sweetshaygirl’s Profile

Open Bone Cancer

Hi...I'm Shannon. I also have a really complicated case of lupus that makes my life...shall we say interesting? A couple of months ago I had a positive test for bone cancer, and I'm having really severe pain in my bones. The doctor doesn't think it's that serious, and I don't know if I should get a second opinion or not. All I know is that I'm in a lot of pain and the pain pill they are giving me for my lupus are even TOUCHING this bone pain. I'm really scared and I don't know what to do.

Treatments

Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked

Lots of pain, waking up in the night, lidoderm patches which I seem to be allergic to.

Open MRSA

I found out that I have MRSA about two weeks ago. I've been through the Infusion treatment, but it looks like it's coming back. I am very discouraged and would appreciate the support offered by your group. Thank you.

Treatments

Bactrim DS Working / Worked

has worked to a certain extent

Biaxin Working / Worked

works the best of all my antibiotics

Vancomycin Working / Worked

was on a nearly ten day infusion treatment of that...it was very difficult and very tiring.

Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked

My family has really been there for me. I couldn't have made it without their love and support.

Open Skin Cancer
Type: Malignant Melanoma

It looks as though I am in the early stages of melanoma. I have received a lot of help at this site and would like to join this group.

Open Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis

I have been dealing with lupus for many years, and it has been affecting my digestive system for about eight years now. I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease while in the hospital to have my stomach removed in 2005. It's such a miserable disease, but in light of everything I have to deal with, not the worst thing.

Treatments

Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked

Avoiding certain foods, like citrus, has helped a lot.

Prednisone Working / Worked

I hate the side effects of prednisone, and am on it often for lupus too.

Surgery Working / Worked

I have had many surgeries for my gastro. system.

Faith Working / Worked

I could not make it without Christ by my side and in my heart

Open Chronic Pain

Lupus has ripped apart my body, and has inflicted terrible pain throughout this mortal clay. I would very much like to join this support group.

Treatments

Acupressure Working / Worked

didn't help

Chiropractic Adjustment Working / Worked

helps a lot

Flexeril Working / Worked

used until they are no longer effective

Heat Working / Worked

helps a lot

Lidoderm Working / Worked

helps; I use it quite often

Morphine Working / Worked

helps a lot

Neurontin Working / Worked

shut down my kidneys

Oxycodone Working / Worked

allergic

Topamax Working / Worked

really helps my headaches!

Faith Working / Worked

Open Epilepsy & Seizures

I have been epileptic since the age of nine and suffer from at least one seizure a month.

Treatments

Depakote Working / Worked

allergic

Dilantin Working / Worked

affected my liver; allergice

Klonopin Working / Worked

works very well!! does help to control seizures to some degree

Neurontin Working / Worked

allergic

Topamax Working / Worked

works very well

Faith Working / Worked

Faith Working / Worked

Open Bereavement

I suffered a miscarriage when I was twenty and just have had a really hard time getting past it.

Treatments

Crying Working / Worked

Getting Angry Working / Worked

Grief Counseling Working / Worked

I've been in counselling for five years now

Helping Others Working / Worked

It does help me get my mind off myself to work with others who need it

Keeping Busy Working / Worked

Music Working / Worked

Pets Working / Worked

Poetry Working / Worked

Prayer Working / Worked

Reading Working / Worked

Remembering Working / Worked

Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked

Support Groups Working / Worked

Talking Working / Worked

Time Working / Worked

Faith Working / Worked