Dear Dee, No, my eos. count was actually mid-range as of my blood test in March. It was just my white count that was high (12.5), indicating an infection, but...
Hey Shari!......well it isn't any wonder that you have been sick with the way our weather is flip flopping back so much. My sinuses have been painful lately...
The latest is that my appointment with the cardiologist is on July 25. That's a good sign, I'm told, because if he'd thought my case urgent, it wouldn't be...
HI Shari, Yuk, I HATE sinus infections!! I recently found some information that documents lipomas in the maxillofacial region, that could affect the sinuses,...
I found this web site, which is interesting, but I have to take exception to one quote in there, that "fibromyalgia is underdiagnosed." I think it is too...
Greetings! I just saw this recommended on the Arthritis Foundation's web site and thought someone might be interested: Heat Treat Warmers The new Heat Treat...
I am just checking in to let you all know that I have been trying to keep up with the posts but haven't had the energy to respond individually. For those...
Just a quick hello to all the newcomers to the group and to say that I am looking forward to their questions. This group has saved my life - quite literally so...
Hey group, The moderator of another group posted this, and I think it is well worth reading and acting: Yahoo is now using something called "Web Beacons" to...
Got the results from my GP this morning. Not good. I had "serious eschemia" under stress, which indicates one or more blockages. I'm to see a cardiologist...
The below word "envenoms" was suppose to be vengeance, but I didn't know how to spell it, so I hit AUTO correct, and it changed it to the below word! Weird...
I just noticed how many members we have, and even though I know they aren't all active, still when I joined about 2 years ago, I think I was #99. Does that...
I was diagnosed by a single biopsy 15 years ago that I had Dercum's Disease. The lumps continue to come with my having over 100 some as large as a walnut...
Hello Louise and hi to Judi in the US ! Louise it has taken me 25 years to get a diagnosis in France where nobody would even try to understand my pain. I have...
Hi, my name is Louise i live in the UK i am 33 years old i have been suffering with Fibromyalgia since 1994, i have about 12 painful lipoma's that the Doctor's...
I read an article that said that this is a disease primarily in England, or in people of English descent. I live in the US, however I am second generation...
Hi Diana I have heard of sufferers in India, South America, Russia, so I don't think that DD is reserved for certain nationalities. Welcome "on board" to all...
Dear All Many thanks for such a warm welcome and the valuable suggestions. I'm rather new to participating in groups via internet, let alone finding my way to...
Hello again, You asked about allergies and fibromyalgia. I have respiratory allergies, and also allergic to sulfa and adhesives...other than that, nothing in...
Hello all, I have been going through some really miserable nights without being able to sleep due to the pain in my hips. Yesterday I bought a package of Ben...
Greetings All! Thank you Dora for your prompt! I have been so extremely busy lately and with the fantastic weather - participating mostly in activities that...
Hello All, Hello Newbies. Well I have had a wonderful couple of days, I was walking home through a
small park the day before yesterday (only about 10 houses...
Hi Chris, I was using the Duragesic patch for awhile, but I have an allergy to adhesive, and the itching & swelling from the adhesive was almost worse than the...
Hi Shari, good to see you again! Sorry you have a cold--hope you feel better soon. My mom's old recipe for a cold was: A bowl of hot onion soup, a steak, a...
With all the sadness and trauma going on in the world at the moment, it is worth reflecting on the death of a very important person, which almost went...
I picked up copies of my medical file from "Dr. Doofus"--after waiting 2 weeks for them to actually remember to copy the files for me--and noted in my most...
Here's a few spoons, or positive vibes to those in need.. After many months of feeling like crap, I actually feel a bit better all round today. Yes I hurt like...