PamelaG
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| Hits | 405 |
| Online Status | ONLINE |
| Member Since | 02/11/2008 00:59:07 |
| Last Online | 05/17/2008 20:48:40 |
| Last Updated | 05/13/2008 21:05:38 |
| Rank | Group Leader |
My Ribbon
| Ribbon | Date | Why I wear this ribbon | |
 | Purple Ribbon | 02/18/2008 | Finally diagnosed with Fibro, plus now I have more conditions and syndromes than you can shake a stick at....ugh. But it only allows me to wear one ribbon. |
General
| Gender: | Female |
| Website: | http://www.invisableillness.com |
| Blog: | http://invisableillness.blogspot.com/ |
| Birthdate: | 09/04/1964 |
| City: | Cassville |
| State: | Missouri |
| A little about me: | I live in MO with my wonderful husband whom I married in 2002. Together we have 3 sons. His oldest is severely handicapped. I found out my son who is 23 was going blind from a genetic condition on his Father's side. I did TONS of research and found there is ONE Doctor in the US who could help, so we went to CA, and he saved my sons eyes!! His name is Dr Boxer-Wachler in the Beverly Hills/LA area. We were involved in an auto accident early in 2007 and I went through so many tests everyone said they were surprised I didn't glow from all the radiation and exrays. Finally after months of asking because of the meds they put me on I finally got them to fess up and tell me that yes, I have Fibro. I also have Hypertension (High Blood Pressure), Osteopenia. Chronic Pain Syndrome (CPS), Chronic Fatique Syndrome (CFS), Scoliosis in Cervical & Lumbar Spine, Chronic Sleep Apnea (and now use a CPAP machine), P.T.S.D., I.B.S., Tremors, Joint issues, Chronic Rhumetoid Arthritis, Hernia (Paraumbilical), Cyst on Left kidney, Arms/Legs Numb/Tingly Lose Function, Chronic Migraines, Phantom Muscle Pains, Can't sit, stand or walk long periods, R.L.S., Night Terrors, Chronic Depression, Chronic Anxiety, Panick Attacks, Severe Swelling, Compressed, Buldging & Herniated Disks in back, Nerve Issues, Myofascial pain , to name a few. Before I got all this I loved gardening, cooking, and lots of outdoor physical things as well as my web sites. Now, about all I can keep up doing, as pain allows, is my web sites. My DH is beside himself most of the time. He doesn't understand, yet knows my pain is real. I've had one surgery and need 2 more. He doesn't know how to 'help' me, and really, there is no way he can. He worries. We are both worriers. And I worry about him worrying about me!! My previous employment includes Buying Office for Wal-Mart Stores, Executive Office Manager, Mortgage Loan Closer, Quality Control Manager, Child Support and Office of Deeds and Mortgages, Home Painter and Remodler. For Awareness related T-shirts, mugs, Bumper Stickers, etc. I like: http://www.cafepress.com/artisticability for Fibro things, and for other conditions or general including lovely photo designs. There is also a sidebar menu on the left side that shows more designs as well. |
My Hugs
My Support Groups
PamelaG is a member of the following Support Groups:
| Group | Member Since |
| Accidents Support Group | 11 February 2008 |
| Back Pain Support Group | 11 February 2008 |
| Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group | 04 March 2008 |
| Chronic Pain Support Group | 19 February 2008 |
| Chronic-Intractable Pain Support Group | 23 February 2008 |
| Fibromyalgia Support Group | 23 February 2008 |
| Holistic & Alternative Therapy | 03 April 2008 |
| Keratoconus Support Group (Group Leader) | 06 May 2008 |
| Post Traumatic Stress Support Group | 14 May 2008 |
My Diary
| Diary Description: | Helpful info I have found and sharing so people understand how WE feel, how WE get through a day, How EVERYTHING affects us, and how THEY can understand us, not PITY us or tell us they how we "Get well soon" all the time. | ||
| Diary Statistics: | Total entries: 2 | Total comments: 1 | Total combined hits: 222 |
| – Friday, February 29 2008 – | |
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Hurting, but not from conditions...
I have to say, I think if given the choice between being hurt by a "friend" or hurting from my conditions I would have to say I could much b...
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How to Get people to UNDERSTAND you look fine, but aren't--Invisable diseases
We just want understood, not pity or sympathy, but no one REALLY understands. How about sending them these articles? It helps. This ...
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My Forum Posts
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| Date | Subject | Category | Hits |
| 17 May 2008 | Polymyalgia Rheumatica....what the....? | General & Support | 37 |
| 16 May 2008 | Polymyalgia Rheumatica....what the....? | General & Support | 37 |
| 15 May 2008 | Something someone sent to me | Lounge - Off topic discussions | 88 |
| 15 May 2008 | Curing Fibro | General & Support | 103 |
| 14 May 2008 | Just Got Fired! | General & Support | 168 |
| 14 May 2008 | CYSTS | General & Support | 106 |
| 14 May 2008 | Need a substatute for sugar. I have your answer. | General & Support | 52 |
| 14 May 2008 | Need a substatute for sugar. I have your answer. | General & Support | 52 |
| 14 May 2008 | OK saw a doctor today- is anyone taking kolonopin? | Medicine & Treatments | 591 |
| 14 May 2008 | TIPS FOR DOING HOUSEWORK | Introductions & Personal Stories | 665 |
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