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Eloise 01/09/2008

I am trying to stay positive, I really am. I am terrified. FINALLY, i got a tentative diagnosis for why I have had this asthma/sinus/bronchitis/flu stuff since early September. COPD. I still have to see a pulmonologist. How many diseases can one have? Let's count: diabetes, type 2, asthma, depression, MS, and now another one? I feel like I will never, ever again get all of these things to settle down all at the same time. When one thing gets better, another pops up. I'm trying hard not to feel sorry for myself. I'm trying not to think about it. When I feel the need to take a deep breath, I am reminded of what might lie ahead. I'm trying to still the screams inside my head, I'm trying to not have an anxiety attack, I'm trying...and I'm reaching out to all of you. I know that there are several of you who have multiple diseases and that I am not the only one. COPD, to me, is a far worse diagnosis than MS (since I have the R/R MS).
I'm trying not to be 'needy,' but, Please....take my hand.

heather1 01/12/2008

Grin.. i would have loved to seen that pictue as well...lol... see you just have to remember those times hon... you have a sense of humor...use it to your fullest..hell pull tricks on your husband and your kids if you have to...heh heh heh

hugs
heather

deleted_user 01/12/2008

Hon, I pray that you get them all to settle down at the same time.

I am here for you kiddo, read my profile and you will know why. I hate going to a doctor they seem to have a 'New' and 'Exciting' DX'S for me?

Take a deap breath and take care...we all want you better!

deleted_user 01/12/2008

On a spiritual note I have read the God never gives one more then he thinks you can handle. My husband bought me something called rescue remedy fron healthfood store. Deep breathing is good & so it meditation.

Bye for now,
Lorna

GrammieP 01/12/2008

Taking your hand and walking the walk with you ....

Eloise 01/13/2008

More thanks! I think this latest round of steroids are making me quite paranoid. Last night I had these thoughts: I'm glad that I got into the specialist so fast! Oh, no..does that mean that what I have is really bad and I need to be seem right away? Oh my gosh, what if I have lung cancer? What if I have only a few months to live? Maybe that's why were were advised to have Mike take over the discipline of our youngest son and nearly everything else for him. It's going well now for both of them and they won't need me.
Does this sound really messed up? Is this the steroids? I try not to think these things, but breathing has been difficult today and when my chest gets really tight back these thoughts fly in. I'm trying not to dwell on it, even made some jokes this a.m. I think this time it's the waiting that is worse. I didn't worry when I waited for my MS diagnosis because I just knew I had it. And I was right. But this time I am worried. I will be so glad when Wednesday is over and I will know something!

Many, many thanks for your kind words of encouragement and support. Huge hugs to each of you! Imagine going on line to find angels of hope--each of you!

deleted_user 01/13/2008

MS, fibro, osteo, asthma, depression, arthritis. Since we're sharing lists. It is comforting to know there are others that understand, isn't it! Big Hugs! tracy

deleted_user 01/13/2008

You have already been given the advise I would have written

I just want to say how sorry I am and I hope you have the mildest case that is very treatable. I think you are handling it all very well.
Hugs and good thoughts go your way. We are always here for you.

deleted_user 01/13/2008

Myself, I have a few as well..
RRMS foe 25plus yrs, osteo & looks like arthritis. I have much to say about ms mgmt after so long & I know how to keep mine in remission. My thing is to take as few meds as possible.
Lorna

deleted_user 01/13/2008

oh I am sorry yo hear that hun, I bet it is hard to cope with. My hubby had diabetes type 2 and has had it for many years....and is now insulin dependent. I have secondary progressive MS. (((((hugs)))))) we all need hugs and people to talk to, if you need me I am here, just message me.
hugs
Morgaine

CASMIRA 01/13/2008

Please remember whether you want to hear it or not....God will NOT put more on you than you can bear...HE knows your limits....I struggle with the "why things happen to me everyday" but I am the type of person to take life by the horns and make apple juice out of apples and orange juice out of oranges....I constantly push myself and the parameters of my small mind....hmmm..something to ponder...have you thought about what you could do by willing your mind to do so?....be blessed and my prayers are offered!

deleted_user 01/13/2008

Hi~ We don't know each other, but I'm a member of this forum so that about covers the intrductions.
I also have a laundry list of diagnosis and am currently undergoing a wholenew series of testd to see what stage I'm at now. So believe me~as much as is possible for an outside person to know~I hear you and feel youtr pain.
It seems endless and my once sunny energetic personality has morphed into someone I do not even recognize.
All I can say as I am going through all this is to be honest to yourself and speak up for wht you need~no matter who gets themselves upset over it.
I'm trying to go not just day by day~but minute by minute if need be.
I know you are not being needy. That is exactly how I used ro be. In fact I was the point person to fix everything and everyone.Now I am learning to put my foot down and listen to my own advice.
Take good care my friend. Stand strong and know that I hold my hand out to you as well.
God Bless

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