Guest guest Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 If your brother cannot treat there are supplements that help heal the liver--and would be good for him until he treats if that is what he can do. I can send you all the info on the supplements and info on Dr Berkson, who treats liver disease with supplements. He is well known and respected. Several people on this forum have been to see him. Please email me direct if you want the info I have. Oddly, the supplements are also being considered helpful for MS. I will send several pages to you on both the doctor and the supplements and the doctor's credentials. By the way, I live just up the road a piece--near Hillsboro off I 35--in Whitney Texas. Suzi Q > > > > > > > > My sister emailed me about . She's called his social worker and told them about how he's still eating too much sodium. They are going to see if is cabable of learning about this, and also explain to our parents that sow sodium diet is not a sometimetimes thing and tell them places they could go to eat out. They usually eat out at least once a week. She told me that she does not believe will get a liver transplant because of other problems. The doctors still don't know if he also has MS or not. With Hep C Stage 4 and Cirrosis of the Liver, how long does a person usually live without treatment for Hep C? Do they treat Hep C prior to liver transplant if the patient also has cirrosis of the liver? also has an enlarged spleen. > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > It's a pleasure having you join in our conversations. We hope you have found the support you need with us. > > > > If you are using email for your posts, for easy access to our group, just click the link-- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hepatitis_C_Central/ > > > > Happy Posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Hi Bob, My viral load has always been low, below 100,000. In fact, in 2007, it was as low as 900, and that was when my cirrhosis first became decompensated, and I was in liver failure. I don't know why my liver became so damaged and failed with such low viral loads. It works different with everybody. Decompensated cirrhosis is when you have ascites (fluid in belly), esophagal varices, confusion, jaundice, which means your liver isn't functioning as it should and is failing. I had all that plus portal hypertension. My new liver is doing great. I haven't had any problems or rejections since the transplant, thank God. My AST and ALT are 26 and 32 now since I'm on treatment. They were always in the 100's and 200's before but my viral load was low...go figure! The treatment isn't bad for me besides the red blood cell counts dropping even though I get the shot to keep them up. I'm mostly just tired, but feel better for a while after the transfusions. I do seem to be getting more headaches lately, though. I've had three blood transfusions in the last three months, and getting a little tired of getting them. I am now down to 3 Ribavirin pills a day to see if that will help my blood counts stay up. I don't know for sure, but I will probably have to extend the length of time of my treatment if I can only take 3 pills a day. I'm glad you're finished with treatment and hope you stay undetected. Penny > > hi Penny. you have been through so much the last couple of years. when you got your transplant in jan '08 why did your viral count seem so low? mine was 7,500,000 and my liver numbers were just a little above normal. is it because your old liver just gave up trying? is that de-compensating? how is your new liver? i know treatment is a drag but how are you feeling? > > sorry for so many questions. > > (((hugs))) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 It sounds like his cirrhosis may be decompensated. I was first diagnosed with cirrhosis in 2004, and in liver failure in August 2007, on the transplant list on December 5, 2007, and transplant on January 6, 2008. I also had an enlarged spleen, and was drained of the fluid in my abdomen three times...each time about 7 litres. I also was restricted on my sodium intake, and took diuretics, but none of that helped anymore since my liver was failing. I hope your brother's cirrhosis doesn't progress too quickly. Penny > > > > > > My sister emailed me about . She's called his social worker and told them about how he's still eating too much sodium. They are going to see if is cabable of learning about this, and also explain to our parents that sow sodium diet is not a sometimetimes thing and tell them places they could go to eat out. They usually eat out at least once a week. She told me that she does not believe will get a liver transplant because of other problems. The doctors still don't know if he also has MS or not. With Hep C Stage 4 and Cirrosis of the Liver, how long does a person usually live without treatment for Hep C? Do they treat Hep C prior to liver transplant if the patient also has cirrosis of the liver? also has an enlarged spleen. > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > It's