Guest guest Posted September 13, 2001 Report Share Posted September 13, 2001 Sharon, With all the goings on I forgot to post about my sister! Ooops!!! I want to thank you all for the answered prayers and good thoughts. My sister had peripheral heart disease which effected the artery to her legs. They were able to do the surgery and correct the problem. After the surgery was completed the Dr. advised us that this surgery was not normally done. Most people who have the blockage that she had usually don't have legs left to route the blood to! God has really been on her side even when she didn't feel like he was! She is doing so well that on her one month check up after the surgery she doesn't need to go back and see him for another month! Dr. is so please with her progress! She was even able to go grocery shopping on her own! That seems like little but before she could hardly walk from the bedroom to the bathroom. Shae is doing great! She is loving school! I hope she does better this year or I may end up pulling her out and home schooling her. She seems to be doing fine so far so we will have to see. She is a real pill sometimes. As far as work goes no they have not upped the Security force as of yet. On Tuesday and Wednesday they did have to close down the crews out in the woods, due to no planes for firewatches after hours. Take care and know I think of you often! Lots of Love Glenda ---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.277 / Virus Database: 146 - Release Date: 9/5/2001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2001 Report Share Posted September 13, 2001 Sharon, With all the goings on I forgot to post about my sister! Ooops!!! I want to thank you all for the answered prayers and good thoughts. My sister had peripheral heart disease which effected the artery to her legs. They were able to do the surgery and correct the problem. After the surgery was completed the Dr. advised us that this surgery was not normally done. Most people who have the blockage that she had usually don't have legs left to route the blood to! God has really been on her side even when she didn't feel like he was! She is doing so well that on her one month check up after the surgery she doesn't need to go back and see him for another month! Dr. is so please with her progress! She was even able to go grocery shopping on her own! That seems like little but before she could hardly walk from the bedroom to the bathroom. Shae is doing great! She is loving school! I hope she does better this year or I may end up pulling her out and home schooling her. She seems to be doing fine so far so we will have to see. She is a real pill sometimes. As far as work goes no they have not upped the Security force as of yet. On Tuesday and Wednesday they did have to close down the crews out in the woods, due to no planes for firewatches after hours. Take care and know I think of you often! Lots of Love Glenda ---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.277 / Virus Database: 146 - Release Date: 9/5/2001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2001 Report Share Posted September 14, 2001 glenda this is really great news about your sister. i meant to ask about her the other night. I am sure you are very much relieved about this. dawn --- Glenda wrote: > Sharon, > With all the goings on I forgot to post about my > sister! Ooops!!! I want to thank you all for the > answered prayers and good thoughts. My sister had > peripheral heart disease which effected the artery > to her legs. They were able to do the surgery and > correct the problem. After the surgery was > completed the Dr. advised us that this surgery was > not normally done. Most people who have the > blockage that she had usually don't have legs left > to route the blood to! God has really been on her > side even when she didn't feel like he was! She is > doing so well that on her one month check up after > the surgery she doesn't need to go back and see him > for another month! Dr. is so please with her > progress! She was even able to go grocery shopping > on her own! That seems like little but before she > could hardly walk from the bedroom to the bathroom. > > Shae is doing great! She is loving school! I hope > she does better this year or I may end up pulling > her out and home schooling her. She seems to be > doing fine so far so we will have to see. She is a > real pill sometimes. > > As far as work goes no they have not upped the > Security force as of yet. On Tuesday and Wednesday > they did have to close down the crews out in the > woods, due to no planes for firewatches after hours. > > Take care and know I think of you often! > Lots of Love > Glenda > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system > (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.277 / Virus Database: 146 - Release > Date: 9/5/2001 > __________________________________________________ Terrorist Attacks on U.S. - How can you help? Donate cash, emergency relief information http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc/US/Emergency_Information/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2001 Report Share Posted September 14, 2001 glenda this is really great news about your sister. i meant to ask about her the other night. I am sure you are very much relieved about this. dawn --- Glenda wrote: > Sharon, > With all the goings on I forgot to post about my > sister! Ooops!!! I want to thank you all for the > answered prayers and good