Just Tired
September 24, 2008 5:44pm
Not feeling well. Damn am I tired. I had to explain to my rheumatologist (who asked me) my definition of tired...and I liked him asking …
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VenusLady
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About Me
I am 44, been engaged twice, and am single. I'm a florist. I was dx with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Jan, 2003. DX then also with motor skill difficulties that mimic Multiple Sclerosis symptoms due to enlarged spine. DX in 2008 with "Neurology" and "Myositis". I follow Sugar Busters low carb menu to prevent early diabetes which runs in family.
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VenusLady wrote a journal entry: Just Tired 5:44pm
Not feeling well. Damn am I tired. I had to explain to my rheumatologist (who asked me) my definition…
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VenusLady replied to LilMargie’s discussion post Your family, your MS in the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) support group 5:39pm
Years before anyone knew it was MS, it was more frustrating than anything else for myself and THEM...why…
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At The Doctor's Today
September 19, 2008 6:56pm
I was at the rheumatologists office today. My blood test results back. Ok. We can rule out Lupus. The blood test was …
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queeny hugs wishing you a lovely weekend.xoxox yeepee its friday.hope this finds you well.xx
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Just thinking of you today Ellen!!
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xoxox(Q)*(U)*(E)*(E)*(N)*(Y)*-*(H)*(U)*(G)*(Z)xoxox wishing you a lovely weekend.xx
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MAY YOU ALWAYS GET THE ADVICE YOU NEED. MAY YOU NEVER WANT. MAY YOU ALWAYS KNOW JOY. MAY YOU NEVER HAVE GREAT PAIN. MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE LOVE. MAY YOU NEVER GO HUNGRY. MAY YOU ALWAYS FIND LAUGHTER. MAY YOU NEVER BE LONELY. MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE HAPPINESS. MAY YOU NEVER BE LOST. MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE A LIGHT HEART. MAY YOU NEVER ABANDONED. MAY YOUR SOUL ALWAYS SING. MAY YOU NEVER KNOW ENEMIES. MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE WARMTH AGAINST THE COLD. MAY YOU NEVER FEEL THE RAIN OR SNOW WITHOUT PROTECTION. MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE THE BEST THERE IS. MAY THE WORST PASS YOU BY. THIS IS MY WISH, MY HOPE MY PRAYER FOR YOU. IT IS SENT IN THE NAME OF LOVE. THE NAME OF FRIENDSHIP. THIS IS SENT IN THANKS
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Hi Ellen!! Commented on your journal!! Quite the run around huh??
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Close Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Type: Progressive Relapsing MSHigh school yrs -'80's-had heavy fatigue & numb/tingling/pins/needles in left fingers/hand/arm. Motor skill difficulties cont'd & grew off/on. 2003 dx'd with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. 2005 dx'd with MS symptoms. Some daily symptoms include fatigue, muscle weaknes, difficulty walking, talking, etc.
Close Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Collapsed while running track in the 7th grade (1977) and periodically taken out of school via instruction of doctor for exhaustion. Dealt with periodic bouts of heavy to light fatigue through the years. Diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in 2003.
Open Diabetes Type 2
I have not been diagnosed with diabetes. I am on the low carb menu plan SugarBusters to prevent the onset of diabetes. My doc said, "Its SugarBusters diet or insulin". Diabetes runs high in my family line.
Open Panic Attacks
I had my first panic attack when I was 15 (early 1980's). Got all shook up, thought I was having a heart attack. Had a few more panic attacks near high school graduation (1982). Been panic "free" since.
Treatments
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- Positive thinking and deep breathing at the time of an anxiety/panic attack, and joking around, helps to "break" the tense cycle of the panic attack.
Open Restless Legs Syndrome
Only at night my legs give me a jumpy feeling sometimes. Wondering if it is RLS?
Open Arthritis
Runs rampant in the family line. Thought I'd join the community to learn more about it.
Open Fibromyalgia
I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in 2003 and with MS symptoms in 2005. Want to learn more about Fibromyalgia as was told symptoms can be so similar to MS.
Treatments
- Aqua Therapy Working / Worked
- Warm pool to help me with my walking.
- Heat Working / Worked
- Therma Care heat wraps everywhere on the body where needed.
Open Myasthenia Gravis
Dx with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in 2003 with neurology that mimics MS in 2005. Possible dx of Myositis, June 2008. Well, what is THAT??? That's why I am here, to understand what it is???
Open Rheumatoid Arthritis
Dx Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with possiblity of Multiple Sclerosis, 2003. Dx CFS with Neurology that mimics MS in 2005. Dx with possiblity of myositis..but with some sort of muscle problem and need to see a Rheumatologist, 2008. So I'm here to learn.
Treatments
- Tylenol Working / Worked
- My system is SO sensitive BUT can tolerate 1/2 a childrens tylenol and feel better.
Open Lupus
DX in 2003 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, 2005 with neuropathy and 2008 with possible myositis..now wearing a great big butterfly rash. Checking out possiblity of Lupus.
Open Diets & Weight Maintenance
I'm on the SugerBusters menu plan for life due to prevention of onset of diabetes.
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