Journal Entry for February 4, 2008
February 4, 2008 12:57am
For the most part I have been feeling better than I have in a long time. The RA seems to be calming down, at least for now. Guess the …
lgrannie53
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lgrannie53
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About Me
When I was able to work I was a bookkeepper at a lumber company. Gave this up to care for my Mom after my Dad passed. Also cared for some of my grandchildren during those years. When the youngest grandchild was to start school I thought it would be cool to get back to work. No such luck, after being home for so many years, no one was interested in a woman my age. Then the love of my life moved on to something younger.All the stress sent my health down the drain.I have 4 kids and 10 grandkids.
When I was able to work I was a bookkeepper at a lumber company. Gave this up to care for my Mom after my Dad passed. Also cared for some of my grandchildren during those years. When the youngest grandchild was to start school I thought it would be cool to get back to work. No such luck, after being home for so many years, no one was interested in a woman my age. Then the love of my life moved on to something younger.All the stress sent my health down the drain.I have 4 kids and 10 grandkids.
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Baking, cooking but most of all my family. 4 children, 3 in-laws, and 10 grandchildren.
Baking, cooking but most of all my family. 4 children, 3 in-laws, and 10 grandchildren.
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Journal Entry for October 8, 2007
October 8, 2007 4:49pm
What a terrible day this has been, no sleep last night, the pain in the back of my head made it difficult to put my head on the pillow. …
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Journal Entry for October 7, 2007
October 7, 2007 10:48pm
Today I joined daily strength and pray that this will help me get through the bad days. Unfortunately more bad then good days for me. …
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My heart is greatful for All the wonderful ways That you make my world a Brighter and happier place. You are very special to me! Thanks for being my friend. Love, Teresa
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Close Rheumatoid Arthritis
RA is only one of my illnesses,I also have COPD, Vascular Disease, and Depression.About 2 years ago the love of my life found someone younger and moved on. Leaving me alone, terrified, and unemployed. At 56, and not having worked for 10 yrs, the stress kicked in. They found a blocked carotid artery, and after surgery the flares began. I had been diagnosed 16 yrs early, but did nothing. No insurance, no income, a big mess for a life if you want to call it a life.
Treatments
- Celebrex Not Working
- Caused problems with my liver.
- Folic Acid Somewhat Helpful
- Haven't had to many sores in my mouth from the meds, but the upset stomach is really tough to handle.
- Methotrexate Somewhat Helpful
- Have been on this for 7 months,my Ruemy has increased the dose.Still having flare ups. Always have upset stomach, fatigue, and pain.
- Prednisone Somewhat Helpful
- I use this for my COPD as well. When I have a flare then I am put on a burst for several weeks. The weight gain is really difficult for me.
- Relafen Somewhat Helpful
- Not really sure if this is helpful, but doc says take it so I do.
Close COPD & Emphysema
A smoker for to many years, a family history of lung disease and still trying to quit at 58. Successfully quit for 6 years a long time ago. A year ago I quit for 6 months, which should have been at least 12 months. This was so that they would operate on my carotid artery which was 85% blocked.
Treatments
- Advair Working / Worked
- Helps but still have problems if the weather is humid, or I over do it.
- Albuterol Working / Worked
- Definitely helps when an attack strikes. Especially along with purse lip breathing. I also do 4 treatments a day with a nebulizer.
- Spiriva Working / Worked
- Another of my treatments that helps me to breath a little easier.
Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionIn 95 I lost my Dad, Mom didn't want to leave her home with all of her memories. My husband (at that time) agreed I would quit working and move in with her, he was wonderful and supportive then.In 98 I lost my Mom, but by then had grandkids with dead beat dads, so we agreed I would stay home and care for them. In 05 he decides he leaves for something younger.
Treatments
- Lexapro Working / Worked
- I don't feel like it is helping much at all.Still always sad, lonely, and very unhappy
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- Get some help doing this but find it difficult to get the thoughts heading in the right direction
- Writing Working / Worked
- This helps me. When I am really down and out, the pen and paper seems to do the most.
Open Arteriosclerosis
I had a carotid endorectomy in July of 2006. The artery was 85% blocked. The surgery went well and so far all is good.
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