Guest guest Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 I joined the group today, thought I'd post and introduce myself. I'm 38 years old, live on Long Island, and I was diagnosed with CP in September. I suspected I had CP for about a year, but it took a great deal of testing and several doctors to get a diagnosis. Six months ago, my original gastroenterologist suggested that I see a shrink because he couldn't find a cause for my severe pain and nausea. So I dropped him for good and moved up the medical foodchain. I'm reading older posts and finding it all very interesting. I don't know anyone else with this disease and although they are sympathetic, my friends and family don't understand what I'm dealing with, so it's wonderful to find your community. Debra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Hi, Alot of us have had to go to many doctors before we found out what was wrong, you are not alone. There are alot of members here, with every experience and someone can usually answer most questions. I just wanted to say hi and welcome to the group. w Wisconsin penthesilaia wrote: I joined the group today, thought I'd post and introduce myself. I'm 38 years old, live on Long Island, and I was diagnosed with CP in September. I suspected I had CP for about a year, but it took a great deal of testing and several doctors to get a diagnosis. Six months ago, my original gastroenterologist suggested that I see a shrink because he couldn't find a cause for my severe pain and nausea. So I dropped him for good and moved up the medical foodchain. I'm reading older posts and finding it all very interesting. I don't know anyone else with this disease and although they are sympathetic, my friends and family don't understand what I'm dealing with, so it's wonderful to find your community. Debra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Debra, Welcome to our community. We hope that you will feel at home here, and find the support and answers that you are looking for. Crystal Galloway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Debra, I'm glad that you found us. Most of us came from the same type of situation with our families, while sympathetic and caring, they were as much in the dark as we were and couldn't really understand what we were thinking, feeling, and physically being challenged with each day. Finding a whole group with hundreds of people who'd been there, done that, was a life saving discovery for me, and I hope it will be for you, too. Feel free to post and questions, nothing here is irrevelent or uninmportant, and there's usually always someone who will have an answer or two. So just make yourself at home and tell us some more about your history when you feel comfortable enough. With love, hope and prayers, Heidi Heidi H. Griffeth SC State & SE Regional Rep PAI Note: All comments or advice is based on personal experience or opinion, and should not be substituted for consultation with your medical professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2005 Report Share Posted November 19, 2005 Hi Debra, Welcome to the group, sorry you had to meet us. This is a great place for people with understanding and knowledge of what you are going thru. Most questions can be answered and the advice is awesome. I feel a lot less alone since I joined. I live in Vermont now but grew up in Staten Island and have many relatives on Long Island. Hope you are well, Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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