Bio/Factoids
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| Background | I'm a 46 year old woman with two college degrees, one in English and one in mass communications. Perhaps it is the fact that I was never at a loss for words that makes the fibrofog and the speech trouble so frustrating. |
| Fibro/Health Stats | My fibromyalgia symptoms began in 1997 as the result of adverse effects of a medication, but I was not officially diagnosed until April 24, 2000. Then in January 2002, I was also diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Next came the discovery of chronic myofascial pain in October 2002. On June 2, 2003, I was diagnosed with Sjogren's syndrome. In September 2003, I was found to have a digestive condition called gastroparesis and began a gluten-free diet to treat gluten intolerance. In June 2004, I began vestibular rehabilitation for vertigo. I have peripheral neuropathy as a result of the Sjogren's as well as lymphedema and arthritis in all my major joints except the elbows and shoulders. In January 2005, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and periodic limb movement disorder. The most recent discovery was in January 2008, when visits to the Mayo Clinic revealed asthma and brain lesions. Quite an adventure so far, don't you think? |
| What Interests Me | Travel, spirituality, learning, music of almost any sort, movies, photography, poetry and other writings, critters, early Native American culture, conversation with friends and strangers, diversity, peace, humor |
| What I Do for Fun | Take pictures when able, scrapbook, write articles when able, talk via computer and in person, blog, read, listen to music, occasionally go to movies |
| Occupation | As of February 2005, I am no longer able to work. |
| Favorites | Color, purple; mythical animal, Pegasus; real animal, dog; movie, Lord of the Rings; actress, Emma Thompson; music group, Styx; poet, Emily Dickinson; writer, Harlan Ellison; sport, baseball |
| Personality Traits | Generally honest, independent politically, religiously extremely liberal, selfish, can be quite funny, great with advice but lousy with leadership, somewhat lazy, thoughtful, overly wordy, unusual, ever-changing |
| Family | Married to my wonderful husband for 13 years. We met at work. |
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