Almost Moving Day
April 18, 2008 3:50am
Well it's been a while again. My moving day is fast approaching~I close next Friday the 25th and it's been a busy time getting all the final …
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HelloimJill 
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About Me
HelloimJill
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About Me
Sngl mom w/22 yr old. Luv animals, outdoors, music, sports, writing, cooking, friends & family.I'm used to working a lot but now on disability & it's hard to accept. Not getting things done myself & stepping back is not my thing. Trying hard to move on, get things under control & begin work again in a new environment. Fostering dogs w/a rescue group has been wonderful during this time.
Sngl mom w/22 yr old. Luv animals, outdoors, music, sports, writing, cooking, friends & family.I'm used to working a lot but now on disability & it's hard to accept. Not getting things done myself & stepping back is not my thing. Trying hard to move on, get things under control & begin work again in a new environment. Fostering dogs w/a rescue group has been wonderful during this time.
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Interests
Music, nature, animals, sports, my dogs, my friends, my family, writing, cooking, helping others feel better - making them laugh. Being serious about getting things done but having a good time doing it.
Music, nature, animals, sports, my dogs, my friends, my family, writing, cooking, helping others feel
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Moving Along
March 17, 2008 2:39pm
Monday, March 17th 2008
~~ Happy St. Patty's Day to All ~~~ May the Luck O' The Irish be with you !!
Well, I just got …
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Whew!!! What a month!
March 12, 2008 9:35am
Well, It is Wednesday March 12th 2008. What a month or so it has been.
First let me say THANK YOU to all my friends who have continued to send me …
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Journal Entry for January 27, 2008
January 27, 2008 12:50pm
Sunday Morning (1/27/08) I'm tired, but the new ceramic floors look great!!! The guys are just finishing up the grouting. Man I wish …
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Journal Entry for January 25, 2008
January 25, 2008 11:41am
So, today is a brighter day!! I feel much better than even yesterday. My arms are still a little sore & my head is still …
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I'm doing well, as I hope you are too. It has been a long time, but thats how life goes! Take care and stay in touch.
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Hi Jill, thanks for the kind words. How are you doing?
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Hope this hug finds you well! haven't been on in quite some time, trying to catch up. Tish
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Thinking of you and thought I would leave you some flowers, Hugs Sue
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Thank you for everything you have done. You've really helped me.
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Close Lupus
I was amazed 6 yrs ago whn I found a DR who understood! He brought up things I would have never mentioned going back 20 yrs. What a breath of fresh air! The past 2 yrs proved particularly hard. I'm on disability trying to gain control. I'm making life changes but stepping back is not my usual & is very hard to accept. But moving forward @ a slower pace is better than not! Have Migraines, pericarditis,Angina, joint, muscle pain,abdominal issues, skin problems & FATIGUE. But No serious organ dmg!
Treatments
- Plaquenil Working / Worked
- It's worked. Since I couldn't function any longer Doc put me on. I havn't noticed side effects.
- Prednisone Working / Worked
- Was so against steroids! but couldn't function. Low dosage has helped, sometimes have to increase for short periods. No side effects.
- Topamax Working / Worked
- For Migrainesheadaches. Has helped prevent headaches. Sometimes causes tingling in feet.
- Ibuprofen Working / Worked
- Since Im prone to strokes and have angina. I am on the daily Asprin routine.
Close Migraine Headaches
My 1st migraine was at about 13. I wish they knew then what they know now. The worst were between late teens to mid 20's. Worst pain of my life including child birth. I once told my Dr over the phone "I wish I had a gun"! They were so incapacitating I couldn't care for my baby. Thank God for moms & sisters! They picked me up off the bathroom floor so many times. My daughter was 3, she used to hold my hair back for me like I did for her when she was sick. I have incredible Drs now! Luv them!
Treatments
- Aspirin Somewhat Helpful
- I'm on daily dose for Lupus related issues. Would never work by itself.
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
- The only thing that ever helped me control the attacks was learning the food/chemical triggers that affected me. Not until 2000 did I find a Dr who got to the bottom of the issue. By then the severity & frequency of attacks had subsided but I always have some sort of headache. You just learn to live & tollerate.
- Excedrin Working / Worked
- Excedrin migraine is the only thing that I found that would take the edge off of my headaches. Of course I did not try it until the past 5-6 yrs. By then the worst attacks had stopped. I don't believe it would have done anything back when they were so massive. I don't know how I got thru them. I don't think I could handle the severest of attacks that I used to get now.
- Topamax Somewhat Helpful
- I'm on 50 mg 2x day. That with my other Lupus meds have helped over the past 4 yrs.
Open Pet Bereavement
I LOVE my pets! They are part of my family. I've had dogs all of my life & don't know what I'd do without them. Losing a pet & letting go is just as hard and sometimes harder than some people in our lives. I've lost several! And it has shattered my heart each time. But I believe in the Rainbow Bridge ~~ My best buds are waiting for me!
Open Diverticulitis
In 2003 I was just not feeling well. I've always had a sensitive digestive systom so I've been picky about what I eat. But I couldn't stand up straight & had this cramping in my stomache. During a routine visit w/my Rheumatolgist (4 Lupus) he checked it out & sent me 4 a scan. We thought it might be the start up of appendicitis. NOPE! Diverticulitis. I've since had 2 scopes (what fun) & now have to go approx every 2 yrs cuz they removed pre-cancerous polyps. GET YOUR SCOPES!!!!
Treatments
- High Fiber Diet Working / Worked
- Always trying to get my fiber & especially soluble fiber for my cholesterol. No nuts, popcorn, seeds. When it acts up I eat soup & soft cooked veggies like carrots & sweet potatoes!
- Levaquin Working / Worked
- Yuckie! Hate it but it did knock out any infection. Horrible taste! Took it with Flagyl (think thats how you spell it~ yuckie taste too)
