Re: newbie member, hello all : )

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group, !

So sorry about all of your diagnoses and challenges. I sincerely hope your

upcoming surgery is a total success.

Not an MD

I'll tell you where to go!

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester

s Hopkins Medicine

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org

[ ] newbie member, hello all : )

>I just found your support group so I thought I would drop you all a

>line.This website sounds wonderful, and I thought I could use a little

>emotional support as well as maybe meet some new friends in the process. I

>am 49 yrs. old and a nurse by trade ,currently out on medical " leave " from

>my job. I was dx. with RA and OA approx. 3-4 yrs. ago and was just dx. last

>week with FM. My whole family has spine problems.The last few yrs. have

>been a " struggle " for me ( 3 surgeries last year, 1 which was an anterior

>cervical spinal fusion at C5-C7 with hardware placement and allografts) The

>fusion was related to the OA and was unsuccessful, unfortunately. I am

>scheduled for a second surgery in 2 weeks, this time possibly a double

>cervical spinal fusion ( anterior and posterior). I have been a hospital

>nurse my whole career of 12 years primarily working medical-surgical floors

>but all types of specialties. The lifting of patients without proper

>equipment or adequate staffing (nursing

> shortage) combined with my Arthritic/degenerative problems is what has

> gotten me to this point. I do however, remain " positive " , pray every day,

> and always look for the silver lining in the clouds. I currently do

> telephonic wellness education programs for the Military, and hope to

> return to my job sometime early next year. Besides my current problems

> listed, I have developed a seizure disorder (dx. in June 06') which I am

> also being treated for, related to a head injury at a hospital years ago

> where I worked. I walk daily in the mountains where we live since I

> currently cannot drive due to having seizures. I enjoy corresponding with

> anyone , so you may feel " free " to write me back if you choose. I also

> have a great ear for listening. My E-mail is nursekat85338@...

> Thanks for reading this and I hope all of you feel better soon. May God

> bless.

> Sincerely, Nursekat

>

>

> Sincerely,

>

> A. Whitten

[Guest guest]

Thanks , write me back when you get a minute and let me know more about the

group if you have been a member for awhile. I just got back today from my pre-op

appt. with my Orthopedic surgeon and I feel really " blessed " to have him do my

surgery in a few weeks. He told me today he is actually traveling to Russia soon

for 5 days with a surgical team to do a few select surgeries on some children

with extreme cases of scoliosis. What an " amazing " M.D. God really blessed him

with his talent. Anyway, write when you can, and thanks for the well- wishes.

Sincerely,Nursekat

<Matsumura_Clan@...> wrote:

Welcome to the group, !

So sorry about all of your diagnoses and challenges. I sincerely hope your

upcoming surgery is a total success.

Not an MD

I'll tell you where to go!

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester

s Hopkins Medicine

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org

[ ] newbie member, hello all : )

>I just found your support group so I thought I would drop you all a

>line.This website sounds wonderful, and I thought I could use a little

>emotional support as well as maybe meet some new friends in the process. I

>am 49 yrs. old and a nurse by trade ,currently out on medical " leave " from

>my job. I was dx. with RA and OA approx. 3-4 yrs. ago and was just dx. last

>week with FM. My whole family has spine problems.The last few yrs. have

>been a " struggle " for me ( 3 surgeries last year, 1 which was an anterior

>cervical spinal fusion at C5-C7 with hardware placement and allografts) The

>fusion was related to the OA and was unsuccessful, unfortunately. I am

>scheduled for a second surgery in 2 weeks, this time possibly a double

>cervical spinal fusion ( anterior and posterior). I have been a hospital

>nurse my whole career of 12 years primarily working medical-surgical floors

>but all types of specialties. The lifting of patients without proper

>equipment or adequate staffing (nursing

> shortage) combined with my Arthritic/degenerative problems is what has

> gotten me to this point. I do however, remain " positive " , pray every day,

> and always look for the silver lining in the clouds. I currently do

> telephonic wellness education programs for the Military, and hope to

> return to my job sometime early next year. Besides my current problems

> listed, I have developed a seizure disorder (dx. in June 06') which I am

> also being treated for, related to a head injury at a hospital years ago

> where I worked. I walk daily in the mountains where we live since I

> currently cannot drive due to having seizures. I enjoy corresponding with

> anyone , so you may feel " free " to write me back if you choose. I also

> have a great ear for listening. My E-mail is nursekat85338@...

> Thanks for reading this and I hope all of you feel better soon. May God

> bless.

> Sincerely, Nursekat

>

>

> Sincerely,

>

> A. Whitten

Sincerely,

A. Whitten

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[Guest guest]

Thanks , write me back when you get a minute and let me know more about the

group if you have been a member for awhile. I just got back today from my pre-op

appt. with my Orthopedic surgeon and I feel really " blessed " to have him do my

surgery in a few weeks. He told me today he is actually traveling to Russia soon

for 5 days with a surgical team to do a few select surgeries on some children

with extreme cases of scoliosis. What an " amazing " M.D. God really blessed him

with his talent. Anyway, write when you can, and thanks for the well- wishes.

Sincerely,Nursekat

<Matsumura_Clan@...> wrote:

Welcome to the group, !

So sorry about all of your diagnoses and challenges. I sincerely hope your

upcoming surgery is a total success.

Not an MD

I'll tell you where to go!

