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  • About Me

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    starting1anew

    Female, 44
    USA
    Member since January 1

    • About Me

      I almost lost my life, and the one who vowed to stay by my side through thick and thin abandoned me. I left the place I call home to replant myself on the other side of the country. My heart was opened, and I discovered that I can and want to feel again. The past few years of my life has been eventful, and 2008 was no exception to the rule. However, in spite of all that has happened, I have no regrets. I have faith, hope, love, and the greatest of these is love because love never fails...

      I almost lost my life, and the one who vowed to stay by my side through thick and thin abandoned me. I left the place I call home to replant myself on the other side of the country. My heart was opened, and I discovered that I can and want to feel again. The past few years of my life has been eventful, and 2008 was no exception to the rule. However, in spite of all that has happened, I have no regrets. I have faith, hope, love, and the greatest of these is love because love never fails...

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    • Miss You

      From GeocacherNY October 21

    • Hug

      From lycesq October 18

      Hey - how are you?

      Lynne

    • Hug

      From lycesq October 11

      It's been awhile, amiga, how are you?

      Lynne

    • Ray of Sunshine

      From JillyT July 27

      I had to swing by and say hey where are you girlfriend? I hope you're feeling okay and busy having fun...one can hope, lol. I miss you and I know it's asking a lot but you should journal a little bit more often, it's selfish of me but I really like to know how things are going. You take care! hugs jilly

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      From GeocacherNY July 22

      a novel in the making ;) LOL next week's will be without an RV.. that's gonna be a test for sure

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Life After Divorce

      Separated 4/05; Divorce filed 6/06; Divorce finalized 9/08

    • Close Lupus

      Diagnosed 1990; Affected CNS 2004 and still suffering residual neurological effects.

      Treatments

      Cellcept Working / Worked
      Used for follow-up treatment when Cytoxan treatments were completed. Currently in use now.
      Cyclophosphamide Working / Worked
      Brought in for treatment when lupus affected CNS.
      Neurontin Working / Worked
      For vasculitis in hands and fingers.
      Plaquenil Working / Worked
      Prednisone Working / Worked
    • Open Sjogren's Syndrome

      Diagnosis secondary to lupus.

      Treatments

      Salagen Working / Worked
      It worked, but discontinued use because I hate the side effects.
    • Open GERD & Heartburn

      Reflux secondary to side effects from medication taken for lupus. Tested positive for Barrett's esophagus 11/08.

      Treatments

      Prilosec Too Soon to Tell
      Used it in the past and started up again after testing positive for Barrett's.
    • Open Osteoporosis

      I have mild osteopenia due to prolong use of corticosteroid drugs (over 18 years). I have been taking Fosamax for several years. However, this past November, I tested positive for Barrett's esophagus and can no longer take Fosamax. My rheumy and I are considering Boniva IV.

      Treatments

      Boniva Considering
      Will discuss Boniva IV treatment option with rheumy on next visit.
      Fosamax Working / Worked
      Can no longer use it due to testing positive for Barrett's esophagus.
      Vitamin D Working / Worked
    • Open Breakups & Divorce

      Treatments

      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      Support Groups Working / Worked
      This was the support group I used and it has been therapeutic.
      Talking Working / Worked
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