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12-22-2008, 08:57 PM | #1 | |||
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*clap clap clap*
We have the appearance of being ok, no one can look at anyone and see blood tests (even though I do try to point out that my tan and dark knuckles are from my high ACTH) and yeah, I have been told well, you look fine, did great today etc. when I know tomorrow or even later I will pay for trying to look normal and enjoying myself. Who wants to be sick? I am not quite sure what they expect to see but I have been in SSDI (disability) for a couple of years and got it first try. That would not happen if I was just fine. Yeah, so I do push myself in the rare instances when they come around as I want to pretend for a while too - I know I am going to hurt later. I guess unless there is an obvious physcial manifestation - we need a sick-o-meter on our foreheads (which, by the way, would be most helpful for most docs who are oddly blind too!) so it is patently in front of their eyes. I still get *well, maybe you will feel better tomorrow* and I roll my eyes - dude, do you not understand the meaning of CHRONIC? Hey, if the health fairy came along and waved her wand, I would dance naked in the streets (no one would like that), but I do not see that happening. I usually say fine when people ask me how I am and some take that, instead of being polite - as I am on my way to health! So if I tell them how I really am, they cannot understand it and if I am polite, they think I am great. No win. End of rant...ooops.
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12-22-2008, 10:58 PM | #2 | |||
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The reason I was able to decorate my home, host an xmas party and go on a cruise was the fact that the week b/4 my cruise I had 5 straight days of IVIG - that always makes me feel like a million bucks! Plus, my neuro recently increased my steroids back to 20 mgs a day - YAY!!!!
I have my IV BIG every couple of months or so and thoroughly enjoy the results! I feel almost normal again! Erin Quote:
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01-01-2009, 08:59 AM | #3 | ||
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I have no support at all except my grandmother who just recently started doing it......but stlil doest understand the disease......my husband I dont' know what his problem is......he has spoken with my doctor, read some literature........but the other day I was having a bad flare up .....weakness in upper ext. and double vision for about 3 weeks.....but siince I was albe to go get my neice a christmas present 2 days before that in the am.....he refused to drive me to the hospital.....and this is jus a mere example...........
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01-08-2009, 12:58 PM | #4 | ||
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Hi Erin,
I think we all have had to deal w/ that issue, but to different degrees. I would strongly suggest that you give them some unbiased, written info. I found the info on the MGFA website-a note to caregivers (or titled something likethat?) is helpful. I think because often people don't SEE the MG illness, it is hard for them to grasp. Hang in there & take care of you. Give your loved ones some time, and encourage them to educate themselves. Remember that it is not you, and that it is a process for everyone, your family & friends too! Keep the faith! Nancy Lee Quote:
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"Thanks for this!" says: | erinhermes (01-11-2009) |
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