a pleasure having you join in our conversations. We hope you have found the support you need with us. > > > > If you are using email for your posts, for easy access to our group, just click the link-- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hepatitis_C_Central/ > > > > Happy Posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 I do remember you and so great to know that you were able to finish treatment and remain clear! I know it has been awhile since I have been in this group but I still do not have a computer so I do what I can on my cell phone. For those of you who do not know me my name is and I live in Cincinnati, Ohio. I am 33 yrs old have been married for 6 yrs to my husband Russ. We have a 5 yr old son. I also have an 11 yr old son and 20 yr old stepson. I found out I had hep c in 2001 and was suppose to do treatment for 6 months but did it for 3 months due to financial reasons. In Feb of this yr had to do treatments again for 24 wks and had help paying for my meds. My last shot was in June. I just went for my 6 month checkup and I am hep c free. I feel great. For those of you that have facebook feel free to look me up and ask me to add you as a friend. I am under stephanie gibbs. There should be a pic of me with short dark hair wearing glasses and have on a black and white dress shirt. Hope to get to add u. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 Good to hear from you , And good news that you are undetectable. Love Janet "There are souls in this world that have the gift of finding joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go" Frederick Faber To: Hepatitis_C_Central Sent: Thu, February 11, 2010 11:05:03 PMSubject: Update Haven't updated in a while...Everything is going well...Still undetected. I have 10 shots left. I can't believe the end is almost near for me. This is one battle I'm glad I treated so I can be here for my 2 young kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 I am so happy to hear your home now , take care . Subject: UpdateTo: Hepatitis_C_Central Date: Friday, April 16, 2010, 5:39 AM I was release Wednesday from the hospital...the longest week of my life. I am on 60mg of Prednisone for the 1st week, then going to 40mg till I go back to drs on the 28th. I'm feeling alot better than I did. Just praying my levels keep coming down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 I'm glad that You're feeling so much better. Keep up the good work-! > > I was release Wednesday from the hospital...the longest week of my life. I am on 60mg of Prednisone for the 1st week, then going to 40mg till I go back to drs on the 28th. I'm feeling alot better than I did. > > Just praying my levels keep coming down. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 Hey Dug, how goes it? You've been mighty quiet, good to hear from you! I'm glad that You're feeling so much better.Keep up the good work-!>> I was release Wednesday from the hospital...the longest week of my life. I am on 60mg of Prednisone for the 1st week, then going to 40mg till I go back to drs on the 28th. I'm feeling alot better than I did. > > Just praying my levels keep coming down. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 Thanks Sheena. I've been keeping busy for the most part. Mainly dealing with going to a behavioral-health progran 3 times a week, and I'm learning more-healthy coping skills there and things. Just keep taking my meds etc. > > > > I was release Wednesday from the hospital...the longest week of my life. I am on 60mg of Prednisone for the 1st week, then going to 40mg till I go back to drs on the 28th. I'm feeling alot better than I did. > > > > Just praying my levels keep coming down. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 Hi , Good to hear from you again. So glad that hubby now has an appointment with a Hepatologist. Whatever tests were not run should then be taken care of.. and with full disclosure.. Does your husband have an ulcer? You might find this website helpful: Lab Tests Online. http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/features/ref_ranges.html Hang in, it will all come together soon, Sheena Hi all,First off, I would like to thank all of you who have given us advice and given us the support that we needed to decide that we will fight this thing! I apologize if i emailed back to you all individually and did not post on here...I was a bit confused and dazed the last 2 weeks since my hubby's diagnosis...Here's the update...we made an appointment with a hepatologist. ..unfortunately the appt is not until June, but in the meantime, i have a question if there is anyone out there that is knowledgable with reading blood documents (my hubby's PCP is a joke)...so he was diagnosed positive for Hep C...then there is another score that says 1.36 H reactive which is highlighted in bold. Does anyone know what that means and is that a good or a bad thing...The one thing the dumb doctor did tell my hubby is that his liver counts were good...Thanks again everyone...i have never met a more positive group before in my life and I am so glad i found this group! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 Anything that is high is bad or has the potential to be bad what was the test that was 1.36 H ? Subject: updateTo: Hepatitis_C_Central Date: Sunday, April 25, 2010, 1:02 PM Hi all,First off, I would like to thank all of you who have given us advice and given us the support that we needed to decide that we will fight this thing! I apologize if i emailed back to you all individually and did not post on here...I was a bit confused and dazed the last 2 weeks since my hubby's diagnosis...Here's the update...we made an appointment with a hepatologist. ..unfortunately the appt is not until June, but in the meantime, i have a question if there is anyone out there that is knowledgable with reading blood documents (my hubby's PCP is a joke)...so he was diagnosed positive for Hep C...then there is another score that says 1.36 H reactive which is highlighted in bold. Does anyone know what that means and is that a good or a bad thing...The one thing the dumb doctor did tell my hubby is that his liver counts were good...Thanks again everyone...i have never met a more positive group before in my life and I am so glad i found this group! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 Sharon, My girl found so much comfort in horse back riding. I would look all over the place for a " free " lease. Someone wanting her horse to have attention, but not having to pay the costs. There are MANY opportunities.....the grooming alone calms my dd so much!!!! > My dd is 10, this has been our worst summer ever. As summer goes on, she is > doing better. She has been taking horse back riding lessons and that has > helped so much! My sister gave her lessons for her bday, therapy was not the > intent, but it has done a lot. One huge thing is she can ride a 2 wheeler > now, without training wheels. She could not do it before, was scared to try. > But if she can ride and control a huge horse and be ok, she should be able to > ride a bike. And the bike riding has given her more confidence, as well. She > is tackling some of her worries on her own, coming up with solutions and ways > to quit worrying about them. She is doing great dealing with this. We have 3 > more horse back riding lessons this fall, then it ends. She is biking all > over the place and it has given her confidence to not have to be in my sight > at all times. > > School starts Tuesdays, she is very nervous about it - worried she wont have > friends, but we have plans for that. She is sure she is going to throw up and > is going to hide and not go. We will see how it goes. I have the day off, so > I can spend time with her dealing with her worries. Hope everyone's first day > has gone well, or does go well. > Sharon > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 what a great tip! I will look into it! Thanks! The lessons are pricey! My sister started her out, but I have been paying for them now. Not cheap! She rode today and I dont think she asked for reassurance all day!!! Sharon To: Sent: Sunday, September 4, 2011 4:02 PM Subject: Re: update  Sharon, My girl found so much comfort in horse back riding. I would look all over the place for a " free " lease. Someone wanting her horse to have attention, but not having to pay the costs. There are MANY opportunities.....the grooming alone calms my dd so much!!!! > My dd is 10, this has been our worst summer ever. As summer goes on, she is > doing better. She has been taking horse back riding lessons and that has > helped so much! My sister gave her lessons for her bday, therapy was not the > intent, but it has done a lot. One huge thing is she can ride a 2 wheeler > now, without training wheels. She could not do it before, was scared to try. > But if she can ride and control a huge horse and be ok, she should be able to > ride a bike. And the bike riding has given her more confidence, as well. She > is tackling some of her worries on her own, coming up with solutions and ways > to quit worrying about them. She is doing great dealing with this. We have 3 > more horse back riding lessons this fall, then it ends. She is biking all > over the place and it has given her confidence to not have to be in my sight > at all times. > > School starts Tuesdays, she is very nervous about it - worried she wont have > friends, but we have plans for that. She is sure she is going to throw up and > is going to hide and not go. We will see how it goes. I have the day off, so > I can spend time with her dealing with her worries. Hope everyone's first day > has gone well, or does go well. > Sharon > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 It's great to see their confidence grow with some success and how it can spill over to battling OCD. I know reminding them that most kids have the " butterfly stomachs " and worries the first day of school doesn't help, but I used to tell my sons that, and that by the 3rd or 4th day things