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To anyone who remembers me!

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lynda62707
lynda62707

hi everyone, (at least anyone who remembers me!)

it's been a long time since I've posted.

so many things have happened I'm gonna try to do this in shorthand.

1st) I'm moving to texas on 4/24. my youngest daughter's been trying to get me to do it for years. I've been too scared as my entire life has been in California.

but alas, I've been a HUGE safety net for my older daughter who hasn't worked for 20yrs and has a drug problem has finally taken it's toll on me. I can't take care of both of us any longer.

I recently had a series of. blood work, and now have to have a bone marrow biopsy to rule out leukemia or lymphoma......(yeah, I'm nervous!)

I'm also in the process of getting a nodule checked on my thyroid!

So anyway, I need to be with someone who is kind and gentle and compassionate right now. (she takes after her mom😁)

the Good news is, my eye surgery went great (still need the left eye done....but hey, one's better than nothing.)Also, I'm down to 7.5mg on pred. and so far, so good! Now I'm starting to wonder if I had pmr to

begin with....ugh, wouldn't that be a joke considering all the horrible side effects I had.

So there, in a Very Short fashion is what's been goin on with me.

I'd very much like to hear from my ole' buddies and know how you're doing.

I'm only moving to Texas, so even tho it feels like Mars to me, I'll be around!

Luv ya all💕💕

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  • Silver49
    Silver49 lynda62707

    Posted

    It sounds like the best move for your health, Lynda. A relative who is almost 90 is about to move to another area after over 50 years in the same house. She has decided to look on it as an adventure. She has had more than her fair share of sadness and is physically quite disabled but mentally sound. Life takes unusual turns but they can often be good ones. It seems like a sensible move to be near a caring daughter. Who knows but perhaps having made the decision your PMR may be going in to remission. It is good that your eye surgery has been successful. I hope that your bone marrow biopsy proves to be negative and wish you well in your move.

    • lynda62707
      lynda62707 Silver49

      Posted

      thank you silver. it's so nice to be remembered! yeah, maybe it's long overdue for a change!

      I'll keep you posted.

      take good care of yourself!

      Lynda

    • kathleen21605
      kathleen21605 Silver49

      Posted

      hi Linda I had a bone marrow biopsy some months ago. Really nothing to worry about, I live in England the care I had was great, nothing showed in my biopsy. I too have been told after 2years with pred that I don't have pmr but severe osteoarthritis. Sometimes I don't know who to believe. Best of luck with your move, hope to catch up again sometime.

  • Flutterbie57
    Flutterbie57 lynda62707

    Posted

    That is a new adventure. Hopefully it will be good for the soul and give you time to concentrate on yourself, and have some fun with your young daughter. Thinking positive thoughts for all of you.

    • lynda62707
      lynda62707 Flutterbie57

      Posted

      hi flutterbie.....so nice to hear from you. I sure hope this turns out to be a wonderful adventure and a happy next chapter of my life.

      take care and I'll keep in touch!

      Lynda

    • margaret22251
      margaret22251 lynda62707

      Posted

      Hi lynda

      great to hear you are doing so well i wish you all the very best for your new adventure, and its time you were looked after.

      i too have a nodule on my thyroid and dont worry too much.

      good luck with the bone barrow biopsy thinking of you.

      love margaret xx

  • Twopies
    Twopies lynda62707

    Posted

    when life sends you lemons, make lemonade??? adventure awaits in texas; next year you can see the bluebonnets! good to hear from you again, keep us posted. sending good thoughts your way!!

  • jean39702
    jean39702 lynda62707

    Posted

    They say "a change is better than a rest" Lynda. It sounds to me like you've decided to make a wonderful change. Best of luck to you!

  • EileenH
    EileenH lynda62707

    Posted

    Sorry/pleased to hear your news - check as appropriate!!

    Too busy to write just now - but will look out for the verdict on the marrow biopsy

  • Anhaga
    Anhaga lynda62707

    Posted

    Welcome back. Of course I remember you, and was wondering how you are doing. It sounds like you've adventures ahead, and I hope the outcome of the medical journeys is good. It will take a while to adapt to your new home, but I'm sure you've made the right decision. We all travel our own journeys and your older daughter should not be your burden to bear. You are giving your younger daughter a great gift as she wants to help you on your own journey. Sorry, that's a bit clumsily put, hope you understand what I mean.

    Best wishes for all that is to come, and do drop in to update us when you have time.

  • peggy_56092
    peggy_56092 lynda62707

    Posted

    Good luck Lynda. Keep in touch. New state, new friends, stimulation.

  • patricia43291
    patricia43291 lynda62707

    Posted

    Hi Lynda,

    Although I came on late in your story, I often wonder what the latest is in your adventures.

    Moving is stressful, but staying put is, well, sometimes depressing, if you know what I mean?

    You are an inspiration. Maybe I'll move to the dingle.

  • EileenH
    EileenH lynda62707

    Posted

    Didn't have time over the weekend but I wanted to say there is a lady on another forum who has recently moved from California to right up north somewhere - Oregon I think - to be closer to a family member. You couldn't imagine 2 more different places! She had been in a retirement community in the south, in the north she is in a small place of her own. And is as happy as Larry.

    I do hope it turns out as well for you.

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