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!

Hi KB. Welcome home.. So sorry about all of your stress and DH's illness. It doesn't just rain, sometimes it pours. I'm praying that rainbow and a little peace reaches you soon.