Re: just joined - intro

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In a message dated 2/7/2006 8:59:07 PM Central Standard Time,

joshjakejamyjazz@... writes:

Hi, my name is Joy & I just joined the list. I was diagnosed with RA when I

was 27, and that was 26 years ago.

Welcome Joy! this is a great group od people. i've gotta run to the store i

will inrtoduce myself later. sorry HUGS

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On 2/7/06, Josh, , Jamylyn, Jasmine <joshjakejamyjazz@...> wrote:

> Hi, my name is Joy & I just joined the list.

Welcone! My name is , and while I've lived in California for

over 35 years now, I am originally from Zanesville, Ohio. I ran away

from the cold and snow as soon as I got the chance!

My husband has asthma, severe at times but under good control for the

last ten years or so. I'd always been the healthy one until about

three years ago, when I started having problems. It took about a year

to get a diagnosis of polymyalgia rheumatic, and later added

fibromyalgia and diabetes from the heavy prednisone use.

We have three grown children, all of whom have some health issues.

Our oldest, Ed, has a mild asthma, the middle son, Mike, has asthma,

has had pneumonia several times, has a partial hearing loss due to ear

infections and allergies (fluid in his ears when he was little damaged

the nerves), and psorasis. My baby, , has severe asthma, moderate

to severe psorasis, and gastroparesis. She's always been thin and

fragile because she can't digest food properly, but at 21 seems to be

doing much better. She's finally found a doctor that actually figured

out that the psorasis on her face, and the psorasis on her body are

two different types, and has given her something that works on her

face. She suffered so much in grade school and high school because of

her food allergies, facial problems, and asthma. All this led to a

pretty severe depression. I almost home schooled her in high

school, but found a private school that was willing to work with her

health problems. She's now a junior in college doing very well,

living in her own apartment.

God gave me these children. The boys were both surprises, but

was planned. My doctor warned me I might have difficulty getting

pregnant because I was in my late thirties, but it only took two

weeks! My kids have been the source for my greatest sorrows, but also

my greatest joys. I don't even want to think about what my life might

be like without them, it would be so empty and bleak.

We have also been blessed with grandchildren. Ed is the father of

twin girls, and , 13 months old, and another due in June.

I don't think I would have made it without Him. You are dealing with

a lot, and it seems like handling very well with His help. You and

your family will be in my prayers.

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