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester

s Hopkins Medicine

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org

[ ] newbie member, hello all : )

>I just found your support group so I thought I would drop you all a

>line.This website sounds wonderful, and I thought I could use a little

>emotional support as well as maybe meet some new friends in the process. I

>am 49 yrs. old and a nurse by trade ,currently out on medical " leave " from

>my job. I was dx. with RA and OA approx. 3-4 yrs. ago and was just dx. last

>week with FM. My whole family has spine problems.The last few yrs. have

>been a " struggle " for me ( 3 surgeries last year, 1 which was an anterior

>cervical spinal fusion at C5-C7 with hardware placement and allografts) The

>fusion was related to the OA and was unsuccessful, unfortunately. I am

>scheduled for a second surgery in 2 weeks, this time possibly a double

>cervical spinal fusion ( anterior and posterior). I have been a hospital

>nurse my whole career of 12 years primarily working medical-surgical floors

>but all types of specialties. The lifting of patients without proper

>equipment or adequate staffing (nursing

> shortage) combined with my Arthritic/degenerative problems is what has

> gotten me to this point. I do however, remain " positive " , pray every day,

> and always look for the silver lining in the clouds. I currently do

> telephonic wellness education programs for the Military, and hope to

> return to my job sometime early next year. Besides my current problems

> listed, I have developed a seizure disorder (dx. in June 06') which I am

> also being treated for, related to a head injury at a hospital years ago

> where I worked. I walk daily in the mountains where we live since I

> currently cannot drive due to having seizures. I enjoy corresponding with

> anyone , so you may feel " free " to write me back if you choose. I also

> have a great ear for listening. My E-mail is nursekat85338@...

> Thanks for reading this and I hope all of you feel better soon. May God

> bless.

> Sincerely, Nursekat

>

>

> Sincerely,

>

> A. Whitten

Sincerely,

A. Whitten

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[Guest guest]

welcome Kathy,

sounds like you do have a few problems... to say the least. Any time you need

to vent, just come on and let 'er rip. Sometimes that helps. Lurk all through

the files, too, and I'm sure you will find something that will be of some help.

soft hugs. Leo

[ ] newbie member, hello all : )

I just found your support group so I thought I would drop you all a line.This

website sounds wonderful, and I thought I could use a little emotional support

as well as maybe meet some new friends in the process.

Sincerely, Nursekat

Sincerely,

A. Whitten

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[Guest guest]

Hi :

Welcome to the group! You have found the right place

for compassion, support, and information. I have OA,

RA, Raynaud's, and Fibro. Many of us have multiple

diagnoses - keeps things lively - seems there is

always something new sneaking up on us! I take meds

for my RA - Enbrel and Methotrexate, and also Ultram

ER which works for my RA, OA and Fibro pain all at

once. I take Fibro meds, high blood pressure and

asthma medications too. Lots of pills, but they keep

me going. I am even able to ride my horse once in a

while whenever the weather, my joints, and my best

friend's days off coincide!

I am married for 23 years, and have two kids (well, 22

and 19)who are supportive of me, especially my

daughter, with whom I have a very special bond - she

is also my chauffer as I don't drive much anymore.

All of the little things I have had to give up, I

think driving bothers me the most as it means a loss

of independence that really irks me. Oh well, just

means I get to be with my animals much more - two

horses, five dogs, two cockatiels, and lots of outside

fowl!

Sounds like you have had a lot happening to you in the

recent years - I hope that your next surgery is

successful and gives you relief from your pain. I also

believe in the power of prayer, and will be keeping

you in my prayers nightly, as I do all of the groups I

am in - they are my extended family and help me in so

many different ways. The RA group was my first

internet attempt, and the benefits I have reaped here

have influenced me to expand my group horizons! You

will find many friends here too, I am sure. Take care

- and my prayers are with you - let us know how your

surgery goes - by the way, my name is also ,

spelled just like yours!

Kathe in CA

--- W <nursekat85338@...> wrote:

> I just found your support group so I thought I would

> drop you all a line.This website sounds wonderful,

> and I thought I could use a little emotional support

> as well as maybe meet some new friends in the

> process. I am 49 yrs. old and a nurse by trade

> ,currently out on medical " leave " from my job. I was

> dx. with RA and OA approx. 3-4 yrs. ago and was just

> dx. last week with FM. My whole family has spine

> problems.The last few yrs. have been a " struggle "

> for me ( 3 surgeries last year, 1 which was an

> anterior cervical spinal fusion at C5-C7 with

> hardware placement and allografts) The fusion was

> related to the OA and was unsuccessful,

> unfortunately. I am scheduled for a second surgery

> in 2 weeks, this time possibly a double cervical

> spinal fusion ( anterior and posterior). I have been

> a hospital nurse my whole career of 12 years

> primarily working medical-surgical floors but all

> types of specialties. The lifting of patients

> without proper equipment or adequate staffing

> (nursing

> shortage) combined with my Arthritic/degenerative

> problems is what has gotten me to this point. I do

> however, remain " positive " , pray every day, and

> always look for the silver lining in the clouds. I

> currently do telephonic wellness education programs

> for the Military, and hope to return to my job

> sometime early next year. Besides my current

> problems listed, I have developed a seizure disorder

> (dx. in June 06') which I am also being treated for,

> related to a head injury at a hospital years ago

> where I worked. I walk daily in the mountains where

> we live since I currently cannot drive due to having

> seizures. I enjoy corresponding with anyone , so you

> may feel " free " to write me back if you choose. I

> also have a great ear for listening. My E-mail is

> nursekat85338@...

> Thanks for reading this and I hope all of you feel

> better soon. May God bless.

> Sincerely, Nursekat

>

>

> Sincerely,

>

> A. Whitten

>

>

>

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