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  • About Me

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    kshort49

    Female, 60
    Rocky Point, NY, USA
    Member since July 15, 2008

    • About Me

      I am a single mom of 2 great kids-Ron, 31, and Kristina, 25. Ron is married and lives in Spain, and Krissy is in her last year at George Washington U. in Washington DC. She is going to be an archeologist. Sounds like something I'd like to do. I worked with mentally retarded adults until I was "terminated" because of politics after 10 years. So I'm looking for a job. I have 1 dog-Maia who is a lab mix, and 2 cats. I enjoy reading mysteries, and I love playing the piano.

      I am a single mom of 2 great kids-Ron, 31, and Kristina, 25. Ron is married and lives in Spain, and Krissy is in her last year at George Washington U. in Washington DC. She is going to be an archeologist. Sounds like something I'd like to do. I worked with mentally retarded adults until I was "terminated" because of politics after 10 years. So I'm looking for a job. I have 1 dog-Maia who is a lab mix, and 2 cats. I enjoy reading mysteries, and I love playing the piano.

    • Interests

      Reading Singing Playing piano and keyboard-I am a co-director of a folk group at my church Playing with my dog and cats Surfing the Web

      Reading Singing Playing piano and keyboard-I am a co-director of a folk group at my church Playing with

  • Recent Activity

    Recently:

    • 1 hug received

    October 27

    • kshort49 wrote a discussion post in the Breast Cancer support group: It Can't Be Back! 6:18pm

      Hi everyone. I had bc surgery in 1995-Invasive ductal carcenoma. I had a mastectomy and 6 months of chemo.…  

    September 17

  • Journal

    • When will this black cloud go away?

      Mood August 25, 2009 1:11pm

      OK-it has been quite a while since I wrote in this journal-I really need to do it more often. I am just feeling so frustrated. It seems like nothing …
    • Will the black cloud leave soon?

      Mood May 30, 2009 8:23pm

      Hi everyone-its been a while since I updated my journal. I just wish that I could have more good stuff to write about. Not yet, I guess. I still …
    • When?

      Mood April 15, 2009 7:17pm

    • When?

      Mood April 15, 2009 7:17pm

      When are things going to go my way?  3 weeks ago, I was hired as a teacher for a 2 year old class at a day care-easy job, right?  Well, …

    • So frustrsting

      Mood January 9, 2009 12:47pm

      It has been 7 months since I've had a job. All of the jobs I've applied to have led to nothing. I feel horrible, like I am so lazy. I'm …

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    • Hug

      From 1wngsfn Friday

      I just read your post about the pet scan. Do you have the results yet? I'm praying for you. Hugs, Debbie

    • Hug

      From opal2705 October 28

      My thoughts & prayer are with you..

    • Hug

      From cardjen October 27

      I will pray that everythibng turns out fine for you

    • Good Luck

      From chareunrath October 1

      Good Luck with the interview.

    • Funny Face

      From imKarenM September 27

      "Doctor, I have a memory problem!" The doctor says, "When did it start?" "When did what start?"

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  • Goals

  • Support Groups

    • Close Fibromyalgia

      Hi-My name is Kathy. I am 58 yrs. old and have breast cancer, fibro., lupus, and a new disease-eosinophilic granuloma. I just lost my job, so right now I'm just trying to take control of my life.

      Treatments

      Cymbalta Not Working
      Effexor Working / Worked
      Elavil Working / Worked
      Heat Working / Worked
      Lyrica Working / Worked
      Ultram Not Working
      Oxycodone Working / Worked
      This has been the only med. that really helps my pain without any other side effects. Weird huh?
    • Close Breast Cancer
      Stage: I (T1 N0)

      Hi-I had a radical mastectomy in 1995 and have been doing pretty well. My tumor markers have been slowly rising, but doc. says it will be like my lupus-it may not be cured but will be managed (hopefully!) Glad to meet everyone.

      Treatments

      Chemotherapy Working / Worked
      CMF-hopefully worked. Cytoxin, Methotrexate, 5-FU
      Femara Working / Worked
      No problems-hope it is doing what it is supposed to do.
      Mastectomy Working / Worked
      Radical Mastectomy becaust tumor went into chest wall. Developed lymphadema in arm
      Methotrexate Working / Worked
      Hopefully helped destroy the cancer
    • Open Lupus

      First diagnosed with lupus 12 yrs ago. Also have Fibro. and Breast Cancer and langehan cell histiocytis.

      Treatments

      Plaquenil Working / Worked
      have been on it several years. Don't know how much it is working, but don't want to take a chance stopping it.
      Prednisone Working / Worked
      have been on this over 15 years. Have weaned down to 6 mg, but any lower then every flares up.
    • Open Financial Challenges

      I have been unemployed since May, 2008. Also have cancer, lupus, and fibromyalgia. Do not qualify for social services. Most money from unemployment goes to buy COBRA insurance because of health issues-not much left over. Don't know how to pay oil bill (now $1400 since last winter). I am very scared.

      Treatments

      Budgeting Working / Worked
      Have cut back on everything-even meds and food.
      Earn Money Not Working
      Lost job of 10 years due to memory problems due to Lupus and meds to treat it.
    • Open Degenerative Disc Disease

      Hi-I have breast cancer (in remission), lupus, fibromyalgia, and now DDD. I had pain in my back, and to be sure, my oncologist had me get an MRI of my lumbosacral spine, to make sure that there was no cancer there. He wants me to see an orthopedic doctor, and a neurologist. Hopefully, joining this group will help me to deal with this. God Bless.

    • Open Rosacea

      I am 59 years old. I have breast cancer (in remission), lupus, fibromyalgia,langerhan cell histiocytisis. I am researching whether I might have rosacea.

    • Open Lung Cancer

      I am joining this group because my sister has been diagnosed with lung cancer, and it has spread to her bones.

    • Open Bereavement
      Type: Loss of a Sibling

      I am 59 yr. old mom of 2 kids, ages 25 and 31. I have breast cancer (in remission), lupus, fibromyalgia.

      Treatments

      Crying Working / Worked
    • Open Brain Injury

      I fell in my basement head first on to the cement floor 2 weeks ago. Still suffering from head pain and loss of balance.

    • Open Chronic Pain

      I have breast cancer (in remission), Lupus, FMS, post concussion syndrome, DDD. Have lived with pain for at least 25 years. Am now unemployed and the stress of that makes the pain worse. Hope to improve my situation. Am a single mom to 2 wonderful grown kids.

      Treatments

      Heat Working / Worked
      Lidoderm Working / Worked
      Lyrica Working / Worked
      Mobic Working / Worked
      Oxycodone Working / Worked
    • Open ADHD / ADD

      I suffered a brain injury in May, 2009, and especially have problems with concentration and attention. The neuro. is using adderall xr to see if it may be of some help.

      Treatments

      Adderall Working / Worked
      I just started it 2 days ago-don't know much yet.
    • Open Dizziness & Vertigo

      I fell and now have post concussive syndroms. One of my problems is with balance and dizziness. When walking I will be planning to walk straight ahead, but my body will aim another direction. At other times, a wave of dizziness will just seem to wash over me and then be gone. It is all very weird.

    • Open Lymphedema

      Had a radical mastectomy and removal of all lymphnodes under my right arm in 1995. Went through the lymph. therapy-wrapping, massage,etc. Have been doing fine-stopped all treatment. Now am wondering if I should be evaluated again.

      Treatments

      Wrapping Working / Worked
      I found this hard since I live alone and it took a long time to do each morning. But swelling went down, so I discontinues.
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