Journal Entry for October 24, 2009
October 24, 2009 5:18pm
Today I went to my best friend's funeral. She is (was) also a DS member. Her screen name is Pix. She had breast cancer and fought hard during the …
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lauraa3
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About Me
I am an LPN. Worked hospice home health for 5 yrs before getting GBS. Have 3 children, married for 27 yrs. Am raising 2 grandchildren ages 2 and 5. Currently wheel chair bound. Diagnosed with GBS 12 months ago.
I am an LPN. Worked hospice home health for 5 yrs before getting GBS. Have 3 children, married for 27 yrs. Am raising 2 grandchildren ages 2 and 5. Currently wheel chair bound. Diagnosed with GBS 12 months ago.
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Journal Entry for March 21, 2009
March 21, 2009 9:28pm
Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am finally making progress in physical therapy after almost 6 months of hard work! Now I can walk with a walker …
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Journal Entry for January 30, 2009
January 30, 2009 9:26am
These past 3 weeks have not gone well. I was showing very slow improvement in PT, even standing up unassisted for about 20 seconds. Then all of a …
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What's wrong Laura? I know losing Pix was hard. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know how you are when you can. I hope you have a good Thanksgiving. I'm with you in spirit! Hugs from SC....Lesa and Hope
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Thanks Laura! Hope you have a good Halloween! How are you? Big hugs from us...Lesa and Hope
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hi,just thought id send you a hug
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I'm so sorry Laura. Of course I remember her. Life is so short. We never know if tomorrow is ours. How have you been? I miss seeing you on here. Hope sends hugs to you and the kids. You're always in my prayers too my friend.Take good care of you...Lesa
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Life is so precious. I thank you so much for updating me on Pix. Hugs to you and my love to Pix.
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Close Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
13 months ago I had a severe respiratory infection. After one month and 3 hospitals I was diagnosed with GBS. I received plasmapheresis and PT. After 3 months my insurance was dropped and all treatment stopped. I am currently wheel chair bound.
Treatments
- Plasmapheresis Working / Worked
- I was walking with a walker with max. assist. after 5 days of treatment with plasmapheresis.
Close Sexual Abuse
I am 46 years old. Physically and sexually abused by my biological father as far back as I can remember until age 18.
Open Chronic Pain
I am 46 years old. Diagnosed with GBS 13 months ago after going through 3 hospitals. Also have fibromyalgia. I am wheel chair bound. Unable to walk or stand alone.
Treatments
- Neurontin Working / Worked
- I was in the hospital in 1987 with chronic pain, back then they didn't know it was fibromyalgia. I'm having lots of pain with the GBS also.
Open Obesity
I weigh approx. 255 pounds. Height 5'7". confined to wheel chair. Have GBS. Age 46.
Treatments
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Not Working
- I stay away from fast foods as much as possible. Financially I am not able to buy fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Physical Exercise Not Working
- I am confined to a wheel chair. Am able to do some exercises with my arms. They are also weak.
Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) Depressionmy depression is out of control. I have GBS. In a wheel chair. History of severe sexual abuse. And just can't cope with life right now.
Treatments
- Celexa Working / Worked
- weight gain so stopped taking it.
- Lexapro Working / Worked
- weight gain a huge issue but still currently taking this med.
- Paxil Working / Worked
- did not work
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- have been in therapy for almost 17 yrs
- Wellbutrin Working / Worked
- did not work
- Writing Working / Worked
- Zoloft Working / Worked
- did not work
- Klonopin Working / Worked
- Xanax Working / Worked
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