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Iknowpain Posts: 1841
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Hey all. It has been a very long 2 months for me without access to this group. As many of you know I had to quit because my laptop died and I had no way to get online. My mom just purchased me a brand new laptop so I am back for good I hope. When I left I was having a lot of problems and I am still dealing with a lot. I am having a hard time remembering what all I have shared or not shared because so much has gone on. When I left I had just been diagnosed with depression dominant bi polar. This turned out to be a false diagnosis. I actually had a thyroid crash that was responsible for my depression and other various problems. I am still working with my doctor to regulate my thyroid but things are gradually getting better. I am still having a myriad of other issues as well but my doctor is wonderful and I am hanging in there. We are changing around my meds and are doing the best to treat symptoms as they appear while I wait desperately for the medicaid waiting period to be over so I can have all the surgeries and tests my doctor wants to do. No word on my appeal so as of right now I have to wait until April of 2010 to get medicare with my disability. I am sleeping most of the time and still pretty much confined to bed. Not so much because of pain but because of the frail condition of my spine. My pain remains low for the most part with muscle cramps and spasms being my biggest pain issue. I am still having issues with severe fog but the doctor is trying to help me overcome that as well. I have had many changes and a lot happen since I had to leave you guys. I can't do an entire run down in one message but now you have a basic idea of how I am doing. I can't even begin to tell you all how much I missed this group and how happy I am to return. It may take me a while to get caught up with everything as my energy level is very low right now. I would love to be as active as I previously was but I have to pace myself for now. I would also like to say welcome to all of those who have joined in the last 2 months while I have been gone. Having been an active member and even a group leader who was forced to leave this group, I can tell you first hand how very important a good support group is in dealing with this DD. Favorite Poem :
It is such a relief when you first find out.
That the pain really does have a name,
And then you will ask (and everyone does),
"Just where can i place all the blame".
No matter the limits, no matter the pain,
There's no evil, cruel "Master Plan".
It just simply happens, It just simply is.
You adapt, and you change what you can.
But even with the knowing the best and the worst,
All the pitfalls the future could hold,
You still have a choice, you quit or you fight.
You determine the story that's told.
And every small step that we take, my dear friends,
Each battle that we slowly win,
Just credits the love and the caring we share
With the FMily that we call our friends.
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Adewyn Posts: 4963
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I am glad to see you back  Have missed you...HUgs |
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Mispati3 Posts: 1006
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Welcome back! Yes, I, for one, have missed you! I sure am sorry you're going through all this. If you think it will help, I'll say a prayer for you.  |
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Iknowpain Posts: 1841
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I always welcome prayers. Thank you. I truly believe being back here will help me more then anything. I really missed this so much. The timing could not have been worse. Losing my contact with the outside world at the same time as my thyroid crashing likely would have done me in if it were not for the support of my family. I am very lucky to have a lot of support at home. Favorite Poem :
It is such a relief when you first find out.
That the pain really does have a name,
And then you will ask (and everyone does),
"Just where can i place all the blame".
No matter the limits, no matter the pain,
There's no evil, cruel "Master Plan".
It just simply happens, It just simply is.
You adapt, and you change what you can.
But even with the knowing the best and the worst,
All the pitfalls the future could hold,
You still have a choice, you quit or you fight.
You determine the story that's told.
And every small step that we take, my dear friends,
Each battle that we slowly win,
Just credits the love and the caring we share
With the FMily that we call our friends. |
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aTinaL  Posts: 11832
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Good to see you, IKP! Welcome back! Tina
"Calm down! Let's cook some carrots!"
- Jim, Hell's Kitchen
"All aboard the suboxone train!"
- Tina
I'm not a doctor, but I play one on tv!
-Tina |
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Rainmist Posts: 490
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So nice to see you back! It sounds like you've been having an awful time, I'm sorry to hear it's been so rough. Gentle hugs to you. Rainmist |
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fesup  Posts: 3851
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How do you sleep? Do you snore? Do you wake up through the night? Come join me at the sleep disorders sleep apnea group! We'll talk about it!
http://www.mdjunction.com/sleep-disorders |
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aTinaL Posts: 11832
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Awwww! Fessy! That's so cute! You're so good at getting the gifs! You and Janilee are the undisputed Queens of Gifs! Animated hugs, Tina Tina
"Calm down! Let's cook some carrots!"
- Jim, Hell's Kitchen
"All aboard the suboxone train!"
- Tina
I'm not a doctor, but I play one on tv!
-Tina |
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Iknowpain Posts: 1841
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That is so cute. I never did figure out the pictures. I was just starting to when I left. Of course I no longer remember the progress I had made. Oh well. I guess one of these days I will have to try again. Favorite Poem :
It is such a relief when you first find out.
That the pain really does have a name,
And then you will ask (and everyone does),
"Just where can i place all the blame".
No matter the limits, no matter the pain,
There's no evil, cruel "Master Plan".
It just simply happens, It just simply is.
You adapt, and you change what you can.
But even with the knowing the best and the worst,
All the pitfalls the future could hold,
You still have a choice, you quit or you fight.
You determine the story that's told.
And every small step that we take, my dear friends,
Each battle that we slowly win,
Just credits the love and the caring we share
With the FMily that we call our friends. |
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0hCasty Posts: 2917
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Welcome back IKP... that was a long sabbatical. Just get back in at your own pace. Love,
Casty
We are NOT insane, we are in PAIN!
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