Nice to meet you all.

I just found this wonderful site while researching medical info.

I am just recovering from a 3 mo. flare.

The original DX was MS..but was ruled out per blood tests.

Now I am in shock.

I have been DX with.. Multi Connective Tissue Disease & all the stuffies that go with it.

I have started meds I had never even heard of.

At the optho's appt. yesterday, he placed plugs in my tear ducts!

I have raged, cried been numb..and prayed.

I am now prepared to face this thing down.

One wise Doc told me to "live, laugh, & Love each & every day...like it was my last day!"

Great advice for anyone..yes?

That said, I can use the company of folks that can understand. It is kind of overwhelming.

Take SPECIAL care,

Remember,

"And this too shall pass"

Kathy-<><

Ali

Post edited by: redhairali, at: 11/06/2008 21:38

Thanks for the warm welcome, you are too kind.

I do have major organ development..particularly kidney disease..cystic kidneys..lupus nephritis.

I have white matter disease (brain) that affects my balance.

Fibro/EM..systemic peripheral neuropathy, again major organ development.

Was told I should have been treated years ago (started in my 20's)

Is now a salvage job. just trying to save what is left.

Been treated for IBS for 35 years.No one ever figured out it was all autoimmune stuff.

So, that said I am still me..not the disease!

I am a fighter, and a survivor..that makes me stronger than alot of folks I know!

Gentle hugs,

to a fellow soldier!

Ali

Post edited by: redhairali, at: 11/06/2008 21:37

Hope this helps,

Gentle hugs,

Kathy

http://spinwarp.ucsd.edu/neuroweb/Text/br-840.htm

http://chorus.rad.mcw.edu/doc/00113.html

Post edited by: James07, at: 11/07/2008 22:28