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  • About Me

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    bettyt

    Female, 56
    Lufkin, TX, USA
    Member since April 15, 2007

    • About Me

      Retired,(not by choice), nurse, with a great family- wonderful support system there, several precious grandchildren, 2 of whom are going to move right accross the street from me soon!! Most of my time is spent trying to relieve pain!!

      Retired,(not by choice), nurse, with a great family- wonderful support system there, several precious grandchildren, 2 of whom are going to move right accross the street from me soon!! Most of my time is spent trying to relieve pain!!

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  • Journal

    • Accepting Death Is So Hard For Those Left To Live!!!

      Mood June 21, 2008 2:14pm

      As I write this entry, I am struggling ith a sense of loss as to how I can be of help to my friend MailDeadDrop in his time of need to help him not …

    • HEY,THERE, I'M BACK!!!

      Mood April 3, 2008 1:03pm

        

      Well, did you guys that know me think I just up and died on you or something?? I am SO SORRY its been so long since I have written …

    • Journal Entry for September 5, 2007

      Mood September 5, 2007 6:12pm

      Hey, everybody, Hope this finds everyone doing just great!!  I've had a so-so week myself!! Nothing to write home about!! I wrote to MDD …

    • Journal Entry for August 19, 2007

      Mood August 19, 2007 10:56pm

      Hey, Guys & Gals-- Hope this finds you all doing well- sorry I'm so bad about not communicating better-- I've got o much going on all the …
    • Journal Entry for June 19, 2007

      Mood June 19, 2007 12:11am

      Hello, everyone-- hope this finds all doing well after this weekend?? I am doing So much better than I have in a long, long time!! They have finally …

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    • Ray of Sunshine

      From MsCowgirl November 24, 2008

      Hi, I am new to this site and this condition. I was looking through the members list, and like you I am an RN here in Australia, although my prospects of being able to return to my job are looking bad. Just thought I'd send a ray of sunshine and hope it improves the day for you.

    • I’m With You

      From rligons August 13, 2008

      I know, hang in there!

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      From MailDeadDrop April 8, 2008

      Doing ok. Sone seems to be ill at the moment, but that's what toddlers do...

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      From vismom July 9, 2007

      Thank you for your words of encouragement :) I hope all is well with you!

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      From vismom June 25, 2007

      Feeling any better?

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Ankylosing Spondylitis

      I was dx.with AS in 1994, but did'nt have problems until about 2 yrs. ago.Now, I can't even load or unload my dishwasher without being in tears from the pain-cooking a meal is impossible these days!! I worked all my life & am just amazed at how fast this has knocked me down!! Now my lung capacity is starting to be affected, also, they tell me!! So, what now?? bettyt

      Treatments

      Celebrex Not Working
      Tried several of these,with very little , if any relief-- cortisone injections were done in a series of 6 @ a time, 1 per wk., x 6 wks, under flouroscopy, with sedation.
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