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    • Close Lupus

      Not "officially" diagnosed w/ Lupus, but have been treated for the last 10 yrs based on blood tests and related symptoms. Mostly fatigue & joint pain, some sun sensitivity, malar rash, and lately water retention (ugh). Mostly a matter of knowing my limits, and getting enough rest, but it's HARD because I feel good and want to do things, but know I'll be paying for it the next day!

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      Plaquenil Working / Worked
      300 mg daily-helps w/ joint pain. Now take at nighttime to eliminate stomach sensitivity.
      Prednisone Working / Worked
      Started taking in 2006. Started w/ 40 mgs daily tapered to 5, but back up to 10 for the last month. Been overdoing it a bit and it helps w/ fatigue & joint pain.
    • Close Diets & Weight Maintenance

      5'8", 228 lbs yesterday-yuck! I've always been overweight, although I can say that I carry it well. People are surprised when they find out how much I actually weigh. Lost 30 lbs last year after a bad relationship breakup, and got to 199. Exercise and eating healthier worked pretty well. Unfortunately, I've put it back on, and for the first time, I really "feel" heavy and it's really got me down. So I'm giving it another go, but it seems harder this time.

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      Eating Healthier Foods Somewhat Helpful
      Eat Less Somewhat Helpful
      Weight Watchers Not Working
    • Open Fitness Goals

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      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
      Trained w/ T-N-T, finished 3 1/2 marathons...use treadmill occasionally (should use more)
      Dancing Working / Worked
      Latin dance, exotic dance, hip hop...not the most coordinated person, but it gets my booty moving!
    • Open Obesity

      I consider myself a BIG girl compared to family & friends, but I'm told I'm not by those same people. I guess it's all a matter of perspective. I know I could afford to lose 50-60 lbs which would put me at the hi-end of my ideal wght, but it's HARD. I'm going to give it another try!

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      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
    • Open Fibromyalgia

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    • Open Antiphospholipid Syndrome

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    • Open Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

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    • Open Sexual Abuse

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    • Open Breakups & Divorce

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      Love Not Working
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      Time Working / Worked
    • Open Healthy Sex

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    • Open Personality Disorders

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    • Open Shyness

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    • Open Stress Management

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      Hypnotherapy Considering
    • Open High Blood Pressure

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