would be so routine it would settle down. Lunch is a big deal for having friends, more if the setting is you can sit anywhere (not with class). But I also told my sons that some of my best friends growing up were the ones I met in classes where it started that I didn't know anyone or have a close friend. As the semester/year goes on, friendships can develop. > > My dd is 10, this has been our worst summer ever. As summer goes on, she is doing better. She has been taking horse back riding lessons and that has helped so much! My sister gave her lessons for her bday, therapy was not the intent, but it has done a lot. One huge thing is she can ride a 2 wheeler now, without training wheels. She could not do it before, was scared to try. But if she can ride and control a huge horse and be ok, she should be able to ride a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Great update! Glad she is gaining confidence and moving forward. Hope some of that carries over into school for her. BJ > > My dd is 10, this has been our worst summer ever. As summer goes on, she is doing better. She has been taking horse back riding lessons and that has helped so much! My sister gave her lessons for her bday, therapy was not the intent, but it has done a lot. One huge thing is she can ride a 2 wheeler now, without training wheels. She could not do it before, was scared to try. But if she can ride and control a huge horse and be ok, she should be able to ride a bike. And the bike riding has given her more confidence, as well. She is tackling some of her worries on her own, coming up with solutions and ways to quit worrying about them. She is doing great dealing with this. We have 3 more horse back riding lessons this fall, then it ends. She is biking all over the place and it has given her confidence to not have to be in my sight at all times. > > School starts Tuesdays, she is very nervous about it - worried she wont have friends, but we have plans for that. She is sure she is going to throw up and is going to hide and not go. We will see how it goes. I have the day off, so I can spend time with her dealing with her worries. Hope everyone's first day has gone well, or does go well. > Sharon > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Great update! Glad she is gaining confidence and moving forward. Hope some of that carries over into school for her. BJ > > My dd is 10, this has been our worst summer ever. As summer goes on, she is doing better. She has been taking horse back riding lessons and that has helped so much! My sister gave her lessons for her bday, therapy was not the intent, but it has done a lot. One huge thing is she can ride a 2 wheeler now, without training wheels. She could not do it before, was scared to try. But if she can ride and control a huge horse and be ok, she should be able to ride a bike. And the bike riding has given her more confidence, as well. She is tackling some of her worries on her own, coming up with solutions and ways to quit worrying about them. She is doing great dealing with this. We have 3 more horse back riding lessons this fall, then it ends. She is biking all over the place and it has given her confidence to not have to be in my sight at all times. > > School starts Tuesdays, she is very nervous about it - worried she wont have friends, but we have plans for that. She is sure she is going to throw up and is going to hide and not go. We will see how it goes. I have the day off, so I can spend time with her dealing with her worries. Hope everyone's first day has gone well, or does go well. > Sharon > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 We talk about butterflies in the belly and dd has always said, most kids have butterflies, she has elephants in her belly. Good description.  The first 2 days of school were great. Dd got up, got ready, did not hide, cry, or lock herself in the bathroom. She went out to the bus happy.  I helped out at school a bit and she did great. 2 days went wonderfully, her teacher said she was doing great. Yesterday it took a turn for the worse. She cried for 2 hours after school - she has no friends, she doesnt like anyone in the class, she has no one to sit with at lunch (must sit with your class), no one to play with at recess, no one to be partners with so she is sure she will be partnered witha dumb boy, etc, etc, etc. Hopefully it will go better today. I sent an email to her teacher (she has been GREAT with communication already!), to let her know. I dont know what to do. I tried asking her if she wanted to set up playdates with some girls in her class, to get to know them better, and she says they are all mean and she doesnt want to be friends with them. <sigh> My heart was breaking. Not sure what to do!!!! She wants her BFFs to be switched to her class, NOT an option, but that is HER only solution to this. Sharon ________________________________ To: Sent: Monday, September 5, 2011 10:56 AM Subject: Re: update  It's great to see their confidence grow with some success and how it can