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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsHad 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.
elfin
(6,262 posts)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.
Lady Freedom Returns
(14,120 posts)I have some sort of autoimmune (? I hope that's how it's spelled) disease.
elfin
(6,262 posts)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)Want to give the neurologist as much info I can.
bobbieinok
(12,858 posts)Lady Freedom Returns
(14,120 posts)Really?! That I did not know.
femmedem
(8,201 posts)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)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.