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  • About Me

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    gnorris51

    Female, 58
    Annapolis, MD, USA
    Member since December 8, 2007

    • About Me

      retired, married, five children

      retired, married, five children

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  • Journal

    • my colon surgery

      Mood March 13, 2008 10:44am

      OK friends. I had my colon surgery on thursday at 2 pm. They took about foot of the sigmoid colon. I was sore Friday am but walked twice to …

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      From mechellebelle January 21

      hugs -- I saw your post about an abnormal mammo -- I am in the same boat at the moment. I'm waiting 2 weeks to see a surgeon to see what she thinks of my films. apparently the radiologist saw something he didn't like. I'm hoping this new doctor has a different opinion! hang in there I know what you are going through.

    • Ray of Sunshine

      From CancerSurvivor January 9

      Thank you for sharing your positive story. I need that. I was told Nov 4th I had breast cancer and facing radiation next week and another biopsy on the other side YUK. I too this week, have been positive and letting god handle this with me.

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      From kelreid October 6, 2008

      thank u

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      From Sagey September 26, 2008

      A hug to you!

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      From DianaLove June 10, 2008

      just saw your 'hug,' thank you! hope you are well also.

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Diverticulitis

      Diver diagnoised last year - three episodes, on abcess, resolved w/o hospitalization. dr. recommends resection.

      Treatments

      Cipro Working / Worked
      sick but not sure if from this or flagyl
      Amoxicillin Working / Worked
      made me feel wierd depressed dizzy sick to stomach
    • Close Menopause

      I am 56 1/2 year old in my second year of menopause. I am on provera and estrace for about a year. I have reduced the sweats but get very tired and also once a day or so feel lightheaded and sometimes a bit dizzy - often anxious.

      Treatments

      Provera Working / Worked
      I think I'm a bit better with this and estrace.
    • Open Back Pain

      Suffer from lower back pain for several years.

      Treatments

      Chiropractic Adjustment Working / Worked
      He does adjustment and tens machine and it seems to help somewhat. He also massages my neck.
      TENS Working / Worked
      This makes me feel better and I am trying to get hold of one of these machines but its hard
    • Open Arthritis

      I have degenerative disc disease , diagnosed about 4 years ago. It seems to be worse now - causing pain in my arm and leg. I've seen chiro and acupuncture in past. I take tylenol.

      Treatments

      Tylenol Somewhat Helpful
    • Open Skin Cancer
      Type: Other

      my husband is using flouroucial topical on his face and it is very painful and burning - anyone have an idea what he might put on his face to ease the burning and itching?

      Treatments

      5-FU Working / Worked
      burning and itching
    • Open Incest Survivors

      gnorris51 hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

      I suffer from gas and bloating and no pain or D or C. Looking for suggestions, I have tried GAs X, probotic, Charc Tabs. and pearls.

      Treatments

      Acidophilus Not Working
      Chamomile Somewhat Helpful
      Probiotics Not Working
    • Open GERD & Heartburn

      Just diagnoised with gastroparesis and am trying to cope - stomach intermittently doesn't empty. Nine months ago had colon resection and dr said sometimes it takes a while for stomach to recover from truama. Anyone out there have thoughts on this?

      Treatments

      Antacids Working / Worked
      Prilosec Working / Worked
      someitmes helps until the next meal is eaten - never feel really good - did have three weeks no sylmptoms and thought it was over then again this week startedup again. disappointing.
    • Open Breast Cancer

      just told my digital memmeogram was abnormal - two round masses in each breast - am going for ultrasound friday am at 8. Maybe the new digital just finds everything - curious to know if anyone has similar experience. Just need a bit of discussion on this. A bit scary - espeialy my husband is scared. Thanks

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