AutumnSunset

MDJunction to me

"For me, MDjunction has been a place where I can share my experiences
living with the very rare bone disease called Ollier's ( Enchondromatosis ) with the parents of children recently diagnosed. I can help them not to run
into the pitfalls my parents did when I was young, give them a bit of a view
from their child's perspective and simply be there to offer support and
hope to people who are scared and just had their lives upended. I also belong to a chronic pain group and it's been a Godsend to be able to actually
talk with others who understand what I'm dealing with. Besides them helping me through my tough times, I can be there to help them as well. Here too, I can use my years of experience to help others avoid pitfalls and it makes me feel good, gives my life more purpose. MDjunction brings people
together when their suffering, at their darkest and feeling alone in this world and allows some light to be brought back into their lives. HOPE, that's what
MDjunction means to me!
Linda aka Macv" (Macv)

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AutumnSunset

Rank	Group Leader
Online Status	OFFLINE
Member Since	04/15/2008 07:24 PM
Last Online	05/19/2013 12:23 PM

Gender:	Female
Birthdate:	02/22/2008
City:	Wetumpka
State:	Alabama

A little about me:

I am 55 years old and was first officially diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2001, but I have suffered with various pains and problems at least 7 years before the diagnosis. Recently, my diagnosis was confirmed by a new Rhuematologist, who stated that I had had Fibromyalgia since 1995. I have been unable to work since 1998. Nine years before "retiring," I was a principal at a small Christian school. I have a wonderful husband (a pharmacist) who is very supportive and understanding. We have been married for 36 years, and were boyfriend/girlfriend for 5 years before that. We have never dated anyone but each other.
We have a daughter (32), who is married to a great guy. They have given us one adopted granddaughter (age 12, from Vietnam), 1 biological grandson (age 10), and one biological granddaughter (age 4). Our son married a sweet and wonderful girl in 2010. So actually we feel that we have 2 daughters and 2 sons in our family!! We also have 1 dog, a Pom-a-Poo.

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	"I have had Fibro since 1995, and I'm still fighting it."
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jenny1978 gave me a Hug 03/13/2013 06:02 AM
	Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right! Try to stay positive and know that you can accomplish anything that you put your mind to.
oregonnative gave me a Hug 03/03/2013 11:14 AM
	Happy month of spring, my loverly bunch of coconuts! If you have sunshine, dance....If you have snow or rain, do a sun dance. :D
jenny1978 gave me a Hug 02/12/2013 08:29 AM
	When one door closes, another one opens. Just don't be so worried about the one that has closed or you will miss the one opening before you.

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AutumnSunset's Journey
Trying to find what may cause my flares, as well as, what helps and doesn't help me.

Title	Date	Views	Comments
The Day of the Cystoscope	08/25/2009	267	0
Update on Bladder Pain	08/07/2009	179	2
Update of Daughter	07/16/2009	169	1
5HTP Definitely Helps Me!	04/28/2009	391	1
Introduction to My Family	03/21/2009	1195	2
Update on My Daughter and Me	01/23/2009	159	0
After Second Fibro DX, Abnormal EKG	11/26/2008	381	0
New Rheumatologist declares it is Fibro.	10/03/2008	205	0
Pain, Storms & Update on Daughter	09/01/2008	171	2
Blood Work & X-rays	08/21/2008	233	0

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Fibro Challenges Support Group
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