My walking goal
August 2, 2008 1:13pm
I've 'restarted' my PT exercises which includes ROM and stretching. I also will use the pedalcizer to strengthen both legs and …
mmztcass
12:30pm, October 29, 2009
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About Me
mmztcass
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About Me
I have had RA for 17 years. I've had undiagnosed hypOthyroid symptoms since as a teenager. I became hypERthyroid in 2000 after the birth of my last child. I have four children.
I have had RA for 17 years. I've had undiagnosed hypOthyroid symptoms since as a teenager. I became hypERthyroid in 2000 after the birth of my last child. I have four children.
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Interests
Camping, sports, reading (non-fiction and fiction), spending time with my family.
Camping, sports, reading (non-fiction and fiction), spending time with my family.
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Journal
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I am going camping!
August 2, 2008 1:12pm
We are going to the White Mountains, Arizona for camping. I will see everybody when I return!
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Hugbook
Hug
Thank you for your friendship and support!
Big hugs!
Hannah
Chocolate
Thanks so much, hope you are feeling good and having a nice day xoxox
Hug
I know what good friendship means.
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Happy Birthday
Celebration
Happy, Happy Birthday.
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Support Groups
Close Graves' Disease
I have had GD for about 8 years now. Prior to that was undiagnosed hypOthyroidism for many years since as a teenager. I am currently on low dosed ATDs for the last five years. I've not had an RAI. Thyroid disease runs in my family.
Treatments
- Methimazole Working / Worked
- very helpful, I am only on 3.75 mg per day. I previously started out with 40 mg per day.
- Atenolol Working / Worked
- I am presently weaning off of it and will take this as needed basis.
Close Rheumatoid Arthritis
I have had RA for over 17 years now. It comes from my mom's side of the family, both she and my uncle had this. My dad's side of the family has OA. I have used MTX, Enbrel and any vitamins/supplements that do help with my inflammation.
Open Hearing Loss & Deafness
Type: Sensorineural (Profound)I have profound hear loss of a lifetime of being hearing impaired. My 'good' ear has the most loss in it. The other ear I cannot wear a hearing aid because it sounds like static.
Treatments
- Hearing Aids Working / Worked
- Yes, I've used hearing aids since I was about five years old.
- Lip Reading Working / Worked
- I have used lip reading all my life. It's not easy to lip read as there are some people out there who do not move their lips well.
- Sign Language Working / Worked
- I have used sign language somewhat. It's hard for me to use it now because I have arthritis. I can undersand straight English signing better than ASL.
Open ADHD / ADD
My 13 yo son has the mild form of ADHD/ADD. I am looking for a support group to get a better understanding of how we, as a family, can show positive support for him.
Open Parents of Children with ADHD
My 13 yo son as symptoms of ADD and I'm looking to share support with other parents.
Open TMJ
I have had TMJ for over 30 years now.
Treatments
- CranioSacral Therapy Working / Worked
- Yes, it works. I haven't used this in awhile and will be going back to using this CST soon.
- Mouthguard Considering
- I will be getting this soon.
Open Hypothyroidism
I have had undiagnosed hypO symtoms for many, many years until I got Graves' Disease in 2000.
Open Fibromyalgia
I have undiagnose FMS symptoms.
Treatments
- Acupressure Working / Worked
- Vitamin B12 Working / Worked
