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  • About Me

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    pepy

    Female, 53
    orpington, GBR
    Member since September 18, 2007

    • About Me

      i read, write, listen to music and care for my hubby and kids, of which i have 6. the oldest is 32 and the youngest is 11.

      i read, write, listen to music and care for my hubby and kids, of which i have 6. the oldest is 32 and the youngest is 11.

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  • Journal

    • SORRY FOR MY NEGLECT

      Mood April 30, 2009 7:49am

      firstly, i have to say i am sorry to all my dear friends for not being there for you over the last few months.  tx and kids have just taken over …

    • ASK AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE!!

      Mood October 3, 2008 3:11pm

      TODAY IS A GOOD DAY.  THANK YOU LORD!

      and thank you guys for your prayers and good wishes.  

      as for the good news????  here goes:

      they …

    • i want some good news!!!

      Mood October 1, 2008 6:24pm

      i have been nothing but positive and determined throughout my illness and have refused to allow it to take control and bring me down.  but this …

    • EVERYTHING IS SENT TO TRY US!!!

      Mood September 29, 2008 6:33pm

      NOT A GOOD DAY TODAY!

      last week was totally crap cos of sides and i've written it out of this year.  AND today is only monday and is prolly …

    • a lesson ilearnt yesterday

      Mood September 10, 2008 4:01pm

      i havent written in my journal since forever and a lot has happened in the meantime, but i'm not gonna bore you all with inuendos that go …

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    • High Five

      From Rudytrue June 24

      You are so sweet,
      Thank you and don't be surprised if i don't call on you to talk from time to time.Today is better.Yesterday, i actually cut and weeate the grass (riding lawn mower)LOL, so that is already a huge positive :)
      I am hoping and praying for a cure for not just myself, but all of us with this black dragon.
      love you,
      cee

    • Prayer

      From Mckenzie Community Leader June 12

      Wow you truly know your diabetes information. This is so new to me, so I gabble every thing I can. I just came back from my walk. Yes walk, and it doesn't even bother my breathing. I go with my little tshitzu Maggie, no anxiety so that helps. I rather walk alone with Maggie, this way I walk at my own pace. Hope your son is having minimal sides to none. Poor kid, I can't believe his vl fluctuates so much.
      I'm keeping you both in my prayers. Love Mckenzie one day at the time.

    • Hug

      From Rudytrue June 11

      thank you so much, pepy.It means alot that others are out there who care and try to understand,Have a wonderful day, my friend.
      cee

    • Good Luck

      From livingwell May 5

      Luck of the Irish to you and your family, and just pray everything works out for you, and your son. You are a special woman and know you are loved and cared about today. Hugs

    • Little Love

      From Mckenzie Community Leader April 16

      Hey Pepy, It's been such a long time.I wonder how you are doing my love. I have your son's email addy somewhere, will try to find it and write to him, for you, I want to know if your ok my friend. I know you were pretty sick in the end of your time here, and just hope your ok my friend, and your son, if he started tx. Love Mckenzie One day at the time.

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  • Goals

    Progress

    50 %

    Goal End Date is Feb 12, 08 635 days ago.

    Progress

    0 %

    Goal End Date is Nov 22, 08 351 days ago.
    Distance (miles)
    0.5
  • Support Groups

    • Close Hepatitis C

      in 2002 went to dr cos of upper centre abdo pain. ultra sound and bloods were normal, but parasites depicted possible ulcer. eradication was successful. 2005 diagnosed diabetes, was prescribed metformin but didnt take them cos didnt trust dr. slow to recover last winter flu. sleeping 18 hours a day. started metformin in feb 2007. next bloods showed liver function probs. referred to endoc - thyroid over active. also to gastro - liver enlarged + hard + lesions. scans cirrhosis. hepc ?genotype

      Treatments

      Milk Thistle Somewhat Helpful
      not sure if it has helped with liver but sugar levels are now completely controlled. no side effects. no longer need meds for sugar levels. BRILLIANT stuff.
    • Close Thyroid Cancer
      Type: Other

      my full story is in my profile in the hep c community. no matter. i have hyperthyroid activity since feb this year and two fairly large solid nodules. endoc said yesterday that he wants me to have complete thyroidectomy. first and second biopsy were inconclusive, but evidence suggests possibility of something more sinister. due for op next friday.

      Treatments

      Thyroidectomy Working / Worked
      2 very large lumps in right upper and left lower thyroid. 2 inconclusive biopsies so thyroid was sent to lab during op which was done 17 nov 2007. awaiting results, docs expecting ca.
    • Open Breast Cancer

      see my full story in hepatitis c. too long to re-tell. lol

      Treatments

      Mastectomy Considering
      was due to have lumpectomy on 17 nov with total thyroidectomy, but docs found much larger area affected. expecting mastectomy now. biopsies week after next and expect surgery b4 xmas.
    • Open Diabetes Type 2

      i was dx nearly 4 years ago, but it seems it was a secondary condition to hep c. my full profile is in hepatitis c.

      Treatments

      Metformin Not Working
      metformin worked well initially, but it did lotsa damage to my liver so i had to come off it. i just use milk thistle now and it works well for me.
      Milk Thistle Working / Worked
      this is controlling my sugars better than ever. levels never go above 6 now.... yippee!!
    • Open Cirrhosis

      i was firstly dx with diabetes 5 yrs ago, then early 2007 to late 2007 was tested for all sorts. they found ca in the breast and thyroid. should have had mastectomy cos after lumpectomy they found more. also had thyroid removed, further tests revealed emphysema, hep c, portal hypertension and cirrhosis. started 48-72 wks combo tx last fri.

      Treatments

      Lactulose Working / Worked
      works well with brain fog, bloating and constipation
      Ribavarin Too Soon to Tell
      combo tx with pegasys
      Running Too Soon to Tell
      combo tx with ribavarin
      Pegylated Interferon Working / Worked
      have used it for 2 years. dont know if it works but dont wanna stop in case it is doing good
    • Open COPD & Emphysema

      emphysema is my latest dx a month ago. i am told the problem is not a major problem at this stage, but i must give up the fags before it becomes a big problem. i have a constant cough, get quite wheezy and shortness of breath. i dont need this along with all else thats going on, so the fags are a must asap. methinks i will make it a goal for the near future.

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