spill over to battling OCD. I know reminding them that most kids have the " butterfly stomachs " and worries the first day of school doesn't help, but I used to tell my sons that, and that by the 3rd or 4th day things would be so routine it would settle down. Lunch is a big deal for having friends, more if the setting is you can sit anywhere (not with class). But I also told my sons that some of my best friends growing up were the ones I met in classes where it started that I didn't know anyone or have a close friend. As the semester/year goes on, friendships can develop. > > My dd is 10, this has been our worst summer ever. As summer goes on, she is doing better. She has been taking horse back riding lessons and that has helped so much! My sister gave her lessons for her bday, therapy was not the intent, but it has done a lot. One huge thing is she can ride a 2 wheeler now, without training wheels. She could not do it before, was scared to try. But if she can ride and control a huge horse and be ok, she should be able to ride a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Good insight and description. . Anxiety disorders are much more intense, so the elephant analogy is perfect! BJ > > We talk about butterflies in the belly and dd has always said, most kids have butterflies, she has elephants in her belly. Good description.  > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Sharon, hope it does get better for your dd at school. I remember those feelings she has, it's hard in the midst of it. Easier looking back on it. Maybe later she might notice another girl in there who seems to be in the same spot that she could talk to. > > We talk about butterflies in the belly and dd has always said, most kids have butterflies, she has elephants in her belly. Good description.  > > > The first 2 days of school were great. Dd got up, got ready, did not hide, cry, or lock herself in the bathroom. She went out to the bus happy.  I helped out at school a bit and she did great. 2 days went wonderfully, her teacher said she was doing great. Yesterday it took a turn for the worse. She cried for 2 hours after school - she has no friends, she doesnt like anyone in the class, she Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 I wish our girls went to the same school. My dd would love to sit and share her feelings with your dd at lunch. They would be BFFs. I feel your pain. I have so much anxiety myself when school starts. I cringe when I ask her about her day because I know how hard it was for her. In addition to the mean girls, my dd has to be concerned with all of her obsessions, am I breathing, is my heart still beating, am I going to faint, will there be a tornado... On a positive, I can't think of a more empathetic child. I am truly proud of her. I would rather have a child like her than a child that doesn't care about the pain they cause another child with their actions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 Aw, that is sweet. My dd has the EXACT same worries. And she is very empathetic, too. She is so emotional and sensitive and SO worried about her - or others - feeling getting hurt (that it the worst thing for her!). She assumes everyone feels the same way she does. She takes everything so personally. We talked a lot this weekend about how one may perceive things (words, actions, tone of voice) differently than the person intended, and we talked about looking for clues to see what they really meant. We talked a lot about conversation starters and how to scope out the lunch table or playground to find the best place to sit or play and to look for someone that might be in her boat, too. I was concerned about how the year would go, but the first 2 days could not have been better! Then reality hit. We will see how this week goes and hope for the best. Sharon ________________________________ To: " " < > Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 7:25 PM Subject: Re: update  I wish our girls went to the same school. My dd would love to sit and share her feelings with your dd at lunch. They would be BFFs. I feel your pain. I have so much anxiety myself when school starts. I cringe when I ask her about her day because I know how hard it was for her. In addition to the mean girls, my dd has to be concerned with all of her obsessions, am I breathing, is my heart still beating, am I going to faint, will there be a tornado... On a positive, I can't think of a more empathetic child. I am truly proud of her. I would rather have a child like her than a child that doesn't care about the pain they cause another child with their actions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 Thanks. That is what I am hoping. I think we are dealing with some early puberty things, too. Horray horray. SHe is already so emotional and dramatic, we have been afraid of what happens when puberty hits! She is 10 and is getting little boobs, starting to get pubic hair, under arm hair, and hairier legs. Puberty hit me late, but dh very early and she takes after him in so many other areas, of course has to take after him in this. We have talked about all the changes that will happen to our body as we grow, so I think she is prepared. SHe is a little grossed out by pubic hair, but will be ok with it. About 2 weeks ago, we did have the sex talk. She flat out asked me some questions that I could not avoid, sugar coat, or answer like I could when she was younger. I talked to both dds at the same time, other dd is 8. My 8 yr old told me she is going to adopt a baby because all that seems too gross and having a baby seems to painful and she knows there are babies that dont have homes.  