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  • About Me

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    ShelbyScott

    Male, 40
    MT, USA
    Member since November 30, 2007

    • About Me

      I'm a 38 yr old male. I was diagnosed with a disabling case of SLE in January 2006. I am working on getting my life back together. As best as I can, anyway. I'm divorced and I live at home with my parents again, to heal from my illness. My life took 180 degree turn 2 years ago, and I have no choice but to move forward. Without anger or regret! I got that second chance at life, and I need to see and do the things I missed. Of course, if "The Wolf" will play nice, it will be a lot of fun. I want to live a somewhat normal life. To go back to work, and have my own space. I am in no hurry for anything. I just take each day as it comes. The best things in life come when your not lookin' for 'em

      I'm a 38 yr old male. I was diagnosed with a disabling case of SLE in January 2006. I am working on getting my life back together. As best as I can, anyway. I'm divorced and I live at home with my parents again, to heal from my illness. My life took 180 degree turn 2 years ago, and I have no choice but to move forward. Without anger or regret! I got that second chance at life, and I need to see and do the things I missed. Of course, if "The Wolf" will play nice, it will be a lot of fun. I want to

    • Interests

      TRUCKS, DOGS and CAMPFIRES!!! I suppose a lime green 'CUDA could be included, too!!!!

      TRUCKS, DOGS and CAMPFIRES!!! I suppose a lime green 'CUDA could be included, too!!!!

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  • Journal

    • Happy Halloween!

      Mood October 31, 2009 11:17am

      Well another long drawn out Saturday at work. It is also my 1st anniversary with my beautiful girlfriend!  Pretty cool!  Unfortunately …

    • Amendment

      Mood October 24, 2009 12:44pm

      Hi! I'm back. Got real busy last Saturday and had to quit. 

       

      Anyway< I was looking back on my journal entries.  The last one of …

    • Amendment revisited

      Mood October 17, 2009 10:56am

      I had a lot written and my PC blinked. Have to get back to this later!!  Sorry!
    • Hi Everyone!

      Mood October 13, 2009 6:03pm

      Hey! First I need to apologise to all my DS friends. I have not been around due to life. Between work and home and girlfriend! Things have been quite …

    • Amendment!

      Mood October 26, 2008 10:19pm

      Ok!  It was just a week ago, when I assumed that everything was peachy.  Well everything but the relationship still is. 

       

      I am …

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    • Hug

      From LupusLeanne October 17

      Thanks for being my friend, hope you have a pain free day!

    • Hug

      From mawgret October 15

      Hi there great to see you back.
      Jackie xx

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      From SCRRB December 14, 2008

      I understand the paths you must take in your life...please always remember that the words I share with you all in sincerity from my heart...

    • Snowman

      From heick December 10, 2008

      Happy Holidays Shelby.....If you get a chance you will have to check out the photo of my husband with the nice buck he got with his bow........Hugs, Deb

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      From tulaA December 10, 2008

      Thanks, yea my little puppy has already made a difference, and i have only had her a week and a half...i hope you are well take care :)

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  • Goals

    Progress

    0 %

    Goal End Date is Nov 6, 09 20 days ago.
    Savings (Dolla)
    100
    Goal Completed on Aug 21, 08
  • Support Groups

    • Close Chronic Pain

      Systemic Lupus, Chronic joint pain, Rhynoids Phenom, Sjogrens Syndrome, Thorasic Outlet Syndrome, Spinal Stinosis, Castlemans Disease, Whiplash, Broken Heart

      Treatments

      Chiropractic Adjustment Working / Worked
      My doc has a holistic practice. She is not just your average bone cracker. Her program includes diet, exercise and meditation. Insurance is the hold up.
      Heat Somewhat Helpful
      Have to stay warm period. Can't take cold very long or even at all some days. Heat really helps with the inflamation and general relaxation.
      Hydrocodone Working / Worked
      The doc has taken me off of this.
      Meditation Working / Worked
      I'm going to get more focused on this. Smudging and prayer does seem to help. I feel, being more centered will help with the overall picture.
      Mobic Somewhat Helpful
      Not sure how well until the prednisone dose is lowered again.
      Oxycodone Too Soon to Tell
      The doc has put me on Oxycontin, and Roxycontin for the breakthrough pain. I'll give it a month and see if the dosages are right. Too much or not enuf.
      Physical Therapy Working / Worked
      Very helpfull, but it's not as personalized as my chiropractor.
    • Close Lupus

      Diagnosed wSLE in Jan 2006. After 3 months of hospitalization and 3 of PT, I was almost able to walk again. It has been a long recovery to date. I really don't show signs of Lupus except when I am tired or stressed. That is when you can really see the mask. Over all, I'm better, but the constant pain is a major problem.

      Treatments

      Cellcept Working / Worked
      Mobic Too Soon to Tell
      Trying this for the inflamation instead of the steroids.
      Plaquenil Working / Worked
      Prednisone Working / Worked
      Not looking forward to the long term effects.
      Rituxan Working / Worked
      Saved my life. Stopped using last year with the FDA warning.
    • Open Breakups & Divorce

      I will get to this later

    • Open Medicare

      I'm 38 and on SSD. I will eligible for Medicare in May. I'm here for research and information on gap coverage and prescription help.

    • Open Sjogren's Syndrome

      ShelbyScott hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Raynaud's Disease

      ShelbyScott hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
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