thoughts. My sister had > peripheral heart disease which effected the artery > to her legs. They were able to do the surgery and > correct the problem. After the surgery was > completed the Dr. advised us that this surgery was > not normally done. Most people who have the > blockage that she had usually don't have legs left > to route the blood to! God has really been on her > side even when she didn't feel like he was! She is > doing so well that on her one month check up after > the surgery she doesn't need to go back and see him > for another month! Dr. is so please with her > progress! She was even able to go grocery shopping > on her own! That seems like little but before she > could hardly walk from the bedroom to the bathroom. > > Shae is doing great! She is loving school! I hope > she does better this year or I may end up pulling > her out and home schooling her. She seems to be > doing fine so far so we will have to see. She is a > real pill sometimes. > > As far as work goes no they have not upped the > Security force as of yet. On Tuesday and Wednesday > they did have to close down the crews out in the > woods, due to no planes for firewatches after hours. > > Take care and know I think of you often! > Lots of Love > Glenda > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system > (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.277 / Virus Database: 146 - Release > Date: 9/5/2001 > __________________________________________________ Terrorist Attacks on U.S. - How can you help? Donate cash, emergency relief information http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc/US/Emergency_Information/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2001 Report Share Posted September 19, 2001 --- RCColloran@... wrote: > Sharon, glad you are finally getting your Enbrel... > Let us know how it > works... Hope it does the trick... > > hugs & prayers > > ME TOO! Thanks, Sharon ===== __________________________________________________ Terrorist Attacks on U.S. - How can you help? Donate cash, emergency relief information http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc/US/Emergency_Information/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2001 Report Share Posted September 19, 2001 --- RCColloran@... wrote: > Sharon, glad you are finally getting your Enbrel... > Let us know how it > works... Hope it does the trick... > > hugs & prayers > > ME TOO! Thanks, Sharon ===== __________________________________________________ Terrorist Attacks on U.S. - How can you help? Donate cash, emergency relief information http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc/US/Emergency_Information/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2001 Report Share Posted September 20, 2001 In a message dated 9/20/01 6:59:47 AM Pacific Daylight Time, sisterslk@... writes: << I wish you all the success in the world in stopping smoking. Our son kicked the habit recently after smoking for many >> Sharon, thanks for the encouragement... I'm really going to give this my best shot... I know it can be done... Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2001 Report Share Posted September 20, 2001 In a message dated 9/20/01 6:59:47 AM Pacific Daylight Time, sisterslk@... writes: << I wish you all the success in the world in stopping smoking. Our son kicked the habit recently after smoking for many >> Sharon, thanks for the encouragement... I'm really going to give this my best shot... I know it can be done... Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2001 Report Share Posted September 22, 2001 Sharon, I am here for you if you need me! Gosh you are sure having a time of it too! I still have a big hug stored up for you from and some from me too! ) We will get together one of these days I promise! Take care and know I think of you often! Lots of Love Glenda ---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.281 / Virus Database: 149 - Release Date: 9/18/2001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2001 Report Share Posted September 22, 2001 Sharon, I am here for you if you need me! Gosh you are sure having a time of it too! I still have a big hug stored up for you from and some from me too! ) We will get together one of these days I promise! Take care and know I think of you often! Lots of Love Glenda ---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.281 / Virus Database: 149 - Release Date: 9/18/2001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2001 Report Share Posted November 3, 2001 Sharon, You must have know I was worrying about you! I haven't heard anything from you at all and was wondering how you were doing. So good to see you post! Also I am with you Dagny can stop in anytime and I will get together with you two anytime! Lots of Love Glenda So glad that you are able to have such a good doctor. If you are even down our way again, please give me acall. I'd love to see you again.Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2001 Report Share Posted November 3, 2001 Sharon, You must have know I was worrying about you! I haven't heard anything from you at all and was wondering how you were doing. So good to see you post! Also I am with you Dagny can stop in anytime and I will get together with you two anytime! Lots of Love Glenda So glad that you are able to have such a good doctor. If you are even down our way again, please give me acall. I'd love to see you again.Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2001 Report Share Posted November 3, 2001 --- Glenda wrote: > Sharon, > You must have know I was worrying about you! I > haven't heard anything from you at all and was > wondering how you were doing. So good to see you > post! > > Also I am with you Dagny can stop in anytime and I > will get together with you two anytime! > Lots of Love > Glenda Hi Glenda, I know, I know! I just haven't been posting at all lately. Put myself on no mail for a week while I tried to unsubscribe to about a zillion e-mails that I get and don't want! I'm doing great, other than this " cement fatigue " that seems to be unending. Being on Enbrel has been working out for me in a big way. I am cutting my pred again tomorrow, and I will be on only 3 mg per day. YAHOO! I can hardly believe that I am able to cut without having my ears blow off my head. Glenda, your doctors are being the poops, not you. When I went to my PCP two weeks ago, the first thing he said was that because I was immune-suppressed I HAD to have a flu shot. Sorry they are giving you such a hard time. I agree with Kathy about the blood pressure--it could very well be a reaction to being in the doctors office. Mine is always higher at my PCP's than it is at Dr. H's, simply because I am a bit tense when I go to the PCP. How high was it? Do you ever check it in the store? If so, how is it then? Hope you get everything resolved with your doc's. Yes, it would be so good to get together with Dagny again, wouldn't it??? Take care, and I will try to post a bit more often. Love, Sharon ===== __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2001 Report Share Posted November 3, 2001 --- Glenda wrote: > Sharon, > You must have know I was worrying about you! I > haven't heard anything from you at all and was > wondering how you were doing. So good to see you > post! > > Also I am with you Dagny can stop in anytime and I > will get together with you two anytime! > Lots of Love > Glenda Hi Glenda, I know, I know! I just haven't been posting at all lately. Put myself on no mail for a week while I tried to unsubscribe to about a zillion e-mails that I get and don't want! I'm doing great, other than this " cement fatigue " that seems to be unending. Being on Enbrel has been working out for me in a big way. I am cutting my pred again tomorrow, and I will be on only 3 mg per day. YAHOO! I can hardly believe that I am able to cut without having my ears blow off my head. Glenda, your doctors are being the poops, not you. When I went to my PCP two weeks ago, the first thing he said was that because I was immune-suppressed I HAD to have a flu shot. Sorry they are giving you such a hard time. I agree with Kathy about the blood pressure--it could very well be a reaction to being in the doctors office. Mine is always higher at my PCP's than it is at Dr. H's, simply because I am a bit tense when I go to the PCP. How high was it? Do you ever check it in the store? If so, how is it then? Hope you get everything resolved with your doc's. Yes, it would be so good to get together with Dagny again, wouldn't it??? Take care, and I will try to post a bit more often. Love, Sharon ===== __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2001 Report Share Posted November 3, 2001 Sharon, So glad that you are okay. Wow and I am so glad that you are able to go down so low on the pred! That is almost amazing especially for you. Your meds must finally be working. You have been flaring for so long it is about time. Sorry you are having such bad fatigue. I liked what you called it anyway. It sort of fits I tell you that is how I felt when I was first diagnosed and put on the imuran. I wish I could have stayed with Dr. H but didn't click with him at all. I think I just got spoiled by Dr. B and Dr. H never had a chance. Dr. H. took over the practice from Dr. B. and I sure tried to stick it out with him. I am glad that he is doing good with you! You sure deserve it. Take care and post when you can! I know you are plenty busy! Just know I am here if you ever need me! Just a phone call and a few minutes away! Lots of Love Glenda I'm doing great, other than this "cement fatigue" thatseems to be unending. Being on Enbrel has beenworking out for me in a big way. I am cutting my predagain tomorrow, and I will be on only 3 mg per day. YAHOO! I can hardly believe that I am able to cutwithout having my ears blow off my head.Mine is always higher at my PCP'sthan it is at Dr. H's, simply because I am a bit tensewhen I go to the PCP. How high was it? Do you evercheck it in the store? If so, how is it then? Hopeyou get everything resolved with your doc's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2001 Report Share Posted November 3, 2001 Sharon, So glad that you are okay. Wow and I am so glad that you are able to go down so low on the pred! That is almost amazing especially for you. Your meds must finally be working. You have been flaring for so long it is about time. Sorry you are having such bad fatigue. I liked what you called it anyway. It sort of fits I tell you that is how I felt when I was first diagnosed and put on the imuran. I wish I could have stayed with Dr. H but didn't click with him at all. I think I just got spoiled by Dr. B and Dr. H never had a chance. Dr. H. took over the practice from Dr. B. and I sure tried to stick it out with him. I am glad that he is doing good with you! You sure deserve it. Take care and post when you can! I know you are plenty busy! Just know I am here if you ever