. Marie

--- far2left@... wrote:

> Marie, hi--

>

> I'm new here, but I've found this group to be

> extremely helpful,

> friendly and knowledgeable. It is a remarkable

> application of

> technology to human growth, experience and

> betterment, IMHO.

>

> Personally, I think it is fabulous that you are

> willing to research

> and try to understand your friend's illness as well

> as being sensitive

> to the issue of not " dictating " to him what he

> should do as you learn.

> That is a smart choice.

>

> We all learn things from each other here and the

> combined expertise is

> a wellspring. Welcome.

>

>

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

- Hi. Thank you for our input on the depressed

diabetic. I would like to talk to you more, but I am

at work now. Email me at home with your email

address, and I will be able to exchange views. I will

tell you more about myself and my boyfriend at that

time. Marie

--- Marie Hagan wrote:

> I totally understand. My boyfriend and I have been

> together for over one year and a half. I read him

> the

> riot act about doing something about his diabetes

> and

> he did follow my advice. I put in touch with a

> nutrionist that I knew (also an acupuncturist) and

> he

> is doing better. But he does not take control. He

> does whatever the nutrionist says, and I watch his

> diet for him. I get frustrated when he won't do the

> research himself or take charge of his condition.

> He

> has been very depressed - sick of diabetes and a

> messy

> and financially distastrous divorce. Sometimes I

> want

> to say - destroy yourself - but then I get too

> worried

> about him because he doesn't have anybody else and I

> think he depends on me for support. I would love to

> chat further, but I must go to work now. Email me

> again and if you would like, I can go into more

> detail

> about what is going on. Thank again for your

> response. Marie

> --- Kelleka wrote:

> > Hi Marie,

> > I am the wife of a diabetic who was diagnosed in

> > May, undiagnosed prior to that as he refused to go

> > to the dr and get checked. He appears to have it

> > under control going by his test results on Aug

> 10th,

> > and they have lowered his glucovance. I can

> > empathize with you on the mood swings, depression

> > and alienation. It doesn't seem as if all

> diabetics

> > are prone to this, but mine is. As the supportive

> > member of the couple, it sometimes isn't easy.

> > Personally I feel we walk a fine line in the

> support

> > area. Support without dictating what the diabetic

> > partner should do, support without becoming the

> > *mother* of the partner, and also not wanting to

> > appear as if we are ignoring them or their

> diabetes.

> >

> > The mood swings, depression, and alienation I

> > could go on about. *smile* What I finally did

> was

> > contact a therapist. He advised setting down

> > boundries so that I, as the supporting member of

> the

> > couple could say Okay, you are having this

> problem,

> > this is what I see, this is what I am sure you

> know,

> > so now you need to correct the situation. More

> > often than not, it is a low or high bs reading,

> > sometimes it is more than that tho'. The biggest

> > thing I got from the therapist was that this is

> His

> > disease, He needs to manage it, He needs to

> > recognize the signs~~this was a sticking point for

> > awhile. My hubby left it up to me to care for

> him.

> > The therapist pointed out that anything could

> > happen, I may not be here for him forever, so he

> > needs to take control. It is my hubby's life, not

> > mine, and he needed to understand that no one can

> do

> > it for him. *smile* It isn't easy for him, or

> for

> > the family, but the list gives me hope that it

> will

> > become easier for him and for the family.

> > Anyway, welcome to the list. I am sure these

> > good people will help you tremendously as they

> have

> > me. More often than not, I find the answers to my

> > questions in past posts. The nice part is that I

> > can sit here lurking and learning and

> understanding

> > more on a daily basis by reading how other people

> > are managing their diabetes, and gives me an

> insight

> > on how they cope and how their families and

> friends

> > cope with daily life.

> >

> >

> >

> > [Non-text portions of this message have been

> > removed]

> >

> >

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you for your response. What is your name? I

can't talk right now as I am at work. Email me at

home so that we can talk further. Marie

--- Marie Hagan wrote:

> Thank you for your response. I am interested in

> knowing more about you, your management process and

> how I can help my boyfriend. Sometimes, he is so

> stubborn. Marie

> --- far2left@... wrote:

> > Marie, hi--

> >

> > I'm new here, but I've found this group to be

> > extremely helpful,

> > friendly and knowledgeable. It is a remarkable

> > application of

> > technology to human growth, experience and

> > betterment, IMHO.

