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  • About Me

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    FlowerGrl45

    Female, 47
    KS, USA
    Member since September 5, 2007

    • About Me

      I'm a former grade school teacher. Disabled for the last 8 years with lupus and diabetes. I enjoy reading, writing, crime shows and PSP. I have a grown son who is 21 and is in the US Navy. He is serving our country on a nuclear submarine right now for about 6-9 months. He is 21 years old. He emails me every week. He called me from Bahrain a few days ago to let me know he was doing well.

      I'm a former grade school teacher. Disabled for the last 8 years with lupus and diabetes. I enjoy reading, writing, crime shows and PSP. I have a grown son who is 21 and is in the US Navy. He is serving our country on a nuclear submarine right now for about 6-9 months. He is 21 years old. He emails me every week. He called me from Bahrain a few days ago to let me know he was doing well.

    • Interests

      I enjoy writing. I will be publishing a chapter book for children later in the fall if all goes well. Also, I like to watch history channel shows and crime shows. I spend a lot of time each day with friends I've met online in various groups I have joined. I also crochet for charity.

      I enjoy writing. I will be publishing a chapter book for children later in the fall if all goes well.

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  • Journal

    • Journal Entry for September 16, 2007

      Mood September 16, 2007 6:50pm

      Horrid pain day.  We had rain all night so my arthritis is on overdrive.  I also have RSD which is so completely painful you just cannot …

    • Journal Entry for September 13, 2007

      Mood September 13, 2007 3:16pm

      I had an intake at the local mental health clinic and found out I was on the 3 month waiting list.  So I decided to go to the Group they …

    • Journal Entry for September 9, 2007

      Mood September 9, 2007 10:27am

      Can you say "OUCH"?  I cannot remember the last time I was in this much pain.  I can hardly walk.  I couldn't let the …

    • Journal Entry for September 6, 2007

      Mood September 6, 2007 5:07pm

      All I wanna do is munch on cookies.  I have visions of cookies dancing in my head LOL.  Seems like when my depression is bad or my pain …

    • Journal Entry for September 6, 2007

      Mood September 6, 2007 11:56am

      Stayed up really late last night talking to a friend in need. Seems I always think of others first. My eyes feel like sand paper.  Tried my …

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    • Snowman

      From DeborahJeanne December 22, 2007

      Have a great holiday!Deb

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      From DeborahJeanne November 8, 2007

      Hey girl satting to get worried. Are you ok?

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      From DeborahJeanne October 29, 2007

      Hi: It's Monday again. I hope you are doing well. I have an other grand baby coming in June! Have a good week.....Deb

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      From callmeouch October 26, 2007

      I am taking a month off. To tired to juggle so many things. Thank you for being a friend. Doug/Ouch

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      From abbaby October 19, 2007

      here is a wish for a good day for you tomorrow! ab

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Lupus

      Diagnosed with Lupus/Diabetes. About 9 years ago I started falling down and kept breaking my toes. They tested me for everything including MS and all the tests said normal at first which just made me angry becuase I knew something was really wrong. When I started having seizures I changed to a new hospital and finally found a doctor who was able to diagnose the lupus. I'm happy I found this helpful site. :)

      Treatments

      Azathioprine Working / Worked
      Yes. This helps. I cannot miss it.
      Daypro Working / Worked
      Working. I had to replace the Celebrex/Viox cuz they both got taken off the market.
      Neurontin Somewhat Helpful
      I think this medication might be robbing me of my ability to think clearly! It is supposed to help with the pain from my neuropathy but I think it makes my brain go foggy!
      Norvasc Working / Worked
      the only drug that helps with the circulation problem in my feet.
      Plaquenil Working / Worked
      Oh who knows. I just don't know.
      Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
      For the last 7 years or so I thought it was working. I think now I was just stuffing the feelings and ignoring them. I just don't know. All of a sudden all this anger and depression seem to be constant.
      Prevacid Too Soon to Tell
      Won't know till the burning stops in my gut.
      Psychotherapy Too Soon to Tell
      I had my first appointment yesterday. For a homework assignment I was encouraged to get out of the house on my own and I did. :)
      Topamax Working / Worked
      Best medication ever for migraine prevention! I haven't had more than one or two in the two years I've been on it. Works for my seizures too.
    • Close Codependency

      I'm in a relationship where I come LAST! It is a blended relationship the 26 yr old child and grandchildren rule the house. I got beat up in February by this adult child. And I'm disabled.

      Treatments

      Music Working / Worked
      When it gets really bad I just put on my headphones and listen to my favorite tunes and melt away the stress... Sometimes I use my mp3 so I can sleep.
      Pets Working / Worked
      Yep! Couldn't make it without the love of my wonderful Boo Boo
      Reading Working / Worked
      I've used books for an escape since I was about 8 years old.
      Talking Working / Worked
      Sure--I can talk online to strangers. Talking to the ones I love is where I struggle.
      Writing Working / Worked
      Journaling--blogging...venting sometimes works. Also I've written poetry etc that has helped me through a lot of hard times.
    • Open Chronic Pain

      With my Lupus and neuropathy and diabetes I feel like I am in constant pain. It really makes the depression worse.

      Treatments

      Flexeril Working / Worked
      Couldn't sleep without it some nights.
      Lidoderm Working / Worked
      Yep. I use these on my ankle and on my feet. Sometimes on my back.
      Meditation Somewhat Helpful
      works sometimes!
      Morphine Working / Worked
      Couldn't live without it.
      Naproxen Not Working
      was worthless!
      Neurontin Somewhat Helpful
      I think I'm gonna tell them to take me off this.
      Topamax Working / Worked
      Awesome stuff! Great for migraine prevention.
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