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  • About Me

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    krisann22

    Female, 47
    mpls, MN, USA
    Member since March 14, 2007

    • About Me

      I am a 45 year old single mom, 3 kids, middle daughther has Downs. I was diagnosed with RA in Feb 2007. My oldest son just moved out so its just me and my girls. Like my daugther would say girls rule!

      I am a 45 year old single mom, 3 kids, middle daughther has Downs. I was diagnosed with RA in Feb 2007. My oldest son just moved out so its just me and my girls. Like my daugther would say girls rule!

    • Interests

      Reading, scrapbooking, redoing rooms in my home, my girls various hobbies and sports. And of course my pets.

      Reading, scrapbooking, redoing rooms in my home, my girls various hobbies and sports. And of course my

  • Recent Activity

    Recently:

    • 2 journal comments, 1 hug given

    Friday

    November 16

    November 12

    • krisann22 commented on JillyT’s journal entry Help! 9:34am

      Oh you poor thing. Is your husband around to help advocate for you or your daughter. Ask again for more…  

    November 4

    November 3

  • Journal

    • Well I made it!!

      Mood September 8, 2009 12:18pm

      I did the state fair and I saw all the things I marked on my map.  I really didnt eat much even thougth I really wanted to pig out.  I …
    • STATE FAIR WHOOOO HOOOOO

      Mood September 1, 2009 10:58am

      Here in MN the state fair is a big, big thing.  I didnt go the last couple of years cuz I just didnt know how to deal with all that walking, the …

    • Still no flares

      Mood August 26, 2009 10:16am

      Its been over 6 months now and still no flares, knock on wood.  I just had what I call a mini flare in my left shoulder and left wrist.  …

    • no flares since March

      Mood July 29, 2009 10:29pm

      Im knocking on wood as Im writing this.  I have not had a flare since March or been on prednisne either since then.  I have stiffness still …

    • What a night

      Mood July 9, 2009 9:49am

      What a night I had last night.  It started right before my bath, my left knee was starting to be painful.  So I took a long hot soak and by …

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    • Hug

      From Ruthy2 November 3

      I hope that you are doing well. When I was first diagnosed, the meds didn't work very well. Now, there's so much more available. From experience I can encourage you to make sure and keep the stress levels down. RA is definately related to stress. I have a long history with Ra, is there anything in particular that you'd like for me to share?

    • Thanks

      From phynd September 28

      Thank you for your kind words. Hope this finds you well

    • Hug

      From Indiebby August 27

      Thanks for the welcome.
      Yes, It is hard, and Im sure your family has similiar differences, But I know that everything happens for a reason.

    • Hug

      From dianne43 August 20

      I would love to buy a calendar! Just let me know how to get one. So proud of hannah getting to be in the calendar!!!
      It was hard going through his things. We were able to help out my cousin by giving them his tv/dvd player, as they are going through hard times and just lost their house. Also my daughter got his bedroom dresser and shelf and chest, my nephew needed a new bed so he got mikeys bed that was fairly new. We donated most all his clothes. I got Mikeys bible. Which means so much to me. Mikey was a big part of me getting started to church when we moved to this town. He was always wanting to go to church and in that I got more in touch with my religion. We are joining that church as members (officially) this coming sunday!

    • Hug

      From dianne43 August 20

      Hi Krisann, i am trying to send hugs to all my friends on here today. I think i have been neglecting dailystrength, but the truth is now i need you all more than ever! Mikeys belongings are not in the house now but he is still in my heart and will always be.
      Take care and hope you are having a good week,
      Dianne

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Rheumatoid Arthritis

      Its been 6 months now since being diagnosed with RA. My meds are working pretty good. Not really any pain just stiffness in my knees depending on the day and weather. I am off the prednisone but I had gained back the 30 lbs I lost last fall which I think pisses me off more than having RA (smile). I just wish I wasn't so tired and had more energy to do a regular exercise routine to lose the weight again.

      Treatments

      Methotrexate Working / Worked
      Emu Oil Working / Worked
      Hard to tell if it is the oil that is working but when I use it I feel better. Can't hurt.
    • Close Down Syndrome

      Hannah is a typical 16 year old teenager going on 30. Can't grow up fast enough. She is my middle kid and at times drives me crazy lol. I am a single mom just diagnosed with Rhuematoid Arthritus and Hannah is my biggest helper and supporter. I wouldn't know what to do without her.

    • Open Hidradenitis Suppurativa

      My daughter Hannah has HS. She got it when she started puberty at 13. She also has down's.

      Treatments

      Clindamycin Somewhat Helpful
    • Open Parenting Teenagers (12-18)

      I have two daughters, one is 17 with Down syndrome and the other is 14 1/2. The 14 year old is the one that is driving me crazy. Whatever I say she says the opposite and of course I am always wrong. LOL. Lord just let me get through her teenage years.

      Treatments

      Patience Somewhat Helpful
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