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    About Me

    I am an eternally optimistic person. I have had Type 1 diabetes for 28 years and done very well with it. I had MRSA about 4 years ago, and my health has gone down hill since then. I also believe that I developped fibromyalgia around the same time that I had the MRSA. Since then I have lost two jobs that I really loved due to my poor health. I have been living with my lovely partner for 12 years, but we have been together for 13.5 years. She is struggling with my health issues as I am. We have a woderful 7 year old son who is the light of our lives!

    Interests

    My family is my number one interest! If I find that I do not have the strength or energy to do more than one thing in a day, then I prefer that be something with my family. My career has been working with people with autism, early intervention, and I absolutely loved it! I love working with children who think and learn in different ways, I always learn something new and they are just wonderful! I have also worked as a case manager for people with Developmental Disabilities. I enjoyed that as well. I love music -- classic rock, country, reggae, afrian drums, some pop music, some dance music -- very eclectic taste! I love to read -- Iris Johansen, Dean Koontz, Dalai Lama, research on my health concerns, James Patterson. I love to have good debates over important issues, though I do not like resorting to name calling and emotional arguments.

  • Recent Activity

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    July 15

    • kre81967 gave darlamyangel a Well Done 10:48am

      Your fasting blood sugar is awesome! You rock! I have Type 1 Diabetes and know how hard it can be especially…  

  • Journal

    • Surgery Tomorrow

      Mood May 23, 2008 12:58am

      I just wanted to jot a quick note saying that I will finally have my gall bladder removed on 5-23-2008 after a month of excrutiating daily …

    • Whoo Whoo!

      Mood May 13, 2008 11:03am

      I lost another pound today! It is unbelievable that my ailing gall bladder is helping me in my weight loss efforts. I finally have an appointment on …

    • Journal Entry for May 13, 2008

      Mood May 13, 2008 10:54am

    • Journal Entry for May 9, 2008

      Mood May 9, 2008 9:06am

    • Finding the Good

      Mood May 8, 2008 8:20am

      I have found an unexpected way to lose weight -- have a gall bladder attack !  It is not the most pleasant thing in the world, but it is helping …

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  • Goals

    Get healthier overall!

    Progress

    5 %

    Current Weight (Lbs)
    203

  • Support Groups

    • Close Fibromyalgia

      I am newly diagnosed with FM, in the last month or so. I have been living with the fatigue and pain for years. I have been on Cymbalta for 3 years for depression. Glad to be here with others!

      Treatments

      Cymbalta Working / Worked
      It has been offering some relief for the pain
      Baclofen Working / Worked
      It has been offering some relief for the pain

    • Close Obesity

      I am 40 years old and have a long list of medical conerns, my weight is a big one! I hope to draw inspiration and support here!

      Treatments

      South Beach Diet Working / Worked
      Topamax Working / Worked
      Weight Watchers Working / Worked

    • Open Diabetes Type 1

      I have had Type1 for 28 years. I am relatively complication free and would love to talk with others about this disease!

      Treatments

      Humalog Working / Worked
      This works better than any other insulin that I have ever tired!
      Insulin Pump Working / Worked
      I have been on the pump for about 8 years and wish I had tried it sooner. I can't imagine life without it!

    • Open Anxiety

      I have generalized anxiety disorder. I have many other health problems that contribute to my anxiety. I am looking for ways to handle it better.

      Treatments

      Ativan Not Working
      It made me dizzy and sleepy, so I stopped using it.
      Breathing Exercises Working / Worked
      When I feel myself starting to get anxious this works if I remember to breathe.
      Klonopin Somewhat Helpful
      It helped some, but I did not like that I could become adicted to it so I stopped taking it.
      Lexapro Not Working
      It worked for a while but I stopped feeling the effects after a while.
      Xanax Working / Worked
      It works the best of anything I have tried with no side effects. It can be addicting so I only use it when everything else fails!
      Cymbalta Working / Worked
      I use this antidepressant and it seems to be working for depression as well as for my anxiety.

    • Open Migraine Headaches

      I have had migraines for over 20 years. In 11-2007 I had an intractible migraine for a whole month and could not work. I have since gone to a Headache Clinic and started some supplements.

      Treatments

      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
      I have decreased my caffeine intake and avoid strong odors on a regular basis.
      Excedrin Working / Worked
      This works well if I take it as soon as I feel the headache start.
      Fioricet Working / Worked
      It used to work but no longer works.
      Imitrex Working / Worked
      It worked for years, but it's effectiveness wore off and does not work any longer.
      Magnesium Working / Worked
      I take this nightly and it works wonderfully to help prevent migraines.
      Midrin Working / Worked
      This is now what I take to relieve my migraines when they occur.
      Topamax Working / Worked
      I take 150mg at night to prevent migraines. I take all at night due to the "swiss cheese" effect on my memory if I take any during the day.
      Zomig Working / Worked
      This is now what I take to relieve my migraines when they occur.

    • Open Health Care Reform

      I have a laundry list of medical problems. I cannot work currently due to my health and am forced to pay for a COBRA to maintain any medical insurance. We will probaby have to move in with my mother which means leaving a wonderful school district and uprooting my son. This stinks!

    • Open Gay Parenting

      My partner and I have a wonderful 6 year old son. I "grew" him as we like to say. We live in a very progressive community in North Carolina.

    • Open Lesbian Relationship Challenges

      I have been in a relationship with my lovely partner for 12 years. It has been quite the journey! One thing is for sure, it has never ever been boring!!

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