Re: Little of this, little of that

[Guest guest]

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I'll pray that your husbands surgery goes smoothly and that he will get relief

soon!

Meredith in Canada

On another note, for those who've asked for me to keep you updated,

my husband had his appt. yesterday with the new doc. The 6mm stone

is lodged in his left kidney causing infection. It's been in there

entirely too long and this new doc. literally said the other doc. was

an " idiot " for not stressing the importance to have it surgically

removed as he only had a 5% chance of passing it 2 months ago and he

has a 0% chance now. They are calling my husband today to schedule

the surgery for either the end of this week or early next week.

Depending on exactly where it is lodged will depend on how invasive

the surgery will be as this is a uric stone. Thanks for keeping

Rick in your thoughts and prayers all.

[Guest guest]

, you and Rick will in your prayers. May his surgery go well, and that

be the end of his kidney problems!

I have been dx'ed with Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Fibromyalgia, Sjorgen's, and

OA. Tough, but I'm handling it. What really breaks my heart is that two of

my three children have psoriasis, both developed it about the time they

started middle school (long before I showed any signs of autoimmune

disorder). Both (he's 27, she's 21) have it mostly under control now, but

they both had major emotional damage from going through middle and high

school with psoriasis on their faces! They also both have asthma, and my

daughter has a stomach disorder that keeps her from digesting food when it

flares. I had been hoping that since my daughter had psoriasis, I wouldn't

have to worry about her developing any other autoimmune disorders.

How horrible for you to have to deal with all of that! I think it's

perfectly ok for you to use the b word - it certain is a bitch! Know that

you're not alone, that mac truck is out there aiming for a lot of us most

days.

Gentle hugs, and keep us posted on Rick's condition.

On 8/23/06, <swtlisab@...> wrote:

>

> I just wanted to welcome everyone new to the group from a newbie

> herself. I'm still awed by the support I get. =) Though I don't

> write often I read the daily digest email (almost) every day and

> gleam lots of info.

>

> I find it very helpful to know there are others out there going

> through the same as me. I also am suffering and newly diagnosed with

> OA, Fibro and carpal tunnel at the tender age of 38 and its a witch

> (with a b if no one minds!). And I also have IBS (most do),

> hidradentist supporativa (blood infection for life), and horrible

> psoriasis. I too feel like a mac truck has run me over every day and

> wish and pray for some relief so for every one of you out there

> feeling like this, just remember I'm right by your side.

>

> Thank you so much for sending the poems and what it means to have

> Fibro. I've posted them on my fridge. Maybe my refluctant to

> understand family will gleam some needed information and

> understanding.

>

> I'm excited to say I've met some great friends on this board, thank

> you so much for taking the time to look me up ( you know who you are

> <smile>).

>

> On another note, for those who've asked for me to keep you updated,

> my husband had his appt. yesterday with the new doc. The 6mm stone

> is lodged in his left kidney causing infection. It's been in there

> entirely too long and this new doc. literally said the other doc. was

> an " idiot " for not stressing the importance to have it surgically

> removed as he only had a 5% chance of passing it 2 months ago and he

> has a 0% chance now. They are calling my husband today to schedule

> the surgery for either the end of this week or early next week.

> Depending on exactly where it is lodged will depend on how invasive

> the surgery will be as this is a uric stone. Thanks for keeping

> Rick in your thoughts and prayers all.

>

>

>

>

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