ellynpeace

Open Multiple Personalities

I had MPD& through therapy, prayer & lots of hard work am now fully integrated. As a counselor, I assist others in finding freedom from the past. Integration may not be for everyone, but freedom is! I'm here to support those walking toward wholeness - whatever that may look like for them.

Open Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

I have SMA Type 1, am 44 and live independently. I'd love to talk with others who have SMA, as well as offer support to those in need.

Open Marijuana Addiction & Recovery

no real story you haven't heard before. just noticed my pot use growing after the recent deaths from cancer of my mom & best friend. dont want to use pot to smother my emotions.

Open Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

after under-going jaw surgery, doc put an iv in my femeral vein, as most of my veins are incredibly tiny. at the time, i told him not to do it, since i don't walk and that means there's a risk of dvt. he argued with me for 2 hours (this in the middle of the night) and i was so exhausted (not to mention on morphine) that i gave in. two weeks later i had to be hospitalized as my leg swelled up, was bright red, hot to the touch and excruciatingly painful. they told me i was lucky to be alive!

Treatments

Coumadin Working / Worked

take it daily, watch my diet carefully and check my inr monthly.

Heparin Working / Worked

used it in the hospital when originally diagnosed.

Lovenox Working / Worked

had to use this drug twice daily for six months after original diagnosis in summer 2004. although it kept my inr where the doc wanted it, the injections had to be subcutaneous in the belly and left horrible bruises. i was told that was normal but it sure hurt!

Dietary Modification Working / Worked

i learned which foods effect the inr in which direction and try to maintain stable intake of those foods. also i consult my clinic if there is a change in my meds ie antibiotics etc.

Open Scoliosis

in 1972, at the age of 7, i had a complete spinal fusion, leaving only the cervical vertebrae not fused. by the time i had surgery, my curvature was 65 degrees and had become life threatening.

Treatments

Brace Not Working

prior to my fusion, i wore different types of braces that just didn't work for me, including a molded body jacket and a milwaukee brace.

Harrington Rods Working / Worked

the surgery was very hard, as i had to wear a cast for a year and wasn't allowed to sit up for 6 months, so i spent 10 months in the hospital. thankfully, they don't do that anymore! although it was difficult, my results were excellent and the procedure probably saved my life

Open DailyStrength Members Community

Came across DS in March and am so impressed by this community of caring! Hoping to learn more ways to be of service here.