Hi, Thought I'd chime in with my response on alcohol. I have a real problem with liquor, I don't drink enough! Enjoy a good glass of wine with a nice meal...
Welcome, Donna. Sorry it's so hard for all of us. Kind of a similar story with most of us not being recognized for what's going on with us, and then told it...
Now that's a unique problem, Eileen -- "don't drink enough" -- lol. What a lovely problem to have. I share that one with you. We could start a support group,...
Dear Donna, Welcome to our group, and I'm glad you found us! I'm sorry you are suffering, but at least here in this group we all understand. I am 59, married...
Hi group, I am officially off the Pimozide, as after a couple of days without it, then starting it again, the unpleasant side effects were even more severe....
I know what you're talking bout with the lumps in places that we don't realize they are there. The only time I really knew where every single one was happened...
Hey Judi, Funny you should wonder about the lumps causing problems with your finger. Several months ago, I developed "trigger finger" in both ring fingers....
Hi Carole, About a year ago, I had surgery for carpal tunnel and trigger finger (middle finger--lots of fun!) on my right hand. The surgery was a success as...
I am offically unable "to perform work activity at any level of exertion eight hours a day, five days per week, on a regular and routine basis" and my...
Dear Carole and Judi, The ulnar nerve, along the outside of the elbow (funny bone area), branches out into the nerves that control the pinkie, ring, and that ...
Dear Judy, My letter from Social Security said the same thing. Brava! I am happy that you have gotten to this point. Peace, -- Dora ========== Judith wrote: I...
Hi ladies! Just thought I'd chime and say that my first "health issue" (other than asthma/allergies) happened in my early twenties when I started to have pain...
Congratulations! Every time one of us gets some recognition that this IS a real disease with serious ramifications is a cause for celebration. Shari Judith...
Hi Judi, This is where my cluster (bi laterally) came up last year, and when finally the doctor said "they shouldn't be there!" It was only after my forearms ...
Hi there, My story is much the same. The first real indication that something was chronically wrong with me was the tendonitis in my right arm that just would...
Hey I like your description of "a new woman!" I think I will apply that to myself if you don't mind. I know I don't have the same outlook or general...
Hi Sharon, Your comment about a lack of hair where the lipomas got me looking everywhere I could at mine, and you're right! I never realized it before. What...
Hi Judi, WEDNESDAY - they both go back -yaay!!! Bless, I love them dearly, but am looking forward to getting some peace and quiet and REST! It is strange...
Great news Judy, this is a personal triumph for you and one for DD. It is
another chink in the amour of ignorance. When I Medicare (Government health...
Just wanted to tell you all that I feel GOOD today!! I took the first dose of Lyrica (pregabalin) last night before bed, and while I still had a little...
YAY! ... From: Dercums_Disease@yahoogroups.com Date: 09/03/05 07:02:52 To: Dercums_Disease@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Dercums_Disease] Great News!! Just wanted...
hello, my right hand is clawed, it locks shut at night I use to have to where baces on my hands at night but now it hurts ... its my index and middle that are ...
Teddy, I read all the articles on the site, and I must say it is very interesting! I have passed it on to our pastor, whose daughter is autistic (she is 4.) ...
Dear Barbara, I'm sorry to hear about the trouble with your hand. Mine seems to be just the opposite--they are not clawed, but too stiff to bend. I'm ...
To ALL Members, I truly HOPE and PRAY that ALL members are safe from Katrinas Wrath. My heart just breaks watching all of this unfold. All those Poor, Poor ...
Hi, Thanks for the info, Very interesting article - am going to check with geneticist to see if the kids were tested agains it, as it can cause autism. Bye for...