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  • About Me

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    tkaren

    Female, 52
    Edmonton, AB, CAN
    Member since May 18, 2007

    • About Me

      I've been an office worker except for my drywallying stint in early '80 s. Married in '81, one son, left marraige 2004. Live by myself and love it most of the time. I try to keep busy, work out 5 days a week, shopping, etc.and I love SUMMERS!! Scared if I take a break I won't be able to start again. :)

      I've been an office worker except for my drywallying stint in early '80 s. Married in '81, one son, left marraige 2004. Live by myself and love it most of the time. I try to keep busy, work out 5 days a week, shopping, etc.and I love SUMMERS!! Scared if I take a break I won't be able to start again. :)

    • Interests

      working out, people watching, walks, crafts, cooking, music, summer festivals, camping, exploring, shopping, etc.

      working out, people watching, walks, crafts, cooking, music, summer festivals, camping, exploring, shopping,

  • Recent Activity

    November 12

    • tkaren posted a new photo 4:54am

      Havent been here in awhile and it was time to change pic.…  

    June 28

  • Journal

    • How's this for embarrassment

      Mood August 30, 2008 1:24pm

      For a coupld of years now (it hasn't happened alot) I'll break out into a sweat, my legs turn to jello, the world tilts on it's axis and …
    • Just an Entry

      Mood August 12, 2008 1:13am

      I haven't written in here for awhile, I'm usually bebopping around the site. 

      Not a lot of energy, the allergic reaction I had to the …

    • Tricked me!

      Mood July 22, 2008 2:31pm

      I had to check the date, it's only Tuesday, someone wished me a good weekend, must have meant last week, I'm such a putz....
    • sick people are contagious...haa haaa choo!

      Mood July 22, 2008 2:26pm

      Had to go to the Drs. and as usual sick people waiting.....and I caught what was ever been coughed around the room. I hate being one of the sick …

    • The real me

      Mood July 15, 2008 10:28pm

      This illness sucks all the good stuff out of us....this is what I have left, thank God for dentists, makeup and clothes.  After looking at these …

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    • Hug

      From roartor July 21



      So happy to hear from you, I haven't been on here to much either, for the same reason, yep, life is for living. I was worried something happend to you, when someone just drops out you tend to think the worst on the Hep c forum, I hope your doing ok? I,m moving to Colorado in a couple months, I can't wait, I'll still be on here from time to time, I don't get on much but I do check it now and then.

      I saw your hug and went, Phew!

    • Hug

      From roartor April 27

      Hope your ok, I haven't heard from you for a long time , you have me worried, could someone tell me if they know what happend to Karen?

    • Ray of Sunshine

      From shorty15 January 5

      Hi Happy New year!! I hope 2009 brings you much happiness & health!! Hugs!! Eileen

    • Flower

      From AliasPandaBaby November 25, 2008

      Was thinking about you and haven't given you a hug in sometime. I pray all is well with you. I am like a roller coaster still but for now doing good and staying fairly stable.

    • Hug

      From roartor November 23, 2008

      Hey stranger, I hope your feeing ok, Iv'e been working real hard, so I haven't had time to get on the site, are they going to find you a new liver? if anyone deserves it you do, keep your chin up, oh ya have a Happy Thanksgiving. Dave

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Hepatitis C

      I found out in 2003 and have had it for 25-30 yrs. I require a transplant and I'm on the list.

      Treatments

      Liver Transplant Considering
      waiting for transplant
      Milk Thistle Not Working
      My hepatic Dr. said don't go near it, I'm at end stage 4 and it will hurt me, not help.
    • Close Breakups & Divorce

      Married 26yrs, left in '04. I moved out and my ex & son (25) stayed. My ex=drunk,abusive son=crackhead, but a good kid

      Treatments

      Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
      Every situation is different, my friends know without me having to explain. easy that way.
      Time Working / Worked
      desensitize myself by reading as mush as I can on it, so I know what to expect. kinda
    • Open Menopause

      I'm 49, & I've been in menopause for about 7 yrs. I'm ill so I thought it was that.hahaha NOT

      Treatments

      Humex Working / Worked
      I blamed everything on illness,not menopause. I'm not sure how to figure out the difference. In the grande scheme of things, doesn't really matter.
    • Open Cirrhosis

      Panic attacks lead to drinking. My best friend(16 yrs.old)& I had homemade tattoos done.Kidney op.'81. Found out in '03 I've had hepc 25 or so yrs. And Cirrhosis. Require a transplant.

      Treatments

      Lactulose Working / Worked
      Acities is in check for the most part.(unless I cheat & have salt.)
      Liver Transplant Considering
      waiting for transplant.
    • Open Dizziness & Vertigo

      I've put mine to being ill with HepC/cirrosis. I believe it gets worse when my shunt is getting plugged. I need to find out, interesting.

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