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    About Me

    I'm a newlywed (married June 16th, 2007). No kids yet, but hopefully my symptoms can be gotten under control so I can at least carry one child. I work for Anheuser-Busch and sell beer. I love reading, movies, and music. I'm even learning to play the guitar to keep my fingers moving. I hope to concentrate on these things that keep me going as I learn more about my diagnosis especially since treatment has been slow since I'm allergic to NSAIDS.

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    December 30, 2008

    • ebrocklavitch gave Proxy a prayer 3:59pm

      Laura, you've been an awesome friend and if I've learned nothing else through being sick is that you…  
    • ebrocklavitch commented on Proxy’s journal entry Well howdy 3:57pm

      I can completely relate. I went to a neurologist a couple of weeks ago that tried to reschedule our appointment…  

    December 5, 2008

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      From Proxy December 30, 2008

      You've been a great friend to me also! Thank you very much for your kind words, they really made my day! I hope you continue hanging in there- I'll email you soon and let you know all my thoughts on twilight :-)

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      From Mommies2 December 10, 2008

      How did your appointment go? I'm eager to hear. Let me know. I'm thinking of you! I hope you got the answers you needed!

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      From Mommies2 December 8, 2008

      hope you get the answers you need tomorrow! Love Jenn

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      From Mommies2 November 24, 2008

      hope you start feeling better

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      From Mommies2 November 17, 2008

      Hope you feeling better.

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    • Close Rheumatoid Arthritis

      I'm only 24 and I feel much older than that. I know I must live in the now and take each day for what it is worth, flare or not, but sometimes it is hard to look past the pain. I live in the St. Louis area and I'm hoping to meet others that want help each other stay positive. 11-04-08: They now say I either have RF negative RA or autoimmune inflammatory arthritis caused by Celiac Disease and they are both treated the same way.

      Treatments

      Folic Acid Somewhat Helpful
      This is to supplement the folic acid that my body isn't assorbing due to the Methotrexate.
      Hydroxychloroquine Working / Worked
      I've been on it for four months and I'm not swelling anymore.
      Methotrexate Working / Worked
      I've been on it for a 1 1/2 months and I'm not swelling anymore, so in combination with Hydroxychloroquine it must be working.
      Prednisone Working / Worked
      I'm on 10mg. The two weeks I was lowered from 20mg to 10mg was horrible, everything was sore and there was still some swelling, but now I just have pain when I do too much.
      Tylenol Working / Worked
      I'm taking this for pain when I overdo stuff.
    • Close Celiac Disease

      I've been Gluten-Free for a 1 1/2 years. Before that I was sick since I was 14. I work for a beer company so the work atmosphere is difficult, but surprisingly I've learned to cope.

      Treatments

      Gluten Free Diet Working / Worked
      I've made some mistakes and each mistake I regret. Main suggestion, if you like to eat out, eat at small business restaurants, they will go out of there way to help you as long as you describe your diet. Best brands: Kinnickinick and Valpiform
      Levsin Working / Worked
      Take when I make my mistakes and helps with the spasms.
    • Open Hypothyroidism

      I just got tire all of a sudden one day and then the next day I woke up tired and my right arm was numb. After being in the hospital for four days, they told me that I have the autoimmune version of Hypothyroidism.

      Treatments

      Synthroid Somewhat Helpful
      Started with Synthroid at 25mcg and didn't work. Now I'm on Levoxyl 75 mcg and I stopped feeling cold, but I'm still extremely tired.
    • Open Anemia
      Type: Vitamin B12 Deficiency

      It all started one day when I woke up with my right arm numb. After a shot of B12 and four days in the hospital I regained the feeling in my arm.

      Treatments

      Dietary Modification Working / Worked
      Eating more red meat.
      Folic Acid Working / Worked
      B12 shots and taking Metanx.
    • Open Miscarriage

      My second miscarriage happened in November, but at least I have a reason now. I'm positive for MTFR and they way they explained it, I can't metabolize Folic Acid correctly so the embryo can implant into my uterus. I'm still mourning, and my husband and I are still trying to work through this, which is why I'm joining this community.

      Treatments

      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      My husband and I are going through grief/couples counseling together to help us work on communicating to each other better.
    • Open Infertility
      Type: Other Uterine Issues

      So far, I've experienced two miscarriages and I've been off the pill for over a year. Sometimes I wonder if with all of my issues if I'll ever become a mother. My infertility is caused by a lack of progesterone, MTHFR,and endometriosis.

      Treatments

      Basal Thermometer Too Soon to Tell
      Folic Acid Too Soon to Tell
      Was taking Folgard, but now I take Metanx.
      In Vitro Fertilization Too Soon to Tell
      Ovulation Predictor Kit Too Soon to Tell
      Progesterone Considering
    • Open Asthma
      Type: Adult Asthma

      For the longest time I just had exercise induced since I was a kid, but just recently I've been having some problems.

      Treatments

      Advair Working / Worked
      Albuterol Working / Worked
      QVAR Not Working
      Singulair Working / Worked
    • Open Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

      I'm not sure if this is what I have, but my OB/GYN and my therapist says it looks like MS and no one else is giving me answers. I see another neurologist tomorrow.

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