[LizaJane]

I've been off the site for a while dealing with an ill friend, but just wanted to say that nothing has changed here. I'm still dealing with not fusing after the spine surgery, still in pain but not awful. The neuropathy really hasn't expanded in a long while now. That, at least, is stable. I'm getting along okay.

[Yorkiemom]

you posting. I was wondering where you had disappeared to. Sorry your friend is sick and hope that he/she will recover soon.

Take care,
Cathie

[dahlek]

getting worried.. about you...The bummer things about internet is that if 'something' happens to someone...you really don't know except thru others who really KNOW you or by accident...It for me can be a stressful one.

As for NO PROGRESS with you, well, The stress of a sick friend is just that: THE DREADED STRESS FACTOR! I will keep you both in my heart for Good things and not any other kind [simply not allowed].

In a way, no deterioration is maybe a good thing? Let's always put some 'frosting' on the whole scenario.. IT AIN'T worse, as Mark Twain thru Huck Finn would say? or something like that....

I am one who is truly, really honestly, GLAD you can check back! - j

And if that doesn't make you cross-eyed I am sure I can come up with SOMETHING?

[Brian]

Yes it is good to see you back on the forum again, i was hoping you weren't ill your self.
Brian

[Silverlady]

We've missed your valuable info and postings. And I'm just ready to see the sassy Liza Jane again.

Hugs
Billye

[MelodyL]

Hi Liza Jane

Don't know if you read my post about the Neuropathy Support Group meeting on May 17, from 6 - 8 p.m. It's at the CBS Building in NYC.

Hopefully, as long as Alan doesn't get any more foot ulcers and he doesn't have an ivig treatment that day, we shall be going.

This will be our first support group for neuropathy.

I guess we'll all exchange ideas, complaints, news!!!

should be fun. Maybe you can come. Wouldn't it be cool if all of us on these boards met up at this meeting!!!

Melody

[daniella]

Hi. I'm new but just wanted to say hi. That would be neat about all meeting. When I'm more able I want to find a support group. I used to go for ed/depression and it really helps with coping and to feel less alone.I too am sorry about your friend. She is lucky to have you especially with all your going through too.

[MelodyL]

Daniella:

If it weren't for support groups (either going in person, or finding message boards on the internet), I would have lost my mind a long time ago.

I went to an aspergers support group in NYC. There I was surrounded by 50 men with Aspergers. I was never so fascinated by anything in my life.
Many of them were like the guy on Boston Legal (he plays Jerry Espenson, HANDS to his friends). There were so many like that guy I can't tell you.

There were quite a few like my son, who look normal, act normal, but can't face the anxieties that life throws at you.

And because my son is a compulsive gambler, I joined Gamanon. Learned much from these people.

Also, I go on Dental Message boards. That's how I found my phobia dentist.

I wouldn't have found Dr. Theirl, Alan's chiropractic/neurologist, if it werent for the message boards at the Original Brain Talks.

And presently, I have my own forum for Parents of Young Adults with ASpergers.

THERE ARE SUPPORT GROUPS FOR EVERYTHING. The best thing in the world is being in contact with people who are going through what you are going through. Otherwise, we'd all be sitting at home alone, not sharing information, not sharing support, NOT LEARNING ANYTHING!!!!


I believe 100% in support groups.

Melody

[Alkymst]

Very nice to see that your back on the boards - sorry your absence was to attend to a sick friend but I'm sure they benefited greatly from your help as do the members of the forum.
Maybe like Dahlek said, no progression of the PN but still dealing w/ the added STRESS of caring for an ill friend is realy a very positive accomplishment particularly w/ the pain from your back.
Welcome back!!
Alkymst

[Yorkiemom]

Ahhhh... But maybe it was not a "she." Maybe it was a he... And maybe they have been off on a romantic cruise together, with Liza Jane playing nurse...

Do you think there is a remote chance??? Or a remote island???

Cathie