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- Hickory Hills, IL
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Hi Brittney, I've made some changes in my antideppresant meds and that has helped me a lot. I still shy away from social activities and I would love to change that in 2010. I screen all my phone calls because I don't want to talk to anyone, and if t…
Sandy, I HAVE been sleeping better and I think when I stopped obsessing about it the situation got better. I still have sleepness nights but I think I always will. Hope you are feeling good these days!
xoxomaureen
Thank you for your prayers Joni! I have found that sleeping in late is helping me with my fatigue and need for naps during the day. I am usually up in the bedroom before 9:00 pm in my jammies...rest is so important. I admire you for the hard work yo…
Charlotte, I have heard of Wilson's but don't know anything about it. I think they had an episode about it on "House". Sorry you have another problem to deal with, that a bummer.
Joni, Hope your Christmas was happy! Your "no presents" idea sounds great, I would love to do that too. We don't exchange a lot of gifts anymore but it is a hassle. Neither one of my sons have a lot of money to spare. I would rather get coupons or "…
Charlotte, CUTE CUTE CUTE! You've got me thinking about trying to find something cool for my meds that I carry in my purse. I can't find anything to carry my shot and syringes in. I ususally just keep them in a baggie and throw it in my purse becaus…
Sorry you are having a tough go of it!!! I find that my insomnia is making the other problems I have worse!!! If you can't sleep, it messes with ALL the systems in our bodies. Sounds like Lunesta gave you the most positive effect. Maybe with a littl…
Kathy, Thanks to your encouragment I went to wordpress and DID IT! I think I need to learn a lot about this blogging stuff and I really can't believe I got mine up and going. Hope this works:
http:moisbloggingithink.wordpress.com
YAY FOR ME!!!!
xo…
Kathy, I got my new camera....it's still in the box. I have promised myself that after the holidays I am going to get serious and read the instuction manual! I have been thinking about this blogging thing. I am going to check out the website you sen…
I'll bring my old record player and all my 45 records from the 60's and 70's and I'll teach everyone how to do the old dances! The Mashed Potato, The Jerk, The Swim, Locomotion, the Pony, The Hustle, The Bump and every Disco move I know! Oh....I'll…
It interests me how everyone is so different but so much the same. My confusion and "air-head" feeling really gets bad if I skip my meds by mistake or I am under stress of any kind. (I take steroids everyday for Addison's)
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- I'm a chronic babe, although not as young as most of you. I'm 56 years old but sometimes feel 95! I have Addison's Disease, Crohns Disease, Fibromyalgia, GERD, Hiatel Hernis, digestive problems, Seizure Disorder, Hypothyroid, Hypopituitary...I think that's it! I live in a suburb of Chicago with the Hubby.
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30 Things About My Invisible Illness You May Not Know
1. The illness I live with is: Addison's Disase
2. I was diagnosed with it in the year: 2001
3. But I had symptoms since: 2000
4. The biggest adjustment I’ve had to make is: Having my family take care of me
5. Most people assume: That if I look good...I am good
6. The hardest part about mornings are: Just getting out of bed
7. My favorite medical TV show is: It was ER!
8. A gadget I couldn’t live without is: My home phone so many people are… Continue
1. The illness I live with is: Addison's Disase
2. I was diagnosed with it in the year: 2001
3. But I had symptoms since: 2000
4. The biggest adjustment I’ve had to make is: Having my family take care of me
5. Most people assume: That if I look good...I am good
6. The hardest part about mornings are: Just getting out of bed
7. My favorite medical TV show is: It was ER!
8. A gadget I couldn’t live without is: My home phone so many people are… Continue
Posted on August 30, 2009 at 6:41pm —
Comment Wall (16 comments)
- At 7:58pm on December 15, 2009,
Luvd Lioness said…
- Thanks! I talked with my lawyer who says that I have a good judge that I'm appearing to, he does listen and is more sympathetic. My fibro is worsening it seems to a point where I am going to be going to Neurology but not before I appear before the judge. Going to relax this next week and half and not think of it (haha). *Hits Panic Buttons!* ;)
Happy Holidays! :)
- At 7:53pm on December 1, 2009,
barbara smiley-adler said… - Hi Maureen, nothing much to say, but I can identify with you for feeling invisible. Often I have no energy to even type a response, it's sad. But at least we made contact!
Barb
- At 5:14am on November 28, 2009,
Susan Oravetz-Kalman said… - Maureen,
First let me thank you for being the 1st person to notice me here. Being invisible here, all by itself, was getting me even more depressed. There is so much loneliness with illness and I feel as invisible as my symptoms are to others! My symptoms are part of my every moment and never is there a let-up. It is getting to me (again!). So, thank you for reaching out and the friend request. You made my day or is it night ... one seems to overlap the other!
I also have to say you profile pic is perfect. It conveys the same thing I am trying to say with mine. That is me and it does show how I feel (not look) all the time!
Hoping you have a good Saturday,
Truly,
Susan
- At 5:30pm on November 12, 2009,
Luvd Lioness said…
- congrats on that victory :) ... and i am so with the #6 on your 30 Things blog...
- At 12:25am on November 12, 2009,
Ndiyah said…
- Hi Maureen, This evening I'm feeling like your profile photo...
Thank You for the Friends request. It's very much apprecaited.
Are you ready for the cold weather we're about too get? I'm very anemic so I really hate to see it coming. Stocking up on sweaters and Cuddle Duddles.
Basically,I'm doing as well as can be expected with the medical problems I have, but comparatively, my problems are just a drop in the bucket.
Rejoice about your age, I'm so close to 65 I can feel it wrapping around me, 11-30, {Smile} I Thank God For Every Day!!!!
My medical problems includes Fibro,GERD,Spinal Stenosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hypothyroid too name a few, just as the Lady Chey Cobb stated, the Synthroid isn't working for me either, my next office visit the Doctor is gonna change it to something else. And I'll have a hip replacement as soon as I lose 20 more pounds.
It's wonderful gift that you have an understanding Husband, You must be doing something right. I pray your frowns turn into smiles and you have some good days ahead.
Another cub Fan,
- At 7:35am on November 6, 2009,
JAN VALLOW said…
- I see u are a cubs fan???? I live in the south suburbs of chicago. I also have fibromyalgia.
- At 7:33am on November 6, 2009,
JAN VALLOW said…
- Hi and thanks for the friend invite!!! Hope u are having a good day.
- At 10:43pm on November 1, 2009,
Stephanie said… - Hi Maureen - I just noticed your profile picture - wow if you feel as bad as your profile picture, I'm sorry ... if I see you change your profile picture someday (and it has a smile in it) - I'll know things are getting better :).
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