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    About Me

    I developed Lupus from Epbstein Barr virus. I have lots of auto immune illnesses; the whole package deal!! I live in a sober house. I have struggled with alcoholism for fifteen years. I am doing well now and stick close to God. I do not dwell on my past. I learned so much and have been able to help others. Lupus has brought pain, I try not to take opiates. Sometimes in a flare I have to have hydrocodone but, I have another person hold onto it and administer the correct dosage.

    Interests

    writing and sleeping!

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    • Journal

      • Journal Entry for May 18, 2008

        Mood May 18, 2008 7:26pm

        I was in the emergency room today in a full flair. I moved to San Antonio and don't see a Rheumy until the 22nd. I was in too much pain to wait. …

      • doing the program

        Mood March 3, 2008 2:18pm

        I am in Colorado living with a natural healer. So far, I have drank live juices and taken bowel cleansers. I have eaten a lot of garlic and …

      • doing the program

        Mood March 3, 2008 2:18pm

        I am in Colorado living with a natural healer. So far, I have drank live juices and taken bowel cleansers. I have eaten a lot of garlic and …

      • Journal Entry for December 17, 2007

        Mood December 17, 2007 9:38pm

        hey merry christmas and all that crap... sorry i am just not in the mood.. i moved to Connecticut after last trip to icu. i wanted to be near my …
      • Journal Entry for November 7, 2007

        Mood November 7, 2007 11:54pm

        I am happy to be relieved from that flair without going to the hospital. I wish the docs were not so paranoid about meds and send you to pain clinics …

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      • Prayer

        From Juansmommy Yesterday

        May God be with you, may he help you when you feel tired and helpless.

      • Hug

        From tjrose67 Yesterday

        Yes, my mother passed away in August of 2007. We made sure she had hospice care when we were not there, but I had my father and 3 sistesr and a aunt to help, but it can be quite emotional. I made sure I was with her as was the rest of the family when she passed away in our home. I know what you are going through, it is rough, but you will be glad you were there for her once she is in Gods hands! God Bless, Tim

      • Prayer

        From Bruce34 Tuesday

        Been there.........all I can say is God Bless.

      • Prayer

        From anionted Tuesday

        As you have made a step to work on your healing, know ye that your father God who wish all things go well with you. Will let a miracle happen for you. (3 John 2) God bleess you

      • Hug

        From astrid40 Tuesday

        sending you a hug of support

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    • Support Groups

      • Close Breakups & Divorce

        I have lupus disease and i am in a flair up mode. what advice can i get from others?

        Treatments

        Plaquenil Too Soon to Tell
        I have been misdiagnosed for years. I finally found a great Rheumatologist in Boulder. We went over my labs and they were scary. I have the antibody for scolederma also
        Plaquenil Too Soon to Tell
        I have been misdiagnosed for years. I finally found a great Rheumatologist in Boulder. We went over my labs and they were scary. I have the antibody for scolederma also
      • Close Lupus

        Treatments

        Folic Acid Working / Worked
      • Open Depression
        Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

        I have had over 23 suicide attempts. I have been hospitalized 23 times for overdosing. I have been in icu and critical icu on dialysis. I have moved beyond the suicides and am happier and higher functioning thank God for high doses of effexor!

        Treatments

        Effexor Working / Worked
        I was taking 75mg forever until a psyche doc put me on 150mg my life changed. no more panic attacks and no more impulsive suicide attempts
        Lexapro Working / Worked
        effexor works best out of all ssris
      • Open Anxiety

        multiple suicide attempts. Severe depression. BPD, Lupus, family conflict.

        Treatments

        Effexor Working / Worked
        i just give up sometimes
      • Open Bereavement
        Type: Loss of a Relative

        my mother is days away from dying of ovarian cancer. We never had a good relationship. We were estranged for years; now, she has asked forgiveness. I am taking care of her as she dies. I feel like I am in a twighlight zone. It's a miracle and then i am loosing her. She looks like death. Its all in her eyes. I need some support. thanks

        Treatments

        Helping Others Considering
        taking care of her helps me feel signifigant to her.
        Music Working / Worked
        I listen to lots of music; especially Chrisian music.
        Pets Working / Worked
        holding my sisters dog
        Poetry Working / Worked
        I am a poet.
        Prayer Working / Worked
        i get a peace when i pray.
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