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    About Me

    Graves Dosease for 30yrs and all the stuff that goes with it.

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    Yesterday

    • maddmary gave Smilerdeb a Hug 8:48pm

      If only, he'll be in North Carolina he might get a leave to visit but he's got family in Riverton Wy…  
    • maddmary gave Smilerdeb a Hug 6:38pm

      Whenever you need me I'll be here hang in there girl it will be ok it always is one way or another, at…  
    • maddmary gave Chrissy614 a Hug 2:46am

      Thanks for the note. I'm so proud of him and I'm not done praying for him till he's out of the service…  
    • maddmary gave Ih8graves Flowers 2:41am

      A cup of lemon zest tea for you hope it helps. I'm just getting over one they last longer now. Feel better…  

    Friday

    • maddmary gave demia a Hug 8:43pm

      He's looking good. If you read my post Kyles suppose to be back in Nov. sometime and said he isn't going…  
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      Mood August 21, 2008 2:37pm

      The Beauty and Power of the Universe.  Be thankful today you are a part of this Great Beauty.

       

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    • That's my boy and his buddy in Iraq

      Mood August 12, 2008 4:41pm

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      From Smilerdeb Yesterday

      Well Girly...youve got yr son coming home in 2 months so you better get yr Sinday Best on...do yr hair and look gorgous for your son when he arrives xxxx It will be a blessing when hes back home...for both of you xxx

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      From Smilerdeb Yesterday

      Nah I'm fine Mary...just sad because I dont have my Mother here in Oz.... Brings a lot of things home to you...memories etc Hugs xxx

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      From Smilerdeb Yesterday

      I will message you on Monday when I'm on my own You will understand why my trip was horrible but also sad. Hugs xxxx

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      From mama2drew07 Friday

      Thank you so much for your comforting words!

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      From Smilerdeb Friday

      Loveya Mary...not up to talking about Dad yet ....will let you know when xxxx ]Hugs xxxx

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Graves' Disease

      I've had Grave's for 30 yrs, through pregancy and menopause. I've now been diagnoised with Grossly mismanaged Grave's Disease. I'm apparently one of those people who is extremly sensitive to all meds and enviroment and emotional reactions with my TSH. I've developed severe ostoprosis, severe osteo arthritis, and all the fun things that go with it. I'm only 54 and was told I have the bones of a 80yrs old. Great My eyes have bulged off and on for the last 30yrs. Eyelid surgery a great help.

      Treatments

      PTU Not Working
      3yrs of treatment, hard on my liver and not a good drug.
      Radioactive Iodine Somewhat Helpful
      I took the pill from the lead box and went home. No known side effects. But 30yrs ago they didn't watch you very close back then.
    • Close Military Families

      My son Kyle joined the marines a year ago is now in Iraq still haven't heard from and am new to all of this so any help advice anything to help me get through this and be there for him, thanks Mary

    • Open Smoking Addiction & Recovery

      I have smoed for 40 yrs never over a pk a day usually 1/4 or 1/2. I have been usibg chantex to help and a lot of neat trick they taught me. Getting rid of ashtrays, lighters any reminders I can think of. My quit date is Sept 2nd that's my 56th birthday. Looking all the extra help and support I can get. Thanks for being here. Mary

      Treatments

      Chantix Somewhat Helpful
      Had trouble with 1mg but do ok if they are cut in half. They mess with my BP something terrible so I'm hoping once I have at least 1 wk of no smoking I can quit the chantix.
      Smoking Cessation Class Not Working
      Support Groups Working / Worked
      A nurse calls me every week and its and talk for an hour or so and they have given me great ideas and a lot of support.
      Willpower Working / Worked
      I am determind to quit that's the easy part.
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