Guest guest Posted May 15, 2004 Report Share Posted May 15, 2004 Hey Les, welcome to the group. I was the same, got diagnosed last year in September during yearly physical. I have lost about 45 lbs so far and the doctor has me on 500 mg Metformin twice a day. You will find lots of support here and really nice people. R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Hi, My name is Denene and I am 46 years old from the great state of Oklahoma. I was diagnosed with Degenerative Disc Disease in 2008. I have a lot of pain and fall a lot. I have trouble walking distances and ONLY seems to be getting worse. I have two stimulators in my back but hasn't helped much. I rescued a lab that ended up saving my life due to a heart condition and training her as a service dog for that when I was having trouble with the falling and walking I trained her to assist me with mobility issues and etc. She is now retired and have had to retire the other lab due to behavioral problems. I am in the midst of training now a Golden Retriever puppy as a service dog to assist with my walking, picking up things I drop and etc plus helping me stand up from a sitting position something that is getting harder and harder. I am suppose to go to the doctor this week and will find out what the next step if he can help me is or I will be having to find another doctor that can maybe give me at least a little help with coping with the pain and etc. I look forward to meeting a lot of people with the same issues and knowing what I go through and maybe can help and support, I will also be here to give insight as well and support as I can. Thanks for letting me join the group! Denene and " Service Dog In Training " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Hi and welcome Denene and ! Glad you joined us. Do you see a pain management doctor? I think you will find some great support here. Gentle hugs, Tami G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Denene wrote: >My name is Denene and I am 46 years old from the great state of > Oklahoma. I was diagnosed with Degenerative Disc Disease in 2008. Welcome to all Newbies. I wish you didn't need to be here, but you found us and we can be a very helpful bunch with your pain. Again, welcome. /NY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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