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  • About Me

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    juju42

    Female, 67
    KS, USA
    Member since September 7, 2007

    • About Me

      Retired December 2004 from Emergency Communications (911). Married. Three children. Three stepdaughters. Lots of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Three Bichons, one Lab-Shepherd mix, One Maltese (we adopted). One cat, lovebird and fish.

      Retired December 2004 from Emergency Communications (911). Married. Three children. Three stepdaughters. Lots of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Three Bichons, one Lab-Shepherd mix, One Maltese (we adopted). One cat, lovebird and fish.

    • Interests

      I love to spend time with my grandchildren, read, cook/bake, crochet, go fishing when I can, work puzzles.I collect Coca~Cola and Indian memorabilla, roosters (not the live ones lol lol), elephants with their trunks up. Love plants, flowers and cactus. I have several African violets. I also collect dust.;0

      I love to spend time with my grandchildren, read, cook/bake, crochet, go fishing when I can, work puzzles.I

  • Journal

    • This and That

      Mood May 8, 2009 2:34pm

      Geez what a mess I am. I went to my eye doctor, for annual check up. He sends me to a specialist, who finds both eyes infected and wants me tested …

    • This and That

      Mood April 11, 2009 11:05pm

      Gwad I am tired tonight, just can't do things like I use to with my breathing like it is some days.

       

      Today I cleaned out the fridge, took me …

    • This and That

      Mood April 7, 2009 1:38pm

      I have been a good old girl.. got up Monday and today and went to the Y. Once I get there I feel great. Was cold here this morning, 20 degrees.. …

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    • Chocolate

      From NaomiJane Saturday

      Sending you some chocolate to make you feel good. Hope all is well with you. I miss you. Naomi xo

    • Hug

      From NaomiJane August 25

      Ok where the heck are you? I miss you and am thinking about you. Hope you are ok. Let me know how you are doing Love Naomi xo

    • Ray of Sunshine

      From NaomiJane July 18

      Hope all is well with you and that you are having a better summer than us, we are freezing. You having been hiding out. NJ xo

    • Ray of Sunshine

      From NaomiJane July 8

      Where are you hiding. How about coming out and playing. Miss you. NJ xo

    • Hug

      From NaomiJane June 22

      Ok where have you been. Having an affair. Sending you some hugs and hope all is well. Love Naomi xo

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Diabetes Type 2

      Diagnosed type II diabetic in December 2006.

      Treatments

      Amaryl Too Soon to Tell
      Byetta Not Working
      Byetta is working e I had severe stomach cramps. Read where 30 people have had damage to their pancreas, same symptoms I had, so I quit taking it.
      Eating Healthier Foods Too Soon to Tell
      Metformin Not Working
      makes me sick to my stomach
      Physical Exercise Considering
      water aerobics, husband going with me, have to wait a little longer as I just had surgery. I have done water aerobics before and it was great! no muscle pain. side effects?? yes a smaller behind
    • Close Bipolar Disorder

      I have not been told by my doctor that I am bipolar, but she did prescribe cymbalta at one time, after a couple weeks I felt very strange, hard to describe, like a black cloud was over mean, I felt like a different person, mean, hateful, and confused, I got off that medication ASAP. Now I take Effexor XR it has really helped me, so far so good! As far as Wellbutrin goes to me it is a waste of money, might as well suck on a peppermint. I do have RLS don't know if that started with the Cymbalta

      Treatments

      Effexor Working / Worked
      makes me feel so much better, so far no side effects, have been on it over a year
    • Open Diets & Weight Maintenance

      I have been over weight for years, am considering the lapband procedure. I have two friends that have had it they are doing fine.

      Treatments

      Atkins Diet Working / Worked
      but I need more fruits and veggies, I think this is a dangerous diet
      Counting Calories Not Working
      Curves Not Working
      time I got in the chair it was time to switch again!! boring
      Herbalife Not Working
      those nasty wafers.. not for me
      Hoodia Not Working
      uncontrolable diarrhea
      NutriSystem Not Working
      I was always hungry
      Slim-Fast Not Working
      gagged me
      South Beach Diet Not Working
      I have them all. South Beach, West Beach, North Beach, East Beach {kidding of course) not for me
      Weight Watchers Working / Worked
      it worked okay, it was me just sick of measuring and going to the meetings
      Xenical Not Working
      uncontrollable diarrhea
    • Open Asthma
      Type: Adult Asthma

      I have asthma, allergic to the State of Kansas, where I live. Trees, grass, dirt, dust mites, cigarette smoke,smoke from fire places,cockroachs,wheat fields, etc. I miserable right now,runny nose, short of breath all week end. Can't wait for a hard freeze. I actually have had asthma for years but was covered up by cigarette smoke. I quit 22 yrs ago. Please Don't Smoke!!!

      Treatments

      Advair Not Working
      Albuterol Somewhat Helpful
      Flovent Somewhat Helpful
      Inhaler Somewhat Helpful
      Serevent Somewhat Helpful
    • Open Shingles

      I was diagnosed with shingles Oct. 18, 2007. Had then one month to the day. I had 8 of them on my right side, they itched and burned and were painful. The rash is gone but I still have pain occasionaly where the largest one was, severe at times.

      Treatments

      Valtrex Working / Worked
      Valtrex works I also take it for herpes simplex
      Oxycodone Working / Worked
      helped alot with the pain
    • Open Restless Legs Syndrome

      Started a few years ago. Felt like something was crawling up my leg

    • Open Cataracts

      I am due to have cataract surgery the end of this month. I need to know if anyone has tried the "Premier Lens" it has been out 5-6 years.. Medicare & BCBS will not pay for the lens, they are $1750.00 per eye. My eye doctor thinks I will do fine with the regular lens but told me to have the surgeon give me the names of some people I can call and talk to. Spoke to some friends today at the Y and they said go with the regular lens.. Any advise please? Thanks, Judy

    • Open COPD & Emphysema

      I smoked for years, but not heavily. I quit smoking in 1986, was told by a doctor then I had asthma all along and the smoke covered it up. I do water aerobics as I heard that will help my lungs. Trying to do anything around the house kills me because I have SOB. I am about ready to ask the pulmonary doctor if I can use oxygen around the house just to help get my work done. I am so miserable. I was told I had COPD.

      Treatments

      Albuterol Somewhat Helpful
      Combivent Somewhat Helpful
      Spiriva Somewhat Helpful
    • Open Lupus

      my eye dr sent me to a specialist as I have infection in both eyes, while doing xrays of my eyes the specialist told me he wants blood test run for Lupus and Arthritis. I can understand the arthritis as it runs in the family, but what is Lupus, symptoms? WebMd didn't make it to clear. can anyone help? My MD told me to wait till my next appt to have blood test run. WTH I have thyroid problems and type II diabetic. I need advise please

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