littlemiss

Open Non-hodgkin's Lymphoma
Type: Low Grade Non-Hodgkin\'s

My Father has just been diagnosed with NHL. He has theFelicular type. I feel totally useless as to how i can help him... Im very scared...

Open Raynaud's Disease

I have a history of this in my Family but I never suffered with it untill i developed an Eating disorder. Now no matter the temperature, my hands, toes, lips and nose seem to be permanently cold, numb and painful... i struggle with this particularly in the winter also

Open Anemia

I have suffered with Anemia from a young child.. I underwent tests for sickle cell anemia and have a strange form of this disease where some of my red blood cells are sickle shaped but not many... i also suffer with low platelet levels and bruising.. I look quite pale and suffer with tiredness but my body has an inability to absorb regular iron, so I have to have it injected, IV or chelated if my levels get really low...

Treatments

Dietary Modification Not Working

Iron Somewhat Helpful

Open Prescription Drug Abuse

I used to be obese and was prescribed Xenical, a fat magnet. I used this during the initial stages of my weightloss and was then not able to have it prescribed due to a lower bmi. I however have found many ways of obtaining it other than prescription and currently abuse it like crazy... I know deep down it doesnt do anything anymore, but I feel I need it...so therefore take it all the time. The same story goes for sleeping meds too... I have managed to not take as many as i once did..

Open Physical & Emotional Abuse

I was physically and emotionally abused from a baby by my mother this continued throughout my childhood into my teens... it worsened and led to my leaving home early. I never returned. I now have a better relationship with my mother but cannot ever get over how she used to and still at times treats me.

Open Plastic Surgery

I am currently on the waiting list for excess skin removal following dramatic weight Loss. I need work done on my stomach, upper arms, thighs and back. I am not allowed to have this done untill i improve my health so am trying my hardest to do so as I NEED this surgery. Its not for aesthetics alone, its for my own perception and self worth.

Open Obesity

I Used to weigh almost 400lbs. I lost a great deal of weight, developed an Eating disorder but still have weight to loose. i struggle with people understanding that i still need to loose weight. The slim people around me dont understand what its like to weigh 400lbs and therefore cannot comprehend my journey and desire to continue to loose the remains of my weight.

Treatments

Alli Working / Worked

I was prescribed Xemical and orlistat, they both worked but had horrible results if abused... still need to eat a low fat, calorie controlled diet tho... not magic!

Cycling Working / Worked

Swimming Working / Worked

Xenical Working / Worked