Hi Michelle..
I'm also basically a newbie. I've been "lurking" for a long time, and
I *think* I might have posted once. I live in the USA, with my
husband, three daughters, three dogs, a bird, and a mouse. :) I also
have CREST, I was diagnosed in 1997. I've had Reynaud's all my life.
(I always thought that was "normal" for me.) I have some lung
involvement also, and I am on oxygen as needed.
I also have had trouble coming to terms with my illness. I was (and
probably still am) in denial of most of it. I'd like to tell you
that staying strong in spirit is half of the battle. :)
When you're in that Rhuemotologist office, don't forget to ask
him/her about anything you want to know, and don't be afraid to make
suggestions, after all, this is YOU and YOUR life.
Stay strong, and let us know what you find.
May tomorrow be a perfect day....
Hope

--- In sclerodermafriendsandfamily@y..., "mlss24" <lancey@b...> wrote:
> Hi,
> Im new to this group,so i thought id just say hi.
> My names Michelle,Im a mother of two girls,I live in Australia and
> was diagnosed last year with CREST.
> I have had Raynauds for years,and have probably had CREST for
longer
> than my DR's think.
> I am still coming to terms with it all,and am yet to find a DR that
> knows more than a little.I am going to see a rhumertoligist in a
few
> weeks so im hoping he can give me some answers.
> Anyway take care of yourselfs and I"ll be intouch
> Thanks for listerning
> Michelle
> xx