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Old 11-17-2008, 10:10 AM #1
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Hello - I am new to NeuroTalk. I found the CFS/Fibro thread by accident and the folks on that thread are just as nice as they can be. Very friendly.

In 2004, I was diagnosed with several illnesses. Not sure what happened but I think years of stress on my body finally took its toll. I developed Type II diabetes, hypothyroidism, Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue, and Venous insufficiency. I already had problems with my leg and back. Those did not get properly diagnosed until recently. I have DDD in back and neck. I will be having surgery on my back in 2 weeks (Dec. 2, 2008). I was hospitalized back in April 2006 with a bad case of Cellulitis. It was a very close call. I was in the hospital for a week on an IV antiobiotic.

I am on several medications that have given me some quality of life.

I'm 55 yrs old, married with a daughter from a previous marriage and two grandchildren. I'm taking one step at a time and believe laughter is one way to make yourself feel somewhat better.

Nice to meet everyone!
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DX with: Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Fuch's Cornea Dystrophy, Type II Diabetes, DDD, back surgery on Dec 2, 2008 (anterior fusion at L5 S1), DDD in cervical spine, Hypothyroidism, Venous Insufficiency. Hospitalization for cellulitis - three times. Surgery on both legs (2013) because of venous insufficiency Recently received a DX of RSD (2013). New doctor (Internist) researched some of my symptoms which brought her to RSD. She could never touch my right leg-or foot. I'm very hypersensitive even though I have peripheral nueropathy. If you even slightly touch my toes, I scream in pain. Not kidding. In 1985, I had Hammertoe surgery and when doctor went to take pin out of one toe on right side, it would not come out. Was in crooked. Had to use wire pulleys I think she called it. Afterwards, I could not walk for two weeks. Nerve damage - Only way to deal with it all is with laughter and good friends.
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welcome Kathy

I hope the surgery will be very successful with rapid recovery.

glad to hear you are already getting support from other Fibro/CFS members too
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Hi Kathy and Welcome to our little corner of the world!!!

I see you are already finding your way around... if you need anything or have any questions please don't hesitate to ask... someone will always be around shortly to help you in any way that we can!!

Hope to see you around the boards!

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Kathy,

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Great to see you have come to be with us. Just let us know if we can be of any help. We are all here to assist each other as possible. My thoughts and prayers are with for your surgery.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around.

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Hello and Welcome to Neurotalk, Kathy!! You will meet many great and supportive people here who I am sure will be more than happy to help you if they can.

I'm sorry to hear about everything you are currently going through , I hope you start feeling somewhat better soon.

If you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask, I am more than happy to help you in anyway I possibly can.

Take care and I look forward to seeing you around the forum more soon.

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Welcome to Neuro Talk, do not hesitate to ask questions here at NT, the people here are kind and very helpful, again welcome to NT
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welcome to neurotalk ... as you see there are lots of friendly and supportive people here .... we are just the 'tip of the iceburg' as there are so many more yet to meet .... i hope to see you soon on some of the forums ... again
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Welcome to NeuroTalk Kathy! I'm glad you found us but I'm sorry for the reasons.

You will meet some great people here.

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