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terbear 
7:17am, February 11, 2009
It has been a rough couple of weeks. My feet are hurting so much I have been shuffling around. My right hip has also been hurting some. I have my next appointment on the 10th of Aug. so I am anxious to see where my labs are at. Family Dr. put me on Lyrica for suspected peripheral neuropathy and it is helping some. Also put me on Welbutrin for Depression. Hopefully I will start feeling better.
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This is my first visit. I am here because I need a place where others understand this disease. Because I am diagnosed with Smoldering Myeloma I feel like others don't feel like it is real.
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Hi terbear,
I hope you stick around this site because there are some very good people here who can keep you sane. I know because they have helped me. I was diagnosed with MGUS in 2004 and my protein levels keep going up but very slowly. I know how it is when other people don't want to believe and don't understand your illness. For me it's difficult because I can't tell if I'm fatigue due to to the developing illness or because of my depression.
You take care of yourself.
Lots of hugs,
Monica
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Sorry I haven't posted anything for a while. Work has been hectic and I am taking college classes to boot. I am doing alright, am anxious to have my next appointment on Aug. 10. May was my first appointment and was told my levels then are my baseline and we will see in Aug if anything changes. Nothing else to report. Hope everyone is doing well
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Hi terbear,
I know what you mean regarding a hectic life. I'm just glad I have a hectic life right now because it means that I'm fighting my depression. I don't know how long I can do this but just maybe it's the best thing to do. I admire you since I'm also in school, this summer I've being taking "Body Conditioning" and "Excel". This fall I should be finishing up for my certificate in "Medical Assistant", it might take more than one semester, according to how I feel physically and mentally. I hope I will be able to finish soon. What classes are you taking? You are in my prayers, take care and keep me posted.
Hugs, Monica
Hi terbear,
Just wanted to stop by and see how you're doing. I hope you're not in too much pain. I have MGUS which I guess it means that I'm in stage 1 with no symptoms yet. It would be hard to tell when there are because I have fibromaglia and Chronic Fatigue with Immune Deficiency, plus I'm bi-polar so I'm in pain a lot of the time.
Take care of yourself and keep me posted.
Hugs,
Monica
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