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Lady Freedom Returns

(14,120 posts)
Sun May 12, 2019, 09:00 PM May 2019

Had a Facebook chat with some family members that was a memory shaker.

We talked about my health issues, and they reminded me that my mother had a form of what I'm dealing with now.

My "father" was also supposed to as well.

My mom did have trouble walking at times, couldn't be out in the sun, and always wore long sleeves and pants. She had a lot of health issues, but I totally spaced on this one.
And with how prevalent cancer and heart problems are in the family, I didn't think to keep an eye on issues like this.

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Had a Facebook chat with some family members that was a memory shaker. (Original Post) Lady Freedom Returns May 2019 OP
Don't know what you are dealing with now, but adding more family history elfin May 2019 #1
That's why I reached out. Lady Freedom Returns May 2019 #2
There are so very many of those types of conditions elfin May 2019 #4
I'm just trying to get as much family history as possible. Lady Freedom Returns May 2019 #6
I have 3 autoimmune diseases--have been told if you have 1 you are likely to get more bobbieinok May 2019 #7
What?!?! Lady Freedom Returns May 2019 #8
Kicking so people see your GoFundMe page. femmedem May 2019 #3
Thanks! Lady Freedom Returns May 2019 #5

elfin

(6,262 posts)
1. Don't know what you are dealing with now, but adding more family history
Sun May 12, 2019, 09:08 PM
May 2019

to your doc's records could be very helpful. Especially if, since your Mom's issues, many advancements have been made that could help you immeasurably.

All the best. Keep us up to date and please call your doc soon with the extra pertinent info.

elfin

(6,262 posts)
4. There are so very many of those types of conditions
Sun May 12, 2019, 09:26 PM
May 2019

And there are so many new biological medicines to treat them. Not all, but many. I know because I have an autoimmune condition and take a med that wasn't available until 5 years ago. It is working.

Don't worry until you need to. Yes, easy to say, but this field of medicine is changing so very quickly that it there is truly great hope that all will be well.

All the best. Call that doc and get the right diagnosis and then the right specialist, if needed.

Lady Freedom Returns

(14,120 posts)
6. I'm just trying to get as much family history as possible.
Sun May 12, 2019, 09:39 PM
May 2019

Want to give the neurologist as much info I can.

femmedem

(8,201 posts)
3. Kicking so people see your GoFundMe page.
Sun May 12, 2019, 09:24 PM
May 2019

I know you haven't been pushing your GoFundMe, but I don't know if everyone knows quite how dire your financial situation is.

For anyone reading this, Lady Freedom Return's GoFundMe is in her signature line.

Lady Freedom Returns

(14,120 posts)
5. Thanks!
Sun May 12, 2019, 09:34 PM
May 2019

With my issues right now, I'm not really someone palaces would hire right now
Mind you my dog and the teenage boys in my apartment complex are having a fine time. He's the best wingman they ever had. They love taking him for walks and telling girls how they are helping me.

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