need me! Just a phone call and a few minutes away! Lots of Love Glenda I'm doing great, other than this "cement fatigue" thatseems to be unending. Being on Enbrel has beenworking out for me in a big way. I am cutting my predagain tomorrow, and I will be on only 3 mg per day. YAHOO! I can hardly believe that I am able to cutwithout having my ears blow off my head.Mine is always higher at my PCP'sthan it is at Dr. H's, simply because I am a bit tensewhen I go to the PCP. How high was it? Do you evercheck it in the store? If so, how is it then? Hopeyou get everything resolved with your doc's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2001 Report Share Posted November 4, 2001 Sharon, I'm so glad to hear that the Embrel is working for you... AND great news about the low dose of pred. Had you tried the other stuff... metho, imuran, etc before you went on it? I know you probably told us already, but my memory is the pits. lOL They want to put me on Plaquenil next I think... Will go to rheumy at Stanford on the 19th and see what they say. Hope you had a great weekend. I'm trying to catch up.... I'm leaving to go shopping with in a minute... to the rest of you... I will try to answer your posts tonight or tomorrow. Haven't forgotten you... Lots of hugs to all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2001 Report Share Posted November 4, 2001 Sharon, I'm so glad to hear that the Embrel is working for you... AND great news about the low dose of pred. Had you tried the other stuff... metho, imuran, etc before you went on it? I know you probably told us already, but my memory is the pits. lOL They want to put me on Plaquenil next I think... Will go to rheumy at Stanford on the 19th and see what they say. Hope you had a great weekend. I'm trying to catch up.... I'm leaving to go shopping with in a minute... to the rest of you... I will try to answer your posts tonight or tomorrow. Haven't forgotten you... Lots of hugs to all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2001 Report Share Posted November 4, 2001 --- RCColloran@... wrote: > Sharon, I'm so glad to hear that the Embrel is > working for you... AND great > news about the low dose of pred. Had you tried the > other stuff... metho, > imuran, etc before you went on it? I know you > probably told us already, but > my memory is the pits. lOL They want to put me on > Plaquenil next I think... > Will go to rheumy at Stanford on the 19th and see > what they say. > > Hope you had a great weekend. I'm trying to catch > up.... I'm leaving to go > shopping with in a minute... to the rest of > you... I will try to > answer your posts tonight or tomorrow. Haven't > forgotten you... > > Lots of hugs to all > > Hi , Yes I was on lots of the other meds before Enbrel. Sulfasalazine, Plaquenil, MTX, and am still on Azathioprine (Imuran), along with Arava. Right now, I am very thankful for Enbrel as the difference has been amazing. For the first time in almost two years I am not constantly aware of my ears. I am one of the ones who develops bleeding lesions on my ears when I flare. To not have that constant pain is almost unbelievable. How was the visit to the culinary school? Are you doing any better? If I remember right you were flaring right before the visit to the school. Take care of yourself! Love, Sharon ===== __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2001 Report Share Posted November 4, 2001 --- RCColloran@... wrote: > Sharon, I'm so glad to hear that the Embrel is > working for you... AND great > news about the low dose of pred. Had you tried the > other stuff... metho, > imuran, etc before you went on it? I know you > probably told us already, but > my memory is the pits. lOL They want to put me on > Plaquenil next I think... > Will go to rheumy at Stanford on the 19th and see > what they say. > > Hope you had a great weekend. I'm trying to catch > up.... I'm leaving to go > shopping with in a minute... to the rest of > you... I will try to > answer your posts tonight or tomorrow. Haven't > forgotten you... > > Lots of hugs to all > > Hi , Yes I was on lots of the other meds before Enbrel. Sulfasalazine, Plaquenil, MTX, and am still on Azathioprine (Imuran), along with Arava. Right now, I am very thankful for Enbrel as the difference has been amazing. For the first time in almost two years I am not constantly aware of my ears. I am one of the ones who develops bleeding lesions on my ears when I flare. To not have that constant pain is almost unbelievable. How was the visit to the culinary school? Are you doing any better? If I remember right you were flaring right before the visit to the school. Take care of yourself! Love, Sharon ===== __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2001 Report Share Posted November 4, 2001 --- Glenda wrote: > Sharon, > So glad that you are okay. Wow and I am so glad > that you are able to go down so low on the pred! > That is almost amazing especially for you. Your > meds must finally be working. You have been flaring > for so long it is about time. > > Sorry you are having such bad fatigue. I liked what > you called it anyway. It sort of fits I tell you > that is how I felt when I was first diagnosed and > put on the imuran. > > I wish I could have stayed with Dr. H but didn't > click with him at all. I think I just got spoiled > by Dr. B and Dr. H never had a chance. Dr. H. took > over the practice from Dr. B. and I sure tried to > stick it out with him. I am glad that he is doing > good with you! You sure deserve it. > > Take care and post when you can! I know you are > plenty busy! Just know I am here if you ever need > me! Just a phone call and a few minutes away! > > Lots of Love > Glenda Hi again Glenda, I am almost afraid to say anything about being so low on prednisone. Afraid to jinx things! Silly me! Too bad you didn't click with Dr. H! I think he is wonderful, smart, caring and compassionate and as funny as can be. Maybe that is why we have clicked so well! Our senses of humor really seemed to mesh. He has helped me so much I can't even begin to tell you! Your blood pressure readings are not good, Glenda. I know you know that. Mine got as high as 160/100 when I was on 20 mg of pred, but have since come back down. I'm still on HCTZ but that is all I take for it. I've always had really low readings, so am hoping that it comes all the way back down to where it was. I don't get it though....my mom always had really low readings and she had a CVA (bleeding into her brain, a stroke). My dad had horrible blood pressure and never had anything like that. Go figure! Hope you have a good week and DO NOT GET SHINGLES. That is a horrible thing to have. OUCH! Love, Sharon ===== __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2001 Report Share Posted November 4, 2001 --- Glenda wrote: > Sharon, > So glad that you are okay. Wow and I am so glad > that you are able to go down so low on the pred! > That is almost amazing especially for you. Your > meds must finally be working. You have been flaring > for so long it is about time. > > Sorry you are having such bad fatigue. I liked what > you called it anyway. It sort of fits I tell you > that is how I felt when I was first diagnosed and > put on the imuran. > > I wish I could have stayed with Dr. H but didn't > click with him at all. I think I just got spoiled > by Dr. B and Dr. H never had a chance. Dr. H. took > over the practice from Dr. B. and I sure tried to > stick it out with him. I am glad that he is doing > good with you! You sure deserve it. > > Take care and post when you can! I know you are > plenty busy! Just know I am here if you ever need > me! Just a phone call and a few minutes away! > > Lots of Love > Glenda Hi again Glenda, I am almost afraid to say anything about being so low on prednisone. Afraid to jinx things! Silly me! Too bad you didn't click with Dr. H! I think he is wonderful, smart, caring and compassionate and as funny as can be. Maybe that is why we have clicked so well! Our senses of humor really seemed to mesh. He has helped me so much I can't even begin to tell you! Your blood pressure readings are not good, Glenda. I know you know that. Mine got as high as 160/100 when I was on 20 mg of pred, but have since come back down. I'm still on HCTZ but that is all I take for it. I've always had really low readings, so am hoping that it comes all the way back down to where it was. I don't get it though....my mom always had really low readings and she had a CVA (bleeding into her brain, a stroke). My dad had horrible blood pressure and never had anything like that. Go figure! Hope you have a good week and DO NOT GET SHINGLES. That is a horrible thing to have. OUCH! Love, Sharon ===== __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2001 Report Share Posted November 5, 2001 In a message dated 11/4/01 1:35:22 PM Pacific Standard Time, sisterslk@... writes: << How was the visit to the culinary school? Are you doing any better? If I remember right you were flaring right before the visit to the school. Take care of yourself! >> Sharon, I'm doing much better thank you. got all of her papers turned in. The school is right on the Chico State campus. It is in a restaurant for the staff and faculty right on a creek. A beautiful site. They only accept 10 new students twice a year, so will just have to wait and see. She goes for an orientation on Nov 13th. so glad to hear all of your wonderful news about your ears... I keep praying all gets even better. hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2001 Report Share Posted November 5, 2001 In a message dated 11/4/01 1:35:22 PM Pacific Standard Time, sisterslk@... writes: << How was the visit to the culinary school? Are you doing any better? If I remember right you were flaring right before the visit to the school. Take care of yourself! >> Sharon, I'm doing much better thank you. got all of her papers turned in. The school is right on the Chico State campus. It is in a restaurant for the staff and faculty right on a creek. A beautiful site. They only accept 10 new students twice a year, so will just have to wait and see. She goes for an orientation on Nov 13th. so glad to hear all of your wonderful news about your ears... I keep praying all gets even better. hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2001 Report Share Posted November 7, 2001 Oh Sharon, They are the cutest dogs............you are so lucky..... Just buy plenty of paper towels. They do love to drool. LOLOL I'm so jealous and congrats on your newest addition. Enjoy!!!! W >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> .. However, I do have a brand new baby to care for and she is sapping my strength and my attention for now. This baby is the four legged variety and was just six weeks old on Monday. (I got her on Sunday) She is a purebred Rottweiler and she is my love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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