UCLA Rheumatologist Visit
September 19, 2008 12:38am
So I went to see UCLA Rheumatologist today to get a second opinion on my RA diagnosis. He is a wonderful doctor who, to my surprise, spent an …
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OhMickey 
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About Me
OhMickey
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About Me
My sweet daddy nicknamed me "Mickey" short for Michelle. I miss him so much. He passed in 05 and had severe deformities due to RA. I have a beautiful 17 year old daughter who is my pride and joy and she is "one smart cookie". It's just she and I. I was diagnosed with seronegative RA in January of 2006 and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis in October of 2005. It's been a long battle, but I'm not giving up!
My sweet daddy nicknamed me "Mickey" short for Michelle. I miss him so much. He passed in 05 and had severe deformities due to RA. I have a beautiful 17 year old daughter who is my pride and joy and she is "one smart cookie". It's just she and I. I was diagnosed with seronegative RA in January of 2006 and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis in October of 2005. It's been a long battle, but I'm not giving up!
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I used to be full of life and fun filled activities. I used to run 4 times a week and worked out faithfully. Played softball, hiked, jet skiid. Volunteered for all causes and attended numerous social events. Now I am an aching, confused and sad shell of my former self. If I could only go back a few years and have the time of my life...to make it worth it :(
I used to be full of life and fun filled activities. I used to run 4 times a week and worked out faithfully.
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There you are, and looking good, I might add. I'm doing better than I should probably expect, but I've had a good drug and I've worked hard to keep healing. I'll send you a PM and fill you in all the details, but it's basically been all good. I still have aches and pains, mostly OA, I think, and I had major surgery in April, but I'm way past recovering from that. It's so nice to hear from you. hugs, doug
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Hey there. How have you been? If drugs haven't been working, then I imagine you've had some problems, but hopefully you're getting by OK. How's your daughter and your nephews. Every once in a while, I'll see someone using the same avatar as you have now, and my heart skips a beat. I think of you fondly, and I was very happy to see your post. Hugs, doug
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I know the feeling I'll include u in my prayers.
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Mickey - you are missed. I hope you are doing ok. Lynne
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Mickey - Are you ok? Please, please respond. I worry about you. Lynne
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Close Rheumatoid Arthritis
Early 2006 I was dx with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and began taking Levethroid. In November of 2007 my hands and wrists began swelling and aching. Two months ago I was dx with RA. I used to be fun and lively and did a multitude of activities. I am now tired, achy and depressed, I have gained weight and am a shell of my former self and this makes me SAD.
Treatments
- Folic Acid Too Soon to Tell
- Don't notice anything with this. Obviously a vitamin.
- Hydroxychloroquine Not Working
- Not working No longer taking.
- Methotrexate Not Working
- I am taking 20 mg a week (8 pills) still not working!
- Tylenol Not Working
- Arthritis Strength one a day!
- Naproxen Not Working
- Take 500mg a day.
Close Hypothyroidism
Early 2006 I was dx with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and began taking Levethroid. I went to 5 different doctors because I could not believe that a silly little thyroid could make me soooooooooooo sick. It could...and it did...Just when I thought I had that under control...my body threw me for a loop and decided to give me another little present...RA...
Treatments
- Synthroid Working / Worked
- Levothryoxine. It took 1.5 years to get my dosage right. 100 mcg/day
Open Organ Transplants
Types: Kidney (Renal)My 11 year old nephew has needed a kidney transplant for 3 years now. At 8 years he woke up one day and felt feverish and sick and bam his kidney's just stopped working. He was taken to UCLA where he spent 19-days. His kidneys never worked again. He has nightly peritoneal dialysis and has been on the "active" transplant list for 6 months. Please pray for him..
Open Stress Management
No story just every day stress.
Open Rape
I have way to many stories to tell. I would like to discuss options for personal safety. I am a rape aggression defense instructor in California.
Open Anxiety
I had my first panic attack in 2003 on an airplane. I did not understand what was happening to me. July of 2005 my father passed away and it affected me tremendously. From 7-05 till 1-08 I stopped traveling. Shopping. Visiting family and friends. I had a hard time even driving to work. I made every excuse I could to get out of meetings. Panic Attacks were ruling my life.
Treatments
- Breathing Exercises Working / Worked
- I take deep breaths to slow make sure I inhale and calm myself/
- Lexapro Working / Worked
- OMG! I have no idea how I would have continued without it. It has saved my life.
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- Practice this everyday!
- Xanax Working / Worked
- Fantastic. I take 1/2 of a pill on days when I plan on being in the car a long time or around big social events.
Open Thyroid Cancer
No cancer...
