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  • About Me

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    kazinmich

    Female, 35
    Ann Arbor, MI, USA
    Member since April 29, 2007

    • About Me

      I'm a single parent of one diagnosed with MS in March 07. Here for friendship - to support & be supported. The ups in life are finally leveling off with the downs. Although I don't get out as often as I want, I've always been a very active person with the outdoors - hiking, swimming, fishing, sports, etc. I feel very fortunate to be alive and have everything in my life that I now have. I'm always looking to learn more about almost anything, especially on how to be a better parent.

      I'm a single parent of one diagnosed with MS in March 07. Here for friendship - to support & be supported. The ups in life are finally leveling off with the downs. Although I don't get out as often as I want, I've always been a very active person with the outdoors - hiking, swimming, fishing, sports, etc. I feel very fortunate to be alive and have everything in my life that I now have. I'm always looking to learn more about almost anything, especially on how to be a better parent.

    • Interests

      Bullmastiffs! Reading, writing, photography, drawing, painting, swimming, hiking, fishing, biking, basketball, volleyball, picnicing, movies, billiards, bowling, mini golf, watching sports, DIY programs, and the list goes on...

      Bullmastiffs! Reading, writing, photography, drawing, painting, swimming, hiking, fishing, biking, basketball,

  • Journal

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    • H1N1 has come my way!

      Mood November 13, 2009 10:36pm

      Becca went to the doctors.  She has H1N1 and a bacterial infection.  I know Im getting it, my MS has been going insane the past few days, …
    • "Please Don't".. do you really mean it?

      Mood November 11, 2009 11:05am

      I guess I sent mixed messages.  When you tell someone you are close with, "oh don't worry about that" or "please don't …

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    • I’m With You

      From dddeerma Yesterday

      Thanks for the happier words. I have left their treat foods out the last two nights, but it looks like possums ate them. The deer are sweet aren't they?

    • Ray of Sunshine

      From oldboyscout Yesterday

      You deserve a little Sunshine today, hope your doing well today

    • Hug

      From dddeerma Yesterday

      Thanks so much, but there was a hunting season and I have not seen the mama or this springs fawn. Who would hurt a fawn? The pic is mama, who was an orphan and had survived four years by wearing a collar. I love the attitude she has in the photo!

    • Hug

      From MrMark Sunday

      When my son is driving....we get passed all the time! Have a great night. Mark

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      From oldboyscout Sunday

      My dear sweet friend I Miss you...

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  • Goals

    Progress

    23 %

    Weight to Lose (lbs)
    75
    Goal Completed on Jul 4, 08
  • Support Groups

    • Close Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
      Type: Relapsing-remitting MS

      Diagnosed with MS in March 2007 - it's the first thing my doc thought, and he was right. Some days are up, some are down, but there's always tomorrow!

      Treatments

      Celexa Somewhat Helpful
      Worked good for depression, but gave me horrible sweats so I had to get off it.
      Copaxone Too Soon to Tell
      I start copaxone in the next week.
      Neurontin Somewhat Helpful
      It helped with the pain/burning/numbness stuff, however made me sleepy to the point I couldn't work!
      Rebif Somewhat Helpful
      Using the rebiject really helped. On this I only had one new lesions in the first year, one relapse. I am going off it because of the horrible flu side effects that seem to never end for me. I wish it didn't give me horrible side effects!
      Solumedrol Somewhat Helpful
      Restored my vision in 1 day! Whoo hoo! However made me horribly jittery and spend happy. I couldn't stop talking, was so incrediby hyper!
    • Close Obesity

      Been up/down my whole life, not much more to say.

      Treatments

      Cycling Too Soon to Tell
      Bought the pedals just to get into the routine before buying the recumbant. I love this, but not sure if it's enough cardio to count. 5/11 - bought an actual bike now. whoo hooo.. watchout world!
      Swimming Not Working
      I love to swim, and do laps, but it didn't seem to help me lose weight any, hmph.
      Weight Watchers Somewhat Helpful
      Helped me lose a few pounds, but it's expensive to keep going!
    • Open Lyme Disease

      My sister was diagnosed with Lyme Disease. She is 25 and having a really bad time with it.

    • Open Gastric Bypass Surgery

      I'm overweight. I need help.

    • Open Sleep Apnea

      The doctor just called me - 134 episodes in 7 1/2 hours. Going in tomorrow to try out a breathing machine...didn't have a clue I had it. Hmph!

    • Open Chronic Pain

      Diagnosed with MS

      Treatments

      Naproxen Somewhat Helpful
      Nerve Blocks Somewhat Helpful
      Neurontin Somewhat Helpful
      Did not like foggy side effects
      Oxycodone Somewhat Helpful
      TENS Somewhat Helpful
      Pamelor Somewhat Helpful
      takes away the sensory pain
    • Open Healthy Relationships

      kazinmich hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Psoriasis
      Affected Areas: Psoriasis of the Skin

      I had psoriasis bad on my knees, elbows and ankles as a child. As an adult I have been taking care of it. I have a small patch on one elbow, and a med patch on one ankle, and some in my ears!

      Treatments

      Coal Tar Not Working
      Hydrocortisone Not Working
    • Open Depression

      kazinmich hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

      I love my daughter so much, but I don't know if I can help her.

      Treatments

      Child Time-out Not Working
      Time out = throwing a physical fit, damage to anything around
      Family Therapy Not Working
      7 years of counseling, even the therapists gave up
    • Open Autism / Autism Spectrum

      kazinmich hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Seasonal Affective Disorder

      kazinmich hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Loneliness

      kazinmich hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Financial Challenges

      kazinmich hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
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    Dr. Jeremy F. Shapiro
    Pediatrician

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