Introduction to the group

[Guest guest]

Hello all,

My name is Nissa,and I am new to the group.I am 35 years old,and was

diagnosed with Still's in 2001.I first became sick in 1998 after having

several severe pelvic infections,and appendicitis.My immune system turned

on,and never shut off! I went through several doctors,of varying

specialties.I was told I had lymphoma because I had developed an enlarged

spleen,with a mass in it.As I would find out later,it all had to do with

Still's.My spleen got to take a trip to the National Institute of Health.It

is better traveled than I am.I have been an emergency RN for 15 years,and

love it.It was a very frustrating,and frightening time.Feeling like I was

dying in inches,and having doctors too scared to do anything other than say

" we know something is wrong,but we don't know what " .Well thank you very

much,for nothing! My partner found this group,and I already feel better

knowing there are other people like me that I can share my trials and

tribulations with.Living with a chronic disease can be very isolating,and

make you doubt yourself.I look forward to future discussions.

Best Regards,

Nissa P.

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