Re: AWOL (((((Marina))))

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Hi Marina:

I am sorry to hear that you are still struggling so

with so many medical issues. I have heard of some

types of lazer surgery to dissolve kidney stones, but

don't know a lot of information on it. Would

something like that, something not too invasive on

your worn out body, be a suggestion to get rid of the

kidney stones which seem to be causing so much of your

problems. Just a thought.

What a loving and wonderful sister you have! I would

take her up on her offer, and then repay her when you

can. You need your home, your car, your utilities,

and, most importantly, the continuing medical

insurance through COBRA. If she is offering, it is

because she is able to help you, and it would make her

happy to do this for you. Take the hand she has

extended. You are very lucky.

and a have always touted the Mayo Clinic as

the place to go when you are unable to get answers

anywhere else - or even the Cleveland Clinic since you

are from there. Anyplace where there are more

resources for you, more research, more experienced

doctors, newer treatments, etc., that is where you

need to be. Hopefully, you will get the answers you

need to get your life back on track.

I am glad that the doctors are at least keeping you up

on your pain medications, since you are without any

other meds for the RA. I can well imagine how painful

your joints must be without any RA meds. I hope that

this pain doctor is able to help you keep your pain

under control while they continue testing to find out

what else is causing your medical difficulties.

My prayers are with you nightly, my friend, and I hope

that answers come your way soon, so that you can work

on getting your life back. Stay strong, and know that

we are here for you, and are with you 100%,

unconditionally. Take care -

Kathe in CA

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