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01/24/2008 20:56
BELLA
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This is my first time here or for that matter to any support group.... so I amm looking forward to talking with people that have some of the same challenges that I do.

Well I suppose i should tell ya about me....... so here goes.........[/color]

I am a 47 year old lady

Who has been living with Fibromyalgia for the last 27 yrs, and was also diagnosed with systemic lupus about 12 yrs ago....................

so now they sometimes refer to my condition as mixed connective tissue disease........ what ever the docs want to call it sadley I am still in terrible pain each and every day of my life.

On top of that I also have developed Cushing syndrome from the years of steroids...........

and have another very painful medical condtion called Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Well that's all the bad stuff.........the good news is I hve 3 wonderful daughters all grown now, and have been recently remarried and now have a wonderful Loving

husband.......... after deing alone for 12yrs He is such a blessing and is so good to me.

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01/24/2008 21:09
Dnette
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Welcome Bella, we are so glad to have you here. I am also new, and have already learned alot. You are very lucky to have found someone, tht gives me hope, I am recently divorced and sometimes feel that I will be alone the rest of my life. That is depressing. I hope you make some new friends and share some of your experiences with us.

Denette

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01/25/2008 07:47
natesmommie
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welcome Bella

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01/25/2008 09:42
mica
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hey Bella! You'll like this group. So many wise ladies here who seem to have an unlimited amount of comfort and support. much love to you.
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01/25/2008 10:19
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Welcome Bella. You picked the right group to join. This place is my saving grace especially when I am having a bad day. If you ever need anything just send me a PM and I'll be there to help. Jump right in and you will be amazed at all the information that is on the board and all the support that you will get.
:*Ramie*:
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01/25/2008 11:00
grannytaz
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Hi, Bella! You have joined a great group. The inspiration here is wonderful.
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01/25/2008 14:27
meleggs
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Hi Bella- boy you have alot going on. I had an uncle who is now gone but he had fibro and Lupus and I have a cousin with connective tissue disease. Hope we can be of some help!
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