> >

> > Personally, I think it is fabulous that you are

> > willing to research

> > and try to understand your friend's illness as

> well

> > as being sensitive

> > to the issue of not " dictating " to him what he

> > should do as you learn.

> > That is a smart choice.

> >

> > We all learn things from each other here and the

> > combined expertise is

> > a wellspring. Welcome.

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/21/01 10:18:11 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

mhagan50@... writes:

> . Lately, he has very

> depressed and his blood sugars have been all over the

> place.

Hi Marie,

I know a lot of people do get depressed when diagnosed with diabetes. There

are medications available for depression. Also, counseling may be necessary.

However, that was not the case with me. I realized I could do something

about it, so I changed my eating habits, more exercise, because I did not

want to stay on medication. I lost weight, I am off blood pressure meds and

also diabetes meds. In some ways, I think of diabetes being a " blessing in

disguise " . I am a much healthier person now than when I was diagnosed. I

don't think of myself having a disease, I think of it as teaching me a new

and better way of living. I still do all the things I want to do. I still

eat most of the foods I want, but in smaller portions. If I was healed of

diabetes today, I would not go back to my old habits.

Eunice

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/22/01 8:15:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

mhagan50@... writes:

> Your support

> is very important and if its o.k. with you, I would

> like him to email you and tell you his side. let me

>

Hi Marie,

Your friend can e-mail me privately, or he could join the group also.

Eunice

[Guest guest]

Hi Eunice. Unfortunatley Bob needs insulin. he is

very negative. he was diagnosed over 6 years ago and

just started doing the right thing since he met me

about 1 1/2 years ago. I try to encourage him, but

lately nothing helps much. He is still trying to stay

on his diet, exercise (he works a job that involves a

lot of walking every day so he doesn't have to do

extra exercise). Thank for your input. I will be in

touch to let you know how he is doing. Your support

is very important and if its o.k. with you, I would

like him to email you and tell you his side. let me

know. Marie

--- ERWachter@... wrote:

> In a message dated 8/21/01 10:18:11 PM Eastern

> Daylight Time,

> mhagan50@... writes:

>

>

> > . Lately, he has very

> > depressed and his blood sugars have been all over

> the

> > place.

>

> Hi Marie,

>

> I know a lot of people do get depressed when

> diagnosed with diabetes. There

> are medications available for depression. Also,

> counseling may be necessary.

>

> However, that was not the case with me. I realized

> I could do something

> about it, so I changed my eating habits, more

> exercise, because I did not

> want to stay on medication. I lost weight, I am

> off blood pressure meds and

> also diabetes meds. In some ways, I think of

> diabetes being a " blessing in

> disguise " . I am a much healthier person now than

> when I was diagnosed. I

> don't think of myself having a disease, I think of

> it as teaching me a new

> and better way of living. I still do all the things

> I want to do. I still

> eat most of the foods I want, but in smaller

> portions. If I was healed of

> diabetes today, I would not go back to my old

> habits.

>

> Eunice

>

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Hi. What is your name? Are we allowed to give our

names? Thank you for responding to me. I would like

to speak to a man who has diabetes with similar issues

about depression, loss of control, frustration with

dieting and the feeling of denying oneself. I think

sometimes I am the " food police " and Bob gets upset

with me. But I can see the difference in him when he

cheats and the blood sugars get too high. he gets

into a major funk and alienates me. its very hard

when you care for someone. Marie

--- far2left@... wrote:

> Marie, hi--

>

> I'm new here, but I've found this group to be

> extremely helpful,

> friendly and knowledgeable. It is a remarkable

> application of

> technology to human growth, experience and

> betterment, IMHO.

>

> Personally, I think it is fabulous that you are

> willing to research

> and try to understand your friend's illness as well

> as being sensitive

> to the issue of not " dictating " to him what he

> should do as you learn.

> That is a smart choice.

>

> We all learn things from each other here and the

> combined expertise is

> a wellspring. Welcome.

>

>

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Hi Amy,

Welcome aboard! )

I've no dx yet, but am seeking one. My Mother, who has MS (she's the list owner/creater), brought me here about a year ago. )

My dh and I live out in Arizona where we Homeschool/ed our five. Our boys are 19 (actually my ½-brother), 18½ and 15. Our girls are 5½ and 2.

It's nice to meet you! )

Challis

Hello.