My ocder asked a lot of good questions, has continued to ask a couple of questions. But she has not become obsessed with it, so that is great! She didnt like the sound of things, but accepted it.  She was most happen when I told her it is all your CHOICE you dont have to ever have sex or have a baby! She is never going to do either, she says. Sharon ________________________________ To: Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 11:50 AM Subject: Re: update  Sharon, hope it does get better for your dd at school. I remember those feelings she has, it's hard in the midst of it. Easier looking back on it. Maybe later she might notice another girl in there who seems to be in the same spot that she could talk to. > > We talk about butterflies in the belly and dd has always said, most kids have butterflies, she has elephants in her belly. Good description.  > > > The first 2 days of school were great. Dd got up, got ready, did not hide, cry, or lock herself in the bathroom. She went out to the bus happy.  I helped out at school a bit and she did great. 2 days went wonderfully, her teacher said she was doing great. Yesterday it took a turn for the worse. She cried for 2 hours after school - she has no friends, she doesnt like anyone in the class, she Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 Sounds a lot like social anxiety disorder....it can be treated with exposure and CBT, but untreated, it can be difficult due to the avoidance behaviors....we're dealing with this at our house. Bonnie > > > > My dd is 10, this has been our worst summer ever. As summer goes on, she is doing better. She has been taking horse back riding lessons and that has helped so much! My sister gave her lessons for her bday, therapy was not the intent, but it has done a lot. One huge thing is she can ride a 2 wheeler now, without training wheels. She could not do it before, was scared to try. But if she can ride and control a huge horse and be ok, she should be able to ride a > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 Sounds a lot like social anxiety disorder....it can be treated with exposure and CBT, but untreated, it can be difficult due to the avoidance behaviors....we're dealing with this at our house. Bonnie > > > > My dd is 10, this has been our worst summer ever. As summer goes on, she is doing better. She has been taking horse back riding lessons and that has helped so much! My sister gave her lessons for her bday, therapy was not the intent, but it has done a lot. One huge thing is she can ride a 2 wheeler now, without training wheels. She could not do it before, was scared to try. But if she can ride and control a huge horse and be ok, she should be able to ride a > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 She is in therapy and it is going well, so far. Hopefully it continues to get better. Today she said her tummy hurt at the bus stop and she thought she was going to throw up. I am sure it was anxiety. One thing she is handling well is, we have lice. When she first heard of lice, she was freaked out. Now she understands more and isnt too worried about it. She has figured out it is a major annoyance! OMG it is awful!!!!!! Both my girls and myself have it. UGH! We have been treating it (and our home) since Saturday morning. I THINK we have it under control, but it is such a pain and a big job! I am trying to keep my stress and complaints to myself! She has not freaked out about it, just says she is sick of washing her hair - so am I! Sharon ________________________________ To: Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2011 9:33 AM Subject: Re: update  Sounds a lot like social anxiety disorder....it can be treated with exposure and CBT, but untreated, it can be difficult due to the avoidance behaviors....we're dealing with this at our house. Bonnie > > > > My dd is 10, this has been our worst summer ever. As summer goes on, she is doing better. She has been taking horse back riding lessons and that has helped so much! My sister gave her lessons for her bday, therapy was not the intent, but it has done a lot. One huge thing is she can ride a 2 wheeler now, without training wheels. She could not do it before, was scared to try. But if she can ride and control a huge horse and be ok, she should be able to ride a > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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