What is Raynauds-Disease

Raynaud's disease (RAY-noz) is a condition that affects blood flow to the extremities which include the fingers, toes, nose and ears when exposed to temperature changes or stress. ...

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Tuesday December 1, 2009

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  • I just had my 40th Birthday and guess who remembered?  Guess?  My hubby is the only one that remembered (Well LoveCats remembered here online...one of the reasons I love him, other than his name! ) .  So, I am living with my brother and his wife, which is not working out, so they will be moving and I even talked to my mother on my birthday and she never mentioned a thing...I mean i...

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  • Journal Entry for February 1, 2008

    Friday, February 1, 2008 | A Painful story

    My symptoms...
    •    Chronic muscle pain & aching (constant in neck, back, arms, legs, knees, ankles)
    •    Sensitivity to touch (physiotherapist pressed on 18 trigger points for FM, & 17 were sensitive: Jan 2008)
    •    Tingling of skin (legs, heels)
    •    Muscle spasms (legs)
    •    Temporomandibular...




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  • I Am MISERABLE

    Sunday, April 6, 2008 | A Painful story

    Girls....I am in so much pain. I need help.  My arm is doing the same thing it did a month ago. I can't moveit and its very painful and I'm so confused. I was in so much pain last night i was crying and couldn't get ahold of my doctor until this morning.  I don't have complete sensation in my arm.  All the way from my shoulder to the finger tips is SUPER COLD, tingl...

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  • My Avatar

    Monday, September 14, 2009 | A Venting story

    Ok. I've now gotten two messages from members telling me to change my avatar. I've been told that they don't want to see the President disrespected, and this isn't the place for politics. I find it very interesting that I have to tolerate OTHER people's political views, and their political avatars. It's WHY I decided to finally "voice" my political view because I...

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  • "Looks Pretty Permanent..."

    Friday, April 17, 2009 | An Anxious story

    Changing in front of the mirror is a ritual for me.
    When I'm feeling unhappy, stressed, anxious, angry (or any sort of emotion, really), I'll spend about 10 seconds washing my face, and then change into my pyjamas.  I'll spend close to an hour (no exaggeration) poking and prodding my stomach, thighs, buttocks, calves, breasts, arms.  In between, I'll close my eyes, hoping...

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  • As suspected....

    Friday, May 23, 2008 | A Frustrating story

    Well, the school denied my eldest SpEd, but we are supposed to meet for a 504 meting to discuss accommodations.  Essentially, the school stated that their tests did not show any evidence of ADHD or depression, or any discrepancies.  My son was diagnosed with ADHD/I and Dysthymic Disorder.  They said that because their tests did not show any problems, that he was denied SpEd.  ...

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  • Someone reassure me, please!

    Monday, March 31, 2008 | An Anxious story

     
    Hi y'all!
    Ok so, I am really scared today... I seem not to be able to swim very well. I have to swim! Is what I do... each morning I swim for a good hour. and then again most evenings.. If i cant do that I will be so upset with myself. Perhaps its just today. I hope so. I just felt exhausted after like 10 lengths. I normally bust out like 80 or 90 in a good session so to be tired at 10.....

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  • Gunman kills 12, wounds 30 at Fort Hood Army psychiatrist identified as slain attacker, military officials tell NBC 
    THIS IS GETTING TO BE A VERY SCARY WORLD TO LIVE IN!  NO WONDER WHY I HAVE THESE ANXIETY ATTACKS!   I FEAR FOR MY HUSBAND WHILE HE'S AT WORK,HE IS AN AUTO TECHNITION, AND AT TIMES HE DRIVES WITH THE OWNERS OF CAR OR TRUCK, DID U HERE ABOUT THE STORY WHERE THA...

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  • Update about Ashleigh- Video on Channel 2.

    Wednesday, April 22, 2009 | A Sad story

    http://www.ktvu.com/video/19235102/index.html
    PLEASE watch, especially if you live in the Bay Area of CA.  Right side is paralysed, broken clavicle, memory loss, bleeding on the brain- FUCK YOU, FUCKING HIT AND RUN DRIVER.

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