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    DawnMar

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    • Chocolate

      From omarc71 September 7

      hi dawn,
      thanx so much for the prayer; i needed that very much cos i having lots of trouble. how did u know i needed it?
      i am sending u a choc especially for u - enjoy!
      omarc71

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    • Close Addison's Disease

      45 years post bilateral adrenalectomy - surgical Addison's Disease- for Cushing's syndrome. 1 only Adiisonian crisis in 1995.

      Treatments

      Cortisol Working / Worked
      Used in past. Made me gain weight - cushingoid appearance
      Florinef Working / Worked
      Works well. Without it my potassium climbs and I feel weak with muscle pains. 100mcg (0.1 mg) / day
      Prednisone Working / Worked
      Cant do without it. Need to remember to increase amount for even the slightest stress. 12.5 mg. day
    • Close Multiple Myeloma

      I was diagnosed in 2002. Now in remission

      Treatments

      Thalidomide Working / Worked
      Recently discontinued because of osteonecrosis of jaw. Has caused significant neuropathy
      Zometa Working / Worked
      Discontinued recently because of osteonecrosis of jaw
      Prednisone Working / Worked
      Was on it primarily for replacement after bilateral adrenalectomy. 12.5 mg daily
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