Re: hello everyone

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Yaaaaaa!!!!! Just what said!!! So,so true.You are more help Val then you could ever ever know.

Luv ya lots!!!

BTW,how have you been?Did you get my text on Mothers day?I tried to send online cards but for

some reason it didnt work. Hope all is well!!

luv n hugz,

cassy

hello everyone

To: MSersLife

Date: Thursday, May 15, 2008, 6:14 PM

Well, I haven't been visiting in some time.

I am a "true" lurker here though.

I have RRMS...been diagnosed since 1989.

I haven't had too many "difficult" exacerbations in some time. It is

a relief.

I had been a stay at home mom for 17 years and went to work as a

teacher for 2 years and then as an accountant for 2 1/2 years. You

got it, when i increased the stress of my life...with the jobs...I

exacerbated repeatedly. So, I "semi-retired" and I am now at home.

My 3 girls are all out of the house and no longer my concern.

Changes since I quit working...well. ..I opted for a complete

hysterectomy due to fibroid problems...good decision...it enabled me

to avoid future problems that would possibly exacerbate my condition.

Second...discovered that falls I was having was due to a knee

problem, had surgery and I no longer fell...Not everything is MS.

Had gall bladder surgery in 2006 and I am happy to say I am "free" of

the need for major surgical procedures. I do have a skin cancer mohs

surgery scheduled for later this month...but it does look as if I am

in the clear as far as needing anything else.

I am not on Social Security Disability.. .and I went through the

process to get it in 2006. I am debating going for it again...it is

difficult. I ran from place to place only to have "someone" out

there decide I could work if I wished. I have been told to apply

again...my sister in law had to pay a lawyer to get her SSDI.

I would guess, yes, I should apply, but it is hard to think that I

should when my husband makes a good income. (This is totally open

for discussion gang....give me your opinion.?)

Another question...how do you "sleep"?

I feel like I am fighting...I am tired...I get to bed, and I tense up

from head to toe. I do have an open prescription for ambien...but is

it really necessary to be on that the rest of my life?

Peace to everyone...

Love as Always,Sometimes lurking, mostly reading, always caring. (with an ie)

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It is SO good to hear from you, ! Thanks for the update on what's going on with you. So the tensing up when you go to bed--is that from spasticity? I have nighttime spasticity and take Baclofen and Klonipin at bedtime for that.hugs))) Sharonhttp://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/MSersHEALTH/This email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. hello everyone

Well, I haven't been visiting in some time.I am a "true" lurker here though.I have RRMS...been diagnosed since 1989.I haven't had too many "difficult" exacerbations in some time. It is a relief.I had been a stay at home mom for 17 years and went to work as a teacher for 2 years and then as an accountant for 2 1/2 years. You got it, when i increased the stress of my life...with the jobs...I exacerbated repeatedly. So, I "semi-retired" and I am now at home. My 3 girls are all out of the house and no longer my concern. Changes since I quit working...well...I opted for a complete hysterectomy due to fibroid problems...good decision...it enabled me to avoid future problems that would possibly exacerbate my condition.Second...discovered that falls I was having was due to a knee problem, had surgery and I no longer fell...Not everything is MS. Had

gall bladder surgery in 2006 and I am happy to say I am "free" of the need for major surgical procedures. I do have a skin cancer mohs surgery scheduled for later this month...but it does look as if I am in the clear as far as needing anything else. I am not on Social Security Disability...and I went through the process to get it in 2006. I am debating going for it again...it is difficult. I ran from place to place only to have "someone" out there decide I could work if I wished. I have been told to apply again...my sister in law had to pay a lawyer to get her SSDI. I would guess, yes, I should apply, but it is hard to think that I should when my husband makes a good income. (This is totally open for discussion gang....give me your opinion.?)Another question...how do you "sleep"? I feel like I am fighting...I am tired...I get to bed, and I tense

up from head to toe. I do have an open prescription for ambien...but is it really necessary to be on that the rest of my life?Peace to everyone...------------------------------------

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--- " pgibson123 " wrote:

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> Hello everyone. I would like to introduce myself. My name is Patty. \

Hello Patty -

Welcome, although I'm sorry for the pain that brought you here.

You'll find this is a great group with tons of information and lots of support.

Just dive right in, ask a question or answer someone else's. You'll get the

most out of the group if you participate. It sounds like you have a lot on your

plate, but you need to take some time for yourself too.

Take care and I hope to see you posting more soon.

Cheryl in AZ

Moderator

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--- Rebbecca Nix wrote:

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> Hello Everyone,

>

> I'm sorry I'm not around. I am going through A LOT right now. It got so bad

I almost took my own life. I wrote a note, made sure my animals all had lots of

food and water and was about to do it, but then I felt peace for a little while.

Dear dear Becky -

It pains me so much to hear that you were this close to taking your own life.

I'm so glad you're still here to tell us about it. You must know how much you'd

be missed. If you ever start feeling that way again, I hope you'll get online

and talk to us. If you get this close again, please call a suicide hotline and

get help right away.

Are you getting any counseling? Have you talked to your doctors? Have you been

evaluated and treated for depression?

Now that you're feeling a bit of peace, take advantage of this time to seek some

help to assure that you won't get to that place again.

We want you to stick around and continue to be part of our lives, Becky. Don't

ever forget that you have friends here. I know your animals want you there, and

your poor husband would be devastated to lose you.

Stay safe, and email me personally if you ever need to talk to someone.

Cheryl in AZ

Moderator

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One of the things that keeps me here is my animals. If I ever doubted how

much they need me, the look on my old Bob's face when I came out to the car

after surgery convinced.

He was sitting in the front seat andbout half asleep and just looked sad. I

had been gone two weeks. When he saw me he did a double take and swiveled

his head around so fast that he fell right off the bucket seat onto the

floor. After looking silly for a second he just jumped right up and cuddled

all the way home.

Even if you could do it to yourself, please don't do it to your friends.

" Sweet Goat Mama "

CarAlyn Eddy

www.goattracksmagazine.com

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Hi Bennie,

Thanks.

I know. War is not good and it has effected my husbnd so much that he will not

be coming home the same person he was. I am preparing for that. I go to a

counselor, but didn't even think to call the family support center.

I won't be going to a friends house, but have had friends stay here with me a

couple of times. My husband should be home in the next week or so. He said he

still doesn't have travel plans, but is hoping to get them soon.

Love,

Becky in SD

Bennie wrote:

Oh Becky, Please go stay with a friend or family

member.  I know that you are in military and you need to call the family support

center and quietly ask them for assistance.  They will

help.