INTRODUCTIONS

Hi Melody,
Welcome! I hope all goes well with your Rheumy appt. Please let us know how you go we are interested!!

Take Care
Love and Hugs
xxxMaz

Hello Melody

I just wanted to say wellcome and you will find everyone really nice
Take care
Ray

Hi Melody,

It is nice to meet you and have you with us! I'm 56 yrs old and was just diagnosed May 08. I'm married and live in Philadelphia, PA. We are a "rambling" bunch at times so you've come to the right place. It is so nice to have a "Georgia Peach" with us. Take care.

Hey yall,
Thanks for such the warm welcome...!! My rhemy halfed my predisone.. so now just half a day.. and after 4 weeks if no problems, i can stop.. but still on metho and plaqueinel.. Was told though, if i start to hurt not to be a hero, and start taking it again.
Predisone.....has made my face have a flushed look all the time. and i have gained 10 pounds.. YUKKKKKKKKKKK
yall's new pal
Melody..

Hi Melody,

Sorry you have been deemed a lupy too, but glad to have you here! The folks here are great! Many times they have offered me a shoulder to cry on, or an ear to listen without being judged. I hope your appointment went well.

Welcome....

Melissa

Hi Melody,

Here's another welcome and I too am glad you are here!!!I do hope you find these boards helpful,supportive and a place to vent and ramble all you want to!!!!! It is great that your prednisone has been decreased but I agree w/ your doctor that you don't have to be a "hero" and if you need to take more......do so!!!!!Keep us posted and feel free to ask any questions you have.Take care!!!

Warmly, Barbara

Hi Melody:

Hey, another Georgian! - I live north of Atlanta.

I want to extend a warm welcome to you.

Hope you continue to feel well!!

Welcome aboard Melody!!
This is a great place to get info and to just talk. Sometimes not everyone wants listen (ie. hubbys) , but here you are sure to find a sympathetic ear. And not just about lupus issues either.
I hope you come often!

Fondly,
Karen

Hi Everyone, I finally made it here. I'm so busy. These next three weeks are crazy around here so if you don't see me for a while I'm ok just out of town.

Anyways. I'm 38 (Today ) and have had a lupus diagnosis for 10 years. My lupus now is pretty well under control with medication at this point. But each day has it's own challenges.

Hi Findingflowers,

Glad you finally made it and Happy Birthday to you!!!!

As you can see our small community is steadily growing . I hope to see you post often when you are not so busy.

Have a wonderful day

Take Care
Love and Hugs
xxxMaz

Hi Findingflowers,
It is GREAT to see you here!!!! We even have an icon designed just for you!!!Happy Birthday and welcome to the boards....I hope you find them to be supportive and helpful.Take care and I look forward to seeing you around here.
Warmly, Barbara

Hi Findingflowers,

Glad to have you here and HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! I'm happy to hear your lupus is mostly under control and look forward to chatting with you when you get back. Welcome!

Hi Findingflowers:

Welcome, Welcome & Happy Birthday!! So nice to have a familiar member join us!

Thanks for all the birthday wishes and such a warm welcome. I can't wait to jump in when I get back.

Hello,
My name is Renee, aka renbailey, diagnosed 20 years ago with RA, 16 years ago Lupus SLE, 12 years ago, Reynauds, 6 mos. migraines and it just keeps getting better! Been through vasculitis, pleuressy (sp), periocarditis, shingles 3x's I've had all bones removed from toes replaced with screws, total shoulder replacement due to avascular necrosis, just had knuckle replacement due to severe deformity from RA in my right hand (will have left hand done in Dec), just recently spent the summer in and out of the hospital with severe migraines, been Spinal tapped, MRI'd, CAT Scanned, etc. for migraines, put on Topamax, whew, and I have experienced all of the other "stuff" in between! I celebrated my 45th birthday in September!
I am happy that you have started this forum, it is so helpful to be able to talk to others who UNDERSTAND! A positive attitude and being able to laugh at oneself is one way to not go CRAZY! Support is so important!