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  • About Me

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    DarrellB

    Male, 59
    Alexandria, LA, USA
    Member since July 11, 2007

    • About Me

      Contracted West Nile in August 2002 and learning to live with its long-term affects. Barely working, but working. Married to an Angel for over 30 years and have 2 grown children. Please read my JOURNAL entries. JOKES BEGIN on 10/18/07. ENJOY AND MAKE COMMENTS so I know you've been there.

      Contracted West Nile in August 2002 and learning to live with its long-term affects. Barely working, but working. Married to an Angel for over 30 years and have 2 grown children. Please read my JOURNAL entries. JOKES BEGIN on 10/18/07. ENJOY AND MAKE COMMENTS so I know you've been there.

    • Interests

      Learning more about the long-term affects from West Nile. I want to know what other people are experiencing, and for how long. Doctors are still behind in their knowledge of this virus.

      Learning more about the long-term affects from West Nile. I want to know what other people are experiencing,

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  • Journal

    • Journal Entry for February 8, 2009

      Mood February 8, 2009 11:03pm

      Hello to all my DS Friends:

       

      The last 4 months at work have been tough.  But, I made my quota for the 2008 investigations completed.  …

    • MAX's THOUGHTS

      Mood August 28, 2008 9:43pm

       

       

       

       

       

       

         So I thought I would bring this old memory to her …

    • Journal Entry for August 26, 2008

      Mood August 26, 2008 8:06pm

      DOCTOR DAVE

       

      Doctor Dave had sex with one of his patients and felt guilty all day long.

       

       

      No matter how much he tried to forget about …

    • Journal Entry for August 23, 2008

      Mood August 23, 2008 11:06am

      HIGH TECH

       

      Compliments of Rusters

       

      Three women, two younger and one senior citizen, were sitting naked in a sauna.

       

      Suddenly there was a …

    • Journal Entry for August 17, 2008

      Mood August 17, 2008 10:45am

      PERSPECTIVE

       

      Compliments of “Russ7118”

       

      After being married 25 years, a man looked at his wife one day and said, "You know, …

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    • Hug

      From orichila October 26

      Thinking of you and still missing you! : )

    • Funny Face

      From orichila September 30

      Missing you and your humor! Come back soon! : )

    • Hug

      From qutee August 18

      Long time, no words!!! Had pretty severe stomach/esophagus surgery in June. Lost "11" pounds I didn't have to lose!!!!Hanging around 108#!! I am 5'4".
      I may be going north to a study at NIH Institute. Reckon I will donate my body to their institution. Maybe someone will do some real work against abusive men if I can get my story out. Will be back on soon!! I will be your way in September!!! Going to plant another tree at my daughters grave!!!
      Fifteen years, unbelievable!!!! I still miss her and it still hurts so much!!!! Write me!! I miss you!!!
      How are all the "puddy tats?"

    • Ray of Sunshine

      From orichila June 6

      I hope u r having good week end! (((HUGS))) : )

    • Hug

      From orichila May 31

      Hope all is well with you and yours! : )

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  • Goals

    Goal Completed on Jan 22, 08
  • Support Groups

    • Close Anxiety

      I have had West Nile since Aug 2002. Some of the long-term symptoms are: Mental difficulties such as Memory Loss, Anxiety, & Depression; Muscle Pain & Weakness; Fatigue; Difficulty Walking or Standing; and more.

      Treatments

      BuSpar Working / Worked
      Began taking Oct 2004. Definitely helps to control anxiety. Side effects: None that I am aware of.
      Lexapro Working / Worked
      Began taking Aug 2004. Definitely helps to control depression. Side effects: None that I am aware of.
      Naproxen Working / Worked
      Usually take over-the-counter Aleve. In June 2007 I got the Naproxen & use it only for extreme pain.
      Positive Thinking Working / Worked
      You have to think positive. It is important not to take yourself too serious, or anyone else for that matter.
    • Close Pet Bereavement

      My dear and beloved friend, Samantha, was a beautiful, loving, and caring cat who died on August 30, 2007 at age 20 yrs and 1 month. For the past 5 years she helped me tremendously with my fight with West Nile. I miss my friend, but talk to her every day.

      Treatments

      Remembering Working / Worked
      I purchased a beautifully engraved river rock from www.4everinmyheart.com.
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