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OMG........you poor thing
How old are you?

 

Ohhh, Alleyoops. I am soooo sorry to hear that. Last year they thought my husband had that. After a lot of tests they decided that he has reactive arthritis, and the inflamation was due to a medication that he was on. He was 26 at the time. I know how scary that can be and I was so scared that that was the diagnosis that they would come back with. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. HUGS!
Kristyne
edited to add: I was diagnosed at 16 with fibromyalgia. I sympathize. It too is genetic.

 

I can't say that I know how you feel completely, I'm 28 and have cancer, I'm doing pretty good, but just live every day the best I can, and treasure the days I do feel good. One of the things that makes me feel better is sitting outside watching my birds..they entertain me so much..

 

I figured 25 from your user-id. The best thing you can do is study this thing and make the most of the days when you are feeling better. Maybe try to find a support group of people who know how you are feeling. You always got BYC peeps but a support group might be a good idea.

 

Sorry to hear it. My dad had that too. His neck became very stiff and so he stopped getting enough oxygen to his brain. I guess he was diagnosed about 10 years ago. I wonder if he had it for longer. It appers to affect some people worse than others. I had a client who was in her 40s when she was diagnosed and she had very few problems. I'm so scared that I may have it too. I have been plagued with migraines lately, normally they are not that bad. I have bouts of overall pain and am getting arthritic in my shoulder and hip, not to mention breathing problems too; that's been about 5 years now.

I know that its a hard blow for you. To live in physical pain is awful. Unfortunately there are some things that genetically we cannot avoid. I guess there are worse diseases to have, the kind that tear you away from your loved ones pre-maturely. For me, that is my worst fear. Now it may not hit you as preofoundly as your father, either. You just don't know yet and you may not know for a long time.

Take joy in the small things. Try to live a peaceful life. Kiss your children daily, and always let people know how much they mean to you. Simplify things. I don't know if any of this is going to help, I just want you to know that someone has read your message, that someone cares, and that you are not alone.

 

Alleyoops.

I am so sorry to hear of your diagnosis. Does it help to know.....we are all here for you...whenever you might need to talk.? I have lived in pain my whole life....which to some is not that long, 45 yrs. I get out when I can....and spend as much time with my chickens as possible. I try to work through the pain....and have come accustomed to it. I dont think I would know how to feel, if I woke up one day, with no pain. I would probably think I was in Heaven.
Just know....we are here for you...and love your family openly...and honestly. You have my prayers hun....be strong...dont EVER give up!

 

What kind of doctor is a DO? I can't believe he didn't take you serious given your family history. Are there any medicines that can help slow the progress of this disease? Keep us posted on what you find out about your condition, and the possible treatments for it. I am praying that God sends you strength to deal with this, people to help you, and peace of mind knowing that you are in His hands.

 

Alleyoops, my mom got that diagnosis about 15 yrs ago. She and all her siblings have varing degrees of arthritis as do almost all of my generation in the family. Anyway, my mom had both hips replaced four years ago and is still pushing on (at 85). In talking with my brothers and some of my cousins, we're all of the same opinion - the more active we push ourselves to be (within reason) the better our bodies seem to hold up. Yes it is painful every day, but with medical advances we seem to be able to keep going. Hope your doctor is able to help you find the right combination of meds and exercise to keep you active for a long time.