(((((Kristie))))) A big hug for you. I hope you all enjoy your halloween...BOOOOOO!!!

I don't really know how to word this because I don't mean it as an insult to all of you that have answered dear Sally our cheerleader. But after reading your posts it makes me feel wonderful. I don't have even half of what all of you guys have and am so grateful. I sometimes regret having my own little pity parties after reading who it could be like.

Hi Sal

Reasonably quiet on the Western Front for me. Sick of nose bleeds (low platelets) and having a tingling face, arms and legs (which I discovered - much to my relief is caused by Topamax the new med that I am on - no big deal just glad to know the cause).

For whatever reason, I seem to burst into tears at any time, given any contentious/sensitive issue, but apart from that, assuming that nobody ruffles my feathers all is good in my world.

Cheers

Lyn

((((Lyn)))), I was right there with you on the verge of tears, this morning, whilst cleaning old doggy's morning mess he leaves for me. I got up at 11:00 and just now 1:00 sitting down to my PC and breakfast.

In the old days, it would have taken me 30 mins tops. I sure do understand, the ruffled feathers bit too.

Be well stay steady, we need you around here..

Doydie, thanks for being honest and for being as well as you are.

Sally it makes me feel guilty at times when I read of the problems so many of you have. I guess it should make me get off the couch also. I need to loose 75 pounds and maybe I would have more energy

i didn't even want to reply to your post because my situation right at this minute is depressing.

my dr has been following my labs and my "slight renal impairment" has escalated to "stage 3 kidney disease". "stage 5 is renal dialysis". this is NOT related to my MS but to my diabetes. my diabetes oral meds have changed a few times and insulin is next. yikes i'm scared.

it's my own fault for ignoring my diet etc. my internal dialogue is doing a number in my head and the dying piece is looking sooner rather than later.

but, i went to my hosp's diabetes educator and will try to follow new guidelines. i had new labs drawn this am and see my pcp next wk. then i plan to see a nephrologist.

i'm not a quitter and want to at least stay in stage 3 as long as possible.
and, my friend isn't even here yet. now she's moving in Jan. she was supposed to be here 2 1/2 yrs ago now.

can you tell i'm a little down? whine....

Judy

Awwww Judy, I am so sorry you are dealing with this. Prayers for you my friend. I hope you feel better soon and your friend is there to comfort you.

Haven't posted in a while but, have been reading posts every couple weeks..I'm not doing worth a crap! No other way to put it...stress, stress..oh did I say more stress! All the family deaths...hubby have 3 major surgeries in last 1 1/2 years. I just want to crawl in a hole somewhere or go off in the woods like the indians used to do and die!