Re: OT/Hello to all! Kim

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Hi Kim:

That pilot program sounds like a great one, and should

be implemented in all medical settings where there is

a difficulty explaining all of the different symptoms

one has, and when emotions can get in the way, such as

often happens with those of us with autoimmune

disease, because people just don't get it, and

sometimes tend to minimize our pain, making it

difficult for us to really communicate with the

doctor. Wow, kind of a run on sentence there lol, but

you know what I mean. Anyway, I am glad that you feel

you are finally on track, and hope you will be feeling

better soon - hang in there -

Kathe in CA

--- ksamedifference <ksamedifference@...> wrote:

> Hello!!! I'm sorry that I haven't posted for quite

> awhile. I

> certainly wish everyone well! Welcome to all the

> newcomers! I kinda

> fell off the deep end for a minute with HCV news.

> That was way out of

> left field. I'm adjusting slowly the best I can, I

> suppose. I see a

> specialist for that in a week or two. Hopefully it

> will all go well!

> As for the Sjogren's - well amazingly enough, I

> actually have an

> appointment with a rheumy!!!!!!!!!!! Yep, after

> only a 3 year wait.

> Finally! And boy am I ready! I have all my

> history, x-rays, etc...

> pictures - you name it! I have felt semi-okay, I

> guess? Still have

> tendonitis and having some flares. It is winter

> time so no big

> suprise there! I finally got to sit down with my

> primary doc and get

> all the miscommunication, etc.. resolved. They

> started a pilot

> program here to see if it helps for the doc to sit

> down with their

> patients for an hour one on one with a 3rd. party

> counselor to

> facilitate communication. I volunteered and wow

> what a difference a

> day makes! We are on track! Finally! Just wanted

> to share the good

> news! Love to all! Take care and God Bless! Kim

>

>

>

>

Kathe

" To ride a horse is to borrow freedom. "

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