I'm 38, homeschooling 3 kids ages 11, 9, and 6. My oldest has a complicated medical history and was very sick for many years, is healthy now on a restricted diet. She has eosinophilic esophagitis - essentially mongo food allergies.

I had a dramatic onset last November - huge uncontrollable myoclonus. Negative MRI in November, positive spinal tap in April (oligoclonal banding). Bloodwork, MRI, and EEG rule out any other option but MS. However, negative MRI leaves me with *possible MS* until there are lesions. I have no health insurance, so can't repeat MRI. (I got a grant from MSAA to pay for initial MRI - they won't do a grant for a spinal MRI unless I get a *definite MS* dx.)

I have numbness / tingling to the hips. Weakness - used to walk 4 miles/day on treadmill, now need riding cart in Walmart. No balance - hang onto things to walk around house. Can't always do stairs - have to do them backwards when legs won't cooperate. Can't stand any length of time. Floaters in eyes - left eye has poppy-seed size black dot that moves left to right, right eye one time had gray quarter-sized dot. Bowel/bladder issues. Drop things inappropriately. Can't find words I want.

In retrospect, bladder/bowel issues and trouble finding words pre-dated the rest of this, but I didn't connect to anything.

I have all SSI paperwork in (no health insurance) - initial denial in June, appeal in so we'll see. Now focusing on patient assistance paperwork for Copaxone, and researching LDN which was recommended by a friend's hubby who has MS.

I've been looking for a good online support group - I have a great one that helps me cope with my daughter's issues, and I wanted one for my MS issues. I can't drive anymore since the jerking is unpredictable, and I live in the mountains with no public transportation, etc, so the internet is my social life.

Amy

[Guest guest]

Good Morning, My name is Lorine and I have Fibromyalgia. Until recently I wanted

to join a group to see have any of you experience what I am going through right

now.

Six years ago I felt like this and I got better in a sense, Pain

was still there however what I am going to describe left and now it has return.

It is so hard for me to hold my head up because of the pain in the back of my

head all the way down to both shoulder,I am extremely weak also. This have been

going on for two weeks now.

My energy level is so low whereas I can't deal with any stress, I run from it.

Meaning I close my self down. Cut off all communication except with certain one.

Now I can't sleep.

I look forward to hearing from you. Oh yes a little more about me. I have a toy

poodle who is my baby, I am alone, I live in Honolulu and I am disable.I am 58

years old and love been single.

Lorine

[Guest guest]

Joni wrote;

I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in '91.

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Joni,

Glad your here. I am sorry your in so much pain.

Gail

[Guest guest]

Kay, My bunnies are neutered. It didn't stop the males from trying to kill each other, even when there were no females around. One has an ear partially torn off. The other's eyelid is slightly mangled. I thought that maybe if I bought several females - more than enough for two males - they wouldn't fight, but my vetrinarian neighbor said they would just have more to fight about. Plus the females would fight each other. I tried to explain to the males that the one female we brought in, Lucy, was neutered and they would never get any, but they remained unconvinced. But now at 9 yrs old, their testosterone levels must have dropped. They snuggle constantly. I have the House Rabbit book too.

There's something I've always wondered. They can tell at an instant from a distance the gender of another rabbit. How do they do it?

yes, an angry bunny can growlI haven't seen rabbits growl but I have seen them lurch toward a cat that was displaying too much interest in them. It seems to work.

Two of our cats were feral born too.

Which clinic and

doctor do you go to? I see Dr Seth at Woodland Clinic. He was voted one of the best doctors in Yolo County. I can see why. He spent an entire hour with me on my first visit. At one point he said " Tell me the story of your lungs. Start from the beginning. " He's wonderfully caring. He always calls me back on the day I leave a message for him. Most doctors seem to prefer to wait several days first. I wouldn't be allowed to see a UC doc without an exceptional reason. Now that the Woodland clinic has a pulmonary specialist, I don't know what that reason would be.

Another thing I've found helpful is to lay on the couch with my right

shoulder hanging off and my right arm/hand under my neck for support.

I do this to rinse out my sinuses with salt water when I have a cold

and discovered accidentally that it gets whatever's in my lungs moving

upward very well! Not too great when your nose is full of salt

water... gag, choke, sputter, water all over oneself :-). Now I try to

clear out whatever wants to come up before I do the salt water " rinse

and hold " . Of course it's not as good as the percussion, but will get

me through the day till the nightly percussion if I'm having trouble.

Wow. Do you have a pan on the floor when you do this? What made you think of this technique?

[Guest guest]

Kay, My bunnies are neutered. It didn't stop the males from trying to kill each other, even when there were no females around. One has an ear partially torn off. The other's eyelid is slightly mangled. I thought that maybe if I bought several females - more than enough for two males - they wouldn't fight, but my vetrinarian neighbor said they would just have more to fight about. Plus the females would fight each other. I tried to explain to the males that the one female we brought in, Lucy, was neutered and they would never get any, but they remained unconvinced. But now at 9 yrs old, their testosterone levels must have dropped. They snuggle constantly. I have the House Rabbit book too.

There's something I've always wondered. They can tell at an instant from a distance the gender of another rabbit. How do they do it?

yes, an angry bunny can growlI haven't seen rabbits growl but I have seen them lurch toward a cat that was displaying too much interest in them. It seems to work.

Two of our cats were feral born too.

Which clinic and

doctor do you go to? I see Dr Seth at Woodland Clinic. He was voted one of the best doctors in Yolo County. I can see why. He spent an entire hour with me on my first visit. At one point he said " Tell me the story of your lungs. Start from the beginning. " He's wonderfully caring. He always calls me back on the day I leave a message for him. Most doctors seem to prefer to wait several days first. I wouldn't be allowed to see a UC doc without an exceptional reason. Now that the Woodland clinic has a pulmonary specialist, I don't know what that reason would be.

Another thing I've found helpful is to lay on the couch with my right

shoulder hanging off and my right arm/hand under my neck for support.

I do this to rinse out my sinuses with salt water when I have a cold

and discovered accidentally that it gets whatever's in my lungs moving

upward very well! Not too great when your nose is full of salt

water... gag, choke, sputter, water all over oneself :-). Now I try to

clear out whatever wants to come up before I do the salt water " rinse

and hold " . Of course it's not as good as the percussion, but will get

me through the day till the nightly percussion if I'm having trouble.

Wow. Do you have a pan on the floor when you do this? What made you think of this technique?

[Guest guest]

Can we please keep this forum on Bronchiectasis and not on personal unrelated issues. Thank you,

Eileen-FL

Subject: Re: IntroductionTo: "bronchiectasis" <bronchiectasis >Date: Monday, January 19, 2009, 4:30 PM

Kay, My bunnies are neutered. It didn't stop the males from trying to kill each other, even when there were no females around. One has an ear partially torn off. The other's eyelid is slightly mangled. I thought that maybe if I bought several females - more than enough for two males - they wouldn't fight, but my vetrinarian neighbor said they would just have more to fight about. Plus the females would fight each other. I tried to explain to the males that the one female we brought in, Lucy, was neutered and they would never get any, but they remained unconvinced. But now at 9 yrs old, their testosterone levels must have dropped. They snuggle constantly. I have the House Rabbit book too. There's something I've always wondered. They can tell at an instant from a distance the gender of another rabbit. How do they do it?

yes, an angry bunny can growlI haven't seen rabbits growl but I have seen them lurch toward a cat that was displaying too much interest in them. It seems to work. Two of our cats were feral born too.

Which clinic and doctor do you go to?

I see Dr Seth at Woodland Clinic. He was voted one of the best doctors in Yolo County. I can see why. He spent an entire hour with me on my first visit. At one point he said "Tell me the story of your lungs. Start from the beginning." He's wonderfully caring. He always calls me back on the day I leave a message for him. Most doctors seem to prefer to wait several days first. I wouldn't be allowed to see a UC doc without an exceptional reason. Now that the Woodland clinic has a pulmonary specialist, I don't know what that reason would be.

Another thing I've found helpful is to lay on the couch with my right shoulder hanging off and my right arm/hand under my neck for support. I do this to rinse out my sinuses with salt water when I have a cold and discovered accidentally that it gets whatever's in my lungs moving upward very well! Not too great when your nose is full of salt water... gag, choke, sputter, water all over oneself :-). Now I try to clear out whatever wants to come up before I do the salt water "rinse and hold". Of course it's not as good as the percussion, but will get me through the day till the nightly percussion if I'm having trouble. Wow. Do you have a pan on the floor when you do this? What